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"Face to Face" is the eighth episode of "Vindication," starring Todd Terry, Venus Monique, and Peggy Schott. The story reaches a boiling point as long-held secrets are revealed, and characters confront their enemies. Tensions escalate, and the stakes are raised.
The episode promises to deliver intense confrontations, dramatic plot twists, and gripping character dynamics, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the season.
The episode promises to deliver intense confrontations, dramatic plot twists, and gripping character dynamics, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the season.
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00:30I freaked out.
00:36Probably scared you guys.
00:37Don't worry about it.
00:38You did the right thing.
00:39I just, I called your phone several times
00:40and knowing that your daughter was away.
00:42It's okay, Tanner.
00:43Becky was already awake.
00:51This is the second homicide we've had in 14 months.
00:55We've been 12 years without a murder in East Bank
00:58and now we've had two.
01:00Are we sure this is a homicide?
01:04Back of the head.
01:08Okay.
01:09Yeah.
01:11The press is going to have a field day on this one.
01:18This is all yours, Travis.
01:20Do I have to deal with the media?
01:23We'll worry about that later, okay?
01:27You handled the last one without a hit, so...
01:29I expect the same here.
01:31Well, the last one left me a breadcrumb trail.
01:33Any idea yet?
01:37Misty Huff.
01:40Married to Gordon Huff.
01:42President and CEO of RMD Devices.
01:44So they have money.
01:46Even better.
01:48Anybody know in front of the husband yet?
01:50I...
01:50Um, guys?
01:55We've got another body over here.
01:56The East Bank community remains on edge today, after the grisly discovery of two bodies in a field north of Farm Road 158.
02:18Police say they are still searching for leads.
02:19This time we're continuing to gather information as we know more will inform the public, but I'd say at this time, that's all I have to comment on.
02:27Mike, they make me look like a circus clown, you see that? Why wouldn't they have me change that tie, all the circles and stuff? In my head, it looks huge. You know, they use those wide-angle lenses, and then they shoot you from an angle, and your head looks all gross and blown up.
02:42Police officers that are doing their job day and day and day and day and day and I don't doubt my team whatsoever. But at this time, I cannot share any other information. I appreciate your time.
02:55With each passing day, more questions are being raised about the transparency surrounding the investigation, and if progress is really being made.
03:03What does she want from me, huh? What does she want from me? She wants to make us look incompetent.
03:09Why don't we just turn the TV off for a minute, since we're all here now?
03:16Gladly.
03:22Okay, so before you say anything, I want to apologize for making you guys so worried.
03:30Do you see why we're so worried?
03:33I do, and it won't happen again.
03:36And the other news?
03:40I'm really sorry you had to find out that way.
03:45But what was I supposed to say?
03:48Hey mom and dad, I'm single, I'm living at home, and I'm pregnant. Surprise.
03:55Katie, every child is a blessing. Your father and I love you and we will love this baby unconditionally.
04:08But I've put you guys through so much.
04:10How about this?
04:12We've all done and said things in this house that we regret. Especially me.
04:19So why don't we just let it go?
04:22I won't hold on to it, if you don't hold on to it.
04:26That sound good?
04:30I've wanted that for a long time.
04:31Sure that nail polish is good for the baby? Fumes and all.
04:39It's fine.
04:40I'm serious.
04:41I am too, dad. It's fine.
04:43It's an embarrassment.
04:56It's what it is.
04:58In the news.
05:00On the computers.
05:02On the phones.
05:04In the papers.
05:06Do you know how this makes us look?
05:08Sir, you know these things take some time. We can't compromise.
05:11You think I'm an idiot, Bill?
05:13How long have I been doing this work for?
05:17I know you don't have any leads.
05:20Our problem is we don't have a clue how to handle ourselves in the public eye.
05:29Oh.
05:33So you know.
05:34The city says they ain't going to pay for a PR rep.
05:42So you're going to have to come up with a new idea.
05:48Because I want this disaster with the press cleaned up.
