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Added:[laughter] >> Carson, don't tell that story again. No.
Brooke, you love it when I tell people how amazing you looked in that bikini.
No, no, no, no, no. Come on. We're not in a frat house. Please, break it up.
Oh, Carson. No. Oh, come on. It's their anniversary.
No.
So, 20 years. How'd you do it?
>> A lot of hard work and commitment. No, really, though.
Brooke, Shut up, Carson.
That was a great dinner, Brooke. Yeah, thank you.
>> Yeah, no worries. You two looking forward to your romantic getaway? We are, actually.
Yes, we we are.
Are you sure you're okay having Lexie here? Oh, yeah, of course. I need a shopping buddy. You guys have an anniversary coming up, don't you? That's nothing compared to yours.
>> Well, they say in a lot of ways the first few years are the hardest. After that, and you've got the commitment to make it work. Downhill. Yeah.
>> [laughter] >> So, you two are going to spend two whole days doing what, exactly?
>> Well, I'm probably going to stay up nights worrying about my clients, but other than that, Hey, technically, our clients.
>> No, no. And it's a weekend. Here we go, shop talk. No, no, no, no, no. I agree.
You two spend enough time together at the office. Yes. No. This is family time. So, tell us all about your fabulous plans for the weekend.
>> Oh, Gabby made all the plans. The only thing I know is kayaking is involved.
You're going to spend two days on the water.
>> Yeah, pretty much. She's going to show me some awesome standing waves. Come on.
Right, you were a kayaking champion.
That was a long time ago.
>> No. Didn't you have a nasty accident or something? I did. I still have the life jacket that saved me.
>> Hanging in the garage.
On that note, um, it's getting late and we have an early morning tomorrow. Would you stop No, no, no, no, no. Please.
>> I'm good.
>> Look who's here. Look. Hey. Lexie, are you good? Sure, Mom. I was watching TV.
Uncle Carson has a popcorn machine.
>> Oh, wow. Well, then you are set. Alexa loves popcorn. She thinks it's a good group.
So, you're going to be my good girl, and you can call us anytime. We'll be back late Sunday afternoon, okay? Don't worry about me. I'm fine. Have fun though.
Okay, we will.
Uh yeah, don't worry about us. You just have a great time. We will, right? Yeah.
So, you two be careful on the river. We always are. How about one more hug?
>> [clears throat] >> Just one more.
Sorry, I'm just kidding. All right, goodnight.
My hands are gone. Okay, we're going to be a little late. No, I'm good. We're done. Hey, it's late. Really?
Come on, you're silly. You used to like Oh, you're horrible.
>> [music] >> Wow, look at that. I uh I had the ranger help me.
Does he do windows?
This is really nice, Gabby.
You remember the first time that we ever came here? Yeah, I remember.
We were so happy. Yeah, you were scared.
True.
Yeah, well, let's get this show on the road, shall we? Let me show you how a real kayaker does things.
>> Oh, yeah, right.
Parker.
No, no, no, no, no. We had an agreement.
You said this weekend fine. I told you that this weekend was off limits. I explained that to you before. Go.
Yeah.
Parker.
>> No, there is no Thought you were going to teach me how it's done.
You ready?
>> Yeah, yeah. Let's do it.
>> Lexa would love this. She's old enough now. We can take her out. You know, maybe get her some lessons.
Yeah, that's a good idea. Yeah. And summer break's coming. We can go camping.
I think she'd enjoy it.
Yeah.
You going to take a photo?
Smile.
You remember the waterproof case, huh?
Water was great today. Not too crazy.
Yeah, it was definitely a lot calmer than you described it before though.
We should do this more often.
And leave your phone behind.
Unfortunately, we can't.
Clients.
They watch the stock market and must share their concerns right away.
Parker, are we Are we okay?
It's just work. I've been busier than usual. I know. I just even when we're at home, you just you seem disconnected.
We're fine, Gab. No, we're not.
Gabrielle, what do you want me to do? It's my job.
>> I have a job, too, but you don't see me on the phone. It's different. Your clients love you.
Well, I love you.
Maybe I can show you how much.
>> [music] >> Gabby.
It's a little tricky around this bend.
You kidding? This is what I've been hoping for.
You go, I'll be right behind you. All right, well, once we start, we're committed. Trust me, I can handle it.
Follow close. Hold on a second.
Gabby.
Smile.
Good one.
Perfect. Come on.
>> [music] [music] [music] >> Parker.
Parker.
>> Parker!
Parker!
Oh my god.
Oh, no.
Parker!
Parker!
Parker!
Detective the wife of the cabin.
>> [music] >> Mrs. Langston?
I'm Detective Lockton. Call me Asher.
Why is this taking so long? Did you find Parker? No. No sign of him yet. Can I ask a few questions? I can't stand waiting here. If they let me back on the river I could go further downstream.
