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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 see the shining light,
01:45Tell the cold outside,
01:47Looking forward to the winter...
01:49I won't lie, I thought about leaving.
01:51Just packing up my cats and my computer and my comfortable pajamas
01:55pajamas and starting over in some other small town. But I love it here. I love my shop. I love
02:02the people. I even love the cold. And what's to say things will be any better somewhere else?
02:08Knowing me, I just find some inventive new way to mess up a good thing.
02:19This is gonna happen, okay? We're gonna lose some times. It's all right.
02:22Oh, judging from your expressions, I guess you had a tough match.
02:27We played hard, Sue, but the chess gods were just not looking down on us today.
02:31Maybe I can help with that. Milkshakes are on the house.
02:34Hey! Thanks, Sue. Look at that.
02:40You okay, Kyle? I just don't understand what happened.
02:42We never lose to East Creek. My focus has been way off.
02:47I'm so distracted by schoolwork. Sorry.
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?
02:59Yeah. Yeah. 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. No distractions.
03:14School 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?
03:31I'm not going anywhere.
03:33You know, Emily, you really should hydrate after a run, like a normal person.
03:36Ah, normal's overrated.
03:38Losing Violet at the mistletoe was a painful consequence of what I'm calling the Christmas Eve catastrophe.
03:45Without 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.
03:54Must 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.
04:02A lie she gracefully accepted.
04:04Okay, bring it in.
04:05I 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.
04:12That's Mr. Henley, the coach.
04:13And I will see you all at practice tomorrow.
04:16Henley.
04:16Uh, why do I know that name?
04:17He's my English teacher. I've mentioned him before.
04:19Yes.
04:20Right.
04:21And you and I will have a talk.
04:24I just don't understand why I...
04:25We'll talk about it tomorrow.
04:27Um, 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.
04:39Hey, I know why the team lost today.
04:41You're not wearing your lucky tie.
04:43Oh, you noticed that, huh?
04:47So, how do you two know each other?
04:48Emily's my boss.
04:49Well, former boss.
04:52Hopefully future boss.
04:53Intent.
04:54Well, I'm sure you're just as impressed with Violet as I am.
04:56Violet. Table five.
04:58Uh, that's me.
04:59You two feel free to keep singing my praises.
05:02I was actually just on my way out.
05:04But it was great meeting you.
05:05Yeah, you two. Merry Christmas.
05:06Merry Christmas.
05:07Hey, coach.
05:07It's out of my hands, Shane.
05:15Who's that cute guy over there?
05:17He's a friend from school.
05:20Oh.
05:21And before you ask, it's not like that he 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.
05:38Hello, Sam.
05:44Emily.
05:45Getting excited for the holidays?
05:47Kind of goes without saying, doesn't it?
05:51And how have you been?
05:52Can't complain.
05:55And that about sums up every conversation I've had with Sam since last Christmas.
05:59I should.
06:00Yep. Yeah. Have a good night.
06:01Sure. We're friendly to each other on the occasions we cross paths, and we've had many chances to clear the air, but we never did.
06:10Oh, Sam, wait.
06:13Violet asked about coming back to work at the store.
06:17Yeah, I'm not sure that's...
06:19No, no, no. I know. I know. I just wanted you to be aware that she brought it up.
06:23All right.
06:25Thanks for letting me know.
06:49Oh, my God.
07:00Oh, my God.
07:00Oh, my God.
07:19Good news. I found another one.
07:40What?
07:42June!
07:43Hey!
07:43Oh, my God.
07:44Wow.
07:45Emily, it is bustling in here.
07:47I know.
07:47You're going to need to hire some extra help.
07:49Oh, God. I know. I just haven't gotten around to it yet.
07:52Oh, well, are we still on for dinner? I understand if you need to cancel.
07:55No, absolutely not. No, let me just finish up with these last few customers, and then we'll be good to go.
08:00Okay.
08:00Okay.
08:03This is so nice. I didn't realize how much I needed this.
08:06Right?
08:07The problem is, I share my clinic with my house, so I don't go anywhere.
08:11Yeah, same. If I didn't have to leave my apartment to open up the shop, I wouldn't know what day it was.
