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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.
00:20You did a little digging? Tell me you haven't been lying to me.
00:23Who are you, really?
00:30I can't tell you. I'm sorry.
00:36If you're in witness protection...
00:38It's more complicated than that, please. Just let it go.
00:42If you could just assure me...
00:44Just stop. Please. I can't.
00:50Can't or won't?
01:00Well, I guess I have my answer then.
01:10Sam, I...
01:18I really wish we could've gone for that walk in the snow.
01:24Merry Christmas, Emily.
01:30I won't lie. I thought about leaving.
01:40Just packing up my cats and my computer and my comfortable pajamas and starting over in some other small town.
01:44I won't lie. I thought about leaving. Just packing up my cats and my computer and my comfortable pajamas and starting over in some other small town.
01:58But I love it here. I love my shop. I love the people. I even love the cold.
02:05And 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.
02:14This is going to happen, okay? We're going to lose some times. It's all right.
02:23Judging 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!
02:35Thanks, Sue.
02:37Look at that.
02:40You okay, Kyle?
02:41I just don't understand what happened.
02:42We never lose to East Creek. My focus has been way off. I'm so distracted by schoolwork.
02:49Sorry.
02:50Oh, no, no, no, no. I don't. I don't mean you. Have you lost without your help?
02:56Um, you have your books with you?
02:59Yeah. Yeah.
03:00Here we go.
03:01Wait. 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...
03:11Wait.
03:13No distractions. School stuff first, and then I want a page-by-page recap.
03:17Deal.
03:17Let me guess. Large coffee, black.
03:24Thank you very much. Yes, please.
03:26I'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.
03:36Ugh, 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.
03:49And 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. I don't want to see any more long faces.
04:07What's going on over there?
04:09The chess team just got back from an out-of-town match.
04:12That's Mr. Henley, the coach.
04:13And I will see you all at practice tomorrow.
04:16Henley, uh, why do I know that name?
04:17He's my English teacher. I've mentioned him before.
04:19Yes. Right.
04:23And 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've made 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.
04:42You're not wearing your lucky tie.
04:43Oh. You noticed that, huh?
04:46Uh, so 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.
05:01I was actually just on my way out, but it was great meeting you.
05:05Yeah, you two. Merry Christmas.
05:06Merry Christmas.
05:07Hey, coach, it's out of my hand, Shane.
05:15Who's that cute guy over there?
05:18He's a friend from school.
05:20Oh.
05:21And before you ask, it's not like that.
05:23He struggles with Shakespeare, so Mr. Henley asked me to help him get his grade up.
05:27Mm-hmm.
05:28As the immortal bard once said, the lady doth protest too much.
05:33I know a teen crush when I see one.
05:36Oops.
05:37Forgot to turn the coffee on.
05:43Hello, Sam.
05:44Emily.
05:45Getting excited for the holidays?
05:47Kind of goes without saying, doesn't it?
05:48And 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.
06:02Sure. We're friendly to each other on the occasions we cross paths,
06:05and we've had many chances to clear the air, but we never did.
06:10Oh, Sam, wait.
06:12Uh, Violet asked about coming back to work at the store.
06:16Uh, yeah. I'm not sure that's...
06:19No, no. I know. I know.
06:20Um, I just wanted you to be aware that she brought it up.
06:23All right.
06:25Thanks for letting me know.
06:25Bye.
06:40Bye.
06:41My God.
07:11Good news, I found another one.
07:41June, hey, it is bustling in here.
07:48You're gonna 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?
07:54I understand if you need to cancel.
07:55No, absolutely not.
07:56No, let me just finish up with these last few customers and then we'll be good to go.
08:01Okay.
08:03This is so nice, I didn't realize how much I needed this, right?
08:07The problem is, I share my clinic with my house, so I don't go anywhere.
08:11Yeah, same.
08:12If I didn't have to leave my apartment to open up the shop, I wouldn't know what day it was.
08:16Well, here's to getting out more often.
08:19I will drink to that.
08:21Great job today, Violet.
08:23You want something to eat before you go?
08:24I'm good, thanks.
08:25My dad's on his way.
08:28What's your reading over there?
08:30A book about chess.
08:31I didn't know you had an interest.
08:33I?
08:34Oh, it's not chess that she's interested in.
08:36It's who's playing the game.
08:38Oh, okay.