>> Our search teams know every rock and turn of this river.
How long's your husband been kayaking? A few years. He used to do it just for me, but I think he he likes it now. And was he a good swimmer? Yeah, he was a good swimmer. He could be out there on those rocks freezing.
>> I know it's hard to sit and wait, but we're doing the best we can. Just please find him.
Please.
>> [music] >> Where's the other one?
They got something over here. Oh, no.
They got something.
It's a life jacket.
>> [music] [music] [music] [snorts] [snorts] >> Mom?
Where's Dad?
There's been an accident.
Oh, no.
I love you so much. [laughter] >> [snorts] >> You're going to be okay.
I'm sorry.
>> [snorts] >> Hi detective.
It's Gabrielle. I was just calling to see if if there if [music] there was any news.
Okay.
Thank you.
>> [music] [music] [music] >> Gabrielle.
Sorry.
Couldn't find him.
It's been 2 weeks. Search and rescue's already been out there longer than they normally would.
We did everything we could. So, that's it?
He could still be out there. Gabrielle, if he was we would have heard from him.
Somebody would have seen him.
We've actually been on a recovery operation the last week. I thought you knew that.
>> I don't I don't believe it.
Parker's not dead. Where's his body?
Search and rescue's opinion that is his body was pulled under a rock and we may never recover it.
The team found this.
It still works.
I'm sorry.
Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
>> [music] [clears throat] >> Detective Blackton. I wanted to pay my respects. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
I know what you did.
I'm sorry? Parker didn't even want to go on that trip.
>> That's not true. You forced him into in dinky little boat.
>> No, I didn't.
>> Yes, you did. Carson. If it wasn't for you, he'd still be alive.
Excuse me.
Hi.
I'm Detective Blackton, and you're the sister-in-law of the deceased? Right.
Thank you. You didn't have to do that.
>> No.
What was that all about? Oh, that?
Nothing. He He's just Carson had a little too much to drink.
Excuse me. Carson, for goodness sake.
>> Fine, I'm fine. I'm fine. I'm fine. I'm fine.
Can you stop drinking so much? What is your problem? This is your brother's funeral.
Celebration of life.
Can you be a little respectful today?
Just a little bit. You're embarrassing me.
>> Just go back to your friends.
Enough. Don't touch me. You're embarrassing me.
>> [snorts] >> Mom?
Mom?
Mhm.
>> [snorts] >> Are you okay?
Mhm.
Mom, it wasn't your fault.
What if it was?
It was my idea to go.
>> [snorts] >> Oh.
Hey.
I didn't hear you get up. I am going back to work today.
Are you ready?
It's been 2 months since the funeral. If I spend 1 more day in my pajamas, I'm going to kill myself.
I'm sorry. Uh that came out wrong.
If I'm alone with my thoughts any longer We'll get through this.
Okay?
>> [snorts] >> I love you. Will you drive me to school?
Okay, now you were just working it.
All right, maybe just this once.
Yum.
It's so nice to have you back. Thanks, Nikki. You did a great job.
I can't thank you enough.
How does spring me up to speed so I can do something other than cry?
>> [snorts] >> Hey, what's up? Hey.
I'm looking for your mom. She went back to work today. Oh, okay.
Hi doing Lex. I miss you.
Okay. Yeah.
Do you want to come in? No, that's okay.
I got to get going, but can you give your mom a message for me? Mhm.
Wow, I'm impressed.
You know the lasagna was in the freezer, Mom.
You cooked it.
I know, but still I appreciate it.
How was work?
Good, busy, but good busy. I'd forgotten what it was like to talk to people.
Who's Jenna Coke?
Where did that come from?
Auntie Brooke came by. She said to call her.
Uh Jenna is our insurance broker and and financial advisor.
After the funeral, lawyers wanted to disperse the insurance.
I wasn't able to get to it, but I will.
I guess she called Carson or Brooke.
If you're not ready, I can go. Let me help you. It's important for our clients to see that we're that I'm okay. And besides, it's already arranged. Lexa's going to Parker's mom's and I could really use a bit of a break.
Am I early? Sorry. Oh, Jenna, come on in.
Thank you for coming by. I'm still catching up. Uh, no problem. Of course you are. So, I don't understand. We already had a generous life insurance policy. Why would Parker take out a new policy without telling me?
Oh, you knew nothing about it. No. Uh, I know that Carson and Parker's company wasn't doing as well as it once did, but maybe he just wanted a backup plan.
Well, the two policies were worth $5 million.
Wait, I thought the old policy was mainly for the business. It was. Parker changed it, um, 3 months before the accident. You were the sole beneficiary.
Does Carson know?
Yes. He came in to talk about the policy. He was very surprised. [music] Parker was a good man. He just wanted to take care of you [music] and Lexa.