08:15Well, here's to getting out more often.
08:19I will drink to that.
08:21Great job today, Violet. You want something to eat before you go?
08:24I'm good, thanks. My dad's on his way.
08:28What's your reading over there?
08:30A book about chess.
08:32I didn't know you had an interest, Vi.
08:33Oh, it's not chess that she's interested in. It's who's playing the game.
08:38Oh, okay.
08:42Kyle is a good friend.
08:44Kyle?
08:45And chess is important to him, so I figured I'd at least learn the basics. Is that so wrong?
08:48No.
08:49I think it's sweet.
08:50But when you say good friends...
08:53That's all we are.
08:55Yeah, okay.
08:55Although, I am kind of hoping he asks me to the Snowflake semi-formal next week.
09:04But don't say anything to Dad. The 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.
09:23Ladies?
09:27Can I drive, please?
09:29Maybe on the side roads.
09:30Oh, we have our side roads.
09:35She's quite the smit kitten.
09:37And Kyle is crazy about who, too.
09:39He's in here so much during her shifts, I should charge him rent.
09:47Hello.
09:48Hi.
09:50This is so funny.
09:53Okay.
09:56I 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.
10:24Mostly that Chimera is being as careful as I am.
10:26But, the last few months, I've noticed an uptick in their activity, which makes me uneasy, and triggers some bad memories.
10:37I'd much rather bury my head in the snow and pretend Chimera isn't still a threat.
10:42But, I can't let myself get complacent.
10:46Not again.
10:46Violet!
11:03Violet!
11:04Hey!
11:04Are 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.
11:15Uh, can 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, he can't.
11:49He's just vanished.
11:51Our 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.
12:16It 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.
12:25Then 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, I also feel bad that she's now lost someone important in her life.
12:43Mail's piling up.
12:45Nobody's been here for days.
12:48Maybe he's had to leave town, but then why leave the Christmas lights on like this?
12:53Something feels very wrong here.
13:05You don't think a missing teacher is worthy of investigation?
13:09Missing'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. Thank you.
13:23How's everything else?
13:26You doing okay?
13:28Yeah. Yeah.
13:30Um, Christmas store is keeping me busy.
13:34Good.
13:37I know we haven't, um...
13:42I want you to know I regret how we left things.
13:46I was caught off guard and I didn't handle it well.
13:49Um, I probably could have handled things differently, too.
13:55It's not to say I don't still have questions.
13:58And I'm still not comfortable answering those questions.
14:05Great.
14:06See ya.
14:07Bye.
14:07I don't know.
14:08I don't know.
14:08I'm sure.
14:09I don't know.
14:09I'm sorry.
14:09I don't know.
14:10I don't know.
14:11I don't know.
14:12I don't know.
14:12I don't know.
14:12I don't know.
14:13I don't know.
14:13I don't know.
14:14I don't know.
14:14I don't know.
14:15I don't know.
14:16I don't know.
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14:17I don't know.
14:18I don't know.
14:18I don't know.
14:18I don't know.
14:19It'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, it's like I'm being transported back in time.
15:04Excuse me, I'm looking for the residence building.
15:10Hello.
15:15Everyone take your seats quietly, please.
15:34There's a seat right up here.
15:43I like your computer.
15:46The processing speed on that model is incredible.
15:49You know computers?
15:50I have a customized PC back home.
15:53It's an older model, but I've been working on upgrading it.
15:59I'm Grace.
16:01Good to know.
16:04I'm Aaron.
16:08Class is starting.
16:12Computer away now, please.
16:17It 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.
16:24But he may as well have been.
16:26Emily!
16:27Ray!
16:28What?
16:29Merry Christmas.
16:30Oh, we're starting out already?
16:32We're barely into December.
16:33Oh, it's never too early to wish someone a Merry Christmas.
16:35I'll take your word for it.
16:36What brings you here?
16:37I sponsor the chess team.
16:39I was just dropping off their new team jacket.
16:41Do you like?
16:42Hmm?
16:43It seems a little niche.
16:44No?
16:45It's not exactly Friday Night Lights.
16:46Well, have you know that the chess team has a long and storied tradition?
16:50Five times regional champs in the last decade alone.
