Mistletoe Murders Episode 4 - Peril of the Belles - Part 2
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00:01You're giving me a store key?
00:03You earned it.
00:04Where's the key?
00:07This program will scrape for any mention of Chimera.
00:10Debbie?
00:12Call 9-1-1.
00:13They killed my Clara.
00:18We believe the driver to be Adam Jameson.
00:20He is injured, possibly disoriented.
00:22I want full search protocol in effect.
00:24Starting in a five mile radius and expanding out from there.
00:27Alright, let's go.
00:31Hey.
00:32You should go home.
00:34Take my car, I'll pick it up in the morning.
00:36I'm happy to stay.
00:37We've got it covered.
00:42Okay, thanks.
00:47Sam doesn't need my help finding Adam,
00:49and I really have no excuse to stay involved in this case.
00:52So why am I finding it so hard to walk away?
01:01What the hell?
01:06Hey!
01:08Stop!
01:10Hey!
01:31This is excruciating.
01:34I'm already regretting reporting this to the police.
01:37I'd rather just be handling it myself.
01:40Hey.
01:42I heard the call over the radio.
01:43Are you okay?
01:44Did you see anything?
01:45Yeah, I'm fine.
01:46I did see the intruder.
01:47Black jacket.
01:48Ski mask.
01:49Five, nine, ten.
01:50Maybe lean and fast.
01:52No sign of a break-in.
01:54Was it locked?
01:55Yeah, it was locked.
01:56It was locked.
01:57No sign of a break-in.
01:59Was it locked?
02:00Yeah, of course.
02:01Security cameras?
02:02I didn't think I'd need them.
02:04Anything of value taken?
02:06Not that I can see.
02:07I think they tried to get into the cash register.
02:09When they couldn't, they took their frustration out on the display.
02:13Look, you should get back to the search for Adam.
02:14That's the priority.
02:16You want to post an officer outside tonight to keep an eye on?
02:18No, it's fine.
02:19Seriously.
02:20Here.
02:22Thanks for the loaner.
02:25Good night.
02:27Good night.
02:34The one thing I held back from Sam is that I'm not sure if this is a random break-in,
02:38or if it was just made to look that way to disguise the real purpose of the visit.
02:43Yeah, these are the fun kinds of thoughts you get to have when your past is a series of compounded mistakes.
02:50I know for a fact I locked that door, so whoever broke in had to be an experienced lockpicker.
02:57But then, why make such a mess of the cash register?
03:03Hello?
03:04Hi, it's June.
03:06I have Doyle's prescription refill if it's a good time.
03:08Uh, yeah, yeah, come on up.
03:11Nights are the hardest.
03:13Cooking for one again.
03:15And I'm not sleeping.
03:17Cooking for one again.
03:18And I'm not sleeping great.
03:20I roll over and I see an empty side of the bed.
03:24Can't imagine what that feels like.
03:27Anyways, enough about me.
03:30You seem troubled.
03:32Is it just about the break-in?
03:34Sort of.
03:36I'm just trying to avoid an old problem.
03:40Family drama.
03:41Do you want to talk about it?
03:44I can't.
03:46I'm sorry. I, uh...
03:49I'm not very good at this.
03:51Talking about myself.
03:53Well, I hope you know that you can talk to me whenever you want.
03:58God, I really wish I could take her up on that.
04:02Well, Doyle seems to be managing his meds just fine.
04:06He's doing great.
04:07So I should probably go.
04:09I have a 6 a.m. appointment with a bearded dragon lizard named Merlin.
04:12Oh, I wish my life was half as exciting as yours.
04:15I get to spend my early hours with the bells.
04:18Honestly, I don't know why you're doing this to yourself.
04:20You know, when you cut through the egos and all the backstabbing,
04:25there's actually a real joy to just singing out loud.
04:30And on and on, there is a snowy night.
04:34On a snowy night, all will be cheerful.
04:37There'll be night stars when they shine.
04:39All around the ground, raising the sound.
04:41O'er hill and dale, telling a tale.
04:43Fairly they ring, while people sing.
