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00:01Most of the time, I see myself as your unassuming small-town retail store owner.
00:06But there's always been a part of me that's ready to run.
00:09I just happen to be in the right place at the right time?
00:14Still no hits on Chimera.
00:16I've underestimated him in the past, and it ended... badly.
00:20Did a little digging? Tell me you haven't been lying to me.
00:23Who are you, really?
00:30I can't tell you. I'm sorry.
00:36If you're in witness protection...
00:38It's more complicated than that, please. Just let it go.
00:42If you could just assure me...
00:44Just stop. Please. I can't.
00:50Can't or won't?
01:00Well, I guess I have my answer then.
01:10Sam, I...
01:18I really wish we could've gone for that walk in the snow.
01:24Merry Christmas, Emily.
01:30I won't lie. I thought about leaving.
01:40Just packing up my cats and my computer and my comfortable pajamas and starting over in some other small town.
01:47But I love it here. I love my shop. I love the people. I even love the cold.
02:03And what's to say things will be any better somewhere else?
02:07Knowing me, I'd just find some inventive new way to mess up a good thing.
02:11This is gonna happen, okay? We're gonna lose some times. It's alright.
02:21Judging from your expressions, I guess you had a tough match.
02:26We played hard, Sue, but the chess gods were just not looking down on us today.
02:30Maybe I can help with that. Milkshakes are on the house.
02:34Hey! Thanks, Sue.
02:36Look at that.
02:40You okay, Kyle?
02:41I just don't understand what happened. We never lose to East Creek.
02:44My focus has been way off. I'm so distracted by schoolwork.
02:49Sorry.
02:50Oh, no, no, no, no. I don't... I don't meet you.
02:54I'd be lost without your help.
02:56Um, you have your books with you?
02:58Yeah. Yeah. Here. Here we go.
03:03Wait. Is that the new Run Run Hamari volume?
03:06Yeah, I picked it up at the new anime store next to the skate shopping place.
03:09Okay, I have to know. Does Hamari finally...
03:12Wait.
03:13No distractions. School stuff first, and then I want a page by page recap.
03:17Deal.
03:21Let me guess. Large coffee, black.
03:24Thank you very much. Yes, please.
03:25I'll brew you a fresh pot.
03:27Violet, break's over!
03:29We'll be back in a few, okay?
03:30I'm not going anywhere.
03:32You know, Emily, you really should hydrate after a run, like a normal person.
03:36Normal's overrated.
03:38Losing Violet at the mistletoe was a painful consequence of what I'm calling the Christmas Eve catastrophe.
03:44Without knowing my situation, Sam didn't feel safe having her in my immediate orbit, and I can't really blame him.
03:51So, Christmas is coming up fast. Must be getting busy at the mistletoe.
03:56Yeah, yeah, it's picking up.
03:58I told Violet I needed to cut her hours to zero during our slow period. A lie she gracefully accepted.
04:04Okay, bring it in. I don't want to see any more long faces.
04:07What's going on over there?
04:09The chess team just got back from an out-of-town match.
04:11That's Mr. Henley, the coach.
04:13And I will see you all at practice tomorrow.
04:15Henley?
04:16Uh, why do I know that name?
04:18He's my English teacher. I've mentioned him before.
04:19Yes.
04:20Right.
04:23And you and I will have a talk.
04:24I just don't understand why-
04:25We'll talk about it tomorrow.
04:26Um, Mr. Henley, before you leave, I have someone I want you to meet.
04:31Hi, Tim Henley.
04:32Emily Lane. You make quite an impression on Violet.
04:35Oh, really? I must not be giving out enough homework.
04:37Hey, I know why the team lost today. You're not wearing your lucky tie.
04:43Oh, you noticed that, huh? Uh, so how do you two know each other?
04:48Emily's my boss. Well, former boss. Hopefully future boss.
04:53Hint, hint.
04:54Well, I'm sure you're just as impressed with Violet as I am.
04:56Violet, table five?
04:58Uh, that's me. You two feel free to keep singing my praises.
05:02I was actually just on my way out, but it was great meeting you.
05:05Yeah, you two. Merry Christmas.
05:06Merry Christmas.
05:07Hey, Coach, I'm like-
05:08It's out of my hand, Shane.
05:09Who's that cute guy over there?
