Frederica has everything--a wonderful new husband and half ownership of a winery. But when her business partner's wife is murdered, Freddie suspects her partner's new love. But is everything what it seems?
#ACrimeOfPassion
#2003Film
#ThrillerMystery
#MaryHigginsClark
#CynthiaGibb
#GordonCurrie
#MysteryFilm
#ThrillerMovie
#BasedOnNovel
#CrimeThriller
#SuspenseFilm
#2000sCinema
#MurderMystery
#BookToFilm
#FilmAdaptation
#Whodunit
#ClassicThriller
#MysteryFans
#Cinephile
#FilmFans
#MovieNight
#CrimeDrama
#ThrillerFans
#SuspenseLovers
#FilmLovers
#MysteryAndSuspense
#CrimeAndMystery
#2000sThriller
#ThrillerStory
#FilmReview
#CultFilm
#MaryHigginsClarkAdaptation
#GrittyMystery
#SuspenseThriller
#DramaFilm
#CrimeAndThriller
#ClassicMystery
#SuspenseAndDrama
#DetectiveStory
#CrimeInvestigation
#MurderInvestigation
#ClassicSuspense
#MysteryDrama
#ThrillerDrama
#MysteryAndCrime
#CrimeAndSuspense
#PlotTwist
#SuspenseStory
#2003Thriller
#PageToScreen
#ACrimeOfPassion
#2003Film
#ThrillerMystery
#MaryHigginsClark
#CynthiaGibb
#GordonCurrie
#MysteryFilm
#ThrillerMovie
#BasedOnNovel
#CrimeThriller
#SuspenseFilm
#2000sCinema
#MurderMystery
#BookToFilm
#FilmAdaptation
#Whodunit
#ClassicThriller
#MysteryFans
#Cinephile
#FilmFans
#MovieNight
#CrimeDrama
#ThrillerFans
#SuspenseLovers
#FilmLovers
#MysteryAndSuspense
#CrimeAndMystery
#2000sThriller
#ThrillerStory
#FilmReview
#CultFilm
#MaryHigginsClarkAdaptation
#GrittyMystery
#SuspenseThriller
#DramaFilm
#CrimeAndThriller
#ClassicMystery
#SuspenseAndDrama
#DetectiveStory
#CrimeInvestigation
#MurderInvestigation
#ClassicSuspense
#MysteryDrama
#ThrillerDrama
#MysteryAndCrime
#CrimeAndSuspense
#PlotTwist
#SuspenseStory
#2003Thriller
#PageToScreen
Category
🎥
Short filmTranscript
00:00:00I'd like to thank all of you for being here today.
00:00:28The Dumais Winery has come a long way from its humble beginnings, when my father stuck
00:00:33my mother in a bathtub full of grapes and told her to stop.
00:00:37She did too.
00:00:39Together with his partner and trusted friend, Thomas Shipman, they built an empire that
00:00:44nobody could have possibly imagined.
00:00:47One box of wine at a time.
00:00:53And now with our first premium vintage, we enter a whole new arena.
00:00:57One shelf higher and loaded with corks.
00:01:01On behalf of my loving husband, Alan Leach, and myself, we would like to propose a toast.
00:01:11To the Dumais Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
00:01:15And may it pave the way for many equally exceptional vintages to come.
00:01:20Cheers to the Dumais family.
00:01:26Come on, let's get a picture.
00:01:35Great, thanks.
00:01:37Okay.
00:01:38Very impressive, Thomas.
00:01:41Now you can retire a wealthy man with a secure place in viticulture history.
00:01:46I grew the grape salad, but that's not my name on the bottle.
00:01:49That's Freddie's legacy.
00:01:51She knows how important you were to this wine.
00:01:54Were?
00:01:55Don't ship me off to the retirement home too soon, Alan.
00:01:59I worked too hard to walk away just yet.
00:02:01Let me enjoy the fruits of my labor.
00:02:04Excuse me, Mr. Shipman, I just wanted to tell you how much I love your wine.
00:02:12The body is just exquisite.
00:02:15Yes, it is.
00:02:17Thank you.
00:02:20I'm Alan Leach, Freddie's husband.
00:02:22And you are?
00:02:23Oh, I'm sorry.
00:02:24Arabella Stone.
