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Blue Skies - Season 1 - Episode 04: The Fall
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00:12all right who wants to go first let me out all right so just like we practiced
00:21dive out horizontally with your head in front of your body okay save the instructions for the
00:26answers I'll be back I can't look he always has to be the center of attention
01:05okay let's do this
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01:55Do you want to miss this buddy?
02:06Let's get you home.
02:23What do we got?
02:25You heard of Steve Kowalski?
02:27Real estate developer, right?
02:28Multi-millionaire real estate developer.
02:30This company's been buying up land in the area.
02:33He's our body.
02:34A bungee accident?
02:35Some kind of malfunction.
02:37Forensic is taking photos, but nothing obvious yet.
02:40It never is.
02:41Meeks and Esposito are talking to witnesses.
02:44I want you to talk to the wife and the operator.
02:46Copy that.
02:53Mrs. Kowalski?
02:55I have to call you back.
02:57That's me.
02:58You can call me Jenna.
03:00First, I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss.
03:03I'm Detective Larson.
03:07I just...
03:08I can't believe it.
03:11I...
03:12I...
03:16I mean, we made our way up.
03:20And he just...
03:31Ms. Kowalski, I know you're upset about your brother.
03:38My sister-in-law planned this whole thing for his birthday.
03:42It was my suggestion.
03:44You always like to do these crazy things.
03:49I just...
03:51I can't believe it.
03:53Can you run me through it?
03:55From your point of view?
03:58I...
04:00I moved to Crystal Ridge a few months ago.
04:03I wanted to start fresh, so I packed up the RV and came out here.
04:07So how long after moving here did you start working for Benji's Bungies?
04:11A few weeks after I set up camp.
04:13And Benji's great.
04:14He's one of the best bosses I've ever had.
04:16So you've only worked here, what, a couple of months?
04:19I'm a certified jump master.
04:21I know what I'm doing.
04:22I followed all the protocols.
04:24Even when Steve said that he didn't want any help, I still double-checked everything.
04:30I saw I recover the body several miles downstream.
04:32We need to move.
04:58Thanks.
05:10How was it, buddy?
05:23Something's up with this cord.
05:25You going with your gut again?
05:27Because...
05:27Blue hasn't failed us yet, and you know it.
05:30What I was about to say was I'm listening.
05:33And you're right.
05:35Chaos here's a good cop.
05:37Alright, look.
05:40I'm no expert on this stuff.
05:41So what are you thinking?
05:43Spooter said they replace the cords every six months.
05:46Industry standard is once a year, but Benji errs on the side of caution.
05:50He said the cords are only two months old, but Blue hasn't left this spot, and that means something.
05:54We'll get it sent to forensics ASAP.
05:57Alright.
05:58Esposito, Meeks.
05:59Get some more intel from the family.
06:02Larson, you stay on scene.
06:04We'll reconvene at headquarters.
06:06Copy that.
06:06Copy that.
06:16What a way to start the day.
06:17Yeah, it was a rough one.
06:19Listen, Blue was sniffing around the cord that Steve Kowalski used.
06:23This is your world.
06:31Something definitely seems off.
06:34You know how brittle the rubber is?
06:36And there's a slight discoloration?
06:38What would cause it?
06:41No idea.
06:43But it's not regular wear and tear.
06:44We'll soon find out.
06:57Maverick!
06:58Oh boy!
07:00Hey!
07:01Hey!
07:01How are you?
07:03Good to see you.
07:07Hi.
07:09Hi.
07:14Blue, you said?
07:16Yeah.
07:17Long story a bit.
07:19That's what I've been calling him.
07:20Said his name was Maverick?
07:22And he lived up to it.
07:24Doesn't surprise me that he's helping on a job.
07:25He's a heck of a canine.
07:28Served his country with honor.
07:29I should have known he was military.
07:31Mm-hmm.
07:33You too?
07:34Four years.
07:36Yeah, I can see it.
07:38I'm glad I put in my time.
07:41When was he decommissioned?
07:44Same day that his handler and my best friend Randall.
07:46Medically discharged.
07:48Randall's my best friend.
07:50Well, was until we met this for a ball.
