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00:00There's nothing worse than a nightmare so intense, that even after you're awake, you can't be sure it wasn't real.
00:11Good morning, boys. Mama loves you. Yes, I do.
00:15They say Fletcher's Grove is the kind of small town where time moves a little slower, where everyone knows everyone else's business and people keep their doors unlocked, because you never know when a friend might pop by for a visit.
00:41I haven't been here long enough to confirm or deny this, but as someone who strongly values their privacy, well, let's just say I keep my door double-bolted.
00:57Large black coffee, order up.
00:59Thanks, Sue, you're a lifesaver. Hey!
01:01That one's actually mine, I ordered before you.
01:03I guess chivalry is dead.
01:05Not dead, just on a case-by-case basis. I'm sure yours will be right up.
01:10That was the end of the pot. Grab a seat, I'll brew you another.
01:18There are days when I think to myself, who is this socially awkward, caffeine-obsessed cat lady?
01:25But most of the time, I see myself as your average, unassuming small-town retail store owner who leads a perfectly ordinary life.
01:32Then again, a shop that worships at the Shrine of Christmas 365 days a year may be considered by some to be far from ordinary.
01:41In which case, I'm a rock star.
01:44Violet, crank it. I love this song.
01:47Emily, I'm begging you to let me pick a new playlist.
01:50Maybe with some songs from this century?
01:52And that's a wrap. Here you go.
01:57It's perfect.
01:59And, yeah, I was thinking you could train me on cash.
02:01Not that I don't love stocking shelves, but I've been here almost three weeks.
02:05No, no, no, you're right. You're ready.
02:06We'll start next shift.
02:08Why not right now?
02:09I actually have to close the store early today.
02:10June's coming by to give Doyle a checkup.
02:13You know, I should actually bring something for her.
02:16June Hubble is not just the best veterinarian I know.
02:29She's also one of the few people here in town that I consider a true friend.
02:34Hey, us cat people have to stick together.
02:37Everything looks good.
02:38His incision is healed nicely, and I see his weight is up a bit.
02:42Oh, yeah. He's definitely got his appetite back, that's for sure.
02:45You've been a good patient, huh?
02:47Yeah.
02:49If anything changes, you call me right away.
02:52I don't care if I'm walking down the aisle.
02:56No.
02:58Marcus proposed.
02:59We're talking about a May wedding.
03:02Congratulations. I'm so happy for you both.
03:05It doesn't even feel real.
03:06Marrying my ex-husband, I mean, who does that?
03:09People who deserve a second chance.
03:12Oh, I have something for you, actually.
03:15Oh, you didn't have to do that.
03:22Are you kidding me?
03:23You save my sweetie, you get cookies for life.
03:25Oh, well, I'll save it for tonight.
03:27Marcus is taking me on a horse-drawn wagon ride at the Christmas tree farm.
03:31Sounds romantic.
03:32Sounds like we're going to freeze our butts off.
03:34All the more reason to snuggle up together.
03:36Oh, I like the way you think.
03:38Not too cold, are you?
03:47Not at all.
03:48It's beautiful here.
03:50Not as beautiful as you.
03:51Um, after the ride, I've got a bit of business to take care of here at the farm.
04:03What kind of business?
04:05It's nothing. It's just bank stuff.
04:07Marcus.
04:08Marcus.
04:10Okay, you got me.
04:12The truth is it's a surprise for you.
04:15And I promise you're going to love it.
04:18Trust me?
04:26Whoa, up there.
04:28Okie doke, folks.
04:30That is the end of the line.
04:32Woo!
04:33Now we've got some hot chocolate waiting for you by the gift shop.
04:36And, oh, don't forget, Christmas trees are now available for pre-order.
04:40Rowan.
04:42Much a step.
04:45Lady.
04:52Here.
04:53It'll warm you up.
04:54Um, I'm going to handle that bit of business that we talked about first.
04:58But, when I get back, I'm going to grab some dinner, and I'm starving.
05:04Here.
05:05Something sweet to tide you over.
05:09Be right back.
05:15Marcus.
05:19We need to talk.
05:21Now, Gordon.
05:22I've done what I can for you.
05:23We're just going to have to be patient, okay?
05:27All right.
05:43Bye.
05:44I need your help.
05:45I'm trying to place this special order for this lovely lady, and it's frozen.
