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00:22Honesty, integrity, professionalism.
00:30They are the pillars of this business.
00:35With a code of ethics beyond reproach,
00:37our company's foundation is built on principles that have persevered through the ages.
00:45Our commitment to confidentiality is unwavering.
00:51And our discreet pursuance of truth, unyielding.
01:00Every client and every case is treated with an uncompromising attention to detail.
01:12So, Lord, today I dedicate this business, this office, this entire endeavor to you.
01:23Place your hand of protection over me and everyone who walks through these doors.
01:30Remind me to never lose focus on why you've called me here and what my true assignment is.
01:39I commit myself and these works to you, Lord.
01:45In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
02:05Here.
02:11He didn't go to school?
02:13Nope.
02:15Will you go in with me?
02:17I am already running behind.
02:19What are you going to say to him?
02:23I'm going to look him straight in the eyes and ask him if he's on drugs.
02:26Is that what the therapist told you to do?
02:28The therapist said that until Brandon is willing to cooperate, they can't do much.
02:32So what's our next option?
02:34The police?
02:35I am not calling the police on my child.
02:38Then what's your plan?
02:39Harassing him in his room when he's barely awake.
02:42He's our sign we're not harassing him.
02:45And we're not giving up on him just because he's being difficult.
02:49This is a level beyond difficult, Tina.
02:53But fine.
02:55Let's ask him.
03:06Brandon?
03:12Hey, why didn't you go to school?
03:14I thought we agreed that you would start going.
03:19I hate school and I'm 17.
03:21I don't have to go.
03:23What's that smell?
03:24I'm not on drugs.
03:25I already told you.
03:27Are you willing to take a drug test to prove that?
03:30Prove what?
03:31That you're not on drugs.
03:33Isn't my denial proof enough?
03:36This is useless and I'm leaving.
03:40Don't smoke us out.
03:47You guys don't get it.
03:49Then help us.
03:52Wanting to be alone doesn't mean I'm on something.
03:56Okay.
03:57So you want to be alone?
03:59What about all your friends?
04:02You used to hang out with them all the time.
04:04Why the sudden change, huh?
04:06It's a quantifiable fact that people are always changing.
04:10Is that so hard to understand?
04:13We are trying to understand what's going on with you.
04:16That's what we care about.
04:17We want to help.
04:19Please.
04:21I don't need help.
04:23I'm not on drugs.
04:25And until you can prove otherwise,
04:27all I want is for you to get out of my room.
04:42You don't need me to play it low.
04:45Just get up and go.
04:47This is all your show.
04:53Answer.
04:54Hello?
04:55Hey, hon.
04:57Hey.
04:58How does it feel to be open for your first day of business?
05:01How's operation get the home ready to sell going?
05:03Well, I have been painting all morning.
05:07I hope to be done when the flooring people get here at two.
05:10Tomorrow the cabinet guys are coming to measure.
05:13Well, I hope it sells fast because I miss you and I want you here with me.
05:19Actually, give me a friend to talk to.
05:20Well, we knew this would be our life for a season.
05:24The big city.
05:24That's where all the customers are.
05:26I know.
05:27But, you know, I just miss my girlfriend.
05:30So I'm your girlfriend now that we're apart, huh?
05:33Gary, you can't afford a girlfriend.
05:36Not until you have some business coming in.
05:39Any prospects yet?
05:40It's my first week.
05:42You know, it may take a month or so to get customers.
05:45Besides, I've got a mountain of stuff I've got to get through.
05:47I've, you know, got to get my name out there.
05:49I've got to make connections, get registered with all the state databases, you know?
05:58Oh, I've got to go.
05:59I love you.
06:00Hi.
06:02Gary Travis.
06:03How can I help you?
06:03I was just getting my nails done over there.
06:05And I saw your office.
06:07And I just wanted to know if you take divorce-related cases.
06:10My ex, well, soon-to-be ex, he's claiming he wrecked the truck.
06:15But I know he's hiding it in the shed.
06:17And I need proof for my attorney.
06:19They said I might want to contact the PI.
06:22Oh, well, that's me.
06:24Um, yeah.
06:25Uh, you know what?
06:26We just opened.
06:27We don't quite have our license yet.
06:29But I can take your number and, uh, your attorney's info.
06:33No.
06:33Okay.
06:34So, it probably needs to, like, happen fast.
06:36Before, he can move the truck and stuff, so...
06:39Probably just check somewhere else.