05:18He's a friend from school.
05:20Oh.
05:21And before you ask, it's not like that.
05:23He struggles with Shakespeare, so Mr. Henley asked me to help him get his grade up.
05:27Mm-hmm.
05:28As the immortal bard once said, the lady doth protest too much.
05:33I know a teen crush when I see one.
05:36Oops.
05:37Forgot to turn the coffee on.
05:43Hello, Sam.
05:44Emily.
05:45Getting excited for the holidays?
05:47Kind of goes without saying, doesn't it?
05:49And how have you been?
05:50Can't complain.
05:51And that about sums up every conversation I've had with Sam since last Christmas.
05:59I should.
06:00Yep.
06:01Yeah.
06:02Have a good night.
06:03Sure.
06:04On a few occasions we cross paths and we've had many chances to clear the air, but we never did.
06:09Oh, Sam.
06:11Wait.
06:12Uh, Violet asked about coming back to work at the store.
06:17Uh, yeah.
06:18I'm not sure that's...
06:19No, no.
06:20I know.
06:21I know.
06:22Um, I just wanted you to be aware that she brought it up.
06:24All right.
06:25Thanks for letting me know.
06:26Okay.
06:56My God.
07:00We wish you a merry Christmas
07:27We wish you a merry Christmas
07:31We wish you a merry Christmas
07:35Good news, I found another one.
07:40What?
07:42June!
07:43Hey!
07:44Hey, Emily, it is bustling in here.
07:47You're going to need to hire some extra help.
07:49Oh, God, I know.
07:50I just haven't gotten around to it yet.
07:52Oh, well, are we still on for dinner?
07:54I understand if you need to cancel.
07:56No, absolutely not.
07:57No, let me just finish up with these last few customers
07:59and then we'll be good to go.
08:00Okay.
08:03This is so nice.
08:04I didn't realize how much I needed this.
08:06Right?
08:07The problem is I share my clinic with my house
08:09so I don't go anywhere.
08:11Yeah.
08:11Same.
08:12If I didn't have to leave my apartment to open up the shop,
08:14I wouldn't know what day it was.
08:16Well, here's to getting out more often.
08:19I will drink to that.
08:21Great job today, Violet.
08:22You want something to eat before you go?
08:24I'm good, thanks.
08:25My dad's on his way.
08:26What's your reading over there?
08:30I'll book a boat, Chess.
08:32I didn't know you had an interest, Vi.
08:34Oh, it's not Chess that she's interested in.
08:36It's who's playing the game.
08:38Oh, okay.
08:42Kyle is a good friend.
08:44Kyle.
08:45And Chess is important to him,
08:46so I figured I'd at least learn the basics.
08:48Is that so wrong?
08:48No.
08:49I think it's sweet.
08:50But when you say good friends...
08:52That's all we are.
08:54Yeah, okay.
08:57Although, I am kind of hoping he asks me to the snowflakes any formal next week.
09:04But don't say anything to Dad.
09:06The last time he saw a boy talking to me, he ran a background check on him.
09:10And that was in middle school.
09:11Yeah, that tracks.
09:13You know, I used to dabble in chess back in the day.
09:16Really?
09:17Yeah, I mean, I was no grandmaster or anything, but I held my own.
09:20Violet?
09:21Oh, Dad.
09:25Ladies?
09:25Can I drive, please?
09:29Maybe on the side roads.
09:30Oh, we have our side roads.
09:35She's quite the smitten kitten.
09:37And Kyle is crazy about her, too.
09:39He's in here so much during her shifts, I should charge him rent.
09:47Hello.
09:48Hi.
09:50This is hot.
09:53Okay.
09:55I was careless in my search for Chimera last year, and very nearly brought them right to my doorstep.
10:07Since then, I've replaced my hard drive and built an improved firewall to ensure nobody can pinpoint my location.
10:13Now I'm mostly focused on tracking sites associated with Chimera, rather than poking the bear directly.
10:21So, what have I discovered?
10:23Gotcha.
10:23Mostly that Chimera is being as careful as I am.
10:27But the last few months, I've noticed an uptick in their activity, which makes me uneasy and triggers some bad memories.
10:38I'd much rather bury my head in the snow and pretend Chimera isn't still a threat.
10:43But I can't let myself get complacent.
10:46Not again.