05:56Give them a new face.
05:59Distract them if you have to.
06:01But I want this fixed.
06:11Are we clear?
06:13Yes, sir.
06:14Yes, sir.
06:15Detective Travis.
06:16Are you this?
06:19No.
06:20Come in.
06:25Okay.
06:28Detective Travis.
06:30Are you busy?
06:31Come in.
06:33So, I heard that.
06:35Your trainee will be handling the media.
06:37That should be good, right?
06:38Allow you to focus?
06:39Sure.
06:40What do you want?
06:41That should be good, right? Allow you to focus?
06:43Sure. What do you want?
06:45Um, do you remember that favor that you asked a while back?
06:49I do.
06:51Well, I actually want to ask a little favor in return, if that's okay.
06:58But it isn't of the professional nature, though.
07:02Okay. Go ahead.
07:05Okay. Um, if it wouldn't be inappropriate, I wanted to request that you facilitate a formal introduction between me and Miss Tanner.
07:21Chris, what kind of introduction?
07:26Uh, personal introduction.
07:30Personal?
07:32Listen, listen, Caleb.
07:36Kevin.
07:37Kevin.
07:38You have no idea what you're getting into.
07:43Original introduction.
07:47Uh, to be honest, sir, I mean to disrespect, but I find her intriguing.
07:54I mean, inspiring, intuitive, attractive.
07:58Okay, listen, this is not a bar, it's a workplace.
08:02Sir, just an introduction.
08:04It may be a good word.
08:06It's all mask and hair.
08:10I'll think about it.
08:12Only because I owe you.
08:14Thank you, sir.
08:15Uh, have a great afternoon.
08:16Uh, thank you.
08:19I mean, they think she's gonna do a better job than me.
08:25Media's gonna eat her alive.
08:27I think this is a good learning experience for Chris.
08:30You know, Tony saw me on the news.
08:32Said there's four job openings in Fort Worth.
08:35With signing bonuses.
08:37Nice signing bonuses.
08:38You consider moving?
08:40Really?
08:41I like options.
08:43How did it go with the obstetrician?
08:45They ran some tests.
08:47We should hear back in a couple of days.
08:50She's worried that there might be something wrong.
08:54Because of her history.
08:56Please be sensitive.
08:58Was she on something when she got pregnant?
09:04She's not sure.
09:09I can be sensitive.
09:14We need to bring everyone back in.
09:16Sit them down.
09:17Stare them in the eyes.
09:18If their stories change.
09:19Toxicology report's supposed to be in this week.
09:22The kid in the lab said he's gonna bring it to me as soon as it comes.
09:24You mean, Kevin?
09:26He's a great guy.
09:29He's smart.
09:30Also, Gordon's business partner is supposed to be in the country this week.
09:33Yeah, that's a big...
09:35We need to bring everyone back in.
09:37We need to bring everyone back in.
09:39Set them down.
09:40Stare them in the eyes.
09:41If their stories change.
09:42Toxicology report's supposed to be in this week.
09:45The kid in the lab said he's gonna bring it to me as soon as it's done.
09:47You mean Kevin?
09:49Great guy.
09:50Smart.
09:52Also, Gordon's business partner's supposed to be back in the country this week.
09:53Yeah, that's if he returns at all.
09:55One sit down with him may be all we need.
09:58You think he's involved?
10:00I don't know unless I talk to him.
10:20Sir, I don't mean to rush you, but I'm supposed to do an interview.
10:22With Channel 4 this evening, so I kind of need to get back.
10:25Yeah, okay.
10:27Just set up the meeting for me.
10:29Who do you want first?
10:30Start with the sun.
10:39Robert.
10:41Tyler.
10:42Thank you for coming back in.
10:44I know this is a tough time for both of you.
10:47Well, Tyler wants to help any way he can,
10:49and I'll be here anytime he needs me.
10:51The family's very grateful for what you're doing.
10:54How are you holding up?