04:45Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here.
04:47Come on! Stop! Stop! Stop!
04:49Come on, people!
04:51The Christmas tree lighting is almost here,
04:53and you had this down yesterday.
04:55I think we're all just a little distracted.
04:58The news of Adam's accident?
05:00I'm sure he'll be fine.
05:02I just hope nothing bad happens to him.
05:04Focus, everyone!
05:06We are actually singing well.
05:08Really well.
05:10Let's not lose momentum.
05:14You okay, Vera?
05:15What, this?
05:17Too much sheet music and too little sleep
05:19makes for a mother of a paper cut.
05:22On another note,
05:24Debbie will be unable to join us
05:26as soloist for the tree lighting ceremony.
05:29Which means...
05:30I accept.
05:31Which means that I will be covering for her.
05:34I have the most experience.
05:36And the last time I gave you a shot, Brooke...
05:40Well...
05:42Come on! We're burning daylight here!
05:46I'm so happy that Santa's on his way.
05:51Been waiting all year long for Christmas day
05:56I feel alive when I look up to the sky
06:01Knowing I might see him on his sleigh
06:06Merry Christmas!
06:08I will see lots of presents by the tree
06:12Think of all the joy that's on its way
06:16That was for sure the busiest day yet.
06:19I think you might be right.
06:21And it's not over.
06:24Hey, Dad. I didn't ask for a pickup.
06:27I need to talk to Emily.
06:29I'm private.
06:34So I checked the street for security cameras
06:36to see if I could get a look at the person who broke in,
06:38but there was nothing inclusive.
06:40It's okay. They didn't take anything
06:42and the damage was minimal, so...
06:44There was a break-in? Here?
06:47I can't help it if you have your private conversation right beside me.
06:50Who broke in?
06:51It's nothing. I didn't tell you because I didn't want to scare you.
06:54Okay? It was an isolated incident.
07:01She'll be fine. I'll talk to her.
07:04What about Adam? Any news?
07:06No hits in any of the hospitals.
07:08Nothing from the neighborhood canvas.
07:10I don't think he made it home.
07:12I'm waiting on a court order to grant us access,
07:14but it's like he just vanished.
07:16What about you? How was rehearsal?
07:19Entertaining, if not entirely fruitful.
07:23Lance Smitford is giving off some weird energy.
07:26His prison tattoos suggest there's more to him than a smooth baritone.
07:30Lots of prison tattoos in your mystery books?
07:33You have no idea.
07:35That's worth checking into. Thanks.
07:37Oh, and, um...
07:39I saw Brooke go red-faced for the first time.
07:42So chilling.
07:43I'll bet.
07:44I think it has something to do with her persistent need to be soloist.
07:47I'm actually kind of curious about it. I should give her a call.
07:50Okay. I'll leave it to you. Just be careful, okay?
07:54The thing with Adam has me concerned.
07:56Aww. Are you worried about me?
07:58I asked for your help. That makes you my responsibility.
08:01Oh, yeah.
08:02I should go, but I will check in with you later.
08:04Yep.
08:07I can't have Sam feeling responsible for me, not in any scenario.
08:12Once this is over, back to arm's-length distance.
08:15It's better for both of us that way.
08:22How much fun is this?
08:24It's about time we hung out just us two.
08:27Right?
08:28It's way overdue.
08:30Yeah.
08:31I am so glad that I brought you into the Bells.
08:34I knew you would fit right in.
08:36You had another reason to, though.
08:41You planned to take over as soloist.
08:43You brought me in to provide an extra vote in your favor.
08:46How could you say that?
08:48Am I wrong?
08:49No.
08:50But you didn't need to say it.
08:52And let's not forget how quickly you cozied up to Debbie.
08:55Yeah, because she was actually trying to help me out.
08:57I didn't see you jumping in to get me up to speed.
09:00Fair point. I did throw you to the wolves.
09:03Yeah. But you know what? You can make up for it now.
09:07I wanted to pick your brain.
09:09Just singing with people is so personal and I just want to connect.