05:53Why does technology hate me?
05:55This thing is ancient.
05:56Here, let me try rebooting.
05:57Let me guess.
06:13You're here to apologize for taking my coffee yesterday.
06:16Not quite.
06:17I'm actually here in an official capacity.
06:19Detective Sam Willner.
06:20Oh, um...
06:21What are you doing here?
06:22Checking up on me or something?
06:24I was here about a case.
06:25Could you give us a minute?
06:26You got it.
06:29Pilot's last name is Willner, too.
06:31She's my daughter.
06:32Right.
06:32Yeah, I should have put that together sooner.
06:34Um, I'm Emily Lane.
06:35It's nice to officially meet you.
06:37I wish you were under better circumstances.
06:39Are you familiar with a man named Marcus Donovan?
06:41Yeah, he's my friend June's fiance.
06:43Why do you ask?
06:44There was an incident at the Chalmers tree farm last night.
06:48Marcus is dead.
06:48Uh, I can't, I can't believe it.
07:01How did you say he died?
07:02I didn't.
07:03Yeah, but you're here investigating, so you must suspect foul play.
07:06Under the mistletoe.
07:08This came from your store, did it not?
07:10Uh, yeah.
07:11I don't know what it's doing in an evidence bag, though.
07:12This wrapper was found next to Marcus's body.
07:15The cookie was ingested just prior to his death.
07:18You're telling me that my cookie killed Marcus?
07:22I'm sorry, that was taken out of context.
07:24Our cookies are very safe.
07:25Come again.
07:26Did I hear you say someone died?
07:28It doesn't concern you.
07:29It does if there's a maniac loose on the streets.
07:32Do I look like Final Girl material to you?
07:35Pilot?
07:36Whatever.
07:37I'll just get Emily to tell me after you leave.
07:40Sorry about that.
07:41Where was I?
07:42You were explaining that Marcus was poisoned by one of my cookies.
07:45Who said anything about poison?
07:47What other way is there for a cookie to kill a man?
07:49I can't discuss the details of the case.
07:50Is this your entire stock?
07:52No, I have a bunch more boxes in the back.
07:54Well, I'm going to have to take them with me if you're okay with that.
07:56And if I'm not?
07:58I'll come back with a warrant and take them anyway.
08:01Great.
08:02Yeah, I'll go get those packed up for you.
08:09That's all of them.
08:10Okay, thank you.
08:11I will get these back to you if I can.
08:14See you after your shift, bye.
08:15Later, Dad.
08:23Do you need some help with that?
08:26No, I got it.
08:27Yeah.
08:27Thanks for your help, Miss Lane.
08:40That's just Emily.
08:41Okay.
08:41Emily.
08:42Bye, Sam.
08:44I suspect my perfectly ordinary life just got more complicated.
09:00There was a time I would have been curious about a man leaving the home of a dead man's fiance.
09:17But today, I'm just here to comfort a friend.
09:20It's a veggie casserole from Sue's.
09:26She sends her condolences.
09:31Is there nice?
09:32They were from his co-workers at the bank.
09:35Marcus' supervisor, Trent, delivered them.
09:38They were close.
09:39I saw him on his way out.
09:40I thought I recognized him.
09:42I have an account at that branch.
09:44I didn't know what to say to him.
09:46I just still can't believe that Marcus is just gone.
09:48I know, it's just so unfair.
09:57At the farm, you didn't notice anything or anyone unusual?
10:01No.
10:02After the wagon ride, Marcus said he had something to take care of and that he'd be right back.
10:07When he didn't return, we searched the grounds and...
10:10I'm sorry.
10:15No, no, no, don't be.
10:17This is impossible.
10:20I should have asked more questions.
10:22Especially after...
10:25After what?
10:28Marcus and I were apart for three years.
10:31We both dated other people in that time.
10:35But Marcus was seeing someone until right before we rekindled things.
10:40Lizzie Klein.
10:42What is she even doing with her meetings?
10:44No clue.
10:47It's a coincidence.
10:48Really, I mean...
10:50What are the odds?
10:51I know it's not your fault, but...
10:53Listen to me.
10:54If there's one thing I learned during our time apart,
10:57it's that I don't want to be with anyone else.
11:00I love you.
11:01I don't want you.
11:02So, he brought his ex-girlfriend along for the wagon ride?
