This psychological thriller follows Carly, who inherits her grandfather's historic Ritz Theater in Clear View, Oklahoma, only to discover that ruthless developers from Alpha Corp are willing to do anything to acquire the property. When her ex-boyfriend Sam returns with threats and a bloody baseball bat planted in Blake's room, Carly must navigate corporate pressure, criminal accusations, and personal demons while fighting to save the theater she promised to restore. The story explores themes of family legacy, codependency, and the courage to stand up against those who would destroy what matters most.
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I gave you [music] love, now you want to throw it away.
Uh-huh.
[music] You spent my money, now you think I'm just in your way.
Oh, I'm not going to let [music] you break my heart [singing] into if that's what [music] you want to do.
Baby, I got my pride and I don't mind walking away [music] from you.
You should know [singing] by now it's not negotiable.
Take your final [music] bow. I'm not disposable.
I'm not [music] disposable.
[music] >> Hello.
>> Is this a joke?
>> It's no joke, Sam.
>> I go to Vegas for 6 days and you disappear on me. Why?
>> You know exactly why.
>> I'll put the money back in the account in a week.
>> I'm sure you will.
>> Maybe sooner. I don't believe you, >> Carly.
>> That money was for our wedding.
>> Every time we manage to save a few bucks, you're off to Vegas, Orthanic City. I mean, face up to it, Sam. You are a gambling addict.
>> You didn't call me that when I won seven grand at the track last year.
>> How about all the money you've lost?
>> Yeah. And what about all the money that you spend?
>> Look, I'm not going to argue about this.
You have a problem. And every time I try to talk about it with you, you lose your temper. And And the truth is, I can't trust you anymore. And I I can't live like this.
>> Carly, please. I'll do better. I can change.
>> It's too late.
>> It's over. [music] Sam, >> don't say that. I'm not giving up on us.
>> You're going to have to.
>> I'm not going.
>> Carly.
Carly.
Smooth.
In other news, police are asking for the public's help in finding Dennis McBride, [music] the businessman who was last seen leaving his home on May 18th.
Anyone who has information about Mr. McBride is asked [music] to contact Clear View Police.
>> Weather.
>> The forecast mostly sunny skies today with Marina Carly, we weren't expecting you until tomorrow.
>> Oh, well, I guess I made good time. Did you do something different with your hair? I barely recognized you.
>> I got tired of being a blonde.
>> You're still playing guitar, I see.
>> Yeah, I even booked a couple of coffee house gigs this year.
>> Wow. Congratulations.
>> What about you? Are you still playing piano?
Uh, not much lately. Uh, things have been kind of crazy.
Uh, so how's the old theater holding up?
>> It's been a bit of a mess since we closed it. Do you want to come in and take a look?
>> Yeah, I'd love to.
>> Okay.
Wow.
I miss this place. [snorts] You know, they um showed a lot of classics here >> and a bunch of live shows [music] too back in the 40s and 50s.
>> My grandfather was convinced Bing Crosby once [music] sang on that stage.
>> I know. He would never stop talking about it. One time he [music] said that he heard someone singing White Christmas from behind the stage and he was sure that Bing Crosby [music] was haunting the place. [laughter] >> It's probably just some drunk who snuck in through the back door, right?
I feel [music] terrible I didn't get here before he died.
>> I know it happened so fast.
He was in remission one day and two days later he started going downhill.
Just hope he didn't suffer.
The ones left behind get to do that.
Yeah.
Isn't that the truth?
>> You up for a coffee?
>> Oh, I can't. My grandfather's lawyers expect me in half an hour and he's got the will.
>> And I have the keys to his house for you.
>> Oh, uh, great. Yeah, I'm definitely going to need those. I assume he left you both properties.
>> I'm not sure. If he did, I'm going to need a buyer for the theater.
>> Have you thought about reopening it?
>> Not really.
>> You know, it was your grandfather's dream. He always talked about you taking it over one day.
>> I just I don't I don't know anything about running a theater. I could teach you.
>> Thanks. Um, I just I do have a life back in New York I'm going to have to get back to sooner or later.
>> I understand. I just thought I'd ask.
>> What about lunch this week on me?
>> Yeah, I would love that.
>> Great.
It's good to have you back, Carly.
>> Thanks. I'll see you soon. Yeah.
[music] >> [music] [music] >> Get you anything else on?
>> Oh, uh, just a check, please.
>> You're from California, right?
>> Yes, I am. Who gave me away?
>> Saw the plates on your van.
>> Very observant.
Some might call it very nosy, but that's [music] small town living for you. We're all up in each other's business around here.
>> So, you sticking around or just passing through?
>> Well, it looks like I'm sticking around for a while. Actually looking for [music] some part-time work if you happen to know of any.
>> What kind of work you do?
>> I'm an electrician by trade, but I can do a whole [music] bunch of different stuff.
>> Guess you could say I'm a handyman.
>> A handyman? Okay.
Give me your number. If I [music] hear of anything, I'll let you know.
>> It would be great. Thank you very much.
Diane, I'm Blake.
>> Pleasure to meet you, Blake.
>> Yeah, you too.
>> Whereabouts are you staying?
>> Oh, over at the beautiful townhouse motel.
>> O, I'm sorry. [music] >> Nah, it's not that bad.
>> Used to be really nice before Tammy Fletcher took it over.
>> She's a bit of a cook if you ask me.
>> Oh, really? That's so funny cuz she speaks so well. You >> what? I'm just playing.
>> Ah, you.
>> Thank you.
>> I never told you [music] that you're witty or funny or kind, but you're all of those things and more.
[music] And I never showed you the clouds of joy filling my heart. I'm [music] tell you this, but I don't know what for.
There's a way that you could feel the [music] same. Impossible you'd even know my [music] name.
I'm just a voice in a chorus, a face in a crowd, a tiny speck of light in a galaxy of stars. A [music] galaxy of stars.
>> And to my only living relative, Carly Elizabeth Dubal, I leave my house on Green Meadow [music] Drive, as well as full ownership of the Ritz Theater, including the land upon which it sits, as well as all of its contents. I further bequath to Carly Elizabeth Dval all cash and possessions that I own.