09:14I barely know anything about anyone in the group.
09:20I see.
09:22You want the goods.
09:24Well, you've come to the right person.
09:27Sue, two glasses of rosé.
09:29Screwtop or cork?
09:31What the hell? Let's go cork.
09:33What have I gotten myself into?
09:35And Mari, her husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes,
09:38so now she steals all the artificial sweeteners.
09:41And of course, Debbie, who acts like she owns the choir,
09:45even though she's the weakest voice.
09:47I just don't understand why she's the soloist.
09:51You know, I know I am no Clara, but I am certainly better than Debbie.
09:54I swear I'd kill it.
09:56I'm surprised you haven't mentioned any secret romances in the choir.
10:02Oh, well, because something like that would not stay a secret.
10:06Really? Because I heard whispers about Clara and somebody.
10:10Clara?
10:12No. No way.
10:15She loved Adam.
10:17Yeah, she would light up like a Christmas tree whenever he walked in the room.
10:20It was like hashtag couple goals.
10:25Dinner time. What can I get you?
10:28Oh, wow.
10:30Sorry. Time just slipped away from us.
10:34Oh, this was so fun.
10:37We really, really have to do this again.
10:39Definitely.
10:42Darcy, bye.
10:45I'm sorry about that, Sue.
10:47Once you get Brooke started, it's hard to stop.
10:49Not that what she says is actually the truth.
10:52You know, she had her shot at being soloist last summer.
10:56Since when are you a Bills fan?
10:58Let's just say watching Brooke solo on repeat is the reason I joined social media.
11:19It was pretty painful, wasn't it?
11:24Wait, this is dated July 14th.
11:27That's the same night Clara was killed, but Brooke is singing the solo, not Debbie.
11:32In fact, I don't see Debbie here at all.
11:35And if she wasn't singing with the Bills, then where was she at the time of Clara's death?
11:49Thanks for coming to meet me here.
11:51I was getting restless around the house anyway.
11:54My doctor thinks I need a few more days of vocal rest, but I hate to let the bells down.
11:59I know how dedicated you are.
12:01I bet you've never even missed a concert, have you?
12:05You'd lose that bet.
12:08This past summer, we had an out-of-town show, and I came down with food poisoning right before we hit the stage.
12:13Oh, that sounds awful.
12:15It was.
12:16Vera was so nice, though.
12:18She insisted on coming with me to the hospital.
12:20She drove you?
12:21Oh, goodness, no.
12:23She takes daily sedatives for her anxiety.
12:26She's not allowed to drive.
12:28I drove myself.
12:31So you... did you miss the whole concert?
12:34Vera and I were at the hospital for hours.
12:36It was dark by the time we left.
12:38I drove her straight home.
12:40Was that the night that Clara died?
12:43It was.
12:45A terrible night that somehow got worse for all of us.
12:49There's nothing about it in the original case file?
12:52No, they just said that after a brief inquiry, they felt she wasn't a credible suspect.
12:56Vera as well.
12:57And the rest of the choir was being recorded at the time of the death, so...
13:01I hate to say it, but...
13:03Maybe it really was random.
13:05Did you wind up finding anything out about Lance?
13:08His records are sealed, and I'm having a hard time convincing the judge to unseal them.
13:13I did find out he had ties to a crime family out of White Rock.
13:17But that's interesting.
13:19Oh, and also, the GPS in Adam's truck, it had Lance's address input, and so...
13:23I went there at least once.
13:25Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
13:26Well, it depends what you're thinking.
13:28So Adam suspected his wife was having an affair with Lance, went to confront him.
13:32Seems like a workable theory.
13:35I know what you're doing.
13:36Who, me?
13:37Well, yeah, you.
13:38You're trying to get me to talk to Lance without asking me to talk to Lance.
13:41I know your tricks.
13:43Not all of them.
13:45Not yet.
13:49I could probably try to talk to Lance, but he hasn't really warmed up to me all that much.
13:54I need an in.
13:56And luckily, I know just the guy who can find it for me.
14:00Can I get you something?
