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00:00Tell him what you told me.
00:08It's not the same painting.
00:10Well, maybe they showed you the wrong one on the truck.
00:11No, it was that painting.
00:13The subject and composition are the same,
00:15but the face is sort of different.
00:17It's hard to explain.
00:18But it was late at night.
00:19I mean, maybe it looked different in the dark.
00:20Maybe you don't appreciate who I am or what I do,
00:22but I know art.
00:23I have an eye for it, and that is not the same painting.
00:25All right, I need you to keep this to yourself for now.
00:28Will you make it worth my while?
00:28Do you enjoy not being in jail?
00:32Harrison!
00:34What did you think?
00:35Was it worth the wait?
00:36I'm speechless.
00:37I knew you would be.
00:40If you'll excuse me.
00:42If Harrison's right,
00:44and someone did swap out those paintings,
00:45it could be the reason why Reed was killed.
00:48I have to bring this to Meadows.
00:49No, that's just going to open a whole can of worms.
00:51It changes the entire focus of the investigation.
00:53I can't withhold it from him.
00:55I guess it's your call.
00:57You okay?
00:58You seem a little tense.
01:00I'm sure it has nothing to do with learning he's been snooping around in my past.
01:04I just don't think it's fair how far we've come,
01:06only to hand it off to another detective.
01:08This is about getting justice for Reed.
01:10I don't care who gets the win.
01:12As annoyed as I am,
01:13I can't deny he has a point there.
01:15That makes zero sense, Wilner.
01:20Why would somebody replace a painting with an imperfect forgery?
01:23That's the question.
01:24What did Moira Wells have to say about it?
01:25She didn't seem to indicate anything was wrong.
01:28Quite the opposite, in fact.
01:29Well, there you go.
01:30She's familiar with the painting.
01:31She wouldn't notice any flaws.
01:32Maybe she's involved somehow.
01:34Are you even listening to yourself?
01:37Sam knows what he's talking about.
01:38You should be looking into this.
01:40I'm sorry.
01:40Who are you?
01:41I run the local Christmas shop.
01:43She's done some consulting work for us in the past.
01:46I've heard enough.
01:47This is a waste of my time.
01:48I'm trying to help you.
01:49No.
01:50You are trying to convince yourself that your buddy Reed died a hero,
01:52and everything points to this being a random robbery gone wrong.
01:56I have a murder to solve.
01:57You have fun with whatever this is.
02:00Just stay out of my way.
02:09Well, I thought that went really well.
02:11As steamed as I am at him, Sam made a good point last night.
02:15If the self-portrait really is a fake, then Moira had to have noticed,
02:19which would mean she's wrapped up in this somehow.
02:21It made me realize how little I really know about her.
02:25According to this article, Moira was put up for adoption as a newborn,
02:28but tracked down her birth mother, Catherine, eight years ago,
02:31which is when she discovered her grandmother was Angela Wells.
02:33Her previously floundering career as an artist got a major boost from that.
02:38Her birth mom passed away only a few years after they reunited.
02:42Complications from early-onset Alzheimer's.
02:46I can only imagine how hard that must have been.
02:48The loss of my own parents changed the course of my life in ways I never could have predicted.
02:54Hi, everyone.
03:03Now, I hate to kick off the school year on such a negative note,
03:06but there's something I need to address, and I'm afraid it's quite serious.
03:11Now, it has been brought to my attention that someone was able to access the school's bank accounts
03:16and remove funds that were set aside for the senior class trip.
03:19That's really awful.
03:22The authorities have been alerted,
03:24and in their opinion, the responsible party would have required advanced coding knowledge
03:28in order to circumvent the bank's digital security protocols.
03:32Are you saying it was one of us?
03:34There's strong evidence to suggest that our school network was the origin point of the breach.
03:38Now, if anyone has anything they want to say to me,
03:41come speak to me privately then.
03:42Until this matter is settled, this program is discontinued.
03:50I can't believe she's blaming us.
03:52It is possible, though, right?
03:53I mean, you did manage to get into the school database unnoticed.
03:55The bank can't be that much harder.
03:57Wait, do you think I did this?
03:59Of course not.
04:00I know you'd never do anything to hurt anybody,
04:02but if people found out what we've been up to,
04:05guilty or not, we'd be blamed.
04:07You're right.
04:09We should be careful.
04:12Thanks for coming.
04:30I needed someone to tell me I'm not crazy,
04:32or that I am crazy.
04:34That works, too.
04:34I'm happy to help.
04:36What is all this?
04:36A deep dive into the personal and professional life of Moira Wells.