>> Wow.
>> Unfortunately, he didn't leave a lot of cash and savings. Just a few hundred in a checking account seems to be about it.
>> Yeah, I'm not surprised. My grandfather paid for everything in cash. He had a mistrust of banks and lawyers.
No offense.
>> None taken. Perhaps he left a stash of cash in his mattress.
>> If he did, it wouldn't amount to much.
My grandfather spent money just as fast as he made it.
>> Yeah, he was quite the character, wasn't he? When I first met him, he tried to get me to go on some scavenger hunt.
[laughter] >> Yeah, he loved a good scavenger hunt.
I must have gone on a dozen when I was a kid.
>> So, I expect you'll be putting both properties on the market.
>> I think just the theater for now. I need a break from New York and I think my grandfather's house is the best place to just chill out for a little bit.
>> I understand you grew up here.
>> Yeah, I I graduated high school here.
I've got great memories of Clear View.
>> Well, I I think you're wise to sell the theater. And from what I understand, it's had its day.
And I'm not supposed to know this, but apparently your grandfather was way behind on his property taxes.
>> Oh, well, in that case, I should move fast. Yes, you definitely don't want the IRS breathing down your neck.
>> Yeah, that's for sure.
>> You know, I can suggest a smart young realtor if you like.
>> Oh, >> he actually works in this building a few floors down.
>> Great.
>> Tell him I sent you.
>> Hi. Um, [music] I'm I'm looking for >> Oh, right in here. Thanks.
Um, Mr. Mallaloy.
>> Carly.
>> Mr. Maldonado suggested that I come to see you.
>> You don't remember me?
>> No. Should I?
>> Jimmy Malloy.
>> Oh my gosh. Jimmy, [laughter] you know, I did think your name sounded familiar.
>> I go by James now. Uh, it's a bit more respectable.
>> Please have a seat.
Wow, James is all grown up.
>> So are you.
>> You know, I still can remember you in your Green Day t-shirt and um those mirrored sunglasses.
>> 25 lbs heavier.
>> You and your brother always causing trouble in the cafeteria. [laughter] >> Yeah. Yeah. Well, um we're done causing trouble. Um Eric is a cop now. And as you can see, I have to wear a shirt and tie to work.
>> [snorts] >> Oh, well that looks good on you.
>> Um, hey, I heard about your grandfather.
I'm so sorry.
>> Thank you. Yeah, I'm um going to miss him a lot.
>> My nana passed away last July. I still think about her every day.
>> Yeah, it's hard, isn't it?
I just can't believe that I'm never going to see him again.
>> I know.
So, I'm assuming he left you some property.
>> Yes, >> the Ritz Theater.
>> Yeah, that's actually why I'm here. Uh, I'm thinking of selling it.
>> Okay, >> excellent. Well, you've come to the right place.
>> [music] >> Carly, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know your granddad will live on in your heart forever.
I'm so glad you're back.
Come on in.
Wow. It's just as I remember it.
That's your [music] grandfather there, by the way.
It's what he wanted.
Hi, Grahams.
Well, I'll let you get settled. I picked up some new sheets and towels for you.
They're [music] in the bedroom.
>> Thank you. Uh, and I'll I'll pay you back in the morning.
>> Oh, no rush. Make yourself at home.
Hey. Hey. How'd it go?
>> Good. She gave me the listing.
>> I figured you would.
>> Thanks for hooking me up.
>> It's what I do.
Let's just hope this one goes better than the last one.
>> [music] >> Found you.
>> [music] [music] >> Sheriff.
>> [snorts] >> Oh, dandy boy.
The pipes. The pipes are [music] from Glen to [singing] Glenn and down the mountain side.
The summer's [singing] gone and all the flowers are falling.
Tiss you. T you must go and I must bite.
>> [music] >> What the sunlight gets shaken. James Bond likes it stirred. Have a martini. It's what you deserve.
Another scavenger hunt. Grahams.
All right, let's play.
>> [music] >> Found you.
Okay.
The great Betty Davis [music] sure had it right when in All About Eve, she said, "It's going to be a bumpy night."
A bumpy night. Turbulence.
A bumpy flight.
Luggage.
It's heavy.
Oh my gosh.
[music] Wow.
Thanks, Crabs.
Heat. Heat.
[music] [music] >> [music] [music] >> Hey, >> I'm sorry I lost track of time.
>> Oh, you're good. So, how was your night?
Did you get any rest?
>> Not even a minute.
>> How come? I've been thinking, >> uhoh, >> I'm going to keep the theater. I'm going to reopen it.
>> Really? What about your life back in New York?
>> Well, truth be told, it hasn't been much of a life lately.
I mean, this opportunity just is exactly what I need right now, and just feels like it was meant to be.
>> You do know that your grandfather's behind on property taxes.
>> Uh-huh.
>> He owes close to 20 grand.
>> I can handle it. You'll have to do some repairs. There are plumbing and electrical issues, and the place could use a fresh coat of paint. You'll have to hire somebody to help you.
>> I can handle all of that. I have enough to cushion us [music] for at least several months.
>> Us?
>> Yes.
Us? You and me. I want you to be my partner, and I'll I'll cut you in on half the profits.
>> No way.
>> I'm serious.
>> I don't know what to say. Say yes, silly.
>> Yes, silly.
>> Hello, partner.
>> Hello. [laughter] >> Okay, so where do we start?
>> I guess by finding a handyman.
>> I know someone.
>> I'm sorry. Heard what you kids were saying. I got the perfect guy for you.
His name is Blake.
>> I can call him if you'd like.
>> That'd be great. Thank you.
>> Sure. Thank you.
>> See meant [music] to be.
>> Uh, Mr. Hwitt.
>> Yeah.
>> Room 105.
>> That's me.
>> Uh, Diane from the burger joint keeps calling. She says her cell phone isn't picking up. I told her to leave a message on your house line.
Thank you, ma'am.
>> No, you can call me Tammy.
>> Oh, okay.
>> Thank you, Tammy.