10:56I'm alright.
10:57It just doesn't seem real to me still, so...
11:00I can't imagine.
11:02Been very helpful so far, though.
11:05We were just going through the transcripts
11:08and just needed some clarification on a few details,
11:11particularly about the party the night before they were found.
11:14Okay, sure.
11:15So you said your parents were divorced, that you live with your father and your stepmom, correct?
11:20That's alright.
11:21But your mom was at the party.
11:23Party for your dad's company.
11:26So I'm assuming that they're on good terms?
11:29Well, she wasn't there for my dad.
11:32She was there with Mike, who works for him.
11:36Mike Taylor, his business partner.
11:38That's right.
11:39So why was she there with him?
11:42Actually, they're dating now.
11:44So it was this big ordeal back and forth about how she wasn't really invited,
11:49but then in the end she came.
11:51So did you see them interacting that evening, your dad and your mom?
12:14Tyler!
12:39Come here.
12:41Tyler, honey, I need you to do something for me.
12:50Okay.
12:51Go tell your dad that I need to reschedule my weekend with you.
12:56I'm going somewhere with Mike and I won't be back in time,
12:59so just tell him we can reschedule for the following weekend.
13:03Why can't you tell him?
13:06I'd rather not with his rebound wife hanging all over him.
13:13I think she's already drunk.
13:15I don't want to start anything with her tonight.
13:18Fine.
13:20I'll talk.
13:23Good job, babe.
13:24Yeah.
13:25So, the whole weekend.
13:30This is nice.
13:31I love you too.
13:33I love you too.
13:34What's your name again?
13:35Oh, shoot.
13:36It's okay.
13:37I'll just make it.
13:40What do you guys do?
13:41Oh, it's Bryce!
13:42Hey!
13:43You guys met my son?
13:44I'm not your son.
13:46Shh!
13:50So cute!
13:51So cute!
13:52Have you seen my dad?
13:53Oh.
13:54He's inside.
13:55He like...
13:56It's probably talking business with somebody.
13:58He doesn't even understand what a party is.
14:01Thanks.
14:04Gosh.
14:05Isn't he just so cute?
14:07I'm not going to do anything tonight, Chase.
14:14It's a party.
14:15It can wait.
14:16He reallocated 16 units without talking to anyone.
14:19He pushed the paperwork through signing himself.
14:22And he didn't mention it until I confronted him.
14:25I get it.
14:27But you know what it's going to look like, don't you?
14:29Come on.
14:30The top grading project?
14:32That was his idea.
14:34And you and I both know that was a complete disaster.
14:36This guy has a cancer.
14:38And he is sinking us.
14:43Yeah, but he's dating my ex now.
14:46Look.
14:49I'm not trying to be that guy, alright?
14:52But are you sure their relationship started after the divorce?
15:01We'll have to cut off his access.
15:03And I bet others walk out after him.
15:06Are we ready for that?
15:08Do it when he goes on vacation.
15:11Tell him the, uh...
15:13Tell him the VPN went down for maintenance.
15:17I could meet him at the door when they return this.
15:20I won't be in the trouble.
15:22Okay.
15:27Okay.
15:28It's end of the day, John.
15:31But this stays between the four of us.
15:34It's a problem.
15:36Hey.
15:38Mom wants to talk to you.
15:41Which mom?
15:42My mom.
15:44My mom.
16:01So why didn't you travel with Mr. Taylor like you planned?
16:03You had tickets.
16:08After what happened to my ex-husband?
16:10The father of my child.
16:14No, um...
16:16He needed me here.
16:18But the man you were dating,
16:20business partner of your ex-husband,
16:22still decides to leave the country.
16:24Just doesn't sound right.
16:26I told him to go.
16:31A relative of his was getting married.
16:32I didn't see any reason for him to cancel.
16:35Were you aware his employment status with RMD was in jeopardy?
16:43No.
16:45I didn't know anything about that.
16:47Who told you that?