00:02:25Arabella.
00:02:26Very pleased to meet you.
00:02:28You too.
00:02:29Arabella, I'm really curious.
00:02:32How would you describe the finish?
00:02:36Slow.
00:02:38Smooth.
00:02:43It has an uncommon sweetness for such an aggressive introduction.
00:02:47Very perceptive.
00:02:48How do you know so much about wines?
00:02:51From drinking them.
00:02:53Following fermentation, we keep the young wine with its skins for an average of 38 days
00:02:58maceration to naturally soften the tannins, at which point...
00:03:01It's all so fascinating, isn't it?
00:03:03Yeah.
00:03:04And the Japanese do the same thing with rice?
00:03:06Uh, kind of.
00:03:08Would you excuse me?
00:03:10I think I need to taste them a lot.
00:03:22It's kind of like the Mick Jagger of fermentation, isn't it?
00:03:26You'd think I'd be used to it by now.
00:03:29I don't think anyone gets used to that, Connie.
00:03:34Thank you.
00:03:36Thanks, honey.
00:03:40This is fabulous.
00:03:42I've never had such a tasty Merlot.
00:03:44Now, my husband, Jason, he says that Merlot goes much better with warm cheeses than cold cheeses.
00:03:52What do you think, Freddie?
00:03:53Merlot.
00:03:54Huh?
00:03:55It's French.
00:03:56Merlot.
00:03:59Oh!
00:04:03If you'll excuse me, I need to earn my keep and go mingle a bit.
00:04:12I've always known how handsome you were, but I had no idea that you were so charming as well.
00:04:18I'm going to have to get you to come by more often, I think.
00:04:21Is that a proposition?
00:04:23Let's just call it an invitation.
00:04:28I'm not feeling well, Thomas.
00:04:30I think I'm ready to leave.
00:04:31What is it this time, dear?
00:04:33I have a headache.
00:04:34I feel dizzy.
00:04:35Well, I'm sure Freddie could take you up on aspirin.
00:04:38Why don't you find yourself a nice, quiet office to rest in?
00:04:42I don't want to find a quiet office.
00:04:44I want to leave.
00:04:45Well, I can't.
00:04:46There's a lot of important people I haven't talked to yet.
00:04:48Maybe it's time you did.
00:04:50Can I get a picture, Mr. Shipman?
00:04:55Yes, of course.
00:04:57Why not get all three of us?
00:04:59Great.
00:05:03Thanks.
00:05:04Thank you.
00:05:05Perfect.
00:05:06It's late.
00:05:07I'm leaving.
00:05:11How serious were you about that invitation of coming around more often?
00:05:16I'm available if Dumais Winery has an opening.
00:05:21Well, there's always an opening for someone with a passion to learn.
00:05:27Maybe we should arrange an interview to verify my qualifications.
00:05:33Maybe.
00:05:57I'm sorry.
00:05:58I'm sorry.
00:05:59I'm sorry.
00:06:00I'm sorry.
00:06:01I'm sorry.
00:06:02I'm sorry.
00:06:03I'm sorry.
00:06:04I'm sorry.
00:06:05I'm sorry.
00:06:06I'm sorry.
00:06:07I'm sorry.
00:06:08I'm sorry.
00:06:09I'm sorry.
00:06:10I'm sorry.
00:06:11I'm sorry.
00:06:12I'm sorry.
00:06:13I'm sorry.
00:06:14I'm sorry.
00:06:15I'm sorry.
00:06:16I'm sorry.
00:06:17I'm sorry.
00:06:18I'm sorry.
00:06:19I'm sorry.
00:06:20I'm sorry.
00:06:21I'm sorry.
00:06:22I'm sorry.
00:06:23I'm sorry.
00:06:24I'm sorry.
00:06:25I'm sorry.
00:06:26I'm sorry.
00:06:27I'm sorry.
00:06:28I'm sorry.
00:06:29I'm sorry.
00:06:30What do you say we tap one of these suckers and really get the party going?
00:06:57Okay.
00:06:59Bruce.
00:07:00Oh my God.
00:07:03Thanks so much for coming.
00:07:05Mrs. Leach.
00:07:06Yes?
00:07:07I've arranged for the cleaning crew to finish up tonight.