I'm Blake.
>> Hello, Blake. Hi.
>> You [snorts] enjoying your stay?
>> I am.
>> Good. I like to keep my guests happy.
>> Oh, you own this place, huh?
>> This and a couple of other properties around town. You know, real estate's where it's at.
>> That's what they tell me.
>> Hey, uh, if you need any suggestions on places to see, feel free to ask. I'm a very knowledgeable tour guide. I appreciate that.
>> Okay, I guess I'll see you around.
>> See you around.
>> Blake wants me.
[music] >> May I ask what made you change your mind?
>> Let's just say I'm ready for a new challenge.
>> Well, you're in for one. The theater business is dying. Everybody has a big TV and surround sound. Nobody goes to the movies anymore.
>> Well, there's a film school 30 minutes from here, and I'm sure those kids would love to watch classic films on the big screen.
>> Let's hope you're right.
>> Yeah, I have faith.
So, take care, James. I'm sure I'll see you around.
>> I'm sure we will. And remember, I'm here if you happen to change your mind.
>> Okay.
Hello. Hi, Mr. Vault.
>> Yeah.
>> Yes. Lis Maldonado. I just spoke to James and he's informed me that you've decided not to sell the theater.
>> Wow. News travels fast.
>> Well, I'm just telling you this as a friend.
>> You could lose everything.
>> Well, isn't it mine to lose?
>> Well, yes, but >> that's what I thought. Have a good day, Mr. Maldonado.
>> Hi. Sorry to interrupt. Uh, you Carly?
>> I am.
>> Blake Huitt. The very nice lady at the diner said you guys were looking for a handyman.
>> You must be a friend from California.
>> That would be me.
>> That's nice to meet you.
>> Yeah, you me, too.
>> What brings you to the Sooner State?
>> I came over to work on a movie.
>> How'd it go?
>> It didn't. They lost their financing a week before we were supposed to start, so I decided to hang around for a little bit. See if they can bring it back to life.
And what is it exactly that you do in the film business?
>> Well, I'm mostly a grip.
>> A grip?
>> Yeah. I rig lights, set up electrical equipment, hang out by the food table whenever I can, you know.
>> Wow. I mean, that sounds gripping.
>> Sorry, it's my bad attempt at humor.
>> Hey, no worries. I love bad jokes.
>> Oh, good. Well, got a lot more where that came from.
>> Wait till you hear a few mine.
>> So, tell me, what happens if your movie gets its funding back? Well, even if it does, it wouldn't start back up till the fall.
>> And I assume you've had experience being a handyman.
>> Yes, I have.
>> Okay. Well, then in that case, I guess you're hired. Welcome aboard, Blake.
>> All right.
Hello.
Hello.
Lunchtime, children.
>> All right. Thanks, Mom.
>> You hungry?
>> Yes. I am starving.
They're delicious.
>> Yeah. I got off the street at [music] the Karma Cafe. Oh, >> wait. Let me guess. They give you what you deserve.
>> Ooh, yeah. I'm not sure we deserve that [music] joke, Blake.
>> Marina thought it was funny. [sighs] >> You know that she sings and plays guitar.
>> Really?
>> Yeah. She plays in all the coffee houses around town.
>> All three of them.
>> Hey, maybe you could get one of her songs in a movie.
>> Oh, that's not really my department, but I would love to hear something. I don't know. I think I need a glass of wine to get rid of my stage fright first. But yeah, it could be fun.
>> What about you, Carly? What do you do for fun?
>> Not much lately.
>> Oh, yeah. Where's that?
>> Uh, too busy working.
>> What did you do before you moved here again? I >> was a manager at a dental office in the Bronx.
>> Wow, that just sounds >> boring.
>> Okay, I I was going to say honest living, but >> it was boring.
I was stuck in a dead end job, not to mention a dead end relationship.
>> Are you talking about Sam?
>> Yeah, the one and only.
>> Thought you guys were engaged.
>> Not anymore. I said goodbye to him and the dental office last week. Um, just felt like time.
>> You guys together long?
>> Almost two years.
Turns out Sam had a gambling problem and didn't want to admit it.
>> Why didn't you leave him sooner?
>> Sometimes the heart takes longer to realize what the mind already knows.
>> Love is blind.
>> Love is what brought me out to Oklahoma.
>> Oh, anyone we know?
>> Her name [music] was Megan. She was a guitar player in all girl rock band.
>> Nice.
>> Yeah.
>> Where'd you meet? back in New Mexico, [music] but she's actually from right here in Clear View.
>> Oo, a local girl, huh?
>> We [music] started off having this text message romance for a while, and then she invited me to come out for a visit.
>> Sounds romantic.
>> You'd think so, right? Turns out [music] Megan was seeing someone else.
>> Ouch.
>> Yeah. She swore they were just good friends, but a couple weeks after I arrived, Megan and her good friend moved to Florida, and I haven't heard from her since. She's ghosting me. I'm sorry.
Thanks. Yeah, I was going to [music] head back to New Mexico, but then I accidentally bumped into your grandfather at the supermarket. One minute he's asking me to help carry groceries to his car, and then a few days [music] later, he offered me a job to work at the theater.
>> Wow.
>> Yeah. It's been [music] four years and I've been here ever since.
>> See, you do get what you deserve.
>> Here's to serendipity.
>> All right.
>> Here's to your grandfather.
>> Thanks.
>> [music] >> Somebody had their breakfast at Champions this morning.
>> Yep. Finally got some energy back now that I stopped taking those stupid pills.
>> Jimmy, >> they were slowing me down, bro.
>> Yeah, well, I think they were calming you down. All right, you don't want to relapse again.
>> Stop worrying.
>> Yeah, I'm your brother. It's kind of my job.
>> One more.
>> No, I got to get to work. Ah, >> hey, you remember Carly Duval?
>> Yeah, the name sounds familiar.
>> We all went to high school together.
>> Okay. So, >> so she's back in town. Her grandfather died and left her the Ritz Theater.
>> The Ritz Theater? Yeah. I remember making out with chicks there on a Saturday night. I >> think everyone did.