14:01Sparkling water? A nice lemon soda, perhaps?
14:04I have one left.
14:06I'm good, Ray.
14:07With your prices, I'd probably need to take out a second mortgage on my store.
14:11Ah, you wound me.
14:12Emily.
14:13Well, they are imported, not cheap.
14:15What are you going to do?
14:17You got what we discussed?
14:18Ah, right to the point, of course.
14:20So, your Lance didn't start out as a choir boy.
14:24When he was 17, he was convicted of aggravated assault, part of his initiation.
14:29Into the mob?
14:30Got it in one.
14:31Not so strange that an initiate would get caught.
14:34Very strange that one would turn himself in.
14:38Not exactly career criminal behavior.
14:40In exchange for his cooperation, the judge sealed his record.
14:42Once he got out, he stuck to the straight and narrow.
14:45No ties to the mob, from what I can tell.
14:47Which is even stranger.
14:49Hell yeah.
14:50Once the mob latches on, it doesn't let go.
14:52Yeah, somehow your boy Lance found a way out.
14:56Hmm.
14:57I'm impressed.
15:00Just add it to my tab.
15:03Hey.
15:04Hi.
15:05Perfect timing.
15:06We have a huge pick-up order to fill.
15:07Oh, and just to be safe, I got the locks changed.
15:11Here, this is for you.
15:12No.
15:13I can't be trusted.
15:14What are you talking about?
15:15I have total faith in you.
15:17I lost my key, Emily.
15:18Like a day after you gave it to me, I looked everywhere, but I couldn't find it.
15:22Then the store got robbed, and I keep thinking it's my fault.
15:25What if the robber found the key?
15:27How would they know it's for this store?
15:29It was on a Santa key chain.
15:30Maybe they made the connection.
15:32I know.
15:33I'm fired.
15:34And I deserve it.
15:35Vi, stop.
15:36People lose things.
15:37It happens.
15:38But you should have told me right away.
15:40I was so sure it would turn back up.
15:42Next time I will.
15:43I promise.
15:44But also, there won't be a next time.
15:45I promise.
15:46Okay, don't over-promise.
15:47You are allowed to make mistakes.
15:49Okay?
15:50Here.
15:52Bye.
15:53Bye.
15:54Bye.
15:55I promise.
15:56Okay?
15:57Here.
15:59Thank you, thank you.
16:01I'm never going to keep anything from you again.
16:02Only if it's store-related, though.
16:04Yeah.
16:05Please?
16:06Okay.
16:07Go get some store stickers.
16:08We've got some wrapping to do.
16:09That's what I had wrong.
16:11The intruder didn't pick the lock.
16:13They had the key.
16:14And that means they likely know Violet.
16:19Looks like we're not just some birds.
16:22We're also early birds.
16:28I heard a rumor about you.
16:33I heard that you and Clara were, you know, together.
16:38She's not my type.
16:40Blondes?
16:42Women.
16:44Every time her name comes up, you get super defensive.
16:49You didn't care about her.
16:52She was teaching me how to read music.
16:54I was embarrassed, so I asked her to keep it a secret.
16:57And then one day her husband comes to my house,
16:59screaming, wanting to fight me.
17:01Dude was out of control.
17:03What happened?
17:04I explained my situation.
17:05He left.
17:06Now every time he sees me, he wants my forgiveness.
17:09Now every time he sees me, he wants my forgiveness.
17:12It's like, it's my responsibility to make him feel better.
17:20Go ahead. Ask.
17:23Ask what?
17:24You've been eyeing my tattoo.
17:26Yes, I did some time when I was younger.
17:29So much for my subtle powers of observation.
17:32Must be rustier at this than I thought.
17:34I made a deal with the devil.
17:36I took the rap for something I didn't do to escape a life I didn't want.
17:41And I have no regrets.
17:45You're kind of great, aren't you?
17:47All right, you two.
17:49If you're going to show up early, you're going to work.
17:51Okay.
17:52Hello, my lovelies.
17:54I'm back.
17:55But Debbie, sweetie, your doctor...
17:58He's being overcautious.