00:07:09If that's all right with you?
00:07:10Of course.
00:07:11I'll stay and lock everything up when they're finished.
00:07:12Oh, you don't need to do that.
00:07:13Oh, I don't mind really.
00:07:14I'd feel much better knowing the job was done properly.
00:07:17Now I know why Thomas says he couldn't live without you.
00:07:19Thank you.
00:07:20No, thank you Lillian for taking care of all the arrangements.
00:07:23If you ever decide to leave the Shipmans, you've got a job with me.
00:07:26Pardon, do you know where Alan is?
00:07:29I believe Mr. Leach went to the main house.
00:07:32Would you like me to get him for you?
00:07:33Oh, no, no. He'll turn up when he's ready.
00:07:41Thank you.
00:07:43I'm impressed.
00:07:45You were fantastic tonight.
00:07:57Ah, it's that time you showed up.
00:08:00I've never been good with crowds, you know that.
00:08:03I prefer one-on-one.
00:08:06I think I'm drunk.
00:08:10I was hoping you'd say that.
00:08:13Mm.
00:08:18Why don't we sneak out of here,
00:08:23get a suite in town,
00:08:25and have room service deliver champagne and caviar?
00:08:29I have a better idea.
00:08:31What?
00:08:33Why don't we climb in bed here?
00:08:35Yeah.
00:08:36Order a pizza.
00:08:37Yeah.
00:08:38Uh-huh.
00:08:41What's the good of having money
00:08:43if you can't recklessly spend it?
00:08:46I like pizza.
00:08:49Besides, I thought you were more interested in dessert.
00:08:52Oh.
00:08:55Ah!
00:08:57Ah!
00:08:59Lillian!
00:09:00What is it?
00:09:06Constance.
00:09:08Oh, God.
00:09:14I've taken everyone's statement,
00:09:16and I'll talk to Mr. Shipman again this afternoon.
00:09:19Obviously he's in pretty rough shape.
00:09:22I don't imagine he'll be any better later.
00:09:25You mentioned Mrs. Shipman wasn't feeling so well
00:09:27and wanted to go early.
00:09:29That's right.
00:09:30Any idea what stopped her?
00:09:31Her husband is a partner in this winery.
00:09:35I guess that he, um,
00:09:37didn't feel comfortable leaving his guests that early.
00:09:41Did they have a fight?
00:09:48Detective Calloway,
00:09:50Constance was very close to my wife.
00:09:53The Shipmans were like family to us.
00:09:55I understand.
00:09:57If you remember anything unusual,
00:09:58don't hesitate to call me.
00:10:00I'll need a list of your guests,
00:10:01whether they attended or not.
00:10:03I'll get that to you right away.
00:10:04Thank you.
00:10:22It's so awful.
00:10:24I mean, why?
00:10:25Why would anyone want to kill Mrs. Shipman?
00:10:28The police haven't determined it was murder.
00:10:30Oh.
00:10:31Is he just getting any sleep?
00:10:32Uh, no, not really.
00:10:34He's trying to lose himself in his work.
00:10:37I think he's getting sick himself.
00:10:41He'll come up.
00:10:42All he needs is time.
00:10:44How are you holding up, Lily?
00:11:06I just think it's weird, that's all.
00:11:09She didn't even know Constance.
00:11:12I'm sure she was just here to pay her respects.
00:11:15There's nothing respectful about that woman.
00:11:18She practically threw herself at Thomas at the reception.
00:11:20You saw her.
00:11:22Thomas was like a father to me.
00:11:24I don't want to see someone take advantage of him
00:11:26when he's feeling vulnerable.
00:11:28I'm not so sure he'd mind.
00:11:31I can't believe you said that.
00:11:33Come on, sweetheart.
00:11:34We both know their marriage was nothing more than a habit.
00:11:36The passion was dead a long time ago.
00:11:39We don't know that.
00:11:41And we shouldn't be judging anyone's marriage but our own.
00:11:46Thank you.
00:12:11I thought you housekeeper would never go to bed.
00:12:38What are you doing here?
00:12:41I'm here for my interview.
00:12:44You didn't forget, did you?
00:12:49No, I didn't forget, but I...
00:12:52You told me there's always an opening
00:12:54for someone with passion to learn.