16:52Okay.
16:53I 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?
17:00Merry Christmas, Emily.
17:02Ooh!
17:03Hey, you're right.
17:04Maybe it's not too early.
17:05Hmm.
17:06Oh, my God.
17:29Odin's mate.
17:30Well played.
17:32You know yourself.
17:35I don't think we've met.
17:36Richard Leland, Vice Principal and Interim Coach.
17:39Emily Lane, Observer.
17:41Are you a family member or...?
17:43No.
17:44I 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.
17:49Oh, great.
17:50Thanks.
17:51This match will be wrapping up soon anyway.
17:52It was over two moves ago.
17:54Bishop to age six.
18:00Checkmate.
18:02Begin.
18:03Good job.
18:04You 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 long-time coach left the school.
18:16It was unexpected.
18:17The coach leaving?
18:18I was completely blindsided.
18:20He really let these kids down.
18:23But it does leave us in the market for a new coach.
18:26The team plays in competition twice a week after school and the practices are flexible.
18:29What do you say?
18:30I...
18:31I can't.
18:32I'm sorry.
18:33Well, if you change your mind, you know where to find me.
18:35Nice to meet you.
18:36Kyle.
18:38Kyle.
18:39Thanks, sir.
18:40I 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.
18:50That was close.
19:00Sam almost saw me.
19:02Wait.
19:03Why am I even hiding from him?
19:05I have every right to be here.
19:07Guilty reflex, I guess.
19:09Oh!
19:10Hey!
19:11Where'd you come from?
19:12Is there a person in there?
19:13Huh?
19:14I think he's a stray.
19:15I've seen him around the last couple days, just didn't have the heart to call animal
19:32services.
19:33Yeah, he's got no collar.
19:34I think I know just who you need.
19:37I mean, he's hungry, but otherwise healthy.
19:46I'll take him back to my clinic for a more thorough checkup and a hot meal.
19:49If we're lucky, he'll have a chip with his owner's information on it.
19:54I keep him here, but Moseley and Doyle weren't too thrilled with the idea of another roommate.
19:58Had to lock him in my bedroom just to keep the peace.
20:01Oh, it's okay.
20:02I've got the space.
20:04Plus, it'd be kind of nice to have the company.
20:06Even if it's just for a day or two.
20:12You're getting a late start to your decorating?
20:15Yeah, I've been a little distracted.
20:18Anything you want to talk about?
20:20Hey Sam, what's up?
20:32Thanks for coming.
20:33Everything okay?
20:34That depends.
20:36You want to tell me what you were doing at the high school this afternoon?
20:39I saw your car in the lot when I went to talk to the staff about Violet's teacher.
20:44What'd you find out?
20:45Okay, fine.
20:47Violet came to see me today to ask if I had any decorations I could donate for the dance.
20:52I went to the school to drop them off.
20:53That's it.
20:54Your turn.
20:55All right.
20:56Hanley's a popular guy.
21:00His peers seemed pretty disappointed.
21:01He left.
21:02A few of them have reached out, but no one's heard anything back.
21:04What about the resignation letter?
21:05I've asked to see it.
21:06I'm meeting with the vice principal tomorrow.
21:08Look, the point is I've got it handled.
21:10Fine.
21:11Look, I may not fully know your circumstances, but I'm pretty sure you came here to keep your head down and start fresh.
21:17The more you get involved in things that don't concern you, the more you put yourself and possibly others at risk.
21:37Merry Christmas.
21:38Thanks for coming in.
21:40Emily.
21:41Hi.
21:42Brooke.
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 you donated.
21:49For the school dance?
21:50Exactly.
21:51Well, I head up the decorating committee.
21:53Isn't that a student-led committee?
21:56Technically.
21:57I first accepted the position when I was a student.
22:00After I graduated, I intended to hand over the reins to someone with the same drive and passion, but I just never found them.
22:09Anyway, one of those strings of lights that you brought over isn't working and I was just wondering if maybe you had a replacement?
22:16Oh, it's probably just a faulty bulb. You just have to figure out which one it is and switch it out.
22:19Perfect. If you could come by after school and take care of that, that would be wonderful.