10:46I can't let myself get complacent.
11:03Violet!
11:04Hey.
11:05Are you on your way to school?
11:06Yeah.
11:07It's been a while since I've been by.
11:08I miss it.
11:09Well, my loss is Sue's gain.
11:11She told me what a great job you're doing.
11:13She's lying.
11:15Can I ask a favor?
11:17I'm on the decorating committee for the semi-formal, and I was hoping you might have some decorations you'd be willing to donate.
11:22Yeah, I'm sure I could figure something out.
11:24I'll take a look.
11:25Thanks.
11:25Yeah.
11:27Oh, and, um, you mentioned you play chess.
11:32Any chance you have time to teach me a thing or two?
11:34Are you sure Mr. Henley wouldn't be a better choice?
11:36Maybe.
11:37But he's gone.
11:40What do you mean, gone?
11:41The day after we met him at the diner, he didn't show up for school, and he hasn't been back since.
11:46Kyle says the chess team is really struggling without him.
11:49Oh, you can't.
11:49It's just vanished.
11:50Our vice principal told us that he resigned unexpectedly to take care of a sick relative or something, but I can't believe that he'd just leave without saying goodbye to his students like that.
12:01It's very unlike him.
12:02It does seem unusual.
12:04Oh, I'm going to be late.
12:05You'll go back to me about those decorations?
12:07Yes, absolutely.
12:08Thanks, Em. You're the best.
12:09It was easy enough to find Tim Henley's address online, even if I don't quite understand why I felt compelled to come to his house.
12:26Then again, I probably don't need a shrink to tell me that in addition to a guilty conscience for ending Violet's employment so abruptly,
12:32I also feel bad that she's now lost someone important in her life.
12:39Mail's piling up.
12:46Nobody's been here for days.
12:48Maybe he's had to leave town, but then why leave the Christmas lights on like this?
12:56Something feels very wrong here.
13:05You don't think a missing teacher is worthy of investigation?
13:08Missing's an overstatement.
13:10Look, if he handed in his resignation letter, it doesn't exactly scream foul play.
13:14I am telling you, there was zero indication that he was on the brink of walking away.
13:19Okay.
13:21I'll look into it.
13:22Great.
13:24How's everything else?
13:26You doing okay?
13:28Yeah.
13:29Yeah.
13:30Um, Christmas store's keeping me busy.
13:34Good.
13:35I know we haven't, um, I want you to know I regret how we left things.
13:46I was caught off guard and I didn't handle it well.
13:50Um, I probably could have handled things differently too.
13:55It's not to say I don't still have questions.
13:57And I'm still not comfortable answering those questions.
14:05Great.
14:06See ya.
14:07Bye.
14:37Hello.
14:43It's been a long time since I've set foot in a high school.
14:46A lifetime, really.
14:47And as different as my experience was, there's still something very familiar.
14:52The sounds, the smells.
14:54It's like I'm being transported back in time.
15:04Excuse me, I'm looking for the residence building.
15:07Hello.
15:14Hello.
15:14Hello.
15:14Everyone take your seats quietly, please.
15:35There's a seat right up here.
15:43I like your computer.
15:46The processing speed on that model is incredible.
15:50You know computers?
15:51I have a customized PC back home.
15:53It's an older model, but I've been working on upgrading it.
15:55I'm Grace.
16:01Good to know.
16:07I'm Aaron.
16:08Class is starting.
16:12Computer away now, please.
16:16It was the best of times.
16:19It was the worst of times.
16:21I don't think Charles Dickens was referring to high school when he wrote that, but he may
16:24as well have been.
16:25Emily.
16:27Ray.
16:28What?
16:30Merry Christmas.
16:31Oh, we're starting out already.
16:32We're barely into December.
16:34Oh, it's never too early to wish someone a Merry Christmas.
16:36I'll take your word for it.
16:37What brings you here?
16:38I sponsor the chess team.
16:40I was just dropping off their new team jackets.
16:42You like?
16:43Seems a little niche.
16:45No?
16:45It's not exactly Friday Night Lights.
16:47Well, have you know that the chess team has a long and storied tradition?
16:50Five times regional champs in the last decade alone.
16:52I stand corrected.
16:54Do you know where the gym is?
16:56Down the hall to the right.
16:57Tell them Famous Ray sent you out.