04:40Wow, I guess I'm not the only one with Moira on the brain today.
04:43Guess how many paintings Moira sold
04:45back before she learned who her grandmother was.
04:48Never mind, I'll just tell you.
04:49Zero, zilch, nada.
04:50And then, suddenly, she changes her name to Wells.
04:53And suddenly, her career takes off.
04:54Exactly.
04:55I've gone through every archive I can get my hands on.
04:57You know what I can't find?
04:58One single shred of evidence
05:00that suggests Moira Wells is truly related to Angela.
05:04You really went down a rabbit hole on this.
05:05Oh, yeah.
05:06It's become a whole thing.
05:07And what I learned is that Catherine was already impacted
05:09by her Alzheimer's diagnosis
05:11when Moira first came into the picture.
05:13There was never a DNA test ordered.
05:16Noah's research is lining up exactly with my own.
05:19Let's see if he's come to a similar conclusion.
05:21You think that Moira could be a fraud?
05:23No.
05:24I think she's definitely a fraud.
05:26She got her own supposed grandmother's middle name wrong.
05:29I think you might be onto something.
05:30Yes.
05:31I knew you'd believe me.
05:32Still without any actual evidence.
05:34I know.
05:35I know.
05:35I just...
05:37I needed to get it out of my system.
05:41As intriguing as this is,
05:42it doesn't answer any of the questions surrounding Reed's murder.
05:46The smart thing to do would be to concentrate on the crime itself.
05:49But that's easier said than done.
05:52Because Moira Wells is now living rent-free in my head.
05:59Emily, what have you done?
06:00Why would you buy so many of these ornamental rabbits with Santa hats?
06:05There must be two dozen in here.
06:06I had a moment of weakness.
06:07They're so cute.
06:09Hey, did you figure out what to get Kyle for Christmas?
06:12Nope.
06:12And I'm running out of time.
06:14What gift says,
06:15I like you a lot,
06:16but definitely not in a weird, desperate, clingy way?
06:19What about a shiny, adorable rabbit wearing a cute little Santa hat?
06:22All that says is I used my staff discount.
06:24Well, why don't you make him something yourself?
06:26Mm-mm.
06:26I'm so not crafty.
06:28I once tried to make a macaroni bracelet,
06:29but I didn't realize you weren't supposed to cook the macaroni.
06:33Hey, Dad.
06:34Hey, Vi.
06:36Emily, are you free for a bit?
06:37What's up?
06:38Harrison asked to meet up at the art space,
06:40but he'll only talk to me if you're there.
06:41I have no idea why.
06:43Because you are a grumpy cop,
06:44and she is a nice lady.
06:47Vi, would you mind...
06:48Watching the store?
06:49I got it.
06:54He didn't give you any indication of what this was about?
06:56No.
06:57You better not be wasting my time.
07:00I'm still trying to figure out
07:01why someone would make it in perfect forgery.
07:03Maybe the forger lacked in skill?
07:06That's possible.
07:07I do have my moments.
07:08Help!
07:09Somebody help!
07:10Help!
07:12What?
07:15Harrison?
07:17He has a pulse, but it's faint.
07:19What happened?
07:19I don't know.
07:20I came out here to get some air,
07:21and I just found him like this.
07:25Hey, Harrison.
07:25Come on, come on, come on.
07:26Harrison!
07:37Harrison's lucky.
07:38You found him when you did.
07:39Yeah, I know.
07:39It's just...
07:41Everything is...
07:41What do you mean, what happened?
07:44Somebody destroyed my painting for the competition.
07:47My canvas was cut.
07:48All my supplies were scattered.
07:49Was anyone else targeted?
07:50I don't think so.
07:51It was just me.
07:53I started to have a panic attack,
07:54and so that's why I came out here.
07:55Harrison's stable,
07:56but he hasn't regained consciousness.
07:58His wallet and phone appear to be missing.
08:00He was robbed?
08:01In the middle of the day,
08:02in a public space?
08:03What's even more strange is the method.
08:06Attempted suffocation with a toxic substance.
08:08I noticed he smelled of turpentine when we found him.
08:14Sam, look.
08:16Oh, leave it.
08:17Police are on route.
08:17It looks like a painter's rag.
08:19I'm guessing someone came up from behind Harrison,
08:21put it over his mouth until he passed out.
08:23Great.
08:24So we have an entire art space full of suspects.
08:26It's mine.
08:27Excuse me?
08:28Some artists prefer mineral spirits to clean their brushes,
08:31but I find that turpentine works best.
08:34Whoever destroyed my painting must have taken it.