>> Well, everyone but you. All you did was uh play video games and watch Wrestlemania. Hey, we all need a hobby, right?
>> Wait a second. Is Carly the girl you had a crush on in high school?
>> Had past tense.
>> Dude, this is perfect, man. You should ask her out.
>> I don't know. Might be a little awkward.
>> Why is that?
>> Because she was going to sell the theater. She gave me the listing. And I think I was a little bit rude to her when she told me she changed her mind.
>> You see what happens when you stop taking those pills?
>> Eric, drop it.
>> Look, man. I'm just saying they were doing you some good.
>> I do good without them. Okay. All right.
Suit yourself.
>> Carly, are you coming?
>> No. Now you guys go ahead. I want to get into the mail that's been piling up.
>> Are you sure? I can help you with that tomorrow.
>> It's cool. See you in the morning.
>> Night, Carly.
>> Good work, Blake.
>> Thanks, boss.
>> This is Carly.
Hello.
>> May I help you?
>> I hope so.
>> Sam, what are you doing here?
>> I came to take you home.
>> This is my home. I live here now.
>> Cool.
Then I'll move here, too. We can be business partners.
>> Yeah, right.
>> You can't walk out on me, Carly. I'm the shoulder you always lean on. We can make this theater a success and pay off all our debts.
>> You mean all of your debts.
>> Oh, sorry. I I didn't mean to interrupt.
I uh left my sunglasses.
Everything okay? Yeah, everything's fine. Uh, this is a friend from New York. He was just leaving, right, Sam?
>> Right.
Catch you later.
>> Your ex?
>> Yeah.
>> You all right?
will be once my heart stops pounding.
I can't believe he just showed up out of the blue.
>> Yeah, it did seem a little intense, huh?
Want me to drive you home?
>> No, I'll be fine.
>> Let me know if you need anything.
>> I will. Thank you.
>> Oh, hey. I know it's none of my business, but you deserve better than that guy.
>> [music] >> Morning, [bell] >> James. Um, what's up?
>> I just wanted to apologize for the other day.
>> Oh, no need.
>> You caught me off guard. What you do with the theater is completely up to you.
>> Well, I appreciate that. I was wondering if you'd like to join me for breakfast.
There's this great little diner up the street. They make the best omelets in Oklahoma.
>> Thanks, but I I really need to get back to the theater.
>> All right, no worries. Um, how about a drink after work?
>> I don't know. I have a lot of work to do in the house that I I >> Come on, Carly. It'll give us a chance to catch up. Talk about old times.
>> [music] >> You got a problem, dude?
>> No, just some friendly advice for you.
>> Yeah, what would that be?
>> Leave Carly alone.
>> Let me give you a little friendly advice.
Mind your own business. Sure thing, chief.
>> Hey. Hey.
>> Go ahead, dude. Hit me. Be the last thing you ever do.
>> Do that somewhere else, gentlemen. I don't allow violence on my property.
>> See you later, neighbor.
>> Hey, what the hell was that all about?
>> No idea. That guy's a psycho.
on the radio. [music] >> Hey, what are you up to?
>> Hey, uh, just tossing out some old junk I found in the dressing rooms under the stage.
>> Hope it's not some valuable film memorabilia we could sell on eBay.
>> H Well, unless we got the Malty's Falcon and Dorothy's Ruby slipper I think were cool.
>> Cheeky. You know, I haven't been in those dressing rooms in a while.
>> You want to go take a look?
>> No, thank you. It's a little bit dark and scary down there.
>> Plus, I mean, I don't really want to bump into the Phantom of the Opera, so >> Oh, that guy. Come [snorts] on. He's a wimp. We saw him kick his butt.
>> Or sing a duet with him.
>> It's a good one.
>> Come on, you big scaredy cat. I'll protect you.
>> I'm not going down there.
>> I double dare you.
I double dare you. What are the odds?
[laughter] All right.
>> Are you see a spider, though? I'm out.
>> That's not funny.
>> Let me go first. Okay.
>> Oh boy. Oh boy.
>> Oh, I do not like this one bit. Did >> grandfather ever tell you if this place was haunted?
>> What?
>> Did he?
>> Stop messing around, Blake.
>> You know [music] what? I think we should fix this up down here. You can rent it out for plays and concerts and something like that. Might be more profitable than showing movies.
Oh, >> it's a dressing room.
>> Yeah, one of them.
>> [laughter] >> I am out of here. And you are so fired.
>> A chicken.
>> Slow it down.
>> Okay. I need a tranquilizer.
>> I'm sorry. I didn't know you were so jumpy.
>> Well, I can't believe I let you talk me into going down there.
>> Can I make it up to you?
>> Are you going to make it up to me?
>> Buy a drink after work. Found a cool little bar right up the way. Happy hour till 7.
>> I I don't usually mix business with pleasure.
>> Okay, fair enough.
>> Anyway, I already have plans tonight, so I >> Yeah. Yeah. No need to explain.
>> So, see you in there.
>> Yeah, see you inside.
>> Okay.
[music] So after [music] high school, I joined the Marines, saw a little bit of action in Afghanistan, and when I came home, I realized I wanted to do something meaningful with my life. So I gave up smoking, video games, started working out, eventually got my real estate license.
>> Wow. You did well, James.
>> So have you. You're a property owner.
That's something I always hope to be.
>> Yeah. Um, to be honest, I'd rather have my grandpa back.
>> Well, I'm sure he's looking down on you.
Very proud.
>> I haven't done anything to make him proud yet, but I will.
I'm going to make the theater a success.
>> Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
>> You could help spread the word. Sure.
I'll tell everyone I know.
>> And buy a ticket on opening night.
[music] >> I'll buy a dozen.
>> It's good to see you.
>> The Cavaliers came up with a surprise upset, beating [snorts] the Bullets 108 to 99. The Lakers had no trouble with the Rocket.
Hey, hope I'm not disturbing you.
>> No.
What's going on?
>> Not safe.
Just wondering if you wanted to join me for a little night cap.
>> You this friendly with all your guests?
>> Only the nice ones.