16:58You really can't turn it off, can you?
17:01Merry Christmas, Emily.
17:03Oh, hey, you're right.
17:04Maybe it's not too early.
17:05Hmm.
17:05Hmm.
17:29Odin's mate.
17:30Well played.
17:32You know yourself.
17:33I don't think we've met.
17:36I'm Richard Leland, Vice Principal and Interim Coach.
17:39Emily Lane, Observer.
17:41Are you a family member, or...?
17:43No, I just came to drop off this box of decorations for the dance committee, but I got turned around.
17:47Well, I can take that for you.
17:48Oh, great. Thanks.
17:50This match will be wrapping up soon anyway.
17:52It was over two moves ago.
17:54Bishop to age six.
17:55Yes.
17:59Checkmate.
18:02Again?
18:02You know, the team could use a seasoned hand in that corner.
18:11This isn't really my forte.
18:13My son Shane convinced me after our longtime coach left the school.
18:16It was unexpected, the coach leaving?
18:19I was completely blindsided.
18:20He really let these kids down.
18:23But it does leave us in the market for a new coach.
18:25The team plays in competition twice a week after school, and the practices are flexible.
18:29What do you say?
18:30I... I can't. I'm sorry.
18:32Well, if you change your mind, you know where to find me.
18:35Yeah.
18:35Nice to meet you.
18:39Kyle.
18:40Thanks, sir.
18:41I have to admit, I'm tempted by the vice principal's offer.
18:45If things weren't so complicated, I might have even taken him up on it.
18:49That was close.
19:01Sam almost saw me.
19:03Wait, why am I even hiding from him?
19:05I have every right to be here.
19:07Guilty reflex, I guess.
19:09Oh, hey, where'd you come from?
19:25Is there a person in there?
19:26Huh?
19:27I think he's a stray.
19:29I've seen him around the last couple days, just didn't have the heart to call animal services.
19:33Yeah, he's got no collar.
19:34I think I know just who you need.
19:44I mean, he's hungry, but otherwise healthy.
19:47I'll take him back to my clinic for a more thorough checkup and a hot meal.
19:50If we're lucky, he'll have a chip with his owner's information on it.
19:53I keep him here, but Moseley and Doyle weren't too thrilled with the idea of another roommate.
19:59I had to lock him in my bedroom just to keep the peace.
20:01Oh, it's okay.
20:02I've got the space.
20:05Plus, it'd be kind of nice to have the company.
20:07Yeah, even if it's just for a day or two.
20:13You're getting a late start to your decorating?
20:16Oh, yeah, I've been a little distracted.
20:19Anything you want to talk about?
20:20Hey, Sam.
20:27What's up?
20:32Thanks for coming.
20:33Everything okay?
20:36That depends.
20:38You want to tell me what you were doing at the high school this afternoon?
20:41I saw your car in the lot when I went to talk to the staff about Violet's teacher.
20:45What'd you find out?
20:46Okay, fine.
20:48Violet came to see me today to ask if I had any decorations I could donate for the dance.
20:53I went to the school to drop them off.
20:54That's it.
20:55Your turn.
20:58All right.
20:59Hanley's a popular guy.
21:01His peers seem pretty disappointed.
21:02He left.
21:03A few of them have reached out, but no one's heard anything back.
21:05What about the resignation letter?
21:06I've asked to see it.
21:07I'm meeting with the vice principal tomorrow.
21:09Look, the point is I've got it handled.
21:11Fine.
21:11Look, I may not fully know your circumstances, but I'm pretty sure you came here to keep
21:16your head down and start fresh.
21:18The more you get involved in things that don't concern you, the more you put yourself and
21:22possibly others at risk.
21:23Merry Christmas.
21:39Thanks for coming in.
21:41Emily.
21:42Hi.
21:42Brock.
21:43What can I do for you?
21:44I was just in the area and thought I would pop by to say thank you for the Christmas decorations
21:49you donated.
21:50For the school dance?
21:51Exactly.
21:52Well, I head up the decorating committee.
21:54Isn't that a student-led committee?
21:57Technically.
21:58I first accepted the position when I was a student.
22:01After I graduated, I intended to hand over the reins to someone with the same drive and
22:06passion, but I just never found them.
22:10Anyway, one of those strings of lights that you brought over isn't working, and I was just
22:15wondering if maybe you had a replacement?