22:24Yeah, I could do that.
22:27I knew I could count on you.
22:29Actually, you know what? Hang on a second. If you spend some time at the school, you probably know a little bit about what goes on there, right?
22:37Try me.
22:38Uh, okay. Um, I don't know. Let me see. Any good intel on the chess team?
22:44Well, I know the top players are in line for scholarships. Very competitive.
22:48And I also know that our team is in some trouble this year, thanks to East Creek bringing in a ringer for their coach.
22:54Do tell.
22:55Mila Bancroft. As I understand it, she was a former prodigy, but she was blacklisted from competition when she was still a student.
23:05But do you know why?
23:06She hired someone to rough up her opponent so they'd miss the match and she would win by default.
23:14It was a big scandal at the time.
23:16I mean, I guess everyone's entitled to a second chance.
23:20But with Mr. Henley gone.
23:23Ooh. Well, that's another thing. I was hearing whisperings about the two of them.
23:31Mila and Coach Henley?
23:33Mm-hmm. There was some suggestion that they were meeting on the side for extracurricular activities.
23:39I'm saying that they may have actually been-
23:43Oh no, I got it. I got it. I got it.
23:45Okay. Well, I'll see you after school.
23:47Okay.
23:48Okay.
23:49I don't see how this is relevant.
23:52Come on, Sam. Two chess team coaches from rival schools in a toured love affair. One 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. Also, 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?
24:10There is no next move. We just had this conversation.
24:13That was before I brought you a lead.
24:15That doesn't change anything. Look, I want you to stay away from the school and anyone associated with this.
24:20Stay away from Violet. You mean. Because that's actually what this is all about. You still think I'm a danger to her.
24:26I don't know if you're a danger to her. Look, if you would just let me in.
24:30We have talked about this, Sam. I know. I guess I thought if enough time passed, maybe you would change your mind.
24:34And I thought that if enough time passed, you'd finally start to appreciate the person I am now instead of fixating on the person I used to be.
24:40But I guess we were both wrong.
24:59Don't do it. Just keep on walking.
25:02You're Mila Bancroft, right?
25:06I am.
25:07I'm an admirer of yours.
25:09Seems you're not my only fan. Richard Leland just offered me a coaching job.
25:14But you're already coaching a team.
25:16And we are quickly rising in the rankings, which is likely why Leland was hoping to convince me to switch sides.
25:21But, uh, I'm happy where I am.
25:23Okay.
25:24Though I do sympathize that those kids lost their own coach so abruptly.
25:29Yeah.
25:30God, did you and Coach Henley get along well?
25:34Well enough.
25:36Good man.
25:37Over the adversary.
25:40The adversary, yes.
25:41It's interesting.
25:46Why do you say it like that?
25:47It's just a rumor that I heard.
25:51I am well aware of those disgusting rumors.
25:55Oh.
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.
26:08All in a day's work.
26:16Okay.
26:17Try now?
26:18Okay.
26:21Still nothing.
26:25You know, I was gonna ask you.
26:28How would you feel about being a chaperone at the dance, huh?
26:32I don't think that's a good idea.
26:34Oh.
26:36You already signed me up, didn't you?
26:38I did.
26:39Oh.
26:40Hey!
26:41No!
26:42You have to alternate the colors of the balloons.
26:44Blue, white, blue.
26:46You know what?
26:47Stop.
26:48Stop, stop, stop.
26:49I will just do it myself.
26:50Stop.
26:51Stop, stop, stop, stop.
26:52Okay, fine.
26:54So, do you have a date for the dance yet?
26:56Not yet.
26:58I keep dropping hints to Kyle, but it's like he just doesn't quite understand the assignment.
27:03Well, have you considered asking him?
27:05I thought about it, but 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?
27:21Just a few days a week, even.
27:23For the holidays?
27:24I will definitely take that into consideration.
27:27Can you?
27:28I think all these bulbs are faulty.
27:30I might have more in my car.
27:31Oh.
27:37I tried to convince him 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.
27:44A family member acquired full-time care.
27:47He seemed out of sorts at all to you.
27:50He did seem a little anxious, which was unusual.
27:53You know if anyone else was in the building that night?