>> And what makes you think I'm nice? M I've got good instincts.
>> What do you like it neat or um on the rocks?
>> Neat's fine.
>> Thank you.
>> To your um health >> and ears.
Oh, you play >> huh?
>> Baseball?
>> Yeah, I had it back in high school.
>> It's actually my lucky bat. Belonged to my father when he played semi-pro.
>> Nice. Would you mind if I touched it?
>> H >> your bat.
Perhaps some of your luck will rub off on me.
>> I'm sorry. I'm just a little selective on who gets their hands on it.
>> Hope you understand.
Okay.
So, tell me about that little fight in the parking lot this morning.
>> Not much to tell.
>> Do you know that guy?
>> Not really.
>> And what was the problem?
>> He was bothering a friend of mine.
>> Lady friend.
>> What do your instincts tell you?
>> Yeah, maybe I'm wasting my time here.
No offense, but maybe right.
Thanks for the treat.
>> See you.
town is crazy, >> you know. Uh I think it's getting a little late, so I think I should take off.
>> Okay.
>> Thanks for the drink, though.
>> Yeah. Uh you're okay to drive?
>> Oh, yeah. I only have one.
>> Oh, I'm just going to hit the restroom real quick.
>> Oh, okay. Um good night, James.
>> Okay. Um, I assume it's too soon for a good night kiss.
>> Oh. Uh, yeah. I hope you [music] didn't think this was a date. Um, I just I just got out of a relationship and I'm I'm not really in the mood.
>> It's okay. I get it. Um, drive safe.
>> Thank you.
>> Yeah.
>> Looks like he's drunk out, champ.
Sorry, what?
Nothing.
[music] 911. What's your emergency? Someone's in my house.
>> Jimmy said you were back in town.
>> Yeah.
>> So, as far as you know, nothing was taken?
>> No, I I don't think so.
>> Okay. And the uh the note, you found this under your door?
>> Yeah. Any idea who might have done this?
>> No.
>> Okay.
>> Uh, what happens next?
>> Officer Francisco is going to finish your report. I'm going to go secure your back door and then we're going to put a unit outside, okay, for you. Just make sure you're safe.
[music] Something about the way you move, the way you said hello. Even [music] after all these years, you still have that glow. It's true.
I'm thinking about you.
I hope that you are digging me too.
Maybe [singing and music] I'm delusional.
I don't know what to do.
Something [music] happened [singing] and I can't stop thinking about you.
Thinking [music] about you. [singing] Thinking about you.
>> You rock, girl.
>> That was awesome.
>> James, [laughter] >> hey, >> if we're finished up here, I'm going to head home for the night.
>> Of course. Yeah. Have a good night, guys. You, too.
>> How did you get in here?
>> Oh, the backstage door was open. Oh, >> whoops. My bad. Um, you have a minute?
>> Sure.
>> I'll go lock up.
>> Okay.
>> Yeah.
>> Eric says you had a bit of a scare last night.
>> I did.
>> Want you?
>> Uh, thanks. I I really wouldn't know what to do with it.
>> I could teach you.
>> I don't know.
>> We don't get a lot of breakins around here. Somebody was obviously trying to scare you.
>> Well, they accomplished that.
Okay. So, take it just in case.
>> I'm really not a fan of guns.
>> Okay. I'm going to hold on to it in case you change your mind.
>> Sure.
>> There's one more thing.
>> What's that?
>> I got a call from a wealthy group of developers. They're called Alpha Corp.
They're very interested in the theater.
>> Oh, well, did you tell them it's not for sale? I did, but they're willing to pay whatever you're asking.
>> Okay, I'm not asking.
>> Carly, listen. You should talk to them, okay? You could make some serious money.
>> I'm not selling, James.
>> Yeah, I figured you'd say that, okay?
But [snorts] you should know these guys are pretty hardcore. Once they decide that they want a property, they'll stop at nothing until they get it.
>> What can they do?
>> They can mess with you.
make your life difficult. With the money that they would pay you, you could buy your own theater back in New York.
>> There's no other theater that my grandfather poured his heart and soul into.
So, if you don't mind.
>> Yeah. Sorry I mentioned it. Just looking out for you.
>> I appreciate your concern.
>> Have a good rest of your day.
>> Thank you. You, too.
Don't do it.
>> Oh, I wasn't planning on it.
>> Good. Yeah, you're going to do great things here, Carly.
>> Thank you.
>> Need help closing up?
>> Uh, no. I got it.
>> I'm just going to put this up. Get out of here.
>> Wait. Uh, do you want to grab lunch?
>> What happened to not [music] mixing business with pleasure?
>> It's a weekend. I can make an exception.
>> So, where's the rest of your family?
>> I don't have any. My parents died when I was 12 and uh I [music] lived with my grandparents till I was 18.
>> I'm sorry.
>> Thanks. It was hard growing up as an orphan, especially around the holidays.
>> What about you? Wife, kids?
>> No wife, no kids. I do have parents.
They're divorced. Don't really talk to him much.
>> Oh, why is that?
>> Uh, kind of a long story, but I don't know. To sum it up, I guess I took a couple wrong turns when I was younger.
They just never really forgave me.
>> Yeah, I could see you being a bit of a rebel.
>> We like to call it [music] adventurous.
Okay, come on.
>> Oh, we do.
>> Yeah. [laughter] >> Okay. So, [music] there any adventures you want to share?
>> I will if you will.
>> You first.
>> All right. Uh, let's see. Did a bit of traveling when I was younger. You know, my buddy and I went all around Europe.
>> Sounds fun.
>> Yeah. Yeah. Super fun. Got into surfing when I moved down to San Diego.
Did a little bit more partying after that? I don't know.
>> That's all you got?
>> Yeah, for now. That's all I got.
>> What about you? Were you the adventurous type or were you more quiet and shy?
>> You tell me.
>> Let's see. I bet you were trusting and romantic [music] and had a mad crush on Justin Bieber, right? [laughter] [gasps] >> Well, you got two out of the three, right?
>> Well, if you could do it all over again, what would you do differently?