00:13:02And...
00:13:08I have tremendous passion to learn.
00:13:17Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
00:13:21Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
00:13:43So you hired an assistant?
00:13:45Yep.
00:13:46She's incredible.
00:13:47She studied viticulture in France.
00:13:51I've never met a woman that wanted
00:13:52to talk grapes as much as I do,
00:13:54so I hired her on the spot.
00:13:55That's great, Tom.
00:13:56What's her name?
00:13:57Arabella Stone.
00:13:58She was at the reception last week.
00:14:00I don't know about her.
00:14:03Listen, mark my words,
00:14:04she's gonna be a valued asset to this winery.
00:14:07I can't wait to meet her.
00:14:09Oh, please.
00:14:11She shows up looking like something
00:14:13out of a Victoria's Secret catalog,
00:14:16and she can't stop talking about grapes?
00:14:19I don't know what one has to do with the other.
00:14:22She's after his money, Alan.
00:14:23I think you're overreacting.
00:14:25You haven't even met her.
00:14:26I don't need to meet her.
00:14:29The fact that Constance died the way she did,
00:14:31and is this the right knife?
00:14:33No.
00:14:36You know, and she left him alone
00:14:37in this big old mansion with all his millions.
00:14:41That's enough reason for me to suspect her.
00:14:46Mm-mm.
00:14:47She probably gave him lap dance for the interview.
00:14:51Trust me, the woman is a gold digger.
00:14:53She's looking for more than just a job.
00:14:55I say, if it makes him happy, good for him.
00:14:59You are not helping, Alan.
00:15:01We need to find a way to expose her to him
00:15:04before this thing goes too far.
00:15:09Why don't you give a dinner party for him?
00:15:11I'm sure he would love to show her off a little.
00:15:14It's a terrific idea.
00:15:20Oh, I think this is ready.
00:15:29As long as I don't have to cook.
00:15:32So, Arabella, Thomas tells me
00:15:35that you studied viticulture in France.
00:15:38It's not very exciting.
00:15:40I spent three years in Aix-en-Provence.
00:15:44And I studied under Jacques Dubany.
00:15:48Jacques Dubany?
00:15:51Dubany.
00:15:52Dubany.
00:15:54I'm not familiar with him.
00:15:56Are you, Thomas?
00:15:58I can't say that I am.
00:16:00Professor Dubany has a small immunological laboratory.
00:16:04Not much of a profile, I'm afraid.
00:16:06Oh, that's all right.
00:16:10Well, you met Alan in France, didn't you, Freddie?
00:16:13Yes, I did.
00:16:15Oh, really?
00:16:17I'd love to hear your story
00:16:19and how you made out in France.
00:16:27Well, I'm sure my story isn't as ambitious as yours.
00:16:34But yes, we met wine tasting in Aix-en-Provence.
00:16:37Actually, it's kind of like Thomas and Arabella, isn't it?
00:16:43I guess so.
00:16:45Well, à la vôtre.
00:16:51I remember the moment I first laid eyes on Freddie.
00:16:55It was as if everything stopped.
00:16:58The music, the talking, my heart.
00:17:02I knew she was the woman I was to marry
00:17:05before I ever heard her speak.
00:17:07Oh, how romantic is that?
00:17:10To this day, I can't drink a Bordeaux
00:17:12without falling to one knee and proposing.
00:17:16He's lying.
00:17:17Oh, how long have you been married?
00:17:2010 months, six days.
00:17:25Newlyweds.
00:17:27Well then, here's to a long and happy marriage.
00:17:35I only hope it can be as strong as the marriage
00:17:38that Thomas and Constance had.
00:17:41Tom, the horseband.
00:17:55Good night, you guys.
00:17:55Thank you so much for coming.
00:17:57Bye, Freddie.
00:17:58Exceptional.
00:18:00Thank you, I'm so glad you could make it.
00:18:02Me too, bye bye.
00:18:04Bye.
00:18:06Thank you for being so gracious.
00:18:08Now back off before you get hurt.
00:18:13Are you threatening me?
00:18:15Absolutely.
00:18:26What do you mean she threatened you?
00:18:28I mean she told me to back off or I'd get hurt.
00:18:31She sounds a little like you.
00:18:33It's not funny, Alan.