08:40Kyle is a good friend.
08:43Kyle?
08:44Kyle.
08:45And chess is important to him, so I figured I'd at least learn the basics.
08:48Is that so wrong?
08:49No.
08:50I think it's sweet.
08:51But when you say good friends...
08:53That's all we are.
08:55Yeah, okay.
08:58Although, I am kind of hoping he asks me to the Snowflakes semi-formal next week.
09:05But don't say anything to Dad.
09:06The last time he saw a boy talking to me, he ran a background check on him.
09:10And that was in middle school.
09:11Yeah, that tracks.
09:12You know, I used to dabble in chess back in the day.
09:16Really?
09:17I mean, I was no grandmaster or anything, but I held my own.
09:20Violet?
09:21Oh, Dad.
09:25Ladies?
09:26Can I drive, please?
09:29Maybe on the side roads.
09:30Oh, we have our side roads.
09:35She's quite the smitten kitten.
09:37And Kyle is crazy about who, too.
09:39He's in here so much during her shifts, I should charge him rent.
09:42It is.
09:48Hello, hi.
09:49Mwah.
09:50Yes, hi.
09:51Yes, hi.
09:52Okay.
09:53I was careless in my search for Chimera last year, and very nearly brought them right to
10:01my doorstep.
10:01Since then, I've replaced my hard drive and built an improved firewall to ensure nobody
10:10can pinpoint my location.
10:12Now, I'm mostly focused on tracking sites associated with Chimera rather than poking the bear directly.
10:19So, what have I discovered?
10:22Gotcha.
10:23Mostly that Chimera is being as careful as I am.
10:27But, the last few months, I've noticed an uptick in their activity.
10:31Which makes me uneasy.
10:33And triggers some bad memories.
10:38I'd much rather bury my head in the snow and pretend Chimera isn't still a threat.
10:43But I can't let myself get complacent.
10:46Not again.
11:03Violet!
11:04Hey.
11:05Are you on your way to school?
11:06Yeah.
11:07It's been a while since I've been by.
11:09I miss it.
11:10Well, my loss was Sue's gain.
11:11She told me what a great job you're doing.
11:13She's lying.
11:15Can I ask a favor?
11:17I'm on the decorating committee for the semi-formal, and I was hoping you might have some decorations
11:21you'd be willing to donate.
11:22Yeah, I'm sure I could figure something out.
11:24I'll take a look.
11:25Thanks.
11:26Yeah.
11:28Oh, 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?
11:37Maybe.
11:38But 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
11:46back since.
11:47Kyle says the chess team is really struggling without him.
11:49Well, you can't.
11:50He's just vanished.
11:51Our vice principal told us that he resigned unexpectedly to take care of a sick relative
11:55or something, but I can't believe that he'd just leave without saying goodbye to his
12:00students like that.
12:01It's very unlike him.
12:02Yeah, it 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.
12:09You're the best.
12:10It was easy enough to find Tim Henley's address online, even if I don't quite understand
12:23why 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
12:31for ending Violet's employment so abruptly, I also feel bad that she's now lost someone
12:36important in her life.
12:40The mail's piling up.
12:43The mail'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.
12:54You don't think a missing teacher is worthy of investigation?
13:08Missing's an overstatement.
13:09Look, 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.
13:20I'll look into it.
13:22Great.
13:24How's everything else?
13:26You doing okay?
13:28Yeah.
13:29Yeah.
13:30Um, Christmas store's keeping me busy.
13:34Good.
13:36I know we haven't, um, I want you to know I regret how we left things.
13:46I was caught off guard and I didn't handle it well.
13:50Um, I probably could have handled things differently too.
13:55That'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.
14:16Hello.
14:41Hello.
14:43It's been a long time since I've set foot in a high school.
14:46A lifetime, really.
14:48And as different as my experience was, there's still something very familiar.
14:52The sounds, the smells.
14:55It's like I'm being transported back in time.
15:04Excuse me, I'm looking for the residence building.
15:11Hello.
15:32Everyone take your seats quietly, please.
15:38There's a seat right up here.
15:41I like your computer.
15:46The processing speed on that model is incredible.
15:50You know computers?
15:51I have a customized PC back home.
15:53It's an older model, but I've been working on upgrading it.
15:59I'm Grace.
16:01Good to know.
16:03I'm Aaron.