>> Well, I mean, I I hired this handyman, Blake, and I just don't think he's really cutting it.
>> Oh, not really. He's a cool guy. Got some awesome hair. He's good.
>> Awesome hair.
>> Yeah. Give him another shot.
>> No, I I think I would have more self-confidence and go after things that really mattered.
>> It seems like you're doing that now.
>> Yeah. I just uh hope I don't mess it up.
>> Oh, come on. You won't. Just got to keep following your northstar.
>> Okay. What's this mysterious north star everyone's talking about?
>> You know, sure. It's your guiding light.
>> My guiding light? Well, I mean, I don't think I know where to find it, so >> Well, I hear sometimes it finds you.
>> Is that right?
>> Yeah, that's right. Sometimes it's just right in front of your face.
He's persistent, huh?
>> Yeah. Very.
>> Somebody ought to do something about that guy.
>> Yeah.
>> That's great. All right, go again.
Breathe.
Aim.
Squeeze.
Look at you.
You mind if I have a go?
>> Yeah.
>> Oh, you're good.
>> Thank the Marines.
>> Here.
>> No, that's yours to keep.
>> No, I can't.
>> I insist. Okay, here. Load it for you.
>> Now you're just making me feel bad.
>> Why? Why?
>> Because I keep resisting your suggestion to sell the theater. I'm not worried. I know you'll call me first whenever you're ready to sell.
>> How's she doing?
>> She's a regular Annie Oakley.
>> Thank you, but hardly.
>> What are you doing here?
>> Oh, I came by to tell you I can't shoot hoops tonight.
>> How come?
>> I got to run to Tulsa. They found that missing businessman, >> Dennis McBride.
>> Yeah. Yeah. Looks like a suicide.
You knew him, right? Not really.
One of my clients made an offer on one of his properties.
>> Which client?
>> Huffle Court?
You know, I'd be really careful around those guys if I were you.
Uh, just a minute.
Hey, these are for you. a peace offering.
>> Listen, you can't keep showing up uninvited.
>> You can't keep ignoring me.
>> Please go.
>> Look, you have to leave. I'm expecting someone.
>> Yeah, no worries.
I just need a small favor.
>> I'm I'm not lending you any [music] money.
>> Please.
I'm in with some heavy hitters and they're really upset with me.
>> Okay, so just sell my engagement ring.
>> I've already done that.
>> Yeah, of course you have.
>> Look, you've just inherited all of this property. A bunch of cash, too. I bet.
>> I can't [music] help you.
>> They've threatened me.
>> You know, talking about being threatened. Someone broke into my house the other day. You don't happen to know anything about that, do you? I didn't break into your house, Carly.
>> I sure hope not.
>> So, what do you say?
>> Goodbye, Sam.
>> Carly, >> just one last time.
>> Stop. You're hurting me.
>> I'm hurting you.
>> You're breaking my heart.
>> Let me go.
>> I can't.
Put it down.
>> 911. What's your emergency?
>> Uh, hi. My ex-boyfriend's here and he won't leave.
>> What's your address, ma'am?
>> Uh, 9282 Green Drive.
>> Hey. Hello. Hello, >> ma'am.
>> Look at you. You're always playing the victim. It's pathetic.
>> Hello.
>> Are you still there, ma'am?
>> Yes. Almost there.
>> Go away.
>> Well, it's me.
>> What's up? Why'd you see Sam walk out of here?
>> Yeah.
>> Did he hurt you?
>> Okay, stay here. Don't move.
>> Blake, don't.
Hey. Hey, buddy. I'm talking to you.
>> You go near for her again and I will kill you.
>> Hands up.
>> I mean, I I I swung at him and threw my >> You want to press charges? I mean, you got trespassing, assault, intimidation.
>> I I just want him out of my life.
>> Well, then you need to get a restraining order.
>> Yeah, I know. I'll get one first thing Monday.
>> He's scared, Blake.
>> Scared of what?
>> Of being broke and being alone.
>> Listen, Carly, I know I don't know you that well, but I can tell that there's some weird codependency thing going on here. I mean, one minute you hate the guy, the next minute you feel sorry for him. I mean, come on, girl. The guy is a bully. He's harassing you. Look, >> you just you don't understand.
>> No, I do. I do understand. You see, my mother was just like you. For years, she put up with all kinds of crap from my father and never had the guts to stand up to him.
>> You want to know what happened?
I finally had to do it.
I I just I don't know how to get through to him.
>> Then I will handle it.
>> Wait. Um >> I I got you a cake.
>> Yeah, I'm not really in the party mood.
Of course you're not, buddy.
Thanks.
Hi, this is Carly. I can't take your call right now, so please leave a message.
>> Hey, it's me.
I don't understand why you're being like this. It's not like you. But I'm willing to forgive you because you matter.
We matter.
I'm coming over to Docket House, so please wait up for me. I'll be there in about 15 minutes.
I'm sorry for your loss, Mr. Ball, but could we go through this one more time >> again?
>> I just want to get the facts right.
So, Mr. Sugar Gillespie shows up here uninvited.
>> Yes.
>> And you asked him to leave, but instead he assaults you.
>> He pushed me against a wall and I managed to break free and call 911 and he knocked the phone out of my hand.
>> How soon after that did Mr. Hewitt show up?
>> Right after Sam left.
>> You know him well?
>> Blake. He's an employee of mine. Um, it was his birthday and we were supposed to celebrate. And did Blake tell you he's been in trouble with the law?
>> What? No.
>> He was charged with assault four years ago. Got into a fight with some kids outside a nightclub. Put one of them in the hospital. He served two years probation.
>> Is he a suspect in Sam's murder?
>> At this point, Mr. Ball, everyone's a suspect.
>> I'd say [music] 3 weeks, maybe a bit longer. You notice anything unusual about him?
>> Not really, except for the little fight in the parking lot I told you about.
>> So, it's reasonable to suggest there might be some history between these two.
>> Yeah, I'd say that's accurate.
>> Thank you, Miss Fletcher.
>> Uh, wait, there's one other thing.
>> What's that?
>> Blake's a baseball player.