08:39You again.
08:39Nothing to do with me.
08:40I just called it in.
08:41Who found him?
08:42I did.
08:44And you, Christmas lady.
08:45Just along for the ride.
08:46Okay, you stay.
08:48You too, Wilner.
08:49Ride's over.
08:50You can go now.
08:53I don't want you to hear me.
09:00What happened?
09:01Emily.
09:02Is it true what I'm hearing?
09:04Is Harrison Crane dead?
09:06What?
09:06No.
09:07He's not out of the woods, but yeah, he's stable.
09:10Oh, thank goodness.
09:11I mean, if he had died,
09:12then they probably would have canceled the whole contest,
09:14and then all of my work would have been for nothing.
09:18Well, that and also, it would have been so sad.
09:21Yeah.
09:21Um, where's June?
09:23June went home to walk that dog of hers
09:24for like the third time already today.
09:26I'm beginning to question her dedication to this project.
09:29Maybe I should have made you my model after all.
09:32In fact, they're still tied.
09:34Bye now.
09:35No, it would be so easy.
09:37Bye now.
09:37You'd look so good in red.
09:46Piper is right to be upset.
09:48This was very much intentional.
09:50Somebody is sending her a message.
09:52Hey.
09:55Sorry, I didn't get to see the finished piece.
09:57Yeah, me too.
09:58How'd it go with the detective?
10:01Good.
10:01Yeah, he took my statement and he released me.
10:04Your friend's still out there, though.
10:10Wait, you're not quitting the contest, are you?
10:12You know, I have been a starving artist for such a long time and I think this is a sign it's time to give up that dream.
10:19No, if anything, this is a sign that someone is incredibly jealous of your talent.
10:23It's your decision, but if you walk away now, then they just get what they want.
10:29Yeah, maybe.
10:30Or maybe they just don't like my art.
10:32I don't know.
10:33This feels personal.
10:39Have you looked into Moira Wells any further?
10:41No, I've exhausted all my resources.
10:43Why?
10:43What's going on?
10:44I think she may have just sabotaged another young artist's work.
10:47I'd love to know why.
10:48Well, you could always ask her yourself.
10:50She's on her way over.
10:51She's coming here now?
10:52That's right.
10:52I gave her a call to tell her I overreacted.
10:55I suggested she come by for a drink in hopes of putting this whole misunderstanding behind us.
11:00Why would you do that?
11:00It's the season of forgiveness.
11:02More like the season of lying through your teeth.
11:04What's your game, dude?
11:05Trust me, this is for the best.
11:08Moira, I'm so glad you came.
11:11I cannot tell you enough how sorry I am for my behavior.
11:14You were way out of line, but I'm happy to put this behind us.
11:19Have you met my friend Emily?
11:20Emily?
11:21We've crossed paths.
11:23Yeah, the art space, right?
11:24Yeah.
11:24Yeah.
11:26Emily, care to join us?
11:28Tempting, but I've got to get back to my shop.
11:30In case we don't cross paths again, Merry Christmas.
11:33Merry Christmas.
11:37To burying the hatchet.
11:39I'll drink to that.
11:40I'm back.
11:46Don't distract me.
11:47I need to focus on this.
11:49I hope Noah knows what he's doing.
11:52If his plan is to loosen Moira up to get her to spill her secrets, I'm not at all convinced she'll be so easily played.
11:59Hey, Sam.
12:00I hope this isn't your one phone call from prison.
12:04Nah, Meadows was just puffing up his chest to prove he was in charge.
12:08He mostly seemed curious about whether I knew if Reed had anyone else besides Benny on his payroll.
12:12Like who?
12:12I don't know.
12:13When I turned down the job, Reed mentioned he had another friend he could ask, but I didn't get a name.
12:18You think there was a third security guard that night?
12:20It's possible.
12:22When we talked to Benny, he mentioned turning down a second shift that Reed needed to fill?
12:25Yeah, that's right.
12:27I think it's time Benny and I had another little heart-to-heart.
12:29He wasn't too eager to talk to you last time.
12:31I can handle Benny.
12:32I'll let you know how it goes.
12:34Okay.
12:41Is that a paper snowflake?
12:44Yeah.
12:45I took your advice and I decided to make a gift for Kyle.
12:49Okay.
12:49Moment of truth.
12:50Yeah.
12:51Let's do it.
12:55I can't even make a snowflake.
12:58In a way, you made many snowflakes.
13:01You're not helping.
13:02You know what?
13:03I believe in you.
13:04Okay?
13:06Here's what we're going to do.