11:08No, no, it wasn't like that at all.
11:10They didn't even talk to each other.
11:16Let me make you some tea.
11:17Don't you dare you.
11:18Go sit down.
11:19I got it.
11:20Oh, Sue, that was delicious.
11:26So glad you liked it.
11:28I'll, um, bring you both some pie.
11:29Not for me, thanks.
11:30I'm stuffed.
11:31Same here.
11:32I got way too many blueberries and no room in my freezer.
11:36Pie is happening.
11:37Deal with it.
11:38Yes, we're having pie.
11:40Oh, hey, before I forget,
11:41tickets for the Festival of Lights go on sale this week.
11:43Do you have a preference for what night you want to go?
11:45Oh, we don't have to do that this year if you're too busy.
11:49What are you talking about?
11:50It's a family tradition.
11:52Yeah, but the light show is always more mom's thing.
11:55What is it you say every year?
11:57I'd hate to get that electric bill.
12:00Do I really sound like this?
12:01Oh, yeah.
12:01I nailed it.
12:03Hey, I know things are different this year,
12:05but just because it's only the two of us,
12:07it doesn't mean we can't do all the fun holiday stuff we usually do.
12:11Right?
12:13Absolutely.
12:15Hi, boys.
12:24Mama missed you.
12:28Everyone knows that when someone is killed,
12:30the first person the investigation will focus on
12:32is the significant other,
12:33which means June is likely at the top of Sam's suspect list.
12:39But after spending time with her,
12:40really getting to know her,
12:41I have to say that just doesn't sit well with me.
12:46Which is why I can't help but feel obligated
12:49to temporarily fall back on some old habits.
12:52Hello, Lizzie Klein.
13:05Hello, Lizzie Klein.
13:05As I dug into Lizzie Klein's past,
13:14I admit I made some assumptions about her character.
13:18Most of them revolved around a jilted lover,
13:21blind with envy.
13:23This is why we shouldn't assume.
13:25Good morning.
13:28Hi there.
13:29Can I help you?
13:30Yeah, I hope so.
13:31I have a friend who's moving into the area.
13:33I'm just scouting out child care options.
13:35You don't have any spots available, do you?
13:37We absolutely do.
13:39I'm Lizzie.
13:40I'm Emily.
13:41I own Under the Mistletoe.
13:43Of course.
13:43The Christmas store.
13:45I popped in when you first opened.
13:47You said you're here for a friend?
13:49Yeah, yeah, yeah.
13:49She just got a job at the bank
13:50right down the street from my shop.
13:52Oh.
13:55I used to date someone who works there.
13:58I just learned he passed away.
13:59Oh, I'm so sorry.
14:03Wait, was his name Marcus?
14:05Yes, exactly.
14:07We dated for a year,
14:08but we broke up a few months ago.
14:10Must have been hard.
14:12I think it was inevitable.
14:13We wanted different things.
14:15Oh, you're expecting.
14:16Oops.
14:17It's getting harder to hide.
14:19I shouldn't pray.
14:21No, not at all.
14:22It's nice to open up to someone.
14:24I met someone new,
14:25and, well, things happen.
14:28Wait, so did Marcus know about...
14:30What am I doing?
14:31I'm such a busybody.
14:33I'm sorry.
14:33It's okay.
14:34That's what I meant
14:35when I said we wanted different things.
14:37So you just went your own ways.
14:39Exactly.
14:40Yeah.
14:40Although I saw him
14:41at the tree farm the other night,
14:43and his new lady
14:44kept giving me the evil eye,
14:46not that I can blame her.
14:47You were there with your new boyfriend?
14:49Um, just me.
14:52I'm considering taking the kids there,
14:55and I wanted to go myself first
14:57to make sure it was safe.
15:00Listen to me going on about myself.
15:02You want to know about the daycare?
15:03I can already tell
15:05they're in excellent hands.
15:07My friend will be in touch.
15:09I don't love lying to people
15:10to get them talking,
15:11but when it comes to her reason
15:13for being on that wagon ride,
15:15Lizzie is also playing fast and loose
15:17with the truth.
15:18Good morning.
15:35Oh, help you with something?
15:37Yeah, I was hoping to sign up
15:38for one of the wagon rides.
15:40I tried to do it online,
15:41but I couldn't figure out how to...