06:40Just thought I'd ask who I was nearby, but...
06:42Thanks.
06:44Have a great day.
06:45Please come back.
06:54Oh, no.
06:55No, come on!
07:01GT investigative services.
07:03How can I help you?
07:04Hi.
07:04I'm calling about the private investigator license application you submitted.
07:08Unfortunately, there are a few missing entries in Section 4 that we'll need in order
07:12to finish this application process.
07:14Hey, bro, you got a bathroom in here I can borrow?
07:18Our water's not on right now, but there's a gas station around the corner.
07:21It's okay.
07:21I can do my thing without no water.
07:23As long as you got a John in there.
07:26Or a sink.
07:27Hello, Mr. Travis?
07:28Can you hold on a second?
07:29Um, yeah, I think you're gonna have a better chance with the gas station.
07:32I-I'm so sorry.
07:33Man, forget you, you stupid stuck-up.
07:37I'm taking my business elsewhere.
07:44I apologize.
07:47What were you saying was missing from the application?
08:03What had happened to you, Bart?
08:12Oh, I don't know.
08:19Oh, my God.
08:23I was going to have my lunch here, and I've been to the right.
08:23Yeah, man.
08:23I was thinking about her.
08:23We're not, don't I, we're not.
08:23We're not, we're not.
08:24We're not, we're not, we're not.
08:25We're not talking about it.
08:29I'm, we're not talking about it.
09:21Our goal is to get him help.
09:26You think it would be a turning point
09:28if he was caught red-handed?
09:30Right.
09:31But calling the police,
09:33we don't want him in trouble.
09:35He's a really smart kid.
09:37He's smarter than either of us.
09:39And having a record would not do him any favors
09:42in the future.
09:43So we're kind of stuck on our own.
09:46And you're sure it's drugs?
09:47We don't know anything for sure.
09:49But his behavioral change has been so drastic.
09:55You have access to his cell phone?
09:57He keeps it with him all the time.
09:59And it's locked with facial recognition
10:01and thumbprints and stuff.
10:04Like Cliff said, he's really smart.
10:07Could you get me into his room?
10:11He hasn't been to school in two weeks.
10:13The only time he'll leave his room is to go to the bathroom
10:16or to get food?
10:18And that's only for a couple of minutes?
10:23Well, if you could get him out of the house for an hour or so,
10:26that would give me enough time to get there,
10:29do a forensic search in his room around the house,
10:32take some samples for testing.
10:34And what is the fee for a service like that?
10:38Uh, technically, I haven't received my license
10:42back from the state yet.
10:44So you can't help us?
10:46No, I can help.
10:47I just can't charge legally.
10:50But this would be more of a personal courtesy.
10:53And frankly, this case falls more within that realm.
10:56Okay, yeah.
10:58We can find a way to get him out of the house.
11:00What if he takes his stuff with him?
11:04Well, an investigation isn't just about the smoking gun,
11:07so to speak.
11:08It's about identifying patterns, trails,
11:10small pieces of evidence that, uh, paint a bigger picture.
11:14Uh, burn marks on furniture, uh, contraband,
11:18scuffs outside of a window, wear marks on clothes.
11:21Just, they all piece together and they tell a story.
11:25Well, uh, if you can help us,
11:28we'd certainly like to find a way to compensate you.
11:30Yeah, I'm not worried about that.
11:32Let's figure out what's going on with your son.
11:46Not a call to make.
11:52I'll be there in a minute.
11:54Don't keep me waiting, Travis.
11:56I got a lot of work to do.
12:01What are you doing here?
12:03Becky called.
12:04She gave me an update and it sounded, sir,
12:06like you could use some help.
12:09So we'll start with syncing your calendar and your emails across all devices.
12:13Don't worry.
12:14I will also set you up with a written calendar
12:16because I know you like to do things old school.
12:18Then I'll set up your office phone with a digital answering service so that you can concentrate.
12:23I'll also program some power hours into your cell phone so you can have focus time each day.
12:29And as for the remainder of the office, I will build a filing infrastructure while I'm here so that your
12:35new assistant or receptionist, whichever you prefer, will be able to just hit the ground running.
12:41You are amazing, Janet.
12:43But I haven't even thought about hiring anyone yet.
12:46Like, where do people even look for jobs these days?
12:50I'm already ahead of you, sir.
12:51I posted a position last night online using job descriptions from your competitors.
12:58I hope they don't mind my doing that.