16:09Class is starting.
16:12Computer away now, please.
16:17It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
16:20I don't think Charles Dickens was referring to high school when he wrote that.
16:24But he may as well have been.
16:25Emily!
16:27Ray!
16:29What?
16:30Merry Christmas!
16:31Oh, 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 sponsored the chess team.
16:39I was just dropping off their new team jackets.
16:42You like?
16:43Seems 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.
16:52I stand corrected.
16:54Do you know where the gym is?
16:55Down the hall to the right.
16:57Tell them Famous Ray sent you out.
16:58You really can't turn it off, can you?
17:01Merry Christmas, Emily.
17:03Oh, hey, you're right.
17:04Maybe it's not too early.
17:29Odin's mate.
17:30Well played.
17:32You know yourself.
17:35I don't think we've met.
17:36I'm Richard Leland, vice principal and interim coach.
17:39Emily Lane, observer.
17:41Are you a family member, or...?
17:43No, I just came to drop off this box of decorations for the dance committee, but I got turned around.
17:47Well, I can take that for you.
17:49Oh, great. Thanks.
17:50This match should be wrapping up soon, anyway.
17:52That was over two moves ago. Bishop to age six.
18:00Checkmate.
18:02Begin.
18:08You 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, the coach leaving?
18:19I was completely blindsided.
18:20He really let these kids down.
18:23But it does leave us in the market for a new coach.
18:25The team plays in competition twice a week after school, and the practices are flexible.
18:29What do you say?
18:30I... I can't. I'm sorry.
18:32Well, if you change your mind, you know where to find me.
18:35Yep.
18:36Nice to meet you.
18:37Kyle.
18:38Kyle.
18:39Kyle.
18:40Thanks, sir.
18:41I have to admit, I'm tempted by the Vice Principal's offer.
18:44If things weren't so complicated, I might have even taken him up on it.
18:49Oh!
19:00That was close.
19:01Sam almost saw me.
19:03Wait, why am I even hiding from him?
19:05I have every right to be here.
19:08Guilty reflex, I guess.
19:10Oh!
19:11Hey!
19:12Where'd you come from?
19:13Is there a person in there?
19:14Huh?
19:15I think he's a stray.
19:16I've seen him around the last couple days, just didn't have the heart to call animal services.
19:32Yeah, he's got no collar.
19:34I think I know just who you need.
19:37I mean, he's hungry, but otherwise healthy.
19:47I'll take him back to my clinic for a more thorough checkup and a hot meal.
19:50If we're lucky, he'll have a chip with his owner's information on it.
19:54I keep him here, but Moseley and Doyle weren't too thrilled with the idea of another roommate.
19:59I had to lock him in my bedroom just to keep the peace.
20:01Oh, it's okay.
20:02I've got the space.
20:04Plus, it'll be kind of nice to have the company.
20:07Yeah, even if it's just for a day or two.
20:13You're getting a late start to your decorating?
20:16Yeah, I've been a little distracted.
20:19Anything you want to talk about?
20:26Hey Sam, what's up?
20:32Thanks for coming.
20:34Everything okay?
20:36That depends.
20:38You want to tell me what you were doing at the high school this afternoon?
20:41I saw your car in the lot when I went to talk to the staff about Violet's teacher.
20:45What'd you find out?
20:47Okay, fine. Violet came to see me today.
20:50To ask if I had any decorations I could donate for the dance.
20:53I went to the school to drop them off. That's it. Your turn.
20:55All right. Hanley's a popular guy. His peers seem pretty disappointed he left. A few of them have reached out, but no one's heard anything back.
21:05What about the resignation letter?
21:06I've asked to see it. I'm meeting with the vice principal tomorrow. Look, the point is I've got it handled.
21:11Fine.
21:12Look, 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.
21:24Merry Christmas. Thanks for coming in.
21:41Emily. Hi.
21:43Brooke, what can I do for you?
21:45I was just in the area and thought I would pop by to say thank you for the Christmas decorations you donated.
21:50For the school dance?
21:51Exactly. Well, I head off the decorating committee.
21:54Isn't that a student-led committee?
21:57Technically. I first accepted the position when I was a student. After I graduated, I intended to hand over the reins to someone with the same drive and passion.
22:08But I just never found them.