I still can't believe he's gone.
That's why I couldn't deal with this stuff.
I'm sorry it took me so long. It's okay.
Um, it's just one signature right there at the bottom and it might take a week or so for the funds to transfer to your account.
I don't care about the money. I just Thank you for your patience with me, Jenna.
Okay, perfect.
Okay.
I guess that's it.
Take care.
>> [music] >> Nikki, I'm I'm fine. Everything is fine.
I'm okay. I'll fill you in when I get back.
I have to go.
Parker?
Parker!
Parker?
No, seriously, I'm fine.
Yeah, everything went great. And the client signed on for another 2-year term.
You know, I think I'm just more tired than I realized. I might take tomorrow off.
Okay.
Thanks, Nikki.
>> [snorts] >> Didn't you have a nasty accident or something?
I I still have the life jacket that saved me.
Hanging in the garage?
It's secure now, okay? Yeah. We were talking about it the other day, okay?
Just keep it in these things.
Detective?
Do you have a minute?
Yeah.
Yeah, of course. Uh this is my partner, Donna. Gabrielle. Hi.
How are you?
Coping. Yeah. Uh there's there's no news. I figured you would have called if there was, but I was wondering about Parker's life jacket. What about it?
I'd like to look at it. Really? The damage on his jacket was severe. Yes.
Exactly. I've been in accidents before, been dragged underwater, and I've only ever once ripped a life jacket, and the water was low. When the water's higher, you're less likely to hit the rocks.
>> What are you getting at? Can I see it?
I'm not sure where this is going. Did you have an expert look at it?
>> Not to my knowledge, but it's pretty obvious what happened here. A novice kayaker went into waters he wasn't used to.
>> No, that he was better than you think.
>> you've been through a difficult time.
>> No, you don't.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
We're confident there wasn't anything suspicious about your husband's death.
Maybe you'd like to speak to one of our grief counselors.
Let me get a card.
>> [music] >> What are you looking for?
I'm not sure yet.
I thought you were taking the day off. I was restless. I figured I'd be better off here. Sure. You want to get a coffee?
Thanks. I'm I'm okay.
You're not okay. What is it?
When I was in San Francisco, I was walking through the war.
Nikki, I I thought I saw Parker. That's impossible. You know that, right? I know it's not possible, but I saw a man, and when I called his name, he turned his head and he disappeared into the crowd. What reason would he have to do that? Well, I don't know. I just know what I saw. Or think you saw.
Think about it. Why would he do that?
Maybe he didn't want to be with us anymore.
Oh, honey, Parker loved you guys. You know that. He would never do anything like that. Your life was perfect with Parker. There were no signs of any trouble, were there?
I'm not sure.
I I have to go.
How's it? Just walk away. Just keep walking. You're watching 10 good years get smaller in your rearview mirror.
Get out of here.
Don't trip.
Gabriel. What can I do for you?
Is everything okay?
>> What do you want?
How's the company doing? That's why you came down here to ask how the company's doing? You could have just called me.
Well, I'm here. So, how's it doing?
Not well. I don't know what Parker told you, but we're not as solvent as we once were.
Parker was different the last couple of months.
I he'd be on the phone a lot after work and and I go into the study, I'd hear him yell sometimes.
Do you have any idea who that might have been? No, I really don't. Gabriel, I'm really busy. You know that if you needed help, anytime, I would I don't need any marketing advice.
Thanks.
That's not what I meant. Parker may have left you his shares and let's not forget the insurance money, but he left me the company to run. I'm still the CEO and I don't think the board of directors is going to vote me out anytime soon. So, if you'd really like to help, you can help by staying away.
Very well. I'd like to go through Parker's office and take his personal things. Uh you can't.
I'll have them sent to you this afternoon. Next time, before you come, just call.
Or better yet, don't come.
>> Mark Carver.
Who are you talking to?
I'd like to speak [music] with someone about incoming calls to my husband's phone from June.
I have the statements, but there's nothing on them.
Yes, I have power of attorney.
23rd?
Nothing?
Thank you.
>> [sighs and gasps] >> Mom.
Are you okay? I didn't realize you were home. Yeah, I couldn't focus at work today.
How was school? Um I miss Dad.
Come here.
Your dad loved you very much.
Don't ever forget that.
I hope someday you we can can bring Parker home.
Me too.
We'll find him.
He was such a good boy.
Not like Carson, who was a bit of a bully, but Yeah, Parker was the sweet one. He always looked after me.
When he was 10, he started mowing lawns just so he could buy me presents.
Every birthday, every Christmas, he'd give me a bottle of perfume.
That's so sweet. Yeah.
Lex, could you run up to my room and grab the other albums?
You're going to rub the flowers off that teacup.