>> How would you know that?
>> Cuz I've seen his bat.
>> His baseball bat.
>> Thank you for the clarification. We'll be back if we have any other questions.
That was interesting.
>> Yeah, I'd say so.
>> Mr. Hwitt.
>> Yeah.
>> I'm Detective Jackson. This is Detective Gavaya. We'd like to ask you a couple of questions. Do you know a Samuel Gillespie?
>> Not really. Why?
>> Found his body this morning in a parking lot.
>> What?
>> I understand you and he were in an altercation last night. here to tell us about that? I >> already told the police bars into my friend's house and he assaulted her.
>> Carly Deval?
>> Yeah.
>> Where'd you go after Miss Deval's house?
>> Came back here.
>> Anybody see you arrive?
>> I don't know. I doubt it.
>> So, you were here all night. Is that right?
>> Yeah.
>> Mind if we take a look around your room?
>> Got a search warrant?
>> Won't take us long to get one.
>> Come back when you do.
He didn't deserve this.
I'm going to have to tell his parents.
>> I just leave that to the cops if I were you.
I want to run to the hardware store.
Okay.
>> Wait, can I ask you something?
>> Yeah. Why didn't you tell me you've been on probation?
>> I didn't think it mattered.
>> Of course it [music] matters. The police said you assaulted someone. Why wouldn't you?
>> That someone was a guy trying to rob me.
I just fought back. You got a mild concussion.
I was just defending myself. That's all.
>> Okay. So, is that what [music] you were doing the other night with Sam?
Defending yourself?
>> No, I was defending you.
You know what? But if that doesn't mean anything to you, then I guess there's no point in me being here, huh?
Well, as you can see, we're putting condos at the top, retail shops, and a restaurant at the bottom.
The gentrification of Clear View has finally begun.
>> How long until we break ground, Louie?
I would say four to 6 months.
>> That's what you said about the McBride property. That never happened.
>> Yes. Well, our friend James here dropped the ball on that one. Now that Mr. McBride has sadly passed away, we plan on visiting his widow and see if she'd be more inclined to sell.
>> The new owner of the Ritz is pretty stubborn from what I've been told.
>> Leave that to us, Tammy. I got a plan.
Isn't that right, James?
Yes.
Good. Just try not to disappoint us this time.
Mr. Hwitt, open up. Police >> officers >> got that warrant you were asking for.
So, why don't you come outside and we're going to search the premises?
>> You have a cell phone handy?
>> Covered in the warrant.
>> It is.
>> Yep.
You mind disabling the lock screen for us, sir?
>> Why not?
>> Have fun.
Kayla, check this out.
here to explain this?
Seems like it's got some dry blood on it.
>> It's not mine.
>> Oh, really? What was it doing underneath your bed?
>> I got no idea. Thing looks brand new.
Mine's my dad's from the 70s.
>> Can we see it?
>> Well, no, cuz obviously somebody's taking it.
>> Why would they do that?
>> Oh, I don't know. Maybe to set me up.
>> Look, I'm telling the truth. If that was a murder weapon, do you really think I'd keep it as a souvenir? Who said anything about a murder weapon, sir?
>> I look, somebody planted [music] that. I was here the whole night. I don't know what to tell you guys. I'll take a lie detector test. Whatever you need.
>> We'll get to that. In the meantime, we're keeping this as evidence. If there's a match to the victim's [music] blood, you're in a whole heap of trouble, Mr. Huy.
>> Okay. Thanks for coming.
>> Mr. Wong. Of course, I want to help in every way possible, but you've come to the wrong man.
>> Sometimes we witness things without being aware of their importance.
>> Are you implying that my eyesight is failing?
>> You misinterpret my words as well as my motives.
>> I don't think I've misinterpreted your motives. Just what is it you think I may have seen without being aware of it?
>> The murderer planting the instrument of death.
>> Hey, it's me. You there?
Look, Carlen, I'm being framed. Somebody planted [music] a bloody baseball bat in my room. Please took my phone.
So, if you're awake, can [music] you just please call me back at the motel?
I'm room 105.
Okay.
[snorts] afraid.
Somebody planted in a bloody baseball bat in my room. Please take my phone.
So, if you're awake, can you just please call me back at the motel?
You're 105.
>> I didn't do this. Blood analysis doesn't lie.
>> I hope you have a good attorney, sir.
In local news, [music] police have identified a person of interest in the murder of a New York man whose name is being withheld pending notification of relatives. Authorities have yet to [music] determine a motive for the crime. In sports today, the Dodger Blake.
Blake.
Hey, >> where are you?
>> I'm on my way to the theater. Um, are you with Blake by any chance?
>> No, but please hurry.
[music] >> Hello.
Marina.
Reina, where are you?
>> Dressing room below the stage.
Marina.
Hello.
Marina.
>> Hello, >> Marina.
What's going on? You should have taken the offer, Carly.
>> What? What offer?
>> Come on. You can't be that stupid.
>> The theater. Is that what all this is about?
>> It's what it's always been about. Alpha Corp wants this place. They'll stop at nothing until they get it from you.
>> By getting you to threaten me.
>> They do more than threaten.
You have no idea who you're dealing with.
>> I thought we were friends.
>> We were never friends.
You barely remembered me when you came into my office. Anyway, we don't have time for chitchat. I have some documents for you to sign.
>> I'm not signing anything.
>> Don't make this more difficult than it has to be.
>> Drop your gun, Jimmy.
>> Don't call me Jimmy.
>> Hey, I mean it.
No, stay where you are or I'll shoot.
>> You don't have a nerve.
[snorts] >> You didn't actually think I'd put real bullets in there, did you?
Now start signing or I'll blow her brains out.
Don't run.
>> Let's go.
>> Do you really think this is going to hold up in a court of law?
>> Let me worry about that initial here and here.
>> See, baby, I told you everything was going to work out.
>> Who is this? Your mother?
>> Shut up, you little I know all about you. You have caused nothing but trouble since you've been here.
>> What?
>> Oh, and I'm sorry to hear about your little handyman.
Where is he? The police arrested him for murder this morning.