22:10Anyway, one of those strings of lights that you brought over isn't working, and I was just wondering if maybe you had a replacement?
22:17It's probably just a faulty bulb. You just had to figure out which one it is and switch it out.
22:20Perfect. If you could come by after school and take care of that, that would be wonderful.
22:25Yeah, I could do that.
22:28I knew I could count on you.
22:30Actually, you know what? Hang on a second. If you spend some time at the school, you probably know a little bit about what goes on there, right?
22:38Try me.
22:39Uh, okay. Um, I don't know. Let me see. Any good intel on the chess team?
22:45Well, I know the top players are in line for scholarships. Very competitive.
22:49And I also know that our team is in some trouble this year, thanks to East Creek bringing in a ringer for their coach.
22:55Do tell.
22:56Meela Bancroft. As I understand it, she was a former prodigy, but she was blacklisted from competition when she was still a student.
23:06But do you know why?
23:07Hmm.
23:09She hired someone to rough up her opponent so they'd miss the match and she would win by default.
23:15It was a big scandal at the time.
23:17I mean, I guess everyone's entitled to a second chance.
23:21But with Mr. Henley gone.
23:23Oh. Well, that's another thing.
23:28I was hearing whisperings about the two of them.
23:32Meela and Coach Henley?
23:34Mm-hmm. There was some suggestion that they were meeting on the side for extracurricular activities.
23:43I'm saying that they may have actually been-
23:44Oh no, I got it. I got it. I got it.
23:45Okay.
23:47Well, I'll see you after school.
23:48Okay. Okay.
23:51I don't see how this is relevant.
23:53Come on, Sam. Two chess team coaches from rival schools in a toured love affair. One suddenly goes missing.
23:59What does it matter if they're in a relationship?
24:00For starters, Meela's history of solving problems with violence.
24:03Also, just ethically, it's not a good look, which is probably why they kept it a secret.
24:07Is it really a secret if people are talking about it?
24:09Okay, so what's the next move?
24:11There is no next move. We just had this conversation.
24:14That 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.
24:23Because that's actually what this is all about. You still think I'm a danger to her.
24:27I don't know if you're a danger to her. Look, if you would just let me in.
24:31We have talked about this, Sam. I know. I guess I thought if enough time passed, maybe you would change your mind.
24:35And I thought that if enough time passed, you'd finally start to appreciate the person I am now instead of fixating on the person I used to be.
24:41But I guess we were both wrong.
25:00Don't do it. Just keep on walking.
25:03You're Mila Bancroft, right?
25:07I am.
25:08I'm an admirer of yours.
25:10Seems 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.
25:24Okay.
25:25Though I do sympathize that those kids lost their own coach so abruptly.
25:30Yeah.
25:31Did you and Coach Henley get along well?
25:34Well enough.
25:36Good man.
25:38Over the adversary.
25:39The adversary?
25:40The adversary?
25:41Yes.
25:42It's interesting.
25:46Why do you say it like that?
25:48It's just a rumor that I heard.
25:53I am well aware of those disgusting rumors.
25:56Oh.
25:57But that's all they are.
25:58I would never risk harming my reputation further by getting involved with a fellow coach.
26:03Feel free to spread that around.
26:06Pushing buttons and hitting nerves.
26:09All in a day's work.
26:16Okay.
26:17Try now?
26:18Okay.
26:22Still nothing.
26:26You know, I was gonna ask you.
26:29How would you feel about being a chaperone at the dance, huh?
26:33I don't think that's a good idea.
26:35Alf.
26:37You already signed me up, didn't you?
26:38I did.
26:39Oh.
26:40Yeah.
26:41Hey!
26:42No!
26:43You have to alternate the colors of the balloons.
26:45Blue.
26:46White.
26:47Blue.
26:48You know what?
26:49Stop.
26:50Stop, stop, stop.
26:51I will just do it myself.
26:52Stop.
26:53Stop, stop, stop, stop.
26:54Hey, Vi.
26:55So, do you have a date for the dance yet?
26:57Not yet.
26:58I keep dropping hints to Kyle, but it's like he just doesn't quite understand the assignment.
27:04Well, have you considered asking him?
27:06I thought about it.
27:08But what if he says no?
27:10If he says no, it's his loss.
27:12You're right.
27:13Um, 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?
27:25I will definitely take that into consideration.
27:28Can you?
27:29I think all these bulbs are faulty.