17:59I'm fine.
18:01The bells need me.
18:07Sam, this better be important. I am missing an epic confrontation.
18:11Adam had all this on the wall of his house?
18:14Yeah, but he's still in the wind.
18:17What are you thinking?
18:19I'm thinking he wasn't just spouting random conspiracy theories.
18:23He was conducting his own investigation from the start.
18:28Guess Adam and I have something in common.
18:37Focus, everyone.
18:39Let's run the solo.
18:46Oh, holy night
18:50The stars are brightly shining
18:54No! No.
18:56Like this.
18:58Oh, holy night
19:04The stars are brightly shining
19:10Okay.
19:16I just need a longer warm-up.
19:18No.
19:19Even when you're at your best, you're barely adequate.
19:22How dare you?
19:24Just because you're the primary funder of this choir
19:27doesn't mean I have to let you embarrass us at the tree lighting.
19:30Okay, well, maybe we should just take a break.
19:32Stay out of this, Emily.
19:34Is this because I told you that I have to pull back on my funding?
19:38I am not an endless resource, Vera.
19:41You are also not our soloist.
19:44Not anymore.
19:48Okay, then.
19:50Best of luck to you all.
19:53Wow, so much for the spirit of Christmas.
19:56From the top?
19:59Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells
20:01All seem to say, throw cares away
20:03Christmas is here, bringing good cheer
20:05To young and old, ring at the halt
20:07Ding-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling
20:12Wilner.
20:13Hey, it's me.
20:14Besides the usual infighting,
20:16no one is standing out as especially suspicious.
20:19Any new information that might point me toward a particular bell?
20:22Uh, no. Not yet.
20:25I did figure out what Adam was tracking on the map, though.
20:27It's a list of all the junkyards and scrap metal places in the area.
20:31I'm gonna pay a visit to a few he highlighted.
20:33You think he was trying to find the car that killed his wife?
20:35Yeah, not just any car.
20:37Debbie's old car.
20:39She had an alibi for the night of Clara's death.
20:41Yes, and it checks out.
20:43Hospital confirmed she received treatment.
20:45She was there for over three hours.
20:47Two minutes means two minutes, people.
20:49Let's go.
20:50I gotta go. Being summoned by the Queen Bell.
20:52Uh, let's pick this up later.
20:54Hey, uh, Emily?
20:57You're doing good work on this.
20:59Just want you to know that.
21:01Thanks.
21:02Gonna say the same thing to you.
21:07Even factoring in grief,
21:09I don't fully understand why Adam is clinging to the idea
21:12that the car that killed his wife
21:14is the same one Debbie used to own.
21:16Hi, Emily.
21:18Hey, Vi.
21:19Who is this with you?
21:21My friend, Nikki.
21:22Nikki?
21:23My boss, Emily.
21:24Hi.
21:25Good to meet you.
21:26I love your store.
21:28Are you taking resumes?
21:30I might need a little extra help during the summer rush.
21:33I'll keep you in mind.
21:35I like your hat.
21:37Thanks.
21:38It's one of those weird balaclava things, you know.
21:44It's actually my brother's.
21:45He'd kill me if he knew I was wearing it.
21:47It'll be our little secret.
21:49Oh, I want to meet up after work and do our homework together.
21:51Sounds great.
21:52Okay, cool. Text me when you're done.
21:53Bye.
21:54Bye.
21:55She seems nice.
21:56She is.
21:57And she's super popular.
21:58Kind of the opposite of me.
22:00Hey, don't sell yourself short.
22:02That's just life around here when your dad's a cop.
22:05But it's nice having a friend who feels like they can be themselves around me.
22:10She mentioned a brother. Have you met him?
22:13Pete?
22:14He's 18 and kind of a jerk, actually.
22:17He only talks to us when his parents force him to drive us around.
22:21I should probably bring this up to Sam,
22:23but the last thing I want to do is sic the police on Nikki's brother.
22:27Maybe it's time to stretch a few old muscles.
22:31Um, you good if I just run a few quick errands?