15:42I got them all 60 years
15:43without using the computer, young lady.
15:45Ain't about to start now.
15:46As for the wagon ride, sorry.
15:49We're booked up solid through Christmas.
15:51Oh, I see.
15:53I'd heard that there was a death
15:54on the property.
15:55I thought maybe that would hurt business.
15:57Just wanted to show my support.
15:59Well, that's kind of you, yeah.
16:00We did have a few cancellations,
16:02but those slots filled up pretty quickly.
16:04Families around here have been coming forever.
16:06I guess those folks understand
16:07that tragedy can strike anywhere.
16:09That's very true.
16:11Sorry, um, are you okay?
16:13I, uh, lost my footing
16:16coming down off the wagon.
16:19Anyway, you, uh,
16:20still want your name on the wait list.
16:21My daughter Anna can set you up
16:23in the gift shop.
16:24Great, appreciate it.
16:25I kind of feel bad for the guy.
16:29I know a blistering hangover
16:31when I see one.
16:32Wilner.
16:55Yeah, came in just now?
16:57Okay, thanks for the heads up.
16:58What?
17:18Oh, you.
17:21Oh, no.
17:23Oh, no.
17:24This is a boot scuff.
17:36I think Marcus climbed this tree,
17:40which means he was likely either hiding from someone
17:43or spying on someone.
17:54Where did you come from?
18:07There's a shortcut through here.
18:09It leads up to the gas station.
18:10They sell sandwiches.
18:12Oh, good to know.
18:13I think I took a wrong turn on the way to the gift shop.
18:17Do you work here?
18:17Going on ten years.
18:19Do you know what that ribbon's for?
18:20Yeah.
18:21They're so customers can handpick their own Christmas trees.
18:24They put a ribbon around it with their contact info,
18:26and we hack it and pack it for them.
18:28Although I don't know why that's there.
18:30These trees aren't for sale.
18:31No.
18:32Come on.
18:33I'll walk you to the gift shop.
18:34Great.
18:35Thanks.
18:47You must be Anna?
18:49Your dad told me to come find you.
18:51Poor guy looked like he was set to collapse.
18:53Yeah, he runs himself ragged trying to keep this place together.
18:56That's nice you can be here to help.
18:58Not as much as I'm needed.
19:00I'm away at college most of the week.
19:01Oh, what's your major?
19:02Agriculture.
19:04My hope is to make the farm more efficient.
19:06Of course, dad doesn't exactly embrace change.
19:09I suggested we go green, and he said the trees are green enough.
19:11That's a pretty good line.
19:13Sure.
19:13First time you hear it.
19:15So, how can I help you?
19:16Uh, there was talk of a wait list?
19:18Ah, yes.
19:19Let me just check our big red computer here.
19:22Did you have a date in mind?
19:25Uh, you mind if I just take a look?
19:27How about her?
19:27Great.
19:30What I'm actually after here is a comprehensive list of names of everyone who rode on that wagon
19:35with Marcus the night he died, which is kind of hard to get with an audience.
19:41Oh, my gosh.
19:42I love this.
19:45Make a great gift for my riding club.
19:47Do you have more of these?
19:48Let me check the back.
19:58Phantom.
19:59Oh, great.
20:00Is that enough for you?
20:03Yeah, that'll do it.
20:05Wait.
20:08Emily.
20:10What brings you out here?
20:11Uh, just picking out my tree.
20:15The big one in your shop's not enough?
20:16You can never have too many Christmas trees.
20:19Unless you have more than five, then that's too many.
20:21Huh.
20:23Uh, I hear this place is pretty popular.
20:26You ever done the wagon rides?
20:27Only every year.
20:28Until recently.
20:29But even after my wife and I split up, we'd still all come as a family.
20:33I see.
20:33You could still do that together?
20:34Yeah.
20:35We somehow managed to stay on good terms.
20:38Of course, the last few times we came, Violet barely looked up from her phone.
20:40Oh, well, the age when nature doesn't hold a candle to social media.
20:44Exactly.
20:44Hey.
20:47Well, I should...
20:48Yep, I gotta...
20:49Also...
20:50Okay.
20:50Okay.
20:50Joey Vaughn.
21:10Why can't I find you?
21:11What you working on over there, Em?
21:14Doing a search of all the names of the people who were on the wagon with Marcus the Nighty Diet.