07:53After that, I couldn't compete.
07:56Randall adopted him.
07:59You'd be happy to know that he turned up safe and sound.
08:02He would be.
08:07Randall passed away recently, unexpectedly.
08:10Then Maverick just disappeared.
08:13We had no idea where he went.
08:14Until now.
08:18I'm sorry for your loss.
08:22I promised Randall if anything happened to him,
08:24I would take care of Maverick and give him the best life possible.
08:29So, that's why I'm here.
08:34Huh.
08:36That's funny.
08:38I used to do that with Randall as well.
08:43You know I don't have to go right away.
08:47You can spend a little more time with him if you want.
08:53But I should go.
08:55I'm on the clock.
09:03I guess this is goodbye.
09:09Don't think I'd be here today if it weren't for you.
09:21Thanks for taking care of him.
09:23I'd say it was my pleasure, but it was far more than that.
09:30All right.
09:32Come on, boy.
09:33Let's go.
09:39Come on.
09:42It's okay, buddy.
09:44You can go.
09:45Well, like, what?
09:51Come on.
09:52Come on.
09:52Let's go.
09:53Listen, buddy.
09:53Which we got into being Aberdeen.
09:53There's a place for моего, there is the little way.
09:57Well over there, we get our money, grКА
09:58and I have enough we're going to go.
09:59And are we going to walk you or not?
10:04That's my service here?
10:06Hmm?
10:06I wouldn't.
10:16crazy about that kowalski guy huh just another day in paradise hey where's blue he's not coming
10:24in anymore what do you mean what happened his owner saw my post or his owner's friend i guess
10:30either way he's back where he belongs which was the goal to begin with i didn't even get to say
10:35goodbye thought you'd be happy not to clean slobber off your desk anymore i thought i would be too but
10:41i'm gonna miss him gonna miss who blue what happened his owner picked him up oh i'm sorry
10:50it's okay i'm sorry lars you okay i'll be fine
10:58okay so i spoke with ryan miller and he agrees that the bungee break looks off
11:02well it's gonna take a while for forensics to confirm so let's keep an open mind about
11:07everything including persons of interest person of interest
11:14jenna kowalski when jenna and steve got married she had to sign an airtight prenup
11:18which is standard for a guy of steve's net worth there goes motives not exactly last month the
11:24lovebirds took out a massive life insurance policy on steve so maybe jenna's trying to cash in
11:29okay one motive tracks but what about means she had to be partnered with someone who had access
11:34to equipment there's a scooter written all over it that dude was nervous possibly there's something
11:40off about that guy meeks interview all the employees at benji's bungees talk to anyone who
11:45had access to that court and keep the rest of the team updated esposito dig deeper into that family
11:50and larson the wife is staying at cliff's edge dig deeper but tread lightly copy all right let's go
12:20how are you holding up everyone's calling me asking me questions paying their respects
12:30this must be so difficult
12:32i know you're hurting a lot right now but a few facts have come to light that we need to
12:41discuss
12:44okay is there anything you could tell me that might help with our investigation
12:54my husband was an amazing man he was also a very powerful wealthy man
13:02what what do you mean
13:06because of your husband's wealth we had to look into his finances
13:11we found the life insurance policy that was taken out last month
13:16you're set to inherit a lot of money
13:19you think i killed steve
13:22i don't think anything right now
13:24i'm just gathering facts
13:26no this is crazy you've got this all wrong
13:28i loved steve
13:30he didn't even want a prenup
13:32his father is the one that forced us to sign it
13:35steve got the life insurance policy because he wanted to protect me
13:45this is you know what i can't do this
13:53please just find out what happened to steve
14:20tell me you managed to get a copy
14:22if anyone finds out i'm in some serious trouble
14:25i know you're sworn in but this is stretching it
14:28she signed it out like i told you to
14:29i'm not a moron you know
14:30rihanna does a domestic pattern check tied to another case to cover myself
14:35good i appreciate it
14:36i wanted to ask if it wasn't important
14:39it better be because both our necks are on the line
15:04thank you
15:11meeks you there