13:08We are not leaving here until we have the perfect homemade gift.
13:12I should probably call my dad and let him know I'm never coming home.
13:17Hey, why are you hassling me?
13:21Told you everything I know.
13:23Not everything.
13:24What about the money?
13:26What money?
13:27The five bills Harrison paid you to get a look at the painting.
13:31Yeah.
13:32I know about that.
13:34So did you and Reed split it between yourselves or did you include the other guy?
13:38What other guy?
13:39The third security guard.
13:41The friend Reed hired to work the morning shift.
13:43Okay, look.
13:44Reed mentioned that, but I never saw anything.
13:47For the record, Reed never took any of Harrison's money.
13:49He said that I needed it more.
13:51He was good like that.
13:53That much I believe.
13:54I'm sorry I lied.
13:57I was scared.
13:59How about Detective Meadows?
14:02Did you lie to him too?
14:03Who?
14:04Look, you and your lady friend are the only other people who've been around here.
14:07White Rock PD haven't talked to you.
14:08No, I figured they were following their own needs and why would I put myself on their radar, right?
14:13Right.
14:13Let's gather around the fireplace, feel the yuletide shining bright.
14:26How's it going over there?
14:28Not bad.
14:31For an eighth attempt.
14:33Um, I'm sure he's gonna love it.
14:36Noah?
14:41I'm glad I caught you.
14:43It worked.
14:44Uh, what worked?
14:45My plan to learn definitively if Moira is related to Angela Wells.
14:50You didn't.
14:51Heck yeah, I did.
14:51Moira's DNA.
14:52We just need to get it to a lab.
14:54You think maybe Sam might-
14:56Where'd she get the other sample?
14:57What other sample?
14:58The sample you're planning to compare it to.
14:59Angela's DNA?
15:01I didn't consider that.
15:02Okay.
15:02Let me think.
15:03Um, Angela is buried here in town, right?
15:05Oh, slow down there, Igor.
15:06We're not digging anyone up.
15:07I meant get a court order and exhume the body.
15:09I'm not a monster.
15:10No judge is gonna sign that order without proof of a crime.
15:14So you're saying I apologize for nothing?
15:21She made her own brushes.
15:23Using the trimmed ends of her hair.
15:29Okay, I think I have an idea.
15:30But we're gonna need some help.
15:51Hey, Chuck.
15:52Look, I got a piece I need to drop off.
15:54I figure it's safer here than it is in my car.
15:56I'm not supposed to open the door.
15:58Come on, Chuck.
15:59You know me.
15:59And it's cold out here.
16:01Sorry, Ray.
16:02I really can't.
16:03Fine.
16:03You know, I admire dedication to your job.
16:05We'll just leave this valuable piece of art out here all night where it will certainly
16:09get frost damaged.
16:10But I'm sure Moira Wells will understand.
16:12Have a great night.
16:14Ray?
16:15Package is being delivered.
16:31phase two in progress.
16:32Phase two in progress.
16:33Phase two in progress.
16:47Is everyone okay?
16:53Hey!
16:54I need a hand over here.
16:55I need a hand over here.
16:57It worked.
16:58But I think I overdid it.
17:00Fred's gonna be real mad about his car when he gets back.
17:03Just keep him occupied as long as you can.
17:05Right.
17:06I'll call for help.
17:07No.
17:08No.
17:09I'm fine.
17:10Just need to take some photos for the lawsuit.
17:12Hey, you should do the same.
17:13I'm in.
17:14Well, make it quick.
17:15I don't know how long Noah can hold this guy.
17:19It's not exactly Ocean's Eleven, but we've also got our sights set a little lower than
17:41a casino vault full of cash.
17:43Okay.
17:44A lot lower.
17:45You see that?
17:47Right over there?
17:48That's pure ice.
17:50I don't see anything.
17:57Okay.
17:58I got what I came for.
18:00Yeah, not a moment too soon.
18:01Look, just get out of there.
18:02Hurry.
18:03I'm sorry.
18:04I gotta get back to my post.
18:05Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
18:06We're not done here.
18:07Hey!
18:08He's on his way back.
18:09I couldn't stall him any longer.
18:10Yes, I could.
18:11I'm still inside.
18:15Hey, excuse me.
18:16Can I bother you for directions for a moment?
18:18I really need to get back.
18:19Oh, please, man.
18:20It's my daughter's Christmas pageant.
18:22I promised her I'd be there.
18:23She's got a solo.
18:24Okay.
18:25Where are you trying to get to?
18:27You are a lifesaver.
18:28Okay, so if we're here, right?