21:18Just looking at cute cat videos.
21:20Please tell me this isn't what my 30s are going to look like.
21:23Hey, Emily.
21:29Emily, are you busy?
21:33Emily.
21:34Oh, hi.
21:35Regular order?
21:36Yes, but I will take it to stay this time.
21:38Oh.
21:41Broke and my friends.
21:42They take up a big booth for two hours and I only order water.
21:46And then they wonder why I have to raise my prices.
21:48Come say hi.
21:54The neighborhood alpha retailer.
21:57I'm pretty sure she despises me, but that hasn't stopped her from trying to recruit me into her book club slash gossip circle.
22:04Broke.
22:05Ladies.
22:06You know, one of these days you are going to accept my invite and join us, Emily.
22:09We have a real steamy one this month, don't we, girls?
22:11Well, I do appreciate a good bodice buster, but lately I've been on more of a mystery kick.
22:16You know, something with the body count?
22:19Oh.
22:20Well, we are open to all genres.
22:23Maybe we will let you pick January's title.
22:26I'll have to think about that.
22:28Have a good one.
22:31Hey, Emily.
22:32Oh, hi, June.
22:35I couldn't stay there while the police tore my place apart.
22:38Of course.
22:39Anything you need.
22:40Who were they even looking for?
22:42I don't know.
22:43They just said it was part of a routine police investigation.
22:47There's nothing routine about tearing someone's life apart.
22:50But if it helps them figure out what happened to Marcus, it'll be worth it.
22:57I miss him so much already.
23:01I always loved him.
23:03Even in our time apart.
23:09June.
23:10You need to come with us.
23:12Sam.
23:12Miss Lane, you have to let me do my job.
23:16It's okay, Emily.
23:18I'll be fine.
23:19June Hubble, you are under arrest for the murder of Marcus Donovan.
23:23You have the right to remain silent.
23:25Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law.
23:28Emily, how can I help you?
23:43I would like to discuss what happened at the diner.
23:45You mean with June?
23:46I mean with your very public arrest of an innocent woman.
23:50Yes.
23:51Have a seat.
23:52You want some coffee?
23:53No, I don't want coffee.
23:54I want answers.
23:56Why are you so convinced she's innocent?
23:57You said it yourself.
23:59You only met her a short time ago.
24:00For starters, I am a very good judge of character.
24:02I don't doubt that.
24:03What else?
24:07Okay, during my first week here, one of my cats had a medical emergency.
24:10I thought I wouldn't be able to get him in to see anyone until the next morning,
24:14but somehow I managed to get a hold of June at home,
24:16and she insisted that we come over right away.
24:18Turns out, it was a ruptured ulcer.
24:20Doyle wouldn't have made it through the night if June hadn't acted so quickly.
24:23She put his life over her own needs.
24:26That is who June Hubble is.
24:28I'm glad your cat pulled through.
24:30That is your only takeaway?
24:31June's arrest was justified.
24:34Okay.
24:37You pretty much told me that the cookie is poison.
24:39So, what, you've got eyewitnesses at the farm who saw June give Marcus the cookie?
24:44I can't answer that.
24:45You were searching her home.
24:46What were you looking for?
24:47It doesn't concern you.
24:48You were looking for the poison, right?
24:52And since you arrested her immediately after, you must have found it.
24:55So, what kind of poison was it?
24:55Are you seriously asking me that?
24:57I'm guessing it's not one of the biggies, like arsenic or strychnine.
25:00She wouldn't have that lying around.
25:01But, A, maybe something a little more related to her job,
25:04like, um, like, like, like the drug used to euthanize animals.
25:08What is that called again?
25:08It's pento something, right?
25:09You're wasting your time.
25:10Pento, pentobarbital.
25:12Right?
25:13I can't confirm that.
25:14Oh, but your face just did.
25:15You know what, I have to get back to work, but thank you for coming by, Emily.
25:19You got the wrong person, Detective Wilner.
25:24I understand that Sam has to follow departmental procedure,
25:27but I've never been one to sit back and hope for a good outcome.
25:31Not when I can roll up my sleeves and get the job done myself.
25:34And in my experience, the best way to get into the mind of a criminal
25:38is to consult one.
25:40Every charming little town has a dark underbelly, if you know what to look for.
25:44It's not the kind of thing that's usually advertised with a big sign.