15:12yeah i'm here
15:14forensics confirmed the bungee that killed steve kowelski was highly eroded due to hydrochloric acid
15:19the acid has a way of degrading the internal structure of the cord
15:23meaning the outside of the cable would look intact but the inside would crumble
15:27sorry i was a chemistry major
15:29nerd
15:31well whoever did this wanted it to look like an accident and they knew that hydrochloric acid would be the
15:35best way to do it
15:37that's premeditation and access to equipment
15:41i'll send patrol units to all stores in the area that carry hydrochloric acid and see if we can connect
15:45it to one of her suspects
15:48did you get anywhere with benji's employees
15:49yeah one just got back from vacation her alibi checks out
15:53the other works as a computer guy on weekends
15:55doesn't know jack about bungees and i'd venture to guess he knows even less about hydrochloric acid
16:00what about benji
16:01he wasn't in
16:02they say to be back in a bit
16:03i get the feeling he's scared of his business going under getting sued so he's not hanging around unnecessarily
16:08who's next on the list
16:10the man the myth the legend
16:13scooter
16:13heading to his residence now
16:15all right keep us posted
16:16copy
16:17larson
16:18i want you to find benji interview him
16:20press him about scooter
16:22will do
16:48we should talk
16:54we've been averaging about 70 jumps a day
16:57let's talk about scooter
16:59scooter
17:01bit of a space cadet
17:02but i was told by everyone there
17:04he followed protocol to the letter
17:06this was just an unfortunate accident
17:08something like this happened before
17:11never happened to me
17:14so are you worried about that
17:18everybody knows the kowalski family
17:21it's a powerful name
17:22i still want something to happen to my business
17:24it's
17:25it's my everything
17:30look i just want you to know that the danger is part of the appeal
17:34it's what people do extreme sports in the first wins
17:37even this
17:39paragliding accident
17:4012 stitches
17:41you know how many times you've gone paragliding
17:44doesn't matter how much experience you have
17:46the risk it's the reward
17:57you know how many times you've gone paragliding
18:18you know how many times you've gone paragliding
18:18you know how many times you've gone under the risk
18:29Hey, boy.
18:30Got some beef jerky for you.
18:32Here you go.
18:37Come on, boy.
18:42No, huh?
18:58What's going on?
18:59I got to Scooter's campsite, but his RV was gone.
19:02He skipped town.
19:03So right now, I'd say he's our prime person of interest.
19:09Doug Scooter Bellows.
19:11A couple of arrests under his belt.
19:12Willingly going by Scooter is arrest-worthy in my book.
19:14Amen to that.
19:16No violent incidents, just arrests for protests and demonstration.
19:19But get this.
19:20The last arrest occurred at the most recent demo site for Kowalski condominiums.
19:24He protested Steve's company?
19:26Turns out Scooter isn't too happy about the Kowalski Corporation developing land around town.
19:30So he's an activist.
19:32But a murderer?
19:33It's motive.
19:34Plus, if he wasn't involved, why run?
19:36Good point.
19:37We'll put a bolo out for Scooter in his RV.
19:39You're gonna want to see this.
19:40What is it?
19:42Benji's Bunji's booking records.
19:44Nadine's the one who booked the trip.
19:46And she told me her sister-in-law booked it.
19:49But wait, wait.
19:50There's more.
19:50So Steve and Nadine's father stepped down as the CEO of the Kowalski Corporation two years ago.
19:56And guess who took over after the Patriarch retired?
19:59Daddy's little girl.
20:00Bingo.
20:01And since Nadine has been steering the ship, the company has been taking on water.
20:08Of course, Steve wasn't happy that he was passed over for the CEO position.
20:12And since the stock prices have been tanking, he has been quietly campaigning to flip as many board members as
20:19he can to push his sister out of the top position.
20:23So the sister knew that Steve was trying to kick her out, and she booked the Bunji birthday.
20:29Let's bring him in today.
20:36It's a beautiful place, Bill.
20:39It was love at first sight for Claire.
20:41I bought her on the spot.
20:43It was her getaway.
20:45Now, just like the house, everywhere I look, just memories.
20:49I see her everywhere.
20:53Where did you get these?
20:55I got them.
20:56Let's leave it at that.