00:18:35Of course it is.
00:18:37I don't know.
00:18:38I just don't want Thomas to get hurt.
00:18:42She's got him so lost in her eyes,
00:18:44he doesn't even feel her hands digging for his wallet.
00:18:48You are making way too much out of this.
00:18:52Let him have his little fantasy.
00:18:54He can afford it.
00:18:57It's not the money, you know.
00:19:02It's what happens to Thomas when his little fantasy
00:19:05turns into a major nightmare.
00:19:07She dumps him for a bigger payday.
00:19:35Be right with you.
00:20:06Freddie!
00:20:12I can't believe you scared me like that.
00:20:15Who brings you out of Camelot?
00:20:18I need the help of the Michelangelo of the Internet.
00:20:21Make yourself at home.
00:20:23Don't mind the mess.
00:20:25The cleaning lady's been on vacation for about eight years now.
00:20:28I cannot believe you still live here, Dale.
00:20:31It cuts down on the overhead.
00:20:35Well...
00:20:37I want to see what you can find out about this woman.
00:20:41Arabella Stone.
00:20:43I can tell you right now, she's hot.
00:20:46And European.
00:20:48What does she do?
00:20:50It's what she's about to do.
00:20:52She's setting herself up to make a play for my partner's money.
00:20:55Alan seems to think that there's nothing to it.
00:20:58He would know.
00:21:00What does that mean?
00:21:02A rich girl goes to France to buy some grapes and comes back with a husband?
00:21:05Dale, don't.
00:21:07All I'm saying is I could do it two for one.
00:21:09What do you really know about him?
00:21:11That I love him.
00:21:15It's enough for me.
00:21:19This was a bad idea.
00:21:23Give me a couple of days.
00:21:25A couple of days.
00:21:31Freddie.
00:21:35You look great.
00:21:39Hot and European?
00:21:42Kidding.
00:21:56Thomas.
00:21:58Gavernier Review is out and it's a good one.
00:22:00That's great.
00:22:02Congratulations.
00:22:05Where's Thomas?
00:22:07North Vineyard.
00:22:09But he should be back any minute.
00:22:12I see he has given you his access codes.
00:22:15Mm-hmm.
00:22:17I can't update the files without access.
00:22:21A new shipment from Cognac is late.
00:22:23I really think we should consider changing who purchases.
00:22:25Do you?
00:22:27It was only a suggestion.
00:22:29I'm not so sure Freddie would appreciate your advice.
00:22:32She's just a little threatened, that's all.
00:22:35Arabella, why don't we put our cards on the table?
00:22:40All right.
00:22:42You deal.
00:22:45For the record, I have no problem with Thomas hiring an assistant.
00:22:51Especially one as beautiful as you.
00:22:54Thank you.
00:22:56However, I'm sure you can understand Freddie's concern.
00:22:59I can understand her concern.
00:23:02I'm not sure I understand yours.
00:23:08Cards on the table, remember?
00:23:12I think it's time Thomas retired.
00:23:15I've talked to him about selling his share of the winery to us
00:23:18to make certain it remains a family operation.
00:23:21He'll still be a very rich man
00:23:24and have more time to spend his money with whomever he pleases.
00:23:30Thomas deserves to be happy.
00:23:33As we all do.
00:23:37So you and I aren't so different after all, are we?
00:23:48What's the occasion?
00:23:51The review for your new wine.
00:23:56Congratulations, Thomas.
00:23:59Sounds like a celebration is in order.
00:24:02Oh, I was hoping you would say that.
00:24:04I have to show you something.
00:24:13We're just about done with the Beaujolais.
00:24:15We can turn off the bottling machine and get it serviced next week.
00:24:18Yeah. Okay, thanks.
00:24:26Yeah, what?
00:24:28How can a woman with such good instincts about people be so blinded by love?
00:24:32Knock it off. What'd you find?
00:24:35Arabella Stone is the name that she's used for the past year.
00:24:38Her real name is Jackie Rust.
00:24:41Born in Germany, daughter of an American G.I.,
00:24:44raised by her mother in France.
00:24:46Apparently, she wore out her welcome in Europe
00:24:49and decided to seek her fortune in the States.
00:24:51She's well-known on the street, big on sweetheart scams.