Do you >> [snorts] >> Do you think Parker was happy?
You know, his life was with me?
How can you ask such a thing?
He was happy.
Of course he was happy. You had the perfect life. I don't know, Cara. What do you mean?
Did he ever say anything to you?
Was anything bothering him?
No.
I know he spent a lot of hours in the office and and was stressed with the work.
I know he was looking forward to your anniversary weekend.
He was.
>> [clears throat] [music] [laughter] >> Thanks, Dwayne.
Dwayne?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Is anyone there?
Who are you?
What do you want?
The building's closed. The money, honey.
What money?
I haven't got any.
My weekly payment.
Where is it?
I I don't know what you're talking about.
>> Parker owes me a lot of money.
I'm guessing he didn't tell you.
You know your daughter, Alexa?
She's awfully pretty.
It'd be terrible if something were to happen to her. You leave Alexa alone.
Hey, that's up to you.
I need 300,000 by tomorrow.
Consider it a final payment. I I'll I'll I'll get you your money, all of it. I just I I need a few days.
>> No, I need the money now. I don't have it now.
I can get it to you by the end of the week.
Yeah.
What happens in a week?
The broker says I'll have Parker's insurance then.
Just please, don't hurt my daughter.
It's my account number.
You have 1 week to get me the money.
Or you and your pretty little daughter die.
You go to the cops, you and your daughter die.
>> No. No.
>> [snorts] >> And it's done.
She's already signed the entrance papers.
I'll let her know when she has the money.
Where's my daughter? I need to get to her.
>> Take it easy. You've had a big fall.
We've already called her. She's with your mother-in-law.
What happened?
Nothing.
I must have fallen. Well, the janitor said he saw someone running out of the building in a hurry before he found you.
Do you remember anything?
No.
I I'm sorry. I I must have been a mugging.
Hm.
See, your purse is still here.
Doesn't seem like anything's missing.
That's odd. Look, I'm sorry. I just I I don't remember anything.
I need to get home to my daughter. No, you can't drive.
I'll have someone take you home.
>> [clears throat] >> What's up?
Something is really starting to bug me about this kayaking thing.
Like what? I don't know. First, the wife wants to look closer at something that clearly is an accident. And now she's lying about this thing that happened earlier tonight. Anyway, it could be self-inflicted? Come on, why would she do that if she's pretending nothing happened? Maybe she really doesn't remember.
No.
I think she remembers.
How are you feeling?
Uh, I'm okay. Just a little shaken up mostly. Yeah. The cops will get the guy, won't they, Mom? I hope so, honey.
So, if he didn't take your purse, what did he want?
I have no idea.
Don't you have homework?
No.
Nice try.
You should really lie down. I I'm feeling a little bit better.
But, did Carson tell you that I went by the office? He mentioned it.
He said you wanted to pick up Parker's things.
I was looking for something.
He seemed overly stressed. He's been like that for a while. His drinking has become a problem.
Brooklyn, um, I know that Parker changed his insurance policy.
I think that might be why Carson's mad at me. Really? He doesn't tell me anything. Yeah, I >> [snorts] >> saw Jenna. She told me.
Maybe I should talk to Carson. No, you're best to leave Carson alone.
He's got a temper.
Do you want to talk about it?
>> No. That's okay. Are you sure? Yeah. So, anyways, what what were you looking for?
In what? Parker's stuff.
You said you were looking for Parker's stuff.
Oh.
It was nothing.
Nothing at all.
T T T T T Travis $20,000 What?
Travis I don't know any Travis.
What's this all about? I don't know. I I I found it in one of Parker's calendars.
He had a standing appointment with Travis up until a month before he died.
Brooke Where are those drinks?
Yeah.
I hope Lexi will and stay with us again.
>> [sighs] >> I miss her. She's such a good kid. She's spending a lot of time at Grandma's.
Poor Karen.
>> [sighs] >> This has hit her hard.
Well, all of us, of course.
You tell Lexa to come over next weekend.
There is a wicked sale at the mall.
Maybe we're getting a little carried away with the shopping. Oh, come on, baby. Don't be such a killjoy.
I should go pick up Lexa.
That's a good idea.
Do you have a problem with me, Carson?
You've been unkind to me since Parker's death. What you said at the funeral >> just all try and get along.
>> No, I want to know what his problem is with me.
You're my problem.
Now, if you'll excuse me, there's a bottle of 2007 Margaux with my name on it.
I'll be in the cellar.
Hope you choke on it.
>> [clears throat] >> Please, don't set him off.
Is he hurting you?
He's just had a lot to drink, and I really don't want to get into it, so you know, just don't confront him.
I can handle it.
I just I think it'd be best if you left.
Okay.
Are you sure?
Yeah.
Please, just call me if you feel unsafe.
Okay.