22:37Sure, I'll text if I need you.
22:39I think Pete and I should have a friendly little chat.
22:54Hi, Pete.
22:56What?
22:58I know you broke into the Christmas store, and I have proof.
23:02I didn't even take anything.
23:04But you tried to.
23:05I'm sorry, it was just for fun.
23:07Oh, you know what else is fun?
23:08Doing prison time for breaking and entering.
23:10You think that's fun?
23:11No, no, I don't. I'm so sorry.
23:14Don't apologize to me.
23:16Apologize to the person you took advantage of.
23:19Apologize to the person you took advantage of.
23:22And if I ever hear of you doing anything like this again,
23:26and I will hear about it,
23:29I will be back for another little chat.
23:32I'll make it right, I swear.
23:35I...
23:47Be right with you, Emily. Take your time, just here for a refill.
23:51Part of me feels bad about scaring Pete so badly,
23:54but I don't think he'll share what happened with his sister.
23:57Besides, I've seen what happens when kids like him get a taste of the dark side.
24:02He'll thank me later, I hope.
24:05Oh, thank you.
24:08So, you quit the Snow Beasts yet?
24:12No, but Debbie did.
24:15They're in the market for a new soloist if you're interested in rejoining.
24:18No, thank you.
24:21Nobody could replace Clara anyway.
24:24How well did you know her?
24:27I didn't talk to her much when I was in the group,
24:29but my niece used to take lessons with her in her little studio.
24:32She was great with kids.
24:34What studio?
24:35Well, technically it was a trailer in her yard,
24:38but inside it's really cute.
24:41Oh!
24:44You've reached Detective Sam Wilner. Please leave me a message.
24:47Well, you can't say I didn't try.
25:14Sue was right. It is cute.
25:22But there's nothing to suggest that Adam has been hiding out here.
25:26I really thought I was onto something.
25:29And since the trailer was already unlocked, I bet the police had the same idea.
25:35I'm surprised parents let their kids come to music lessons with all this junk around.
25:41Unless... Adam brought the cars here after Clara died.
25:46They're all similar to Debbie's car.
25:49And Sam did say Adam was looking for the one that killed Clara.
25:53The question is, did he find it?
26:03Ah! Leech!
26:10Ah!
26:23Man, I love these gloves.
26:41Hey, Sam.
26:43I saw you called.
26:45Don't be mad, but I followed a hunch and I'm at Adam's house.
26:48What?
26:49And so is he.
26:51All right, well, I'm on my way. Don't engage with him until I get there.
26:54Yeah, I don't think that's going to be a problem.
27:05Thanks. Merry Christmas.
27:09Hey, Em. What happened to a few quick errands? You were gone like three hours.
27:13I'm sorry. I just lost track of time.
27:19You're bleeding. What happened?
27:21Uh, I don't know. Um, didn't notice.
27:25I'll get the first aid kit.
27:27I don't think Violet needs to hear how I scared Pete half to death, then found Adam dead in the trunk of a car.
27:33Seems like too much information, really.
27:36Hi, Pete.
27:40Um.
27:43I found this in my back seat. You must have dropped it when I gave you a ride the other night.
27:47I'm sorry. I should have returned it right away.
27:50Okay. Thanks.
27:57What was that?
28:00No idea.
28:01Or maybe it was a successful first step on the road to a good life.
28:06I'm rooting for you, Pete.
28:11Still no hits on Chimera. They've done a thorough job of scrubbing their footprint from the web.
28:16But my gut tells me they're still out there, and I intend to find them.
28:21I wish I could move past this.
28:23Enjoy the new life that I've built.
28:25But that's not possible.
28:27Not after the pain they've caused. That he caused.
28:30Why couldn't you just stay gone?
28:37Hello?
28:38Hey, Sam. Sorry I know it's late. Can I come up?
28:41Uh, sure. Yeah.
28:43Okay, I'll be right there.
28:45Hey, Sam. Sorry I know it's late. Can I come up?
28:48Uh, sure. Yeah.
29:00Hi. Come on in.
29:02Thanks.