13:00Anyway, you have four interviews scheduled for tomorrow and you're very welcome.
13:04You sure you don't want to move here?
13:06Negative, sir.
13:07You know I'm not a fan of the big city.
13:10I have just a little over three hours before I have to head back, before Sherman knows I'm gone.
13:16Oh!
13:17And if he calls and asks why there's no gas in his truck, it wasn't me. You got it?
13:22My vehicle would not hold all this stuff, so I had to borrow his truck.
13:25My lips are sealed if Sherman calls me about gas in his truck.
13:30Great.
13:33You want some help?
13:36Back off.
13:37Yeah.
13:47Go back.
13:48Um, I'm trying to get in touch with, uh, Roger Anderson?
13:53Uh huh.
13:56Oh, oh, I'm terribly sorry.
14:00I...
14:00Do you mind me asking how many years since he passed?
14:06Huh?
14:09Oh, yeah, yeah, that wouldn't have worked, would it?
14:12I didn't realize he was deaf.
14:14And was that his whole life since he was a child?
14:20Huh?
14:23Well, I'm very sorry for your loss.
14:27You're welcome. Thank you. Bye.
14:50I can call you tomorrow if you'd like, see if you've made a decision.
14:53Yeah, actually, I'll call you if it's a fit.
14:56All right. All right.
14:57You can call me anytime. Have a great evening.
15:00Yeah.
15:02Don't hold your breath.
15:15Hi. Mr. Travis, I'm Jasmine Nelson. I'm here for an interview.
15:20I'm so sorry.
15:22Uh, yeah. Uh, please, uh, have a seat.
15:25Um, okay. Is it okay that if he sits over there and plays, I promise he won't make a sound?
15:30He's a really good kid.
15:32You know what? I have a grandson about his age, so, uh, it's not a problem at all.
15:37Hey, buddy. What's your name?
15:38Oh, um, he's actually nonverbal.
15:41But I promise you he can understand everything that you say.
15:45I like your dragon. Does he spit real fire?
15:48All right. How about you go over there and play while mommy talks to the nice men, okay?
15:52All right. Go.
15:55Please, have a seat.
15:57I'm so sorry that I'm late. I couldn't find a sitter after I got the interview email, so...
16:02That's not a problem at all.
16:04So, um, I don't know how much information you received, but, uh, you can probably tell by the limited furnishings
16:11that I just, uh, opened the firm.
16:14But I do need an office assistant.
16:17So, a brief, uh, background about myself. I was in law enforcement for almost 20 years. A large portion of
16:23that was as a detective.
16:24And, uh, recently felt a calling to transition to the private investigative field, aiming to hopefully help people in difficult
16:33times using ethical but effective means.
16:36Okay. Sure.
16:38So, uh, to get started, uh, why don't you tell me about your experience and why you're interested in the
16:44position?
16:45Absolutely. Um, and I'll try not to be intimidated. Getting interviewed by a private investigator who can probably, like, read
16:53my thoughts before I say them or anything.
16:56Well, that would make my job so much easier, but, uh, sadly, that's not the case.
17:01Right. So, um, if you saw my resume, my past two jobs were as an office assistant, one for a
17:08medical software company, the other a law firm.
17:10Um, I would handle everything from email responses to scheduling to tech support.
17:17Tech support?
17:18Yeah, I mean, nothing big, but I can set up a network, configure routers, software patches, stuff like that.
17:25I was like the Swiss army knife of my old office.
17:31Um, I did not go to college, but I hope that's not a negative.
17:37I didn't either.
17:38Ah, okay. Well, I promise you I can figure stuff out if you give me a chance. It's what I
17:47do.
17:48And if I'm talking a lot right now, sorry, I'm just really eager, but you could tell me to zip
17:55it and I'll stop.
17:57Hm.
17:59So what happened at your other jobs? I always say that if you're really good, you wouldn't be unemployed.
18:05Hm. Fair question.
18:09You see Drake over there?
18:12He comes first.
18:15You mentioned a calling.
18:18And for this season of life that I'm in, as a mom, he's my calling.
18:24And so, hmm, while I really need this job, and it would be pretty stinking cool to start up a
18:34place like this, I should let you know up front that when it comes to a work-life balance, he
18:41comes first.
18:44And if that's gonna be an issue, then maybe it's not a good fit for either one of us.
18:50I agree 100% with what you just said.
18:54My previous assistant, who was a wonderful woman, she by her own admission, struggled with that balance.
19:02Thanks.