27:55It was later in the evening.
27:56I typically work until about 8.
27:58And the only other people here most nights are the custodial staff.
28:02Any security cameras?
28:03Not inside, though.
28:04We take student privacy seriously.
28:06There's a camera at the main entrance and at the side exits, but that's it.
28:11Tim wasn't just a teacher here.
28:13He's also a friend.
28:14I have to ask.
28:16Should I be concerned?
28:19I hope not.
28:20I feel awful pushing Violet away.
28:24But Sam has made his position clear and he's not wrong.
28:27As long as Chimera remains a threat, I'll never be totally safe.
28:30You left yourself right away.
28:31Do you think you're better than me?
28:33Don't teach me how to play chess.
28:35All right?
28:36Shane, this is important to me, okay?
28:37I need this scholarship.
28:38You don't deserve it, man.
28:39You shouldn't even still be on the team right now.
28:40Guys, guys, break it up.
28:41Break it up.
28:42That's enough.
28:43That's enough.
28:44Hey, stop this.
28:45Right now.
28:46He started it.
28:48My office.
28:49Both of you.
28:53Now!
29:00What happened?
29:01It's his fault he started it.
29:02Sam, wait.
29:03You're not going to ask me what I'm doing here?
29:04Nope.
29:05Well, I'm going to tell you anyway.
29:06Brooke asked me to come so you can blame her.
29:07I'm going to come with Leland.
29:08It's a resignation letter legit.
29:09I'll let the lab determine that.
29:10Great.
29:11Thanks for the sparkling conversation.
29:12Look, I am trying to stay calm, but once again, you've Emilyed your way into my investigation.
29:15You wouldn't even have an investigation if I hadn't brought this to you.
29:17Did you obviously just use it?
29:18My name is a verb.
29:19Wilner.
29:20I should probably tell Sam what Shane said to Kyle during their argument.
29:25You shouldn't still be on the team.
29:26But I'm not sure it's connected to Coach Henley.
29:29And I don't think Violet would appreciate me drawing Sam's attention to Kyle without good reason.
29:33All right.
29:34Well, let's get for any time.
29:35It's okay.
29:36We'll tell you later.
29:37No.
29:38I'm sorry.
29:39I'm sorry.
29:40I'm sorry.
29:41I'm sorry.
29:42I can't get out with her.
29:43We can blame her.
29:44I'm going to go with Leland.
29:45Is it a resignation letter legit?
29:46All right, well, let's get forensics out to Newark ASAP and keep the ASOs away from it. Thanks.
29:53Did you track down Henley?
29:54Not yet.
29:55ASO. Airport Safety Officer. You found his car at Newark Airport.
30:00That's an eight-hour drive from here. If he was in a rush to help a family member, why not fly out to somewhere closer, like Buffalo?
30:05Great question.
30:06Wait, if you're bringing in forensics, there must be a reason. You found something in the car, didn't you?
30:10What was it? Was it an ear? Was 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.
30:26I thought throwing myself into my work would help distract me from getting involved in Sam's case, but my mind is going to go where it goes. I'm just along for the ride.
30:37Oh, shoot. Shoot.
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.
31:02Violet 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.
31:16Stop.
31:16Give me it.
31:16Stop.
31:17Give me it. Come 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.
31:22Give me it.
31:22Give me it.
31:23Give me it.
31:23Why am I not surprised you feet stick together?
31:38Greek mythology.
31:40Cool.
31:43Big fan of the Minotaur myself.
31:45And more of a Medusa girl.
31:47I, uh, I have to go.
31:55Sure.
32:13Nice of you to join us, Aaron.
32:17Emily, I wanted to let you know.
32:21I'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, um.
32:31Here.
32:31Let 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
32:45and almost lost his fondant chess team.
32:47And that's why Mr. Henley asked me to tutor him.
32:50He didn't want to lose his best player, huh?
32:53It'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.
33:05But the difference is Kyle never even knew his dad.
33:10Merry Christmas.
33:11I really miss this.
33:15And don't even try to say you don't.
33:20I'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
33:28about the coaching position yet,
33:29but I did have a couple questions.
33:32Fire away.