>> All right, let's finish it up. We have places to be.
Stop. Stop.
I'll meet you back at the hotel.
>> I'll chill the champagne.
>> All right, let's go. You're in the front. Get in the back now. Get in the back.
Drive.
Yeah, no lake for me this [music] weekend, man. I got too much stuff to do around the house.
[music] >> You try that again and you're dead.
here.
Get out.
>> Get out, Carly.
Move it. [panting] [snorts] >> You don't need to do this, James. The police will figure this out. No, >> they won't. They'll see it as a tragedy.
You accidentally killed your friend, and you were so distraught that you had no choice but to shoot yourself. Eric already knows you play with guns.
>> Is he part of this, too?
>> He's my brother. He's always got my back. Go, Marina.
Run, >> James. Please.
>> It's your only chance. Besides, you never know. I might miss.
Carly, you might as [music] well come out. I'm going to find you.
[snorts] Did this to yourself. You know that you had so many chances to play ball.
>> [panting] >> Just let me go. I won't say a word.
Okay.
>> You really think I'm that stupid?
>> Don't do this, James.
You have your whole life ahead of you.
>> What are you doing, Jimmy?
>> She tried to shoot me, dude. I was giving her a lesson and she turned the gun on me. Drop your gun.
Do it now. Kick him over.
Where's Marina? How should I know? I saw her in your car 15 minutes ago.
>> Your brother shot her.
>> What possible reason would I have to shoot Marina?
>> The same reason you tried to kill me.
You want my theater?
>> You see what I mean, dude? She's gone crazy.
>> Carly, go.
Hands up, Jimmy.
>> Dude, come on.
>> Hands up.
Don't be so dramatic. It's me.
Now follow me out and keep them where I can see them.
[panting] Fire. injury is abandoned in the country. We're looking at it already on scene.
>> Are you able to positively identify the man who shot you?
>> It was your brother, James.
>> Thank you.
>> Hey, hang in there. I'm going to take good care of you and then I'm going to come see you as soon as I can. Okay.
>> Got shot in the shoulder. In custody investigation inside the victim.
Get him out.
What were you thinking?
Maldonado threatened me. I didn't have a choice.
You always have a choice, [music] Jimmy.
You just made the wrong one.
Help me, Eric.
I can't.
Please.
James Mallaloy, don't say it. You're under arrest.
You have the right to remain [music] silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law.
Little stroll to the car.
You're wrestling with the wrong guy here, darling.
This is going to cost you your job.
>> I've heard that before.
>> You're pretty cute. You know that, right?
>> I've heard that one before.
>> Let's go.
Um, just in case you didn't know, Jimmy suffers from PTSD.
He's also bipolar.
And I'm not making excuses for him. He's the one that stopped taking his pills and uh got involved with the wrong people.
>> He killed Sam.
>> Well, the detectives don't think that's true, actually.
>> Then who did?
>> We have a couple suspects in custody. A Tammy Fletcher and Luis Maldonado.
Uh we believe they're the ones that placed the [music] murder weapon in Blake Huitt's hotel room.
>> Okay. So, what what happens now? Well, there's going to be a trial and um you're going to have to testify.
>> More coffee?
>> No, thanks.
>> No, I'm I'm good. Uh can I just get the check, please?
>> You're back.
>> Thank you.
>> No, no, no. It's on me.
>> You sure?
>> Yeah.
Hey. Um, if you need anything, you call me. Okay.
>> Yeah, I will. Okay.
>> Thank you.
>> Have a good day.
>> You, too. Bye, Vicki.
>> Great.
Thanks.
Bye.
Are you okay?
[music] >> Not really.
>> How about you?
>> Better not. They [music] let me go.
Um, I'm sorry. [music] I doubted you.
>> I'm sorry, too.
>> So, does this mean we're going to keep mixing [music] business with pleasure?
You tell me.
>> You know, I was [music] thinking you could still use some help trying to find that north star.
>> Yeah, I know where to start, too. Got a good idea.
>> Oh, I see.
>> Well, well, look what I started.
[music] >> Thank you, kind sir.
Oh man.
>> Wow.
Thank you all so much for coming. And uh the box office is now open.
A [applause] >> wow.
>> Look at the turnout.
>> Yeah.
>> Oh, look at here.
>> You made it.
>> Of course. I love this movie. Wouldn't miss it for the world.
You did that, Carly. [music] You made your grandfather proud.
>> Yeah, >> we did it. All three of us, right?
>> You know, I guess we really do get what we deserve.
>> Let's see what you did there.
>> You too.
>> Oh, the drinking.
>> You are.
[music] >> Here we go again. Back to the beginning.
not find the piece that's missing.
[music] Here we go again. Going to turn it all around. It's just what I've been [music] wishing. There's no dream team I see that cuts right to [music] the end. Here we go again.
Here we go again.
Don't [music] look so surprised to see me walking back into your life. [music] I finally realize you're the only one who makes it all right.
And babe, I've been up all night thinking of how it was [music and singing] back when we were together.
And now I'm betting [music and singing] on us forever. Here we go again. Back to the beginning. [music] Now to find the piece that's missing. Here we go again.
Going to turn it all around. It's just [music] what I've been wishing. There's no dream team I've seen. Cuts right through the end. Here we go again.
[music] Here we go again.
Here we go again.
I thought I knew [music and singing] about love. I thought it was so simple and clean.
Don't know what I was thinking of. Cuz [music] nothing [singing] is as easy as it seems.
I shouldn't have walked away. I should have been [music] stronger then. Now under this mar I want to make everything right.
>> [music] [music] >> Now here we go again.
I can see the look on the [music] faces of all your friends.
And if anybody asked me, [music] I'll say this is how the story ends. Here we go again. Back to the beginning [music] now. Find the piece that's missing. Here we go again. Going to [music] turn it all around. It's just what I've been wishing. There's no dream.
I've seen the [music] cuts right to the end.
And we don't have to pretend. [music] Here we go again.
Here we go again.
Here we go again.
Here we go again.
Here [music] we go again.
Here we [music] go again.
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