27:31I might have more in my car.
27:32Oh.
27:37I tried to convince him to take a leave of absence instead, but he said this was for the best.
27:42And he didn't elaborate on the reason?
27:44Just what's in the letter.
27:45A family member acquired full-time care.
27:48He seemed out of sorts at all to you.
27:50He did seem a little anxious, which was unusual.
27:54Do you know if anyone else was in the building that night?
27:56It was later in the evening.
27:57I typically work until about 8.
27:59And the only other people here most nights are the custodial staff.
28:02Any security cameras?
28:04Not inside, though.
28:05We take student privacy seriously.
28:07There's a camera at the main entrance and at the side exits, but that's it.
28:12Tim wasn't just a teacher here.
28:14He's also a friend.
28:15I have to ask.
28:16Should I be concerned?
28:20I hope not.
28:21I feel awful pushing Violet away.
28:24But Sam has made his position clear and he's not wrong.
28:28As long as Chimera remains a threat, I'll never be totally safe.
28:31You left yourself right away.
28:32You think you're better than me?
28:33It's one...
28:34Don't teach me how to play chess.
28:35All right?
28:36Shane, this is important to me.
28:37Okay?
28:38I need the scholarship.
28:39You don't deserve it, man.
28:40You shouldn't even still be on the team right now.
28:41Guys, guys, guys, break it up.
28:42Break it up.
28:43That's enough.
28:44That's enough.
28:45Wait.
28:46Stop this.
28:47Right now.
28:48He started it.
28:49My office.
28:50Both of you.
28:54Now!
29:01What happened?
29:02It is both.
29:03He started it.
29:04Sam, wait.
29:05You're not gonna ask me what I'm doing here?
29:06Nope.
29:07Well, I'm gonna tell you anyway.
29:08Brooke asked me to come so you can blame her.
29:09I'm gonna go with Leland.
29:10Is the resignation letter legit?
29:11I'll let the lab determine that.
29:12Great.
29:13Thanks for the sparkling conversation.
29:14Look, I am trying to stay calm, but once again, you've Emilyed your way into my investigation.
29:17You wouldn't even have an investigation if I hadn't brought this to you.
29:19Did you obviously just use my name as a verb?
29:21Wilner.
29:22I should probably tell Sam what Shane said to Kyle during their argument, you shouldn't
29:26still be on the team.
29:27But I'm not sure it's connected to Coach Henley.
29:28And I don't think Violet would appreciate me drawing Sam's attention to Kyle without good
29:33reason.
29:34All right.
29:35Well, let's get forensics out to New York ASAP and keep the end of the day.
29:38I'm not sure it's connected to Coach Henley.
29:40And I don't think Violet would appreciate me drawing Sam's attention to Kyle without good
29:45reason.
29:46All right.
29:47Well, let's get forensics out to New York ASAP and keep the end of the day.
29:50ASAP and keep the ASOs away from it.
29:52Thanks.
29:53Did you track down Henley?
29:54Not yet.
29:55ASO.
29:56Airport Safety Officer.
29:57You found his car at Newark Airport.
29:59That's an eight-hour drive from here.
30:01If he was in a rush to help a family member, why not fly out of somewhere closer like Buffalo?
30:05Great question.
30:06Wait, if you're bringing in forensics, there must be a reason.
30:08You found something in the car, didn't you?
30:10What was it?
30:11Was it an ear?
30:12Was it a finger?
30:13His suitcase was still in the trunk.
30:14Oh, that's a pretty big red flag.
30:15I need to get back to the station.
30:20I thought throwing myself into my work would help distract me from getting involved in Sam's case,
30:31but my mind is gonna go where it goes.
30:34I'm just along for the ride.
30:36The 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?
30:56If Kyle's scholarship opportunity was threatened, it could lead to him doing something desperate.
31:01I hope that's not the case.
31:03Violet is clearly crushing on him.
31:05I was her age once.
31:07I know that feeling.
31:12Get away from me, Zeke!
31:13What's your problem?
31:14I just want to see your computer.
31:15I said no!
31:16Stop!
31:17Give me it!
31:18Enough!
31:19I'm not asking permission.
31:20Give me that!
31:21I said get away from me, Zeke!
31:22Give me it!
31:23Give me it!
31:24Why am I not surprising you freaks stick together?