20:58Is that why you've been at Whispering Pines so many times?
21:00Yeah.
21:03That day, I didn't register right away what happened.
21:09But a few months ago, I was on a climb, a similar face to where your wife fell.
21:16And I saw it differently.
21:19It doesn't make sense.
21:21That's why I can't let it go.
21:24Why was an MPS on this?
21:26It was in the park.
21:27Landed on County.
21:29Why?
21:30I don't know.
21:33Something's off.
21:59Scooter taking off gives us probable cause.
22:01I'm going to check out the RV.
22:03All right.
22:03Leave scooter to me.
22:08Scooter, scooter, scooter.
22:10Where are you running off to?
22:12Where are you running off to?
22:57Where are you running off?
23:08access to equipment documented hatred for the victim flight to avoid prosecution and the murder
23:16weapon hydrocholic acid under your sink what do you mean murder weapon at this point cooperation
23:22is your best friend I didn't do anything then why did you run I was the guy's jump master I
23:31figured that you'd do a quick search and see that I protested the Kowalski corporation so you ran
23:36that makes you look guilty I didn't say it was the smartest thing to do look even if I did
23:44buy your
23:45story it still doesn't explain the hydrocholic acid in your RV what Scooter come on I found it under
23:55your sink myself I've never seen this before when you're ready to talk you let me know
24:50I have to say I'm not very impressed my brother is dead I almost know nothing
24:54about what happened and who is to blame I tried explaining to her that these things happen and
24:59it's no one's fault well with all due respect Mr. Fortner your wife has every reason to be angry
25:06this has been ruled as a homicide what I thought it was an accident no it's murder it's his wife
25:16I mean I never liked her Miss Kowalski I know you want answers and so do we so if the
25:22two of you
25:22could answer some of our questions maybe we can answer some of yours of course we'll do anything
25:27to help me even loved her brother and then Steve was one of my closest friends
25:34Miss Kowalski when did you book the trip well I didn't but it was a gift for my brother's wedding
25:39he got married sometime last year you told me that your sister-in-law booked the trip
25:45I can't remember okay so you don't remember booking the trip or any of the trip's activities
25:53Nadine's assistant handles all that maybe she did it well the call to Benji's bungees it came from
26:02your personal cell phone and I don't understand why any of this matters why bungee jumping why Benji's
26:09bungee specifically someone suggested it I I can't remember who it was Steve yeah and we did what
26:17he wanted he always got what he wanted
26:24ever since we were kids
26:36excuse me I think I'd like to leave
26:47if there's anything else we can do you know how to reach us
26:59Brian it's bill
27:02hey Bill I've been looking at the files
27:06and I think it's worth taking a look I know Sheriff Al he's a friend I could talk to him
27:11at some point yes but to get anyone to take this seriously friend or not especially what I'm
27:18suggesting let's do the work ourselves put the pieces together and then maybe they'll listen
27:25okay and Ryan thank you means a lot
27:44I think I've got something check this out it's from last night
27:53is that Scooter's RV mm-hmm I didn't realize that part of the park had surveillance there isn't I
28:00tap into fishing game next to a bait site straight shot to Scooter's RV watch this
28:08freeze it
28:12the image isn't clear
28:14no but it's a guy who looks like Scooter entering Scooter's RV with a jug similar to the one you
28:19found
28:19with hydrochloric acid what more do you need Scooter knew what equipment they were using the next
28:23morning he could have stolen the keys to the store grabbed the bungee and doused it in acid the next
28:27morning timeline fits
28:34any word from those patrol units hmm and he hits on where the acid came from
28:40no nothing just hardware stores hardware home improvement any retailer that might sell that kind of
28:45chemical they check any pool supply stores
28:52uh sorry I didn't even think of it it's no big deal no it is a big deal I don't
28:56make that kind of mistake
28:57you know I'd love it if you actually messed up you're being way too hard on yourself I can get
29:02to all of them this afternoon I'll come with you I got it you've had a tough day military take
29:08the
29:08afternoon off and help us figure this thing out