18:31Yes, that's where we are.
18:32Yeah.
18:33Then I went all the way up Chestnut there, and I looked, but it's not on the right.
18:38It's not on the right.
18:39It's not.
18:44I think it's dead.
18:45I gotta go left, yeah.
18:46Oh, okay.
18:49Hey, what?
18:50Oh, no.
18:51Yeah, that's it.
18:52I should have gone left.
18:53Thank you for your help.
18:54Merry Christmas.
18:55What a strange night.
19:08Okay, that'll do it.
19:10Thanks for the assist, Ray.
19:11I owe you.
19:12Yes, you do.
19:13And I look forward to collecting one day.
19:14In the meantime, remind me to upgrade the security in this place.
19:16I dropped the ball on that.
19:23You said you weren't comfortable getting involved.
19:25I wasn't.
19:26I'm still not.
19:27Pass it over.
19:28Oh, wait.
19:29This is a DNA sample that you wanted?
19:31Oh.
19:37I have a friend in the lab.
19:38I can call in a favor.
19:39Okay.
19:40Yes, I know.
19:41Once again, I'm falling back on department resources.
19:44Separating myself from the job has proven harder than I thought.
19:46Yeah, don't sell yourself short.
19:47That was some quick thinking back there.
19:49Things would have gone really bad really fast if you hadn't intervened.
19:52Thanks.
19:53Oh, by the way, Harrison reached out.
19:55He's been released from the hospital.
19:56He wants to meet up with us in the morning if you're free.
19:59I can move some things around.
20:05I'm still extremely annoyed that Sam has been digging into my past behind my back.
20:09But I can't deny I'm enjoying this little rebellious streak he's on.
20:13It's nice to see seeing the world from my point of view for a little while.
20:17Sometimes you gotta be a little bad in order to do good.
20:21Of course, it can be a tricky balancing act.
20:24And if you're not careful, the darkness overshadows the light.
20:34How quick, I've been looking for you.
20:35What? I have a class. The bell just...
20:37Just come.
20:39What's going on?
20:41What's going on?
20:42I'd do anything to get back where I used to be.
20:45Before the life I know just turns into...
20:48This Cambridge?
20:50Spin it up. Spin it up.
20:54I overheard the police.
20:56And apparently, the money was found in a secret bank account under her name.
21:00Spin it up. I'm falling in slow motion.
21:06I guess you just don't know what people are capable of.
21:09I feel so much better. What doesn't kill me makes me stronger.
21:21To the tune of a hundred thousand new followers in the last 24 hours!
21:24Are you here to boast or are you here to talk?
21:27Okay.
21:28Moira's unveiling of the self-portrait is really bugging me.
21:30I know what I saw on that truck.
21:32But it's your word against Moira's.
21:34Maybe.
21:35But maybe not.
21:36Okay, I told you that I tried to get a shot of the painting, right?
21:39Here's the thing.
21:40I did take a picture.
21:41You have it here?
21:42I didn't even realize I had it until I was editing some videos for my channel.
21:45It's a little dark and blurry, but it's all still there.
21:48I thought your phone was stolen.
21:49Oh, please.
21:50I had a new one shipped over within five minutes of waking up at the hospital.
21:52It's all in the cloud. It's still there.
21:54I can barely make it out.
21:56Maybe we can digitally clean it up?
22:00Why are you helping us like this?
22:01The satisfaction of helping solve a potential crime.
22:06Okay, fine.
22:07I want Moira to pay for not giving me the exclusive.
22:10And there it is.
22:14Alright, I sent the photo to a tech guy I've used before.
22:16No guarantees, but he's worked wonders in the past.
22:18Well, if that doesn't pan out, I could always give it a try.
22:21You didn't care much for computers.
22:22Or was that just another one of your stories?
22:27I didn't mean that like that.
22:28I just assumed that you knew all my secrets since you've been investigating me this whole time.
22:32What?
22:33You've been looking into my past.
22:34Don't even bother trying to deny it, Sam.
22:36Okay, it's not what you think.
22:39Really?
22:40Okay, what is it then?
22:42Okay.
22:44Well, as far as I see it, you're here because you're hiding from someone.
22:46Or you're running from something.
22:47And the fact that you're in some kind of danger that I know nothing about that I can't see.
22:51That...
22:53Doesn't sit well with me.
22:55So last Christmas when you wouldn't let me in, I did what I always do when I'm faced with a mystery.
22:58I threw myself into solving it.
23:00So I could be there to help you if you needed.
23:02That's all I want is just to be there for you.