31:39Greek mythology.
31:40Cool.
31:43Big fan of the Minotaur myself.
31:45And more of a Medusa girl.
31:47I, uh, I have to go.
31:56Sure.
32:13Nice of you to join us, Aaron.
32:15Emily, I wanted to let you know.
32:20I've decided to take your advice.
32:22Great!
32:23About what?
32:24You know, asking Kyle to the dance.
32:27Of course.
32:28Sorry.
32:29I'm, um, I'm just a little...
32:30Here.
32:31Let me help.
32:32Uh, okay.
32:34Oh, hi.
32:36All right.
32:37Hey, so were Kyle and Mr. Henley close?
32:40Mr. Henley was a fan.
32:42Yeah.
32:43Kyle was failing English earlier in the semester and almost lost his bond on the chess team.
32:47And that's why Mr. Henley asked me to tutor him.
32:49Hmm.
32:50He didn't want to lose his best player, huh?
32:52It's more than that.
32:54He knows Kyle's home life isn't the easiest.
32:57Sorry to hear that.
32:59His mom's a single parent and she works long hours.
33:02I can relate to that.
33:03We talk about it a lot.
33:05The difference is, Kyle never even knew his dad.
33:07Merry Christmas.
33:08I really miss this.
33:09And don't even try to say you don't.
33:10I'm glad you reached out.
33:11I, uh, hope this is in regards to my offer.
33:12Uh, well, I actually haven't made a decision about the coaching position yet, but I did have
33:14a couple questions.
33:15Fire away.
33:16I heard that if a team member falls below a certain grade level then they're no longer
33:23eligible to play.
33:24That's our policy.
33:25Education first.
33:26Right.
33:27To be candid, there are a few players hoping to play.
33:29I would say you don't.
33:30I'm glad you reached out.
33:31I hope this is in regards to my offer.
33:33I actually haven't made a decision about the coaching position yet, but I did have a couple
33:36questions.
33:37Fire away.
33:38I heard that if a team member falls below a certain grade level, then they're no longer eligible
33:39to play.
33:40That's our policy.
33:41Education first.
33:42Right.
33:43To be candid, there are a few players hovering close to that line.
33:48Kyle Granger is one of them.
33:49He's turned around his average this past month.
33:51Oh, that's, that's good to hear.
33:53I mean, Kyle is, he is a rare talent.
33:57But as I said, it's no longer an issue.
34:00So what do you say?
34:02Uh, well, I still have a few outside factors to consider, but I promise I will let you know
34:07soon.
34:08I'm not sure if Kyle's grades are 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.
34:19Hey.
34:20I just wanted to say thank you for helping out during the fight yesterday.
34:23It was, it was pretty good timing.
34:25Yeah, it's not the first time those two butted heads.
34:27Chess can get pretty tense.
34:29I'm Hollis, by the way.
34:30Oh, Emily.
34:31Hi.
34:32Nice to meet you.
34:33Oh, oh.
34:34Hey, geez.
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.
34:41Emily, I'm glad you called.
34:42I have a problem.
34:43Does it have to do with a certain four-legged friend?
34:44Yes.
34:45I put him in the backyard to get some fresh air and he must have jumped the fence.
34:46Wait, how did you know that?
34:47Uh, well, he's here at the high school as we speak.
34:48Oh, God.
34:49Something must be familiar to him there.
34:50Good news is he has a chip.
34:51His name is Clyde.
34:52I've been trying to get a hold of his owner, Tim Henley.
34:54Tim Henley?
34:55Tim Henley?
34:56That's what the chip said.
34:57Um, I gotta call you later, okay?
35:01Hey, we're down here.
35:02He was pawing at the door so I let him in.
35:03He made a beeline here and he just stopped.
35:04It's Coach Henley's dog.
35:05What?
35:06It's Coach Henley's dog.
35:07What?
35:08Are you kidding?
35:09He abandoned him?
35:10It's not like Tim.
35:11I think he smells something.
35:12It's Coach Henley.
35:13It's Coach Henley.
35:14I'm going to call you later, okay?
35:15Tim Henley?
35:16Tim Henley?
35:17That's what the chip said.
35:18Um, I gotta call you later, okay?
35:19Hey, we're down here.
35:22He was pawing at the door so I let him in.
35:24He made a beeline here and he just stopped.