22:17It's probably just a faulty bulb.
22:18You just had to figure out which one it is and switch it out.
22:20Oh, perfect.
22:21If you could come by after school and take care of that, that would be wonderful.
22:25Yeah, I could do that.
22:28I knew I could count on you.
22:30Actually, you know what?
22:32Hang on a second.
22:33If you spend some time at the school, you probably know a little bit about what goes on there,
22:37right?
22:38Try me.
22:38Uh, okay.
22:40Um, I don't know.
22:42Let me see.
22:42Uh, any good intel on the chess team?
22:45Well, I know the top players are in line for scholarships.
22:48Very competitive.
22:49And I also know that our team is in some trouble this year, thanks to East Creek bringing in
22:54a ringer for their coach.
22:55Do tell.
22:56Mm.
22:56Mila Bancroft.
22:59As I understand it, she was a former prodigy, but she was blacklisted from competition when
23:04she was still a student.
23:06But do you know why?
23:06She hired someone to rough up her opponent, so they'd miss the match and she would win
23:14by default.
23:15It was a big scandal at the time.
23:17I mean, I guess everyone's entitled to a second chance.
23:21But with Mr. Henley gone.
23:23Oh, well, that's another thing.
23:28I was hearing whisperings about the two of them.
23:32Mila and Coach Henley?
23:34Mm-hmm.
23:34There was some suggestion that they were meeting on the side for extracurricular activities.
23:42I'm saying that they may have actually been...
23:44Oh, no, I got it, I got it, I got it.
23:45Okay.
23:46Well, I'll see you after school.
23:48Okay.
23:48Okay.
23:51I don't see how this is relevant.
23:53Come on, Sam.
23:54Two chess team coaches from rival schools in a toured love affair?
23:57One suddenly goes missing?
23:58What does it matter if they're in a relationship?
24:00For starters, Mila's history of solving problems with violence.
24:03Also, just ethically, it's not a good look, which is probably why they kept it a secret.
24:07Is it really a secret if people are talking about it?
24:09Okay, so what's the next move?
24:11There is no next move.
24:12We just had this conversation.
24:14That was before I brought you a lead.
24:15That doesn't change anything.
24:17Look, I want you to stay away from the school and anyone associated with this.
24:20Stay away from Violet.
24:22You mean.
24:22Because that's actually what this is all about.
24:25You still think I'm a danger to her.
24:27I don't know if you're a danger to her.
24:29Look, if you would just let me in.
24:31We have talked about this, Sam.
24:32I guess I thought if enough time passed, maybe you would change your mind.
24:35And I thought that if enough time passed, you'd finally start to appreciate the person
24:38I am now instead of fixating on the person I used to be.
24:41But I guess we were both wrong.
24:59Don't do it.
25:01Just keep on walking.
25:03You're Mila Bancroft, right?
25:07I am.
25:08I'm an admirer of yours.
25:10It seems you're not my only fan.
25:12Richard Leland just offered me a coaching job.
25:15But you're already coaching a team.
25:17And we are quickly rising in the rankings, which is likely why Leland was hoping to convince
25:21me to switch sides.
25:22But, uh, I'm happy where I am.
25:25Though I do sympathize that those kids lost their own coach so abruptly.
25:30Yeah.
25:31Did you and Coach Henley get along well?
25:35Well enough.
25:37Good man.
25:38A worthy adversary.
25:40Adversary, yes.
25:42It's interesting.
25:46Why do you say it like that?
25:48It's just a rumor that I heard.
25:50I am well aware of those disgusting rumors.
25:56But that's all they are.
25:57I would never risk harming my reputation further by getting involved with the fellow coach.
26:02Feel free to spread that around.
26:06Pushing buttons and hitting nerves.
26:09All in a day's work.
26:10Okay.
26:11Okay.
26:17Try now?
26:18Okay.
26:21Still nothing.
26:23Oh.
26:24You know, I was gonna ask you, how would you feel about being a chaperone at the dance, huh?
26:33I don't think that's a good idea.
26:35Oh.
26:37You already signed me up, didn't you?
26:38I did.
26:39Oh.
26:39Yeah.
26:40Hey!
26:41No!
26:42You have to alternate the colors of the balloons.
26:45Blue, white, blue.