Okay.
So, uh, the funds were transferred this morning. Just two For signatures just to transfer them out and today's date.
Perfect.
Thank god.
I I just signed. I need to pay something.
I better go.
Thank you for everything.
Jenna?
What's the matter?
>> Jenna, the the money's gone. What do you mean?
The insurance money, all of it. We need to call the police. You've been hacked.
>> No. No, no, no, no. Just we need to handle this discreetly.
Gabriel, are you in trouble?
I don't know. Just please don't call the police yet.
Okay. Promise me.
Okay. And one more thing.
I I need a line of credit.
>> [music] >> Was your business account cleaned out, too?
>> No, I just I need more than what's in there.
How much more? 200,000. And I need it today.
And I need to pay someone.
Okay.
Thank you.
So, all your money's in the Cayman Islands? That's what Jenna said. I don't understand. You were hacked, but they used your passwords.
It had to have been Parker. Parker? What are you talking about?
>> It wasn't a hacker. It was Parker.
He was the only one who knew my passwords, the the answers to security questions. But how is that possible?
They never found his body. So, you're saying that he staged [music] his death and then took your insurance money?
Not the Parker I knew. Well, maybe we didn't know Parker at all.
I went through his calendars.
After our anniversary date, [music] it's blank. There's not a single entry.
It's It's he knew that he wasn't going to be here. So, what will you do? How will you get your money back?
I don't I don't care about the money. I just can't believe that he would do something like this. Maybe there's another explanation. Oh.
Like what? I went through his phone bills, too.
What? I went through Parker's phone bills. What did you find? Well, it's what I didn't find.
Calls I knew Parker received right in front of me while we were kayaking. What about them? They're not on the bill.
So, so he he had to have had two phones.
Have you told the police? Oh, no.
What are they going to do? Investigate calls Parker never made? A blank calendar? They already think I'm crazy.
[music] Now what?
He didn't do this alone.
It's the middle of the night. What do you want?
>> in. Whoa, whoa, wait a sec.
Where is he? Where's Parker?
Gabriel, what the hell is this all about? Parker is alive. I saw him.
You know where he is, don't you? You guys are in this together. In what?
You're crazy barging in here in the middle of the night.
>> Parker couldn't have pulled this off on his own. He needed an accomplice, and it was you.
I'm calling the police. Go ahead. And while you're at it, explain to them what you did with the money you stole from my account.
>> Put the Put the phone down, Carson.
Hm?
Then tell her to see a shrink.
You have been under a lot of stress, Gabriel.
>> No. Someone tried to kill me.
They asked me about Parker's money. What money? You said that was a mugger. Just let her talk. Why would you and Parker do this to me? Parker's dead.
And for all I know, you killed him for the insurance money. The insurance money you stole.
>> What? What? Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about. The money's gone, all of it.
I had nothing to do with that. Jenna told me that you came to her looking for an insurance payout.
Did you kill Parker for his insurance?
You need help. You're crazy.
You get her professional help or I'm calling the police. Have another drink.
Why don't Why don't you go back to bed?
I'll handle this.
Where is it that you think you saw Parker?
San Francisco. Did you speak with him?
No, it was It was in a crowd. I I lost him.
But it was him.
So, there is a possibility that you saw someone that looks like him [music] and your brain wanted it to be Parker?
Brooke, I'm not crazy. I know what I saw.
Okay, I think Carson is somehow involved and and he got access to my account numbers and stole the insurance money.
Okay.
We'll look into it in the morning.
There's one other thing.
Parker had another phone.
I think they've been planning this for [music] a long time.
Sweetie, I'm sorry.
Bay Area weather, September is here with cooler temperatures and some fog in the morning. We'll have a high of 65 and a low of I've been waiting for your call.
Yeah.
All right.
>> Ferry Terminal and at Studios, it's a balmy 65°.
101 across the bridge is all I didn't know where else to go. Come in.
Come in. Sit.
Oh my.
Did he do that to you? Uh after you left, Carson got into a fight with me and he was just so angry. I I couldn't take it anymore. I He's become so violent.
I didn't know what to do. You did the right thing.
>> [sighs] >> And I didn't even like pack a bag or anything.
>> You're safe now, okay? Thank you for being my friend, Gabby. I I know that we haven't always been close, but I didn't know where else to go.
It's okay. I'm here for you.
I think we should call the police.
>> I don't know.
No, I I just want out quietly.
No police. Okay. Um we'll find you a lawyer then.
I'm so stupid. Like I >> [laughter] >> I didn't even have time to pack a toothbrush or anything.
W- [snorts] Well, Lexie's still at Karen's. You know, I have a client, but I could swing by your house later, pick up some things for you if you like.
>> With Lexie there, I don't want her to know. Well, she won't be with me and I won't tell her. Just You know, I don't I don't think it's safe. I'm not afraid [music] of Carson.