23:04I didn't ask for your help, Sam.
23:06There are things that belong to me that I don't want you to know about.
23:09Because you don't trust me.
23:10No, it's not about trust.
23:11Then why?
23:12Because I like the way you used to look at me.
23:18It made me feel special.
23:22It still does.
23:23And I'm afraid that if you...
23:25I'm afraid if you know my secrets, then you're never gonna look at me like that again.
23:29It's from my deck guy.
23:30I was fast.
23:31Can I see?
23:32The likeness is uncanny.
23:33But not to Moira.
23:34No, not Moira.
23:35That is Piper.
23:36What now?
23:37This doesn't prove that Moira killed Reed.
23:38But it does prove that she knew about the painting.
23:40You gonna bring it to Meadows?
23:41No.
23:42The painting's in Fletcher's Grove.
23:43That makes this a local crime.
23:44Sounds like you've made a decision.
23:45I'm gonna need the full weight of the department behind me.
23:48It's good to have you back, Detective Wilder.
24:18Back in business.
24:22No more Lone Wolf?
24:24That worked better in a pack anyway.
24:26I had Moira brought in.
24:27She's here now.
24:28What about Meadows?
24:29Does he know you're back in business?
24:30Not yet, but that could change any minute, so let's go talk to her before it does.
24:34You want me in there with you?
24:36Yeah.
24:37I owe you for all your help this week.
24:40But only to observe.
24:42Understand?
24:43Yeah, I think I can handle that.
24:48They're very similar.
24:56I'm embarrassed I didn't notice.
24:58Yeah, right.
24:58And the Oscar goes to...
25:00You don't think this original painting bears a striking resemblance to anyone?
25:03Like who?
25:06Piper Hutchins.
25:07She's a big fan of yours.
25:09I have a lot of fans.
25:10Of course.
25:10You're Moira Wells.
25:13Granddaughter of Angela Wells.
25:15Who are you?
25:18You see, unlike you, DNA doesn't lie.
25:22Where'd you get this?
25:22Doesn't matter.
25:23It's accurate.
25:25It proves to me that you're a fraud.
25:27Catherine Wells publicly accepted me as her daughter.
25:29I was a legal beneficiary of her estate.
25:32You took advantage of a woman with early onset Alzheimer's who was both vulnerable and lonely.
25:39How did you even find out about her?
25:40What is she doing here?
25:42Observing.
25:42Observing.
25:43But actually, I have the same question.
25:44How did you find your way in?
25:45I read a story about Angela Wells in a magazine.
25:49Right.
25:49The one that got her middle name wrong.
25:51It mentioned that her only daughter was recently moved to a care home.
25:55I paid her several visits.
25:56Eventually convinced her I was the child she gave up.
25:59She desperately wanted it to be true.
26:01And so it was.
26:02But then Piper showed up at one of your events.
26:05And you noticed the uncanny resemblance to Angela's self-portrait.
26:09She lived in Fletcher's Grove.
26:10It was too much of a coincidence.
26:11She was the true heir of Angela Wells.
26:14Only she had no idea.
26:15And you did everything you could to dismiss and belittle Piper, hoping that she'd just
26:20give up on her dream and stay out of the public eye, including destroying her contest entry.
26:25Is the thing that I would say if I wasn't just here to observe.
26:30But Piper didn't go away.
26:31So you made a plan to switch the painting with a forgery with a few subtle facial differences.
26:36No one would know the difference.
26:38The real painting has been hidden away for years by a reclusive collector.
26:42You were one of very few people who knew about it.
26:44And the only way to safely swap it out was while it was on that truck.
26:47How much did you pay Reed to turn a blind eye while you switched out the paintings?
26:52You can't prove any of this.
26:54You know, you would have got away with it, too.
26:56If only Reed hadn't taken a second bribe that night, allowing Harrison a sneak peek at the merchandise.
27:03Okay.
27:04Look, I didn't kill Reed.
27:07You're late.
27:09Suspecting you an hour ago.
27:10I was there just before dawn.
27:12It took all of ten minutes.
27:14He was very much alive when I left.
27:16And I suppose you didn't attack Harrison at the art space, either?
27:21Harrison told me about the photo over dinner.
27:23Said it was blurry, but that if I didn't give him the exclusive, he'd leak it anyway.
27:28I couldn't risk it coming out, so I thought if I faked the robbery and took his phone that that would be enough.
27:32Clearly I was wrong, okay?
27:34That doesn't make me a killer.
27:36That remains to be seen.
27:39I have nothing else to say.
27:41I want my lawyer.
27:49Wilner?