29:37hey whoa whoa hold up taking the afternoon off we're closed we're not closed yet sorry it's my golf day
29:56nothing like a little unpaid OT to help Johnny Law hey that's the spirit you sell this brand here
30:05sure do I need invoices for any hydrochloric acid sales you made in the last 48 hours
30:11right this way I guess
30:26here's a better question
30:29that thing work
30:45hey hey hey how you holding up you know do you mind of course not
30:58you can't be offering to buy me a drink though I'm still on duty
31:02do you ever stop if I do you'll know something is seriously wrong
31:08could you be missing a certain someone
31:12it was the right thing to do lose home now you always were so independent
31:19what do you mean even in high school you didn't need anyone
31:23didn't you go to prom by yourself
31:27I think you're mistaking uncool for independent
31:30are you kidding you were fearless you didn't care what anyone thought of you
31:35is that how it came across
31:38yeah
31:39guess my armor did its job
31:42but it gets heavy after a while
31:45don't you think
31:55I need to talk to Madge
31:57Madge
31:58Madge
31:59hey Jodi give me a minute I'm just uh busy in the back
32:01this guy
32:02scooter
32:02does he work here
32:04oh that weasel
32:06oh he does not
32:07it looks like he's washing dishes
32:09yeah
32:09that's because last night I caught him trying to dine and dash
32:13only he was only good with the dining part not the dash
32:15you do that in my establishment you're in your spot on the wall of shame
32:19what happens when you make the wall of shame
32:21well you're banned for life
32:22that's after I make you wash dishes all night to pay for your bill
32:25haha
32:26how many hours was he here exactly
32:28till after two in the morning
32:31that means it couldn't have been scooter at his trailer at midnight
32:40there must be something I missed
33:02and then when it comes to bed
33:02you
33:02you
35:33Don't do that. Take us to the finish line.
35:35You deserve a win today.
35:37I'll start filling out the report.
35:40Besides, you write like you're not using your dominant hand.
35:43My handwriting? You should see the chicken scratch he puts down.
36:01Thanks for coming back in.
36:03Of course. Happy to help.
36:07So listen, we just need to tie up a few loose ends.
36:10I need to know who had access to your inventory room.
36:13Every manager has a king.
36:15Managers.
36:16So not Scooter?
36:18Um, um, Scooter, he, uh...
36:21Do me a favor and take a look at this photograph.
36:26What's this?
36:27That's Nadine Kowalski.
36:28She's the CEO of the Kowalski Corporation.
36:32Does that name ring any bells?
36:35Maybe you need to take a closer look.
36:38See these two gentlemen in the background? You recognize them?
36:41One of them is Gerald Fortner, and the other one looks like you.
36:46Look, the thing is...
36:48At first, I couldn't figure out how a small business owner with no discernible ties to the Kowalski Corporation manages
36:55to get invited to one of their black-tie gala events.
36:59I was a real head-scratcher.
37:01But then I got the location data from both of your cell phones.
37:05You were both in the exact same location at the exact same time on five separate occasions.
37:11Well, Crystal Ridge is a small community. That's just a coincidence.
37:13It could be a coincidence, yes.
37:16Let's talk about your paragliding accident.
37:20I think it's safe to say that there aren't 12 stitches underneath that bandage.
37:25That is a hydrochloric acid burn from tampering with Steve's bungee cord.
37:30I could get a warrant, get the bandage removed, but I don't need to.
37:34We found footage from outside Scooter's RV from an old hunting cam.
37:38At first, it was hard to tell who it was, but then I noticed something.
37:41A bandage on the man's left arm.
37:44Same one that you have right here.
37:46It also doesn't help that we have a video of you buying the hydrochloric acid.
37:53I'm going to level with you, Benji.
37:55We all know you were involved in this thing.
37:58You could get a reduced sentence if you name your accomplice and cooperate.
38:03I'm not sure how many paragliding opportunities there are in a federal prison.
38:07As for Gerald, well, he's got money, so he'll take care of his hive, not yours.
38:18Okay. Okay. You're right.
38:21I've known Gerald since we were kids.
38:23He told me that Nadine's brother was planning to move against her.
38:28So I offered help.
38:34Gerald, he came up with how to get rid of the problem of an accident.
38:37It was all his idea, I swear.