Okay.
I'll I'll I'll I'll you a list. It's uh Carson's poker night tonight, so if you go after 7:00, it should be safe. Okay.
Thank you.
It's going to be okay.
Anybody home?
Hello.
Carson?
Carson?
Carson?
Carson?
Carson.
Carson.
Carson.
Come on. Wake up.
>> [snorts] >> Oh my god.
Oh okay.
I just Carson Carson. Look.
Hang on, Carson.
Hang on.
Help. Help. I I I need an ambulance. My A man has been stabbed.
Please help me.
I'm fine.
Gabrielle, you all right?
I'm calling another ambulance. No, just please call Brook Lynches at my house and I would like to wash my hands.
>> Yes, yes, I have to process the evidence.
Only take a minute and we'll get you right home.
Detective?
We done here?
>> [music] >> Gabrielle, Carson was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital.
Gabrielle, can you step away from the car?
What's going on?
What are you doing?
>> You're under arrest for murder.
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law. No, I didn't kill him. Ask Brooklyn. She asked me to pick up some things for her at the house. I When I got here, he was already hurt.
Okay, you've got to believe me. I didn't hurt anyone. Please, just call Brook.
Did you call her? Yeah, we did. She said last night you showed up on our doorstep at 3:00 in the morning and you physically assaulted Carson as you walked inside the house.
>> No, I didn't And once inside, you proceeded to have an altercation with him. Watch your head.
That is not what happened. That's a lie.
>> Gabrielle, did you go over to the house last night?
>> Yes.
>> And did he threaten to call the police?
>> Yes, but that's not what >> [snorts] >> What do you think?
Crime of passion. It's more calculated than that.
We should look into her husband's accident.
I want my lawyer.
Lawyer's on his way. This could go a lot more smoothly for you if you just cooperate with us.
>> I know how this works. You badger me until I tell you exactly what you want to hear, and I'm not that stupid.
I never said you were.
You know, I could believe that this was an accident, or at least self-defense.
Carson hurt his wife, like you said, and then he comes after you with a knife.
You struggle, and then you somehow get the knife back from someone twice your size, and accidentally stab him. I will only speak with my lawyer. Yeah, of course.
You don't have to say anything. I'll just talk. You see, Carson's death comes on the heels of Parker's mysterious death.
>> Mysterious? Like you said, the life jacket could not have been torn like that in high water. Last week, I couldn't even convince you to look at it.
What's that? The team searched the river again.
Stuck under a rock.
>> mine.
What's in the Caymans? What? Two airline tickets purchased this morning, one for you and one for Lexa. One-way tickets to the Cayman Islands. I didn't buy it.
>> They used your credit card.
You killed Parker for the money.
Brooklyn and Carson got suspicious.
Carson threatened to call the police, so you killed Carson. Is Brooklyn next?
You've got to be kidding me. Do I look like I'm kidding?
I heard what he said at the funeral. He was on you.
I talked to Agent Coke.
Who said that? He didn't want the theft of your insurance money investigated.
[music] Gabriel.
With these two deaths, it's going to be better for you in the long run if you confess.
I didn't kill Carson, and I didn't kill Parker. Why would I come to you about the damage to the life jacket? Someone is trying to set me up. What Where was Brooke when Carson was killed?
>> I'll answer that if you tell me what happened to Parker.
>> I didn't kill my husband.
>> It's like we're down here. He's not dead.
What?
I saw him.
I think he faked his death for the insurance money. Where did you see him? San Francisco. When?
Your turn.
Brooklyn ordered takeout from your house. The delivery boy confirmed that she was there around the same time as the murder. Can you think of anyone else to point to?
I don't know. What?
What do you have to say?
Nothing. Gabriel, I don't know who you're trying to protect, but at this point, you are our prime suspect. You're our only suspect. You're going to be charged with murder one, and if we find that you're connected to your husband's death, two counts.
They'll post bond in the morning. Don't leave town.
And if you're guilty, Gabriel, I'll prove it.
And if I'm innocent?
>> [music] >> I almost want to believe her. [music] Almost.
She's good.
What if she's telling the truth?
Hey Gibson.
>> [music] >> You still working in the fiber lab?
I'm going to send you a life jacket. Put a rush on it, will you?
Hey.
>> Karen, I am so sorry for your loss.
I don't ever want to see you again.
What?
This is all a big mistake. I didn't hurt anyone. Then why did the police arrest you? Where's Lexa?
Mom?
Lexa, honey, >> [music] >> you need to come home.
>> I've called child protective services.
She's not going anywhere.
Brooklyn? Look, I don't think you should be here.
Why are you here? Brooklyn, can we talk?
Look, when when I got here, I I I don't know what happened. Carson was already unconscious and bleeding. How could you?