26:47You know what?
26:47Stop.
26:48Stop, stop, stop.
26:48I will just do it myself.
26:50Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop.
26:51Okay, bye.
26:52So, do you have a date for the dance yet?
26:57Not yet.
26:58I keep dropping hints to Kyle, but it's like he just doesn't quite understand the assignment.
27:04Well, have you considered asking him?
27:06I thought about it.
27:08But what if he says no?
27:09If he says no, it's his loss.
27:12You're right.
27:14Um, I've been meaning to ask.
27:17Do you think maybe I could come back to the mistletoe?
27:20Oh, just a few days a week, even.
27:24For the holidays?
27:25I will definitely take that into consideration.
27:28I think all these bulbs are faulty.
27:30I might have more in my car.
27:32Oh.
27:37I tried to convince Tim to take a leave of absence instead, but he said this was for the best.
27:41And he didn't elaborate on the reason?
27:43Just what's in the letter.
27:45A family member acquired full-time care.
27:47He seemed out of sorts at all to you.
27:50But he did seem a little anxious, which was unusual.
27:54Do you know if anyone else was in the building that night?
27:56It was later in the evening.
27:57I typically work until about eight.
27:59And the only other people here most nights are the custodial staff.
28:02Any security cameras?
28:04Not inside, though.
28:05We take student privacy seriously.
28:07There's a camera at the main entrance and at the side exits, but that's it.
28:10Tim wasn't just a teacher here.
28:14He's also a friend.
28:15I have to ask.
28:16Should I be concerned?
28:20I hope not.
28:20I feel awful pushing Violet away.
28:25But Sam has made his position clear, and he's not wrong.
28:28As long as Chimera remains a threat, I'll never be totally safe.
28:31You left yourself wide.
28:32Oh, why do you think you're better than me?
28:33It's one...
28:34Don't teach me how to play chess.
28:35All right?
28:36Shane, this is important to me.
28:37Okay?
28:37I need this scholarship.
28:38You don't deserve it, man.
28:39You shouldn't even still be on the team right now.
28:41Guys, guys, guys, break it up.
28:42Break it up.
28:42That's enough.
28:43That's enough.
28:44Hey, stop this right now.
28:47He started it.
28:49My office.
28:50Both of you.
28:54Now.
29:01What happened?
29:02It's his fault.
29:02He started it.
29:08Sam, wait.
29:14You're not going to ask me what I'm doing here?
29:16Nope.
29:17Well, I'm going to tell you anyway.
29:17Brooke asked me to come so you can blame her.
29:19I'm going to come with Leland.
29:20Is the resignation letter legit?
29:22I'll let the lab determine that.
29:24Great.
29:24Thanks for the sparkling conversation.
29:26Look, I am trying to stay calm, but once again, you've Emilyed your way into my investigation.
29:29You wouldn't even have an investigation if I hadn't brought this to you.
29:31Did you obviously just use my name as a verb?
29:34Wilner.
29:34I should probably tell Sam what Shane said to Kyle during their argument.
29:38You shouldn't still be on the team.
29:40But I'm not sure it's connected to Coach Henley.
29:42And I don't think Violet would appreciate me drawing Sam's attention to Kyle without good reason.
29:47All right.
29:48Well, let's get forensics out to Newark ASAP and keep the ASOs away from it.
29:52Thanks.
29:53Did you track down Henley?
29:54Not yet.
29:55ASO.
29:56Airport Safety Officer.
29:57You found his car at Newark Airport.
30:00That's an eight-hour drive from here.
30:01If he was in a rush to help a family member, why not fly out to somewhere closer like Buffalo?
30:05Great question.
30:05Wait, if you're bringing in forensics, there must be a reason.
30:08You found something in the car, didn't you?
30:10What was it?
30:11Was it an ear?
30:11Was it a finger?
30:12His suitcase was still in the trunk.
30:14Oh, that's a pretty big red flag.
30:15I need to get back to the station.
30:16I thought throwing myself into my work would help distract me from getting involved in Sam's case.
30:31But my mind is gonna go where it goes.
30:34I'm just along for the ride.
30:37Oh, shoot.
30:39Shoot.
30:39The angry words between Kyle and Shane keep replaying in my head.
30:50Kyle's clearly the top player, so what did Shane mean when he said Kyle shouldn't be on the team?