27:51What have you done?
27:52I need you to be more specific.
27:53You blew up the case I was building.
27:55Well, it's not just your case now.
27:56It's a joint effort between our departments.
27:58So since we're working together, maybe it's time that you...
28:00You did this on purpose, didn't you?
28:02You never stepped away from this at all.
28:04Reed was my partner.
28:05My friend.
28:06Even if he was an ex-addict with failing kidneys,
28:08do you really think Moira Wells had the physical strength to overpower him and kill him with his own gun?
28:16What?
28:16Nothing.
28:17I just...
28:19happened to agree with you about Moira.
28:23We still have her on the fraud and our theft charges.
28:27So where is she, in custody?
28:29I was forced to release her.
28:31After her lawyers learned that her DNA wasn't obtained legally, they convinced her to retract her confession.
28:36And without the original Angela Wells painting, I have nothing to prove she's the one who switched them out.
28:41Well, that's just great.
28:42It's a minor setback.
28:44I have a judge ready to issue a warrant for a DNA test.
28:46We'll have her back in our custody by morning.
28:48That painting is worth something if it hits a black market.
28:51Did she tell you where she stashed it?
28:52Not yet.
28:53We'll get it back.
28:54Do you have somebody watching her?
28:55What if she grabs it and splits?
28:57Look, she's a public figure.
28:58Where's she gonna go?
28:59She's staying at the Grand.
29:01We'll pick her up in the morning.
29:02You can be there.
29:03You can count on it.
29:12Hey, this is Detective Willner.
29:16Get me more of a well's lawyer immediately.
29:20Okay, you ready?
29:21Mm-hmm.
29:24I can't wait for you to open this.
29:26Can I go first?
29:26I worked so hard on...
29:28Was that my present?
29:33Uh, no.
29:33Well, I don't know what that was, but, uh...
29:39Here's your present.
29:48What are you doing?
29:57This is...
29:59Oh.
30:15Ha, ha, ha.
30:21Ha, ha...
30:22Merry Christmas.
30:36Amazing.
30:38So good.
30:39Violet, I actually loved it.
30:41Seriously, amazing job.
30:43Wow, that is going to be a very tough act to follow.
30:46Oh, it's yours.
30:52Socks.
30:56You always complain when your feet are too cold.
30:58And you told me that you love pandas.
31:00And they're violet.
31:02Just like you.
31:03They are very violet.
31:05I love them.
31:07Really?
31:08You're so thoughtful.
31:10Of course.
31:19What's wrong?
31:21Nothing.
31:22I just realized I owe my dad an apology.
31:27Don't ever tell anyone about this, okay?
31:33Like, ever.
31:35You got it.
31:35I just realized I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:36I just realized I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:38I just realized I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:40I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:41I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:42I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:43I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:44I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:45I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:45I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:46I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:47I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:48I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:49I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:50I'm not going to be able to do it.
31:51Moira Wells, don't move.
32:16I knew as soon as I heard you were released you were gonna go for that painting and you
32:22led me right to it.
32:23Now hand it over.
32:27Reed held out on me too and you know what I did to him.
32:30You don't want to make the same mistake.
32:35Hand it over.
32:37Now.
32:38I don't think so.
32:41You?
32:43Don't mess with the Christmas lady.
32:48Hey, hey everybody chill.
32:50There's been a big mistake.
32:51I'm a cop.
32:52And not for much longer.
32:54Mike Meadows.
32:55You're under arrest for the murder of Reed Donnelly.
32:57You're making a mistake, Wilner.
33:00You okay?
33:04Yeah.
33:05You?
33:06I will be.
33:15This is ridiculous.
33:17It's my word against hers.
33:23Reed held out on me too and you know what I did to him.
33:26You don't want to make the same mistake.
33:29She was wired.
33:30You put her in Moira's clothes.
33:32You gave her Moira's rental car.
33:34You set a trap.
33:37Why?
33:38When you came to my office you mentioned Reed's kidney issues.
33:41He told me he only shared that with a few close friends.
33:44I read it in the autopsy report.
33:46It wasn't in the report.
33:48I spoke to the examiner.
33:50Reed told you himself.
33:53You're the friend he went to after I turned him down.
34:00My son wants to go to medical school.
34:03Can you imagine?
34:04While on a cop's salary.
34:08He was supposed to work the morning shift.
34:10What happened?
34:15I got there a few minutes early and I happened to see Moira swap the paintings.
34:19I also saw her hand an envelope to read.
34:22Big fat one.
34:25So I figured it's only fair if I get cut in.