25:48But lucky for me, there are exceptions to that rule.
25:54That is real mahogany, and you picked my pocket on the price.
25:58Okay, now you don't tell anybody you caught me in a moment of weakness, okay?
26:01Hi, Ray.
26:02Emily!
26:04Think so comfortable?
26:04Now, did you hear about that special order you placed last month?
26:11It hasn't arrived yet.
26:12In fact, it was rather tough to source.
26:15But I'll give you a good discount if you finally tell me how you found out about my little side business.
26:21Game recognizes game.
26:23I love that answer.
26:24It doesn't tell me anything, but I love it.
26:27I need some information, Ray.
26:30Sure.
26:31Usual terms, of course.
26:32Yeah, just to add it to my account.
26:34Do you know anyone local named Joey Vaughn?
26:37I know a couple of Vaughns, but Joey?
26:38I don't think so.
26:39Why?
26:39You heard about Marcus Donovan?
26:40Oh, poor guy.
26:42Yeah, I knew him a little.
26:43Was he into anything shady?
26:45Well, as far as I know.
26:46I have heard that some drunk was mouthing off about him at an underground poker game recently, though.
26:51You know Gordon Chalmers?
26:53Uh, the guy that owns the Christmas tree farm, right?
26:55Yeah, that's him.
26:56Apparently Marcus turned him down for a bank loan.
26:59Yeah, his daughter mentioned that the farm was struggling financially.
27:03That is the least of his worries.
27:04I mean, that guy is up to his neck in gambling debts to dangerous people.
27:08So Marcus turns Gordon down for a loan, and days later, he's found poisoned on Gordon's property.
27:15I don't suppose you'd consider sharing this with the police.
27:18Well, don't even joke about it.
27:19I mean, you know how fast my sources would dry up?
27:20Don't worry, Ray.
27:21Your secret's safe with me.
27:23Oh, glad to hear you say that, because taking care of each other, that's how people like us survive.
27:29See you around.
27:31Joey Vaughn.
27:34I'm not surprised to hear about the drinking.
27:36It's the gambling I find more troubling.
27:38Who did you say told you this?
27:40Uh, no one in particular.
27:41Just overheard a conversation at the diner.
27:44Right.
27:44Well, I appreciate you bringing it to my attention.
27:47You gotta admit, this does make Gordon a credible suspect.
27:51Why?
27:52Because he was turned down for a loan?
27:53I mean, it's not exactly a smoking gun, but you'll look into it, right?
27:58Was there anything else?
28:00Yes, actually.
28:01Joey, I would like to come and visit June, tonight.
28:06Uh, that's not a good idea.
28:08I mean, I could always go through her lawyer, if you prefer.
28:11Or you could just be a nice guy and help me out.
28:14I will see what I can do.
28:16Same.
28:17I told you I was an excellent judge of character.
28:19It doesn't matter what happens to me.
28:27I don't even care anymore.
28:28That's just your grief, talking.
28:30I promise this will all be behind you so soon.
28:36I was wondering, how well did Marcus know Gordon Chalmers?
28:41They had a bank relationship.
28:44There was an argument over a bank loan, but Marcus cleared the air pretty quickly.
28:48They were thick as thieves after that.
28:51What's this about, Emily?
28:53I'm just trying to understand Marcus better.
28:56He was a complicated guy behind that smile.
29:00All I know is that I saw a real change in him.
29:04He was less interested in work, and I became the main focus of his attention.
29:10That's what won me back.
29:13And then someone took him away from me.
29:18There are certain muscles I haven't stretched for a while,
29:28but I'm hopeful that I haven't completely lost my touch in the time that I've been here.
29:32Still got it.
29:42Despite getting back together, Marcus and June still have separate homes.
29:46And what better way to learn more about Marcus's death than to see how he lived?
29:50I can tell the police have been through here already.
29:59Probably for the same reason I'm here now.
30:00To learn more about Marcus.
30:07Interesting bedtime reading.
30:08I've seen a lot of things used as bookmarks in my day, but this is a new one.
30:27Strange.
30:28I haven't seen any other toys in the house.
30:30People who display collectibles typically don't stop at one.
30:35Unless it has a more practical application.
30:44Well, hello.
30:49Forensics already did a sweep, but I want to go through every inch of this place again,
30:52so why don't you take the front here and I'll start at the back.