30:55If Kyle's scholarship opportunity was threatened, it could lead to him doing something desperate.
31:01I hope that's not the case.
31:03Violet is clearly crushing on him.
31:05I was her age once.
31:07I know that feeling.
31:11Get away from me, Zeke.
31:13What's your problem?
31:14I just want to see your computer.
31:15I said no.
31:15Give me that.
31:15Stop.
31:16Give me it.
31:16Stop.
31:17Give me it.
31:17Come on.
31:18Enough.
31:18I'm not asking permission.
31:19Give me that.
31:20I said get away from me, Zeke.
31:21Get away from me.
31:21Give me it.
31:22Give me it.
31:27Why am I not surprising your feet stick together?
31:29Okay.
31:29Okay.
31:34Greek mythology.
31:40Cool.
31:43Big fan of the Minotaur myself.
31:45And more of a Medusa girl.
31:51I, uh, I have to go.
31:55Sure.
31:56Nice of you to join us, Erin.
32:19Emily, I wanted to let you know I've decided to take your advice.
32:22Great.
32:23About what?
32:25You know, asking Kyle to the dance.
32:27Of course.
32:28Sorry.
32:28I'm, um, I'm just a little...
32:30Here.
32:30Let me help.
32:32Uh, okay.
32:35Oh, hi.
32:37All right.
32:38Okay, so were Kyle and Mr. Henley close?
32:41Mr. Henley was a fan.
32:42Yeah.
32:43Kyle was failing English earlier in the semester and almost lost his fondant chess team.
32:47That's why Mr. Henley asked me to tutor him.
32:50He didn't want to lose his best player, huh?
32:52It's more than that.
32:55He knows Kyle's home life isn't the easiest.
32:58Sorry to hear that.
32:59His mom's a single parent and she works long hours.
33:03I can relate to that.
33:04We talk about it a lot.
33:05The difference is Kyle never even knew his dad.
33:10Merry Christmas!
33:13I really miss this.
33:15And don't even try to say you don't.
33:16I'm glad you reached out.
33:22I, uh, hope this is in regards to my offer.
33:25Uh, I actually haven't made a decision about the coaching position yet, but I did have a couple questions.
33:32Fire away.
33:32I heard that if a team member falls below a certain grade level, then they're no longer eligible to play?
33:39That's our policy.
33:40Education first.
33:42Right.
33:43To be candid, there are a few players hovering close to that line.
33:47Kyle Granger is one of them.
33:49He's turned around his average this past month.
33:51Oh, that's, that's good to hear.
33:53I mean, Kyle is, he is a rare talent.
33:57But as I said, it's no longer an issue.
34:00So what do you say?
34:02Uh, well, I still have a few outside factors to consider, but I promise I will let you know soon.
34:06I'm not sure if Kyle's grades are what Shane was referring to in the argument.
34:13But it was nice to hear that Violet's tutoring is paying off.
34:16Kyle is so lucky to have her in his corner.
34:18Hello again.
34:20Hey.
34:20I just wanted to say thank you for helping out during the fight yesterday.
34:23It was, it was pretty good timing.
34:25Yeah, it's not the first time those two butted heads.
34:27Chess can get pretty tense.
34:29I'm Hollis, by the way.
34:30Oh, Emily.
34:31Hey.
34:32Nice to meet you.
34:33Oh, oh.
34:33Oh, jeez.
34:35It's like our friend is back.
34:36It's weird.
34:37I left him in really good hands.
34:39No, why don't I go round him up?
34:40Great.
34:44Emily, I'm glad you called.
34:46I have a problem.
34:47Does it have to do with a certain four-legged friend?
34:50Yes.
34:50I put him in the backyard to get some fresh air and he must have jumped the fence.
34:54Wait, how did you know that?
34:55Well, he's here at the high school as we speak.
34:58Oh, God.
35:00Something must be familiar to him there.
35:02Good news is he has a chip.
35:04His name is Clyde.
35:05I've been trying to get a hold of his owner, Tim Henley.
35:09Tim Henley?
35:10That's what the chip said.
35:12Um, I gotta call you later, okay?
35:22Hey, we're down here.
35:24He was pawing at the door, so I let him in.
35:26He made a beeline here and he just stopped.
35:28It's Coach Henley's dog.