33:33I heard that if a team member
33:35falls below a certain grade level,
33:36then they're no longer eligible to play.
33:39That's our policy.
33:40Education first.
33:42Right.
33:43To be candid,
33:44there 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.
33:59So what do you say?
34:02Uh, well, I still have a few outside factors to consider,
34:05but I promise I will let you know soon.
34:08I'm not sure if Kyle's grades
34:10are what Shane was referring to in the argument,
34:12but 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
34:22for 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
34:27just can get pretty tense.
34:29I'm Hollis, by the way.
34:30Oh, Emily.
34:31Hi.
34:32Nice to meet you.
34:33Oh, oh.
34:34Oh, jeez.
34:35Looks like our friend is back.
34:36That'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
34:52and 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.
35:23He was pawing at the door, so I let him in.
35:26He made a beeline here, and he just stopped.
35:29It'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.
35:41These dogs can pick up a scent 10 miles away,
35:43even from outside.
35:45Something drew him here.
35:46Wait.
35:54This part of the floor looks new.
35:56When was it laid?
35:57It 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.
36:19It's coming on Christmas
36:27And you have to leave
36:32So I got to thinking
36:35What it all means to me
36:39Hey.
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.
36:49It'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...
36:57I haven't told Violet yet.
37:00She's going to be devastated.
37:05Let me put on some tea for you.
37:07Thanks.
37:11You know,
37:13Violet is so strong.
37:15She'll be okay.
37:16No, I know.
37:18She's just, uh...
37:21She'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
37:38I'm thinking I'm using for the shop.
37:40Actually, you know, while you're here,
37:42can you help me out with something?
37:44I can't quite reach the top.
37:45Funny thing about Christmas
37:48It can fill your heart with light
37:53With family and laughter
37:56Sure.
37:57Shining all through the night
38:00I'm still missing you for Christmas
38:05Under my tree
38:07What do you think?
38:08Okay, I'm still missing you for Christmas
38:09It's perfect
38:10It's perfect
38:11This 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.
38:44I just can't believe they're opening the school so soon.
38:48They only found Coach Henley a few days ago.
38:50I know.
38:52My dad says that's normal.
38:54Once the forensics is done, they...
38:56Sorry, you don't want to hear this.
38:58Oh, no, no, I don't mind.
39:00I like listening to you.
39:03Oh.
39:06Emily, I'll get your coffee.
39:08I got it. You just relax.
39:10But I'm not on break.
39:11I said I got it.
39:17She's been through so much.
39:19I can't imagine how hard it must be.
39:22As painful as it is, it's a good lesson for them to learn.
39:25In the end, death comes for us all.
39:29Oh, fresh baked cookies just out of the oven.
39:32What do you say?
39:33I'm good, thanks.
39:34Oh, Emily.
39:37I am so glad I bumped into you.
39:39I just got word from the school board that the snowflake semi-formal is still on.
39:44So save the date.
39:45The dance is still going ahead?
39:47Well, I had to twist some arms.
39:50But I was able to convince the board that you kids need this now more than ever.
39:54It will be dedicated to the memory of Mr. Henley.
39:57He really would have loved that.
39:59He wouldn't have wanted us to be sad.
40:02It's what we all loved about him.
40:23Oh, that doesn't look too friendly.
40:32Well, thanks for your help, Violet.
40:43Um, actually, there's something I wanted to ask you.
40:48Okay, but can I go first?
40:50I've been meaning to.
40:52You know, now that the dance is back on, I didn't know if...
40:55Maybe only if you wanted to, we could...
40:57Yes.
40:58Really?
40:59What took you so long?
41:05Dad.
41:06Um, there's someone I want you to meet.
41:09Kyle Granger.
41:10That's right.
41:11You need to come with me.
41:12Your mom will meet us at the station.
41:13Sam.
41:14Dad.
41:15We can discuss this later, alright?
41:16What's this about, Sam?
41:17Dad, please.
41:18You're wanted for questioning in regard to the murder of Tim Henley.
41:20No, I didn't do anything wrong.
41:21Dad!
41:22We can talk about it at the station, alright?
41:23Let's go.
41:26It's okay.
41:29Thank you so much!
41:59You
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