30:55Yeah.
31:00I'll be right back.
31:24I won the sche Non-P preocupace book.
31:26Yes.
31:26That was way too close for comfort.
31:56Okay, let's see what we've got.
32:07Oh boy, gonna be a long night.
32:13Marcus was even more organized than I imagined.
32:16I could learn something from him.
32:18He kept a digital copy of every bank form, loan application, and lunch order that ever crossed his desk.
32:26Wait a second, no freaking way.
32:55What are you up to, Marcus?
33:00You really clean every decoration on this tree once a month?
33:04Of course. Christmas is all about the sparkle.
33:08Dust is the enemy of sparkle.
33:10So it's not just a gimmick. You're really cuckoo for Christmas, huh?
33:14You better believe it.
33:16What about you?
33:18Sure.
33:19It's the one time a year when my mom and dad would spend time together after their divorce.
33:23They'd go out of their way to do all these holiday activities with me.
33:26It was pretty special.
33:28You don't do it anymore?
33:29My mom took a new job in the city last spring.
33:32This is our first holiday apart.
33:34Sorry.
33:35It's not that bad.
33:37I'm gonna go spend a few days with her.
33:39But my dad's being a little weird about it.
33:41It's like he thinks he needs to personally make up for the fact she's not here.
33:45What about you?
33:47What kind of family stuff did you do at Christmas?
33:50Yeah.
33:51My family situation was a little different.
33:56I sense you don't want to talk about it.
33:58That's cool.
33:59We can change the subject.
34:01What are you up to after work?
34:02Oh.
34:03Big plans.
34:04Gotta get to the bank before it closes.
34:05I got some business to take care of.
34:07You lead a very exciting life, huh?
34:10I wasn't totally honest with Violet.
34:13While I do have business here,
34:14it's not with the bank so much as a specific banker.
34:18Trent Hadley, Marcus' friend and boss.
34:22My hope is that Trent is the kind of guy Marcus would confide in,
34:25including any secrets he may have been keeping from June.
34:28Well, as far as a loan goes,
34:29I don't see any issues from the bank's perspective.
34:32When were you thinking of starting your store renovation?
34:34I was hoping early in the new year.
34:37I'd been talking to Marcus about it before he passed.
34:42Um, just to clarify, you are his direct supervisor, right?
34:46Correct.
34:47Although I never really got used to that.
34:49Really? Why's that?
34:50He and I came up through the ranks together.
34:52It's only recently I was promoted ahead of him.
34:56I'm still processing.
34:58So sorry.
35:00You were close?
35:01Not always.
35:02In the early days when we were both young and hungry,
35:04we were basically rivals.
35:06But at some point, competition turned to friendship.
35:10I owe him.
35:11Big time.
35:12For what?
35:13Marcus was offered this promotion first.
35:16When he turned it down, he opened the door for me.
35:19Can't imagine it was an easy decision to turn down a promotion.
35:23It wasn't just the promotion.
35:24It was his whole career.
35:25He actually gave his notice.
35:27He had something else lined up?
35:28Yeah.
35:29His marriage.
35:30He said he wanted to devote all his attention towards June.
35:33He didn't want to make the same mistakes.
35:35That's really sweet.
35:37Sounds like he had some big plans.
35:39Big expensive plans.
35:41Like I told the police when I asked, I love the guy,
35:44but he was making some strange decisions.
35:46Like withdrawing the bulk of his savings in cash.
35:48You know how much interest he lost doing that?
35:50Sorry, let's get back to you.
35:53So you're a baseball fan?
35:56Oh yeah.
35:57Yeah.
35:58Collecting memorabilia is kind of a hobby.
36:00Some of them are even signed.
36:02Check it out.
36:03Arky Vaughn when he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 42.
36:06Arky.
36:07That's an interesting name.
36:09Well, nickname.
36:10His real name is Joseph.
36:11Joseph.
36:13Joey Vaughn.
36:14Exactly.
36:15One of the top shortstops of his era.
36:17So, let's talk numbers.
36:20I came here for answers, but I'm left with a new question.
36:24Why would Trent leave a fake name in the reservation log at the tree farm?
36:30There's really only two answers.
36:32He wanted to stay anonymous, or he was trying to cover his tracks.
36:37Yeah, yeah.
36:38I'll see you guys later.
36:39See you later.