29:05Wow. It's a nice place.
29:09Hello there. Mosley? Doyle, I presume?
29:13You mention them. A lot.
29:16Still impressed you remembered.
29:18You always had cats?
29:19Uh, sort of. I'm...
29:25Wow. You weren't kidding. You really are into mysteries.
29:29Yeah, I'm kind of obsessed.
29:31It's nice to see you have some interests outside of Christmas.
29:35What is it you wanted?
29:37Sorry. Forensics. They went over the car.
29:39They found trace amounts of blood and hair on the front hood.
29:44It's definitely the car that killed Clara.
29:47Also definitely Debbie's old car.
29:49So Adam actually found it?
29:51Yeah. And it's likely what got him killed.
29:54The strange thing is, the interior had been cleaned. Very recently.
29:58So that's why it smelled like bleach.
30:01What about Adam? How did he die?
30:04You sure you want to hear it?
30:05I can't un-see it. Might as well double down.
30:09The medical examiner found large amounts of sleeping pills in his system,
30:13but ultimately he died of blunt force trauma.
30:17They found a tire iron with blood on it under his body.
30:22So somebody drugged him, which caused him to drive off the road.
30:26When that didn't kill him, they finished him off with a whack to the head.
30:31Whoa. What happened?
30:36Um, I...
30:40There's a rusty piece of metal in the trunk of Debbie's car.
30:43I just cut through my glove.
30:46I mean, it's barely a paper...
30:49Makes for a mother of a paper cut.
30:54What is it?
30:57Where have you been? We're mere hours away from the tree lighting concert.
31:01We have to get through dress rehearsal.
31:03I don't think so, Vera.
31:04Hello, Bells. Vera, can I see your injured hand, please?
31:09If you insist.
31:10What's going on, Emily?
31:13Would you remove the bandage for me?
31:16Excuse me?
31:25Twinsies.
31:26I'm going to need you to come down to the station for a chat.
31:29But the concert!
31:30What?
31:33Looks like you just got soloist, Brooke.
31:39Oh, well, that isn't how I wanted it.
31:42We found a trace amount of blood in the trunk of the car.
31:45Your blood. So, we know you were there.
31:47So how about you help me? Maybe I can help you.
31:56Excuse me.
32:00I invited you in here as a courtesy. This is not an indirect experience.
32:02I know. I'm sorry. But just go after her ego. It's her weak spot.
32:07Trust me.
32:12Must have stung when you heard that Clara was leaving the choir.
32:17For the jolly rockers, no less.
32:19I would have been furious if I had nurtured her, trained her, given her the coveted soloist spot.
32:25Which, as I understand it, used to be yours.
32:28I understand sacrifice.
32:30Angie knew that if she joined that other group, they would have shot right to the top.
32:35That was good.
32:37When did you find out?
32:39While we were at the hospital. In the waiting room, just before the doctor called for her.
32:44Debbie just casually dropped it.
32:48Like it wouldn't crush me.
32:50So you knew she'd be a while.
32:52You borrowed her car. You drove to White Rock. Forty minutes away.
32:56I'm not supposed to drive anymore. But this was important.
33:01You saw that Clara was alone. Walking.
33:05Because she took the bus from Fletcher's Grove. So all you had to do was wait until she was in a quiet area.
33:12No witnesses.
33:13I had no choice. You understand?
33:17Not if we were to have any chance of taking top prize in competition next year.
33:22I think she really believes that.
33:23Debbie's car. How did you know that Adam found it?
33:28He told me himself.
33:31Adam, how are you?
33:34Funny you should ask.
33:36Tell Debbie I found the car. Clara will finally have her justice.
33:46So you drugged him. Hoping he would fall asleep at the wheel and crash.
33:50No. I didn't want to hurt him.
33:53My plan was to clean my prints off the wheel and the door while he slept it off.
34:01I didn't even know about the accident.
34:05And he just showed up. Out of nowhere. All bloody.
34:10I panicked. I grabbed the closest thing.
34:14The tire iron.
34:15I wish he hadn't surprised me like that. I just reacted.