16:49I can't share that information,
16:50but his termination was in progress.
16:53That's surprising.
16:56So back to the party.
16:58Gordon, his new wife Misty, she was there.
17:02Did you have any interaction with her?
17:13No one will even make eye contact with me.
17:17That's just in your head.
17:19There are lots of people that said they want to see you every night.
17:22Well, did any of them come?
17:24Danielle,
17:26can I speak to you for a moment?
17:29Sure.
17:31What do you need, sweetie?
17:34Actually, I was hoping that we could speak privately.
17:40Can you have this for me?
17:52I'm concerned for Tyler and how he's been handling the changes over the past year.
18:00And I know I'm not his mother, and I'm new to this whole mom thing.
18:05But I really, really want to do my part to help.
18:09Well, that's noble of you.
18:12That's noble of you.
18:14Have you noticed a change in his behavior?
18:16Of course I have.
18:18I'm his mother.
18:20He has medication for it.
18:22Right.
18:24And I make sure that he takes that.
18:26Oh, good for you.
18:28Really.
18:30I've also noticed that he's not too fond of his father marrying someone barely out of high school.
18:33Especially when the ink on the divorce papers hasn't dried yet.
18:41Okay, look.
18:43I am not trying to start something with you.
18:46I'm concerned for Tyler.
18:50And I was just wanting to work together.
18:54I see.
18:55And who do you think put my son in that position to begin with?
19:16I was...
19:18I was awful to her.
19:19Now she's gone.
19:25I'm gonna have to love.
19:28Forever.
19:34When you spoke to her, did she seem inebriated?
19:41No.
19:42No, not at all.
19:44Not to me, at least.
19:47What about Mike?
19:49Had he been drinking?
19:53A glass or two.
20:07Mr. Taylor, were you aware that papers have been drawn for your termination at RMD?
20:11I knew something was happening.
20:13Yes.
20:14I thought this was your company.
20:15You and Gordon built it together.
20:17But he wanted to get rid of you.
20:18He didn't like that.
20:20Now he's gone.
20:21You still have your job and his ex-wife.
20:24I know how it looks.
20:26I was on a flight right after the party.
20:28You can check with the airline.
20:30Danielle and I are devastated by this.
20:33Really?
20:35Why don't you speak freely to me?
20:37You knew him well.
20:38What do you think happened?
20:39I have no idea, man.
20:40Your guess is as good as mine.
20:42No suspicions at all.
20:44Why don't you take a look at the crime scene photos?
20:48Maybe that will jog your memory.
20:50If you want to play games, why don't I have my attorney come join me?
20:54Yeah, why don't you do that?
20:56How about this?
20:58The surveillance cameras at the Huff residence were turned off that night.
21:01But isn't that the same surveillance system that you had installed in your office?
21:07No idea.
21:09You might ask our security guy, Keith.
21:13I was very familiar with the security system at the Huff residence.
21:17You'd check at the night of the party?
21:19No, sir, I didn't.
21:21In light of everything that's happened, I wish I would've.
21:24So you knew Gordon for a long time?
21:26Unless you have experience in law enforcement.
21:28So, who do you think I should be talking to?
21:32I'm sorry.
21:34I haven't really thought about it much.
21:36I've had bigger things on my mind.
21:40Bigger than the murder of your employer and his wife?
21:43Yeah.
21:45I've been thinking more about where they are now.
21:50I'm sorry you lost me.
21:52You were at the funeral, weren't you?
21:53They're dead.
21:55I'm talking about after that.
21:56Where they went.
21:59Oh.
22:01Were they religious people?
22:03I'm sure that would give you some comfort.
22:08If you want to get real here, I'm a Christian.
22:11I tried for years and years to talk to Gordon about faith.
22:16He was courteous.
22:19Said it wasn't for him.
22:21So, yeah.
22:23It's really been bothering me.
22:25I understand they were good people.
22:27I'm sure God would let them in.
22:30It doesn't work like that, man.