Maybe Carson was right. He never really trusted you. Why did you have such a big insurance policy for Parker? You know that I I knew nothing about the extra insurance. All that money is gone. I thought Carson took it. Yeah. [laughter] You told me. You made me believe your lies. I thought I could trust you. I thought you wanted to help me, not kill my husband.
>> never kill Carson.
>> Carson gone now, you own the company.
You've done quite well for yourself, Gabrielle. [music] Don't come near me again, or I'll get a restraining order.
This is This is like a bad dream. It's like a nightmare. I keep expecting [music] to wake up, and what is happening? Brooklyn says she's afraid of you.
Does she have any reason to be afraid of you, Gabrielle? This stinks of a setup.
What does your cop nose say? That you're not telling me everything.
The man in the stairwell that night, he wasn't there to mug me.
He said Parker had his money, and he wanted it back. I didn't tell you the truth because he threatened to [music] kill me and Lexa. I didn't know what it all meant. I just It's why I told Jenna not to call the police. Could you identify him? Maybe. I I think his name was Travis. I found evidence in Parker's files that he was making payments to him every week. Over 2 years, it totaled $2 million. I think Travis is behind all of this. But if Parker's paying Travis, then why would Travis [music] kill Carson? Because about a month before Before Parker disappeared, the the payments stopped.
You know, I I need to look at Parker's work computers. Why? I don't know. Just follow the money and prove that I'm innocent.
>> No, I can't let you near those computers until you're cleared. You got to stay away from Brooklyn, her house, and Lexa Financial. Do you believe anything I just told you?
I don't know.
>> Real estate holdings.
I called building security. [music] Harlem PD.
Thanks.
San Francisco.
>> Hey.
Real estate holdings.
San Francisco.
Gabriel's trying to find Parker. Dead Parker? You think he's still alive?
>> It's Gypsy. What do you got for me?
Okay, leave it there. On my way.
What does Gypsy say? He agrees that the damage was deliberately caused.
The top of the tear seems precise, probably caused by a sharp knife, consistent with a box cutter. But the rest of the tear is ripped. He also notes that the person [music] was right-handed and had to have worn the jacket at the time. He figures it was a male as ripping the fabric takes considerable strength.
So Parker did fake his death. And wanted to make it look like an accident. Plus, if she wanted to kill her husband for his insurance money, she would have claimed it as fast as she could. She didn't. She waited 2 months.
>> It's the only thing he didn't count on.
But then, why is Parker in San Francisco? Wouldn't he want to be far away? Unless he's waiting for something.
Or someone.
Do me a favor, run a background check.
Real estate holdings in San Francisco.
Where are you going?
To confirm something.
Brooklyn!
Brooklyn!
Asher.
Yeah.
She's gone.
I got to find Gabrielle before she finds Parker.
Can you put a trace on both Brooklyn and Gabrielle's phones and uh send me those four addresses from San Francisco.
Thank you. I'm on my way.
>> [music] >> Lexa, honey, I know this is hard to understand. This is all a big mistake.
Okay? I love you.
>> [music] [music] >> Call our San Francisco liaison.
Tell them I'm on my way.
>> [music] [music] >> Karen, please [music] call me. We need to talk.
>> [music] [music] >> I got it.
What have you [music] done?
Answer me.
You at least owe me that much.
You shouldn't be here. You shouldn't be here? You faked your own death. What did you think that would do to me? To Lexa?
I mean, your daughter's heart >> broken.
>> understand.
>> No, I don't understand. Of course I don't understand.
>> to leave.
Come on, just I am not going anywhere until you tell me what is going on. This is about the money, isn't it?
What did you do?
Gabby?
Gabby?
Here, welcome.
I'll get some tape.
Hey.
Has Gabrielle turned her phone on yet?
Not yet. Brooklyn? Hers went dark last night.
All right. Let me know if you know anything.
You still don't trust me.
>> [music] >> Of course I trust you.
I love you.
No, you don't. You won't even give me the account password. Look, I just need to be sure, okay? Don't you trust me?
She wasn't supposed to find me. It's not a big deal. We just have to get rid of one more person.
>> No, we're not killing her. There wasn't supposed to be any killing.
>> Carson was getting suspicious. After her little scene, it was only a matter of time before he figured it all out.
>> You could have just left. We would be in the Caymans by now.
>> It's too late for that. If [music] Gabrielle claimed the insurance when she was supposed to >> Look, I don't care about the money. I care about you. Carson was my brother.
He didn't deserve to die, Brooke.
Jesus, what are we doing?
>> Don't get all principled with me.
Look, you're all I've been thinking about.
I have our passports. [music] Let's just You and I take the money and go. We'll start over.
Get new jobs. A job?
No.