36:40Yeah.
36:41Bye.
36:42Well played, Universe.
36:43I did not see that coming.
36:44I'm still processing the fact that Marcus' friend Trent is Lizzie's baby daddy.
36:59I wonder if Marcus had any idea.
37:01But before I go down that particular rabbit hole, there's still the question of the contract
37:06I found on Marcus' thumb drive.
37:23They seem nice.
37:27Hello?
37:28Gordon?
37:29Whoa, whoa, whoa.
37:30Not so loud.
37:31You're making Shadow nervous.
37:32Sorry.
37:33She lashes out when she gets scared.
37:34It's a good way to get hurt.
37:35Sorry.
37:36I just saw the hired muscle racing out of here.
37:37I thought maybe you'd had some trouble.
37:39I don't know what you mean.
37:40I haven't talked to anybody.
37:42Mind that wood.
37:43It's rotting.
37:44Full places on its last legs.
37:46Had a farmhand almost come through the floor of the loft last year.
37:49I had to stop using it.
37:51Anyway, what was it you needed exactly?
37:54Uh, right.
37:55No, I wanted to show you something.
37:57Um...
37:59Do you recognize this?
38:00Where did you get this?
38:03I just found it in some of Marcus' belongings when I was helping June pack up.
38:08It looks genuine.
38:09You know, I don't want to trouble you with it.
38:11I could just show it to Anna.
38:13I'm sure she could...
38:14Yeah, yeah.
38:15No, no.
38:16I don't want to upset her.
38:17Anyway, it doesn't matter.
38:18The, uh, contract was never signed.
38:20So the deal died with Marcus?
38:22Before that even.
38:23Marcus pumped the brakes on the deal himself.
38:26Thought he needed a little more time.
38:28I'm sure he had his reasons.
38:30Wedding expenses, maybe?
38:31Well, whatever it was.
38:33Paper's worthless now.
38:35So you're keeping the farm then?
38:37I was gonna ask June Hubble if she'd honor the deal.
38:40She'd come by here the other day when I was...
38:43Under the weather.
38:45Anyway, I think she's got more important things to worry about now.
38:54I still can't believe June would do something like that.
38:57Well, I guess you never really do know what's going through people's minds, do you?
39:02By the way, this is not what you think.
39:05I lost this a couple of days ago.
39:07Found it in the straw while I was mucking out the stalls.
39:10Supposed to put it down and forgot about it.
39:13Hmm, happens.
39:15Yeah, well, more and more it seems.
39:18Getting old sucks, kid.
39:21I don't recommend it.
39:23Take care of yourself, Gordon.
39:25Yeah, you, uh, you too.
39:32Rowan, you know we don't even do this, okay?
39:34It's just the farm is struggling right now.
39:36Ridiculous.
39:37Rowan.
39:41Everything okay?
39:42Just some frustration bubbling over.
39:44I asked my dad to cut back the hours of some of our senior employees.
39:47I guess Rowan didn't take it so well.
39:49I don't blame him.
39:50He's been here a long time.
39:51He deserves better.
39:57Oh.
39:58That's strange.
40:00Dad would never let Shadow out of the stalls unattended.
40:03Shadow's loose.
40:04Somebody get her.
40:05Let's go.
40:06Let's go.
40:07Oh, no.
40:08Dad!
40:10Is he breathing?
40:11He's breathing.
40:12I need an ambulance at the Chalmers tree farm right away.
40:16Dad, wake up.
40:17We just found him.
40:18He's unconscious.
40:19He's still breathing.
40:20Please wake up, Dad.
40:21Please wake up.
40:22Come on, Chad.
40:23Wake up.
40:24Dad, wake up.
40:25Detective Wilner.
40:26An emergency call just came in from the Christmas tree farm.
40:29It sounds like Gordon Chalmers has been poisoned.
40:31What?
40:32Who called it in?
40:33Someone named Emily.
40:35Yeah.
40:36Yeah, yeah, yeah.
40:37I can hear them now.
40:38Okay.
40:39Okay.
40:40All right.
40:41They're almost here.
40:42Yeah.
40:43There's nothing worse than a nightmare so intense that even after you're awake, you can't be sure it wasn't real.
41:05Anything?
41:06Shouldn't you have been
41:12trouble?
41:16Anything?
41:17He's a wal'rry, Ann.
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