22:33Look, I don't want to debate theology with you.
22:36I understand your concern.
22:37My wife, she's very religious.
22:40And, um, I try.
22:43There's this one time I keep thinking back to hoping it means something.
22:50Gordon asked me to come over to his desk and pray.
22:56What about?
22:58He asked me to pray for his son.
23:01He said Talib was going through some really dark stuff.
23:09That was it.
23:11So, we just prayed.
23:12We just prayed.
23:29Um, Detective Tanner.
23:32Okay, first, I'm not technically a detective.
23:34And, second, it's Chris.
23:36You're so right.
23:38I'm sorry.
23:39I, um, had the toxicology reports on the Huff investigation.
23:44You have them already?
23:45What do they say?
23:47Uh, nothing out of the ordinary, really.
23:49The levels of, um...
23:56Levels for Mr. Huff came back normal across the board.
23:59No narcotics.
24:01Though there were traces of an angiotensin receptor blocker.
24:05But that's clearly from his blood pressure medication.
24:07Which I'm sure you...
24:10Knew all about.
24:13That.
24:19And Misty? Anything? How was her blood alcohol?
24:22Oh, it was at zero.
24:24Uh, no traces at all.
24:26Based on everything else, she seemed very healthy.
24:28Uh, health not possibly a vegan.
24:31Oh my gosh, that's it.
24:33He lied to us.
24:34He did?
24:35You are amazing.
24:37I am.
24:42You're welcome.
24:43You don't have to say or write anything. It's totally up to you.
24:55Why'd you lie to me, Tyler?
24:56Now hold on, Gary.
24:57No.
24:59Your client has something to say. I know what happened.
25:02But you put it on paper.
25:06I don't know.
25:11You knew how to turn their surveillance cameras off.
25:14You're an athletic young man, about as strong as your father.
25:17Mm-hmm.
25:22It hurt you, didn't you?
25:25Your step-mom.
25:27You didn't like her?
25:31She was too young for him.
25:32Now hold on just a second.
25:34Calm down, Tyler.
25:35No, Robert. He's got something to say.
25:36Let him say it.
25:37Put it on paper.
25:40Tell me, Tyler.
25:42Tell me what happened.
25:44Write it down.
25:47She took your dad away.
25:51He just wanted him back together again.
25:55Come on, get it off your chest.
26:00My dad was a victim.
26:03My mom, she couldn't handle it.
26:07And Misty, Misty had to pay.
26:12Your father, too, right?
26:15And they both had to pay.
26:17Your dad and your step-mom.
26:20You're trying to get in my head, aren't you?
26:27You'll never understand.
26:29I'm trying to understand.
26:31Help me.
26:32Only I can.
26:35Help me understand.
26:41Help me.
26:42Help me.
26:43Help me.
26:44Help me.
26:45Help me.
26:46Help me.
26:47Help me.
26:48Help me.
26:50Help me.
26:51Help me.
26:53Help me.
26:55Authorities tell us that the written confession from 16-year-old Tyler Huff of East Bank
27:00provides a detailed description of the night he murdered his parents and dumped their bodies in a field.
27:06The outcome of this case can be attributed to a team effort throughout our department and a persistent pressing from the Chief for justice to be served.
27:16Hey, Dad.
27:24Can we talk?
27:26Sure.
27:28Need a break anyway.
27:30What's up?
27:32I heard back from the doctors and they said everything with the baby is good.
27:38That's great.
27:39I just wanted to let you know.
27:41I appreciate you telling me.
27:43That's all.
27:44I'll let you get back to work.
27:45Hey, wait.
27:51Do you think we're going to get a chance to meet the dad?
27:57I mean, if you don't know, I don't understand.
28:03I mean, I'm not trying to...
28:09I'm sorry, sweetie.
28:12It's not your fault.
28:16I just have so many questions.
28:32You need to tell me something?
28:33No.
28:34No, no.
28:35I do not know.
28:36You're welcome.
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