34:29You want me to stay quiet on this?
34:30It's gotta be 50-50, okay?
34:31I can't do it, Mike.
34:32I can't either.
34:33Just give me the envelope.
34:34No, it's not gonna happen, okay?
34:35We're done here.
34:38Don't walk away from me!
34:39What are you doing, man?
34:40Hey!
34:41Get out!
34:42Don't!
34:43Shut him down!
34:44Don't!
34:47Nobody knew that I was doing the job.
34:49I asked him to keep it off the books because I was embarrassed.
34:52But you weren't sure.
34:54That's why you asked about the third guard.
34:56Wanted to see if you were safe.
34:58How did you know I'd take the paint?
35:00Greed's a powerful motivator.
35:01You said it yourself.
35:02The Wells painting had some value.
35:04You weren't gonna leave that on the table.
35:06So you got Moira to tell you where she stashed the painting.
35:09I called her lawyers after you left my office.
35:12She was pretty eager to make a deal in exchange for a reduced sentence on her charges.
35:16And that's why you told me what hotel she was at.
35:20Smart.
35:23And that Christmas lady, the way she held herself, she wasn't undercover, right?
35:27All right, everyone, it's the moment you've been waiting for.
35:36Congratulations to the winner of the Christmas art competition, Piper Hutchins!
35:42Yay!
35:44And there you have it, folks, the true heir of Angela Wells taking the world,
35:48or at least this little frozen corner, by storm.
35:51It's breathtaking.
35:53She couldn't have picked a better inspiration.
35:55I mean, what's more Christmassy than the mistletoe?
35:58Well, I suppose, just like Angela Wells, I too will remain unappreciated in my time.
36:03You know, you haven't even shown me the finished painting yet.
36:05Yeah, I haven't seen it yet either.
36:07Oh, well, there's no time like the present.
36:15It's... you?
36:17Well, obviously. It's a self-portrait.
36:19But I was posing for you.
36:21I gave you days of my time.
36:23Well, I needed someone to model the coat.
36:24Oh, she's speechless.
36:28I get it.
36:30Emily!
36:32Piper!
36:34Congratulations!
36:36I'm so touched by your painting.
36:38You... you made the mistletoe look so magical.
36:41Well, I'm really glad you like it,
36:43because I would like to offer you the original.
36:46Uh, no, no, come on, I can't.
36:48I insist. I owe you so much, everything you've done for me.
36:52Are you kidding me?
36:53You're Wells.
36:54You were born for this.
36:56Yeah, I don't know if I'm ever gonna get used to that.
36:58I like my privacy.
37:00Yeah, like your grandma.
37:04I know just where I'm gonna put it.
37:06It's Christmas.
37:10Thanks again for giving us access to your store last night.
37:14Well, I wasn't crazy about the broken window.
37:16But it was worth it.
37:17Hey, maybe I'll send Moira a signed copy of my book in prison.
37:20She would love that.
37:22Hey, Vi, if you want to take off, I can close up.
37:24With Kyle gone for the holidays, I need the distraction.
37:27Plus, my feet are so warm and cozy, I think I could stay on them all day.
37:33Emily, can I, uh, steal you for a moment?
37:36Why don't we talk outside? It's so beautiful out.
37:40So that's it. You got him.
37:42Mostly thanks to you.
37:44Nah, you would have managed.
37:46But it wouldn't have been as much fun.
37:48Hey, I, uh...
37:52I want you to know, my investigation into your past...
37:56It's over.
37:57You were right. I overstepped. I apologize.
38:01Just like that?
38:03I'm more interested in the person you are now.
38:05Just...
38:07Took me a second to realize that.
38:12Maybe we could make a deal?
38:14No more secrets?
38:15Or...
38:16No new secrets?
38:17Okay.
38:19Yes, I think I can manage that one.
38:24So we good?
38:25Yeah.
38:27We're good.
38:30I'm not exactly sure where this leaves us.
38:32But if nothing else, it feels like a fresh start.
38:35I can work with that.
38:37Is it me?
38:38Or is it beginning to look a lot like Christmas?
38:40Oh, Christmas.
38:44Aaron?
38:47My eyes must be playing tricks on me.
38:49It can't be him.
38:50Hey.
38:52Everything okay?
38:54Um...
38:55Yeah, yeah, yeah.
38:56It's nothing.
38:57Maybe a lot of things.
38:58...
38:59carriers.
39:03travelers.
39:04The world.
39:05The world.
39:07The world.
39:08They are now.
39:10influed?
39:13The world.
39:14The world.
39:15í™”e.
39:17The city.
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