34:31It was worth the plea deal. We got her.
34:33For Adam's death. But not for trying to kill Debbie. Because that wasn't her, was it? It was Adam.
34:39I was wondering if you'd figured that out.
34:40He was convinced Debbie had killed Clara, so he wanted payback.
34:44I mean, not surprising that he jumped to that conclusion after finding the car.
34:49What is, what is this?
34:51Oh, that. We think it's just some custom electrical work he was doing.
34:56But he made an error. The voltage is extreme.
34:59And the triangle?
35:01Your guess is as good as mine.
35:03Ugh. I totally lost track of time. The concert.
35:07The case is over. You don't have to go through with that.
35:09I can still be there for moral support. The show must go on!
35:16Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away.
35:21Christmas is here, bringing good cheer to all.
35:25Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away.
35:30Christmas is here, bringing good cheer to young and old.
35:34I should be pleased we solved Clara's murder.
35:37But it's sad that after all his work, Adam didn't live to see justice served.
35:41At least he was unsuccessful in his attempts to kill Debbie.
35:44Oh no. How did I miss it?
35:49Emily, hey. Everything okay?
35:52I know the triangle is.
35:54It's the town Christmas tree.
35:56I think Adam was setting up the microphone to electrocute Debbie during her solo.
36:00Only it's, it's not Debbie.
36:05It's not Debbie.
36:07It's not Debbie.
36:09It's not Debbie.
36:11It's not Debbie.
36:13It's Brooke.
36:14Hey, I'm not far. Just...
36:16Emily?
36:18Hey, Emily?
36:20Damn it!
36:28Excuse me. Out of the way. Out of the way. Out of the way.
36:32Who's ready for the big reveal?
36:44Oh my God!
36:49What the hell is going on?
36:54Are you okay?
36:56I'm okay.
37:01I'm okay.
37:08What just happened?
37:10He killed it.
37:11By the way, isn't that your boss?
37:14It sure is.
37:26Thanks for walking me home.
37:28It was the least I could do.
37:30You had quite a night.
37:32You really impressed me, you know.
37:35I'm not feeling as mutual, detective.
37:38Well, I look forward to working with you again.
37:41I have further need of a Christmas consultant.
37:44I don't think that's a real thing.
37:46Why Christmas?
37:48You know, I get that it's great, but, you know,
37:51I'm making it your whole thing.
37:56Um, I just like it.
38:01Okay. I get it.
38:04You get it?
38:06You're a private person. I just...
38:12I like spending time with you, and I thought
38:15it's clear you don't feel the same.
38:18I'm so sorry.
38:20No, no, don't be sorry. It's...
38:22It's good to know where I stand.
38:25Goodnight.
38:31My parents died in a car accident when I was seven on New Year's Eve.
38:37And my life after that was really, really challenging,
38:41but all the really good memories I had were from that Christmas
38:44we spent together before I lost them.
38:49And I've been, like, chasing that feeling ever since,
38:55and there have been a few times where I've gotten, like, really close,
38:58but it's always been just out of my grasp, so I just...
39:01I keep chasing and chasing and chasing it,
39:05and now I just... I think...
39:08I don't know. I think maybe I've found it.
39:12Here in this town.
39:15With my new friends and with Violet and...
39:20with you.
39:24Oh, yeah, just...
39:42Oh.
39:57Okay.
39:59Yeah, let's go.
40:01Goodnight, Sam.
40:04Goodnight, Emily.
40:08Okay.
40:09Okay.
40:11Okay.
40:29It's not my fault. I just got caught up in the moment.
40:33No, stop it. This isn't helping.
40:35Just get some sleep and approach this with a clear head in the morning.
40:47Okay.
40:49Probably another dead end, but might as well...
40:51Wait, I recognize this code.
40:53It's the cyber encryption Chimera uses for private communication.
40:57The link took me directly into the lion's den.
41:00This is incredible.
41:02If I can build in a back door without being noticed,
41:05I might have access to...
41:08What the hell?
41:20Oh, God.
41:35To be continued...