38:41What about the hydrochloric acid you planted in Scooter's RV?
38:44He wanted it to look like an accident, but...
38:47Gerald, he figured we should probably have a contingency plan just in case.
38:51How'd you do it?
38:56Scooter's a space cadet.
38:59I took the key from the RV out of his key ring.
39:02Left work, got a copy, put it back.
39:05He didn't notice a thing.
39:10The night before the jump, I snuck into Scooter's RV and I planted the acid.
39:17In this happy little accident, no one would have even known he was there in the first place.
39:25Look, when Gerald came to me, I was days away from bankruptcy.
39:28See, I needed the money to save my business.
39:32He convinced me.
39:35He was doing it for his wife.
39:38He was going to lose the company.
39:39He knew it would destroy her.
39:43One more thing.
39:45I told Gerald that you were bringing me in for questioning.
39:50Who's plan to find out tonight?
39:56I think we're done here.
40:12Benji sang like a bird.
40:13I heard.
40:14You were in the observation room?
40:16Figured I'd be on standby, you know, in case you couldn't deliver.
40:19Thanks for the vote of confidence.
40:21Now all we have to do is find Gerald and slap the cuffs on him.
40:26We still have time.
40:41Ah, great.
40:43What is it now?
40:45Probably a DUI checkpoint.
40:47What?
41:17I haven't you people harassed us enough.
41:19Apologies.
41:20I'm going to need you to step out of the car.
41:23This is ridiculous.
41:26Step out of the car.
41:27What's going on?
41:35Gerald Fortner, you're under arrest for the murder of Steve Kowalski.
41:39Have you lost your mind?
41:41I suggest you stay right there unless you'd like to join him.
41:43What?
41:44How?
41:46Benji?
41:48He didn't.
41:50Oh, he did.
41:52Gerald, what's she saying?
42:02You...
42:04You...
42:05You did this.
42:08To my brother?
42:11I was trying to help.
42:13Whoa.
42:14He was going to get you thrown out of the company.
42:22I guess money can't buy you everything, eh, Gerald?
42:28You have the right to remain silent.
42:30Anything you say will be used against you in a court of law.
42:33You have the right to an attorney.
42:34If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you.
42:38Do you understand these rights as they have been read to you?
42:49Oh, God.
42:53Oh, God.
42:56It's not nice.
43:20Hi.
43:21Hi.
43:25Hi, baby.
43:27I don't know.
43:28Hi.
43:31Hi.
43:35I don't understand.
43:37I've known this dog a long time.
43:39Happiest guy in the world.
43:40Never heard an off day.
43:43But ever since I took him this morning,
43:44he hasn't been himself.
43:46He couldn't even lift his head off the car seat
43:49for some beef jerky.
43:51Him turning down jerky?
43:53Yeah.
43:54The fact is,
43:56there's only one place I've seen this dog happy
43:58since before he ran away.
44:01That's right here.
44:05The best way to honor my friend's memory
44:09isn't by giving this dog the best life I can give him.
44:12It's giving him the life he wants.
44:13Yes.
44:16Blue belongs with you.
44:22Hi.
44:30I'm sorry, I don't normally leave.
44:32This is a special dog.
44:35He'll teach you things about yourself you never knew before.
44:39It's the door.
44:40It's the door.
44:55It's the door.
44:57Oh my God.
45:09No.
45:09Hi.
45:14You're back.
45:16You're back.
45:40We came to cheer you up.
45:42Is that Blue?
45:44Blue, you're back!
45:46We're back!
45:46We're back!
45:49Hey!
45:50Yes?
45:51I hate to say it, but happy to see Chaos is back.
45:56Well, expect to see a lot more of him, because if we pass, he's officially going to join K-9.
46:03We should be so lucky.
46:12See?
46:13Yes.
46:15All right.
46:16I'll get some plates.
46:18You can't do it.
46:20You can't do it.
46:21Yeah!
46:21No!
46:22No!
46:23No!
46:24No!
46:28No!
46:29No!
46:29No!
46:30No!
46:30No!
46:32No!
46:32No!
46:33No!
46:36No!
46:37No!
46:46No!
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