35:31What?
35:32Are you kidding?
35:32He abandoned him?
35:34It's not like Tim.
35:35I think he smells something familiar.
35:38I mean, on the floor.
35:40Or through it.
35:41Your dogs can pick up a scent ten miles away, even from outside.
35:44Something drew him here.
35:46Wait.
35:54This part of the floor looks new.
35:56When was it laid?
35:57Oh, it was part of a renovation project.
36:01They did the leveling and digging a few weeks ago,
36:03but they just poured the concrete a few days ago.
36:05Sam, I think I found Tim Henley.
36:19Sam, I think I found Tim Henley.
36:35What it all means to me.
36:41Hey.
36:42Can I come in?
36:42Yeah.
36:44Ground penetrating radar confirmed you're suspicious.
36:46There's a body underneath the floor.
36:48Excavation's happening now.
36:50It's Henley.
36:50His dog tracked him there.
36:52Where's Clyde now?
36:53He's been returned to June's care for the time being.
36:56I, uh, I haven't told Violet yet.
37:00She's gonna be devastated.
37:05Let me put on some tea for you.
37:07Thanks.
37:11You know, Violet is so strong.
37:15She'll, she'll be okay.
37:17No, I know.
37:18She's just, uh, she's never lost anyone before.
37:24Not like this.
37:29Oh, I was looking for that.
37:32I'm slipping.
37:33That was careless.
37:34Something you're working on?
37:36Uh, just some order codes for suppliers I'm thinking I'm using for the shop.
37:40Actually, you know, while you're here, can you help me out with something?
37:44I can't quite reach the top.
37:46Funny thing about Christmas
37:48It can fill your heart with light
37:53With family and laughter
37:56Sure.
37:56Shining all through the night
38:00I'm still missing you for Christmas
38:05Under my tree
38:07What do you think?
38:10It's perfect.
38:11For Christmas
38:12Under my tree
38:15This is really good.
38:37I don't think you even need my help anymore.
38:39Done with me already, huh?
38:41I didn't say that.
38:43Ha!
38:45I just can't believe they're opening the school so soon.
38:48I only found Coach Henley a few days ago.
38:51I know.
38:51My dad says that's normal.
38:54Once the forensics is done, they...
38:56Sorry.
38:58You don't want to hear this.
38:59Oh, no, no.
38:59I don't mind.
39:01I like listening to you.
39:02Emily, I'll get your coffee.
39:09I got it.
39:09You just relax.
39:10But I'm not on break.
39:11I said I got it.
39:17She's been through so much.
39:20I can't imagine how hard it must be.
39:23As painful as it is,
39:24it's a good lesson for them to learn.
39:26In the end, death comes for us all.
39:28Oh, fresh-baked cookies just out of the oven.
39:33What do you say?
39:33I'm good, thanks.
39:36Oh, Emily, I am so glad I bumped into you.
39:40I just got word from the school board
39:42that the snowflake semi-formal is still on,
39:45so save the date.
39:46The dance is still going ahead?
39:48Well, I had to twist some arms,
39:52but I was able to convince the board
39:53that you kids need this now more than ever.
39:56It will be dedicated to the memory of Mr. Henley.
39:58He really would have loved that.
40:01He wouldn't have wanted us to be sad.
40:04It's what we all loved about him.
40:24That doesn't look too friendly.
40:28Oh, thanks for your help, Violet.
40:44Um, actually,
40:45there's something I wanted to ask you.
40:49Okay, but can I go first?
40:51I've been meaning to.
40:52Um, you know, now that the dance is back on,
40:55I didn't know if, uh, maybe,
40:56only if you wanted to, we could...
40:57Yes.
40:59Really?
41:01What took you so long?
41:03Dad, um, there's someone I want you to meet.
41:10Kyle Granger.
41:11That's right.
41:12You need to come with me.
41:13Your mom will meet us at the station.
41:15Sam, Dad.
41:15We can discuss this later, all right?
41:17What's this about, Sam?
41:17Dad, please.
41:18If you want it for questioning
41:19in regard to the murder of Tim Henley...
41:20No, I-I didn't do anything wrong.
41:21Dad!
41:22We can talk about it at the station, all right?
41:23Let's go.
41:24It's okay.
41:54I-I-I didn't do anything wrong.
42:00Ugh.
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