I don't want to start over. I want what I have been working so hard for. Come [music] on, baby.
I need a certain lifestyle. Want me to be happy, don't you?
Keep your eye on the prize.
I'm worth it.
I can't kill her.
That's obvious. No, Lexa needs her mother. She's seen us, Parker. And besides, if you really cared for Lexa, you wouldn't even be here. I mean it, Brooke.
>> [laughter] >> Sleeping beauty awakes.
Get her some water.
>> [sighs] >> Tell me, how long has that been going on?
>> [snorts] >> Please tell me you did this for a better reason than to be with a younger woman.
You didn't fake [music] your death and left Lexa for Brooke? You don't know how hard it was to leave Lexa.
>> Oh, don't even try. I don't I don't even know you.
20 years is a long time to be with one person.
So, you did this because you were bored?
Everyone deserves [music] to be happy.
We all get one life. With Brooke, I feel young. You're actually trying to justify what you did. What about Carson? How are you going to rationalize that one? My god, Parker, do you even hear yourself?
[music] Why don't you just leave me? I mean, why the charade?
Because I was broke and in debt and because [music] the only way I could start over was with the money. You mean the only way she would go with you is with money.
I guess I should just be happy that you didn't kill me, too.
I suggested it.
Gabs.
I see your bruise is gone.
Oh, did I just interrupt [music] a family reunion?
Parker.
It's good to see you again. You're looking well for a dead [music] man.
What do you want?
What, no small talk, no chitchat?
>> Parker. I'm hurt. I believe you have a bank account with $5 million in it. I told your boss I can make the payments again. Tell me where to wire the money.
Oh, no, this has nothing to do with my boss.
See, I started my own enterprise. But hey, enough about me. I'm going to need that number from you, Parker.
>> Just give him the number, Parker, before he kills us.
Well, no? No, just Not her? Okay, well, how about your wife, then? The mother of your child? Please. You were in bed with the mob? I needed the money, Gabby, and banks don't lend like they used to. So, you borrowed from the mob?
>> This is why I had to leave. They were going to kill me. I needed them to think I was dead.
All right, just stop.
It's okay. So it's all right. Just you got it. Okay, [music] you have it.
Just You got it.
>> [snorts] >> Brooke.
Check the balance.
You killed my brother. [music] >> And you attacked me. We had to make sure you got the insurance money. Sorry about the stairs. Why not kill me?
We got it.
You have me to thank for that. Thought you might be a good investment just in case.
Brooke We will fix that. All I gave up for you.
>> Gave up for me, please.
You wanted me from the moment you saw me. [music] You told me all about how you wanted to start a new life with me.
What about him? Let's just say I've known Travis longer than I've known Carson.
All right, look. Just [music] Look, Gabby, I'll go. Please. You're not making the rules here, Parker. I know, Travis. I'm going to do whatever you ask me to do. Just please >> I really don't need your help. Look out!
Oh, baby.
Thank you. He was threatening to kill me. I didn't know what to do.
>> Put the gun down, Parker.
>> Nothing has changed. Put the gun down.
Call the police. I can't call the police. What do you >> Say >> [music] >> This is Detective Blackton, PPD.
I'm going to need assistance.
Just shut Just shut UP. SHUT UP.
>> WHAT DO YOU THINK they're going do to me? They're going to I can't just >> Call the police.
>> Please stop talking to me. YOU'RE YELLING AT ME. I CAN'T I have waited so long to do this.
>> [clears throat] >> I trusted you with my daughter.
It's over.
Drop your gun, Gabrielle.
Don't do it.
>> [music] >> Please.
All right.
She's not worth it.
It's all over now.
>> [snorts] >> Paramedics are on the way.
Lexa? She's fine. She's with her grandmother.
>> [music] >> Mom.
>> Hey now.
>> [music] >> Let's all go inside.
Come on. Come on.
You ready?
Yeah.
It was my first river, too. [music] I know. I'm excited.
Hey.
Hey. I heard you were back at work. It keeps my mind focused.
How are you doing, Lexa? Okay.
Well, I see you venture back on the water.
It's her first [music] time.
Oh. We're going to the point where Mom started.
Uh Lexa, can you grab the life jackets out of the garage?
How is she, really?
I don't know what's worse, having your father actually die or finding out he faked his death. Those files that you gave us have just bring down the mobsters that Parker was connected to.
What's going to happen to him? Well, he's going to do some time. What about Brooklyn?
She's in much bigger trouble. She's going to be locked away for a while.
Thank you for believing in me, not giving up on me.
Innocent until proven guilty.
The point?
It's where the beginners go.
It's a good spot.
Why? You thinking of learning? You know someone who could teach me?
I might.
>> [laughter] >> You're doing great.
This is fun. Maybe the Grand Canyon next?
Maybe next year.
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