19:03So, bravo for figuring that out early.
19:08Not everyone in our world today feels the same way.
19:12Work is their God.
19:14It's very true.
19:18Jasmine, when can you start?
19:22You mean, like, are you offering me, or just wondering?
19:28I'm offering.
19:30Just feels right.
19:32Oh my gosh, um...
19:34I'll draft an offer letter as soon as we're finished here.
19:38But if you can start tomorrow, I'm ready to go.
19:41Okay, this is too much.
19:43Stop.
19:44Really.
19:45Are you serious?
19:46Yeah.
19:47But, um, before we conclude, I'd love to be able to pray over you and your son.
19:52Um, you know, for the opportunities that are ahead of us.
19:55I'm a Christian and firm believer in prayer.
20:02Uh, and I totally don't mind if you do that.
20:05Like, I don't have a problem with that at all.
20:07But, um, I should probably mention that I'm, like, I'm actually, like, um, an atheist.
20:17Or agnostic.
20:18Or something in between.
20:20But I'm, like, super spiritual, though.
20:22So I hope that it's not a big deal or anything.
20:28You know, that's not a problem at all.
20:33But I don't want you to be uncomfortable.
20:35This is a Christian-based business.
20:38No.
20:38I totally respect that.
20:40I think everybody should have the freedom to have their own beliefs.
20:43And I will hold hands with you guys, bow my head, light a candle, whatever it is.
20:49I'll do it if that's what the job entails.
20:51We're not a cult.
20:53And I promise that will never be part of your job description.
20:57Yeah.
20:58You know what?
20:59I think this is gonna work out just fine.
21:02Awesome.
21:03But, uh, I will admit, um, the prayer thing is a little awkward now.
21:08No!
21:09Go for it!
21:09Totally!
21:10Look, I...
21:13I have my crystal.
21:15And you have your prayers.
21:18My whole family is Christian, so I'm used to it.
21:22Okay.
21:38Can one of you guys take me to a school tomorrow?
21:42You're going?
21:43Yeah.
21:44I want to go back.
21:46Sure.
21:48Of course.
21:49I can take you.
21:50No problem.
21:51Alright.
21:52Thanks.
21:59What brought that about?
22:01Maybe our talk snapped him out of whatever the deal was.
22:05It's progress.
22:07Or his supply ran out and he needs more from some kid at school.
22:12Or that.
22:15We can call a PI now that'll be at school.
22:18Out of his room.
22:25I promise.
22:27Everything is fine.
22:28The apartment's great.
22:30Got everything I need to be comfortable.
22:32You are taking care of all the basics.
22:35Vacuuming the floor, wiping down the microwave, scrubbing the toilet.
22:40Back, I am not a Neanderthal.
22:41I do those things at least twice a day.
22:43And that's on days that I don't do them three times.
22:46I have a hard time believing that.
22:48I know you too well.
22:50Isn't this fun?
22:51Like old times?
22:53Talking on the phone late at night.
22:56Maybe we can spice it up a little bit.
22:59We are not 18 year olds, Gary.
23:02I'm not doing that.
23:04When you're home next weekend, we could go out on a nice date.
23:08And then see where the evening goes from there.
23:12All right.
23:13I can accept those terms.
23:15I am so glad you found somebody to help with the office and so quickly.
23:19Yeah.
23:20It really was a God thing.
23:22You know, even if she does say she's an atheist.
23:25I mean, seeing her with her son.
23:27Being a single mom like Katie.
23:29Katie may not be a single mom forever.
23:33What's that mean?
23:34She's been seeing someone.
23:37Consistently.
23:38Have you met him?
23:40When do I meet him?
23:41I am waiting for her to suggest that.
23:45And I am so tired and I need to meet with the roof inspector tomorrow, so we should go.
23:52All right.
23:53You hang up first.
23:57That stall tactic may have worked when we were dating, but I will so hang up on you now.
24:03All right.
24:05I love you.
24:06I love you too.
24:08Have a good day tomorrow.
24:10Bye.
24:47Good morning.
24:49Morning.
24:52You don't want to sit up here?
24:54No, thanks.
24:56What's in the duffel?
24:57School stuff.
24:58Can we hurry?
24:59I think your dad wanted to say bye before we left.
25:03I'm not five, really.
25:04Can we go?
25:07Yes.
25:09You sure can.
25:12Yes.
25:12You sure can.
25:37Hey, I know it's your first day, but I have to head over to a client's home for an evidentiary
25:42search.