35:27It's Coach Henley's dog.
35:28What?
35:29Are you kidding?
35:30He abandoned him?
35:31It's not like Tim.
35:32I think he smells something.
35:33I'm going to call you.
35:34I'm going to call you.
35:35I think he smells something familiar.
35:38I mean, on the floor.
35:40Or through it.
35:41I mean, dogs can pick up a scent 10 miles away,
35:43even from outside.
35:44Something drew him here.
35:52Wait.
35:54This, this part of the floor looks new.
35:56When was it laid?
35:57Uh, it was part of a renovation project.
36:00They did the leveling and digging a few weeks ago,
36:03but they just poured the concrete a few days ago.
36:06Come on.
36:16Sam?
36:18I think I found Tim Henley.
36:20Hey.
36:21Can I come in?
36:22Yeah.
36:23Ground penetrating radar confirmed your suspicion.
36:24There's a body underneath the floor.
36:25Excavation's happening now.
36:26It's Henley.
36:27His dog tracked him there.
36:28Where's Clyde now?
36:29He's been returned to June's care for the time being.
36:31I, uh...
36:32I haven't told Violet yet.
36:34It's Henley.
36:35It's Henley.
36:36His dog tracked him there.
36:37Where's Clyde now?
36:38He's been returned to June's care for the time being.
36:40I, uh...
36:41I haven't told Violet yet.
36:42She's going to be devastated.
36:43Let me put on some tea for you.
36:44Thanks.
36:45You know, Violet is so strong that she has a body within the house.
36:47That has been inside your house.
36:48I'm sorry.
36:49You've been there?
36:50You've been able to mention her.
36:51I don't know.
36:52Oh, that's fine.
36:54You're dead.
36:55I mean, these are the dead ones.
36:57And if I'm not just leaving you, they're my lady.
36:59You know us.
37:00I've been living in the house.
37:01And we've been living in the house.
37:02And we've got to be getting ready for you.
37:04You know us.
37:05We've had to be a fool for you.
37:07We've had to be a fool for him.
37:08I've had to leave him up here.
37:09It's been a fool.
37:10We've had to go out.
37:11You know, Violet is so strong that she's a fool with me.
37:12Whoah?
37:13is so strong she'll she'll be okay no I know she's just uh she's never lost anyone before
37:22not like this
37:25oh I was looking for that thank you I'm slipping that was careless something you're working on
37:35uh just some order codes for suppliers I'm thinking of using for the shop
37:40actually you know while you're here can you help me out with something I can't quite reach the top
37:45funny thing about Christmas it can fill your heart with light with family and laughter
37:56sure
37:56shining all through the night I'm still missing you for Christmas under my tree
38:07what do you think
38:08it'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
38:43I just can't believe they're opening the school so soon
38:47I only found Coach Emily a few days ago
38:50I know
38:51my dad says that's normal once the forensics is done they
38:56sorry sorry you don't want to hear oh no no I don't mind I like listening to you
39:02oh Emily I'll get your coffee I got it you just relax but I'm not on break I said I got it
39:12she's been through so much I can't imagine how hard it must be
39:22as painful as it is it's a good lesson for them to learn in the end death comes for us all
39:28oh fresh baked cookies just out of the oven what do you say I'm good thanks
39:34oh Emily I am so glad I bumped into you I just got word from the school board that the snowflake semi-formal is still on so save the date
39:45the dance is still going ahead
39:48well I had to twist some arms but I was able to convince the board that you kids need this now more than ever
39:55it will be dedicated to the memory of Mr. Henley
39:58he really would have loved that
40:00he wouldn't have wanted us to be sad
40:02it's what we all loved about him
40:06that doesn't look too friendly
40:36well thanks for your help Violet
40:43um actually there's something I wanted to ask you
40:49okay but can I go first
40:50I've been meaning to um you know now that the dance is back on I didn't know if
40:56maybe only if you wanted to we could
40:57yes
40:58really
40:59what took you so long
41:03dad
41:07um there's someone I want you to meet
41:10Kyle Granger
41:11that's right
41:11you need to come with me your mom will meet us at the station
41:14Sam
41:15we can discuss this later all right
41:17what'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 all right
41:23let's go
41:24it's okay
41:33uh
41:46you
41:47you
41:51you
41:55you
41:55you
41:59you
42:00you
42:00you
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