25:42So we be okay for an hour or so?
25:45Yeah.
25:45I'll get familiar with the filing system that your friend set up and also follow up on the license email
25:49from the state.
25:50Awesome.
25:50If the phone rings, just take a detailed message best you can.
25:54You know what you're doing.
25:57Oh, if you get bored, search for these guys and see how good you are.
26:04I'll explain later.
26:18You want to grab a quick bite for breakfast?
26:20Not hungry.
26:25Your teachers know you're coming back?
26:28Yep.
26:36Give me about 20 minutes.
26:38You mind if I watch from over here?
26:40I'll stay out of the way.
26:42No, that's fine.
26:44It was the strangest thing that he came in and suddenly wanted to go to school.
26:59Hey.
27:01I'll pick you up right here at 3.
27:03I love you.
27:05I love you too, Mom.
27:07You and Dad.
27:28I'll have to pay lab to process the swab, but I'm just collecting it now in case we decide it's
27:33necessary.
27:35That makes sense.
27:58Hey.
27:59Hey.
28:00I'm still up at the school.
28:02He was acting really weird when I dropped him off just now.
28:05Like more than normal.
28:06Is the PI there?
28:07Yeah, he's here, but I don't think he's found anything yet.
28:13Hang on a second.
28:23Is that your wife on the phone?
28:25Yes, sir.
28:26Is your son with her?
28:28Is Brandon with you?
28:31Call 9-1-1.
28:33Why?
28:33Hang up and call 9-1-1.
28:35Honey, I gotta go.
28:36Hurry!
28:38I have to go.
28:41What do I say?
28:42Tell him.
28:43You think he's taking a bomb to school?
28:46What?
28:48There's no...
28:50Hello?
28:51Yes.
28:52My name is Cliff Jones, and I think my son may have taken a bomb to school.
28:58Let's go.
29:01What?
29:11Let's go.
30:29Father, be with that family.
30:35I'm a troubled young man.
30:44Thank you for using this business today.
30:52For your work.
31:02Amen.
31:31Mr. Travis?
31:36Mr. Travis?
31:39Are you okay?
31:42Were you here all night?
31:47It was a long day.
31:49Well, yeah, but how amazing that you, like, stopped a school bomber.
31:54I mean, when word gets out that you're a hero, you're gonna be like the top guy around, right?
31:59We'll see.
32:00Is every day gonna be that exciting?
32:03Probably not.
32:04So, uh, I thought you'd like to see what I did all day yesterday.
32:09I got info on the two Rogers for you.
32:12Oh.
32:13What'd you find?
32:14Uh, Roger Watkins grew up in Clover, Texas, before him and his family moved to a little town called East
32:22Bank for a couple of months in 61.
32:24Then continued on to Fort Worth while Roger attended seminary.
32:28You probably liked the guy.
32:29Baptist preacher for, like, 40 years, six kids, big family man.
32:34And I have his number if you want to give him a call.
32:38Yeah, that doesn't sound like the guy that I need.
32:42You found all that online?
32:44Uh, yeah, public tax records, name search on social media.
32:48It's, like, pretty standard procedure whenever I'm dating a new guy.
32:53Huh.
32:57Hey.
33:02How you doing?
33:07Um, well...
33:09We, uh, Tina and I, we wanted to thank you this morning.
33:17Sitting there awake all night.
33:21It kind of dawned on us you came over to help us out and not to get paid.
33:28Which, I assure you, we're gonna find a way to do that.
33:31No.
33:32I won't accept it.
33:36Well, you were an angel to us.
33:38I don't know how else to put it.
33:42Yesterday could have ended up so much worse for everybody.
33:49It's gonna be alright, man.
33:51We're praying for you and your family.
33:53We appreciate it, man.
33:56I have a feeling God may be tired of hearing from us right now.
33:59No way.
34:01Can't happen.
34:04Well, I'm gonna go.
34:07Try to get some sleep.
34:11We appreciate you.
34:17Take care.
34:24That had to feel pretty nice.
34:27Yeah, right there.
34:28It's the reason I started this business.
34:31Shame you didn't get paid.
34:34But I do have some information on the other Roger, if you want to check it out.
34:43Roger Tate.
34:44Long time East Bank resident.
34:47But guess what?
34:49He lives here now.
34:51In the city.
34:52And I got his address.
35:05Oh my God.
35:05Isn't that terrible?
35:05Yes.
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