00:24:54She finds some rich old geezer, falls in love,
00:24:57and then takes him to the cleaners.
00:24:59I knew it. She's a fraud.
00:25:01She's also been arrested a few times.
00:25:03Convicted only once, though.
00:25:05Smart woman. Knows how to find a good lawyer.
00:25:07Listen, Freddie, you better be careful.
00:25:09She usually works with a partner.
00:25:11I got a buddy of mine still digging. I'll let you know what he comes up with.
00:25:14Thanks, Dale. You're the best.
00:25:18I wish you truly believed that.
00:25:22Frederica DeMay is going to be a problem.
00:25:27She's doing everything in her power to keep me out.
00:25:30What do you want to do about it?
00:25:32I'm not sure. Thomas is acting like she's his daughter.
00:25:35I really don't know how much influence she has on him,
00:25:38but she's definitely forcing him to pick a side.
00:25:40Then you're going to have to make sure he picks yours.
00:25:42Don't tell me how to do my job.
00:25:44You listen to me. I spent a lot of time setting this up.
00:25:47I'm not going to let anything get in the way of this payday. You understand me?
00:25:49I understand. I can handle it.
00:25:52Relax.
00:25:57You know I'll do whatever I have to do.
00:26:02You better.
00:26:05I have to get back.
00:26:10I have to get back.
00:26:19Lillian, I'm out of wine in here.
00:26:21Freddy, I don't want to hear it.
00:26:23She's a first-class gold digger with a track record of going after rich men.
00:26:27I don't care about her past.
00:26:29How can you say that?
00:26:31Thomas, you're a man of science.
00:26:33You've built your whole life around decisions based on facts.
00:26:37What do you know about my life?
00:26:40When your father and I started this winery 35 years ago,
00:26:43we didn't have two nickels to rub together.
00:26:45We sacrificed everything to build this business,
00:26:48including our personal lives.
00:26:52And now that you're old enough to understand what's going on,
00:26:54all you can think about is what you stand to lose.
00:26:57I'm concerned about you, Thomas.
00:26:59I don't want to see some con artist taking you to the cleaners.
00:27:03I find it incredibly insulting
00:27:05that you assume all Arabella's after is my money.
00:27:08Arabella's not even her real name.
00:27:10I think you better leave, Freddy.
00:27:12Thomas, please, listen to me.
00:27:14No, you listen to me. What I do with my personal life is none of your business.
00:27:16You want to talk to me concerning Dumet wines, fine.
00:27:18Otherwise, you keep your opinions to yourself.
00:27:20This is business.
00:27:22No, it isn't. You made it personal by coming here and attacking my life
00:27:25and the people I choose to spend it with.
00:27:27Okay.
00:27:29Fine.
00:27:31Then let me make this very clear.
00:27:33I do not want that woman anywhere near my winery.
00:27:36Your winery?
00:27:38That's right. It bears my father's name.
00:27:40And if you want to play the part of an old fool, you go right ahead.
00:27:44But I won't let your ego open the door to that woman.
00:27:47Get out of my house.
00:27:49Thomas...
00:27:51No, get out of my house now!
00:27:53Go.
00:28:06Go.
00:28:36Go.
00:29:00Freddy!
00:29:02Freddy?
00:29:04Freddy!
00:29:08Are you hurt?
00:29:18What the hell happened?
00:29:22I don't know.
00:29:24It's a good thing I was outside when it happened or I never would have heard the crash.
00:29:35When I find out who stacked those boxes, I'm going to fire them.
00:29:40There is no way they could have fallen like that by themselves.
00:29:44Somebody pushed them.
00:29:46I don't think so, Freddy.
00:29:48I would have seen someone leave if they were in there.
00:29:50Well, with all that distraction, they could have gotten out.
00:29:53So what are you saying? Someone's trying to hurt you?
00:29:56Or kill me.
00:29:58Who would want to do something like that?
00:30:01Who do you think?
00:30:03Dumais Wine's newest employee.
00:30:08I'm starting to think that the timing of Constance's death wasn't such a coincidence after all.
00:30:13Sounds to me like you're accusing Arabella of murder.
00:30:18All I know is that I am not comfortable now.
00:30:22Not with her around.
00:30:25What do you want to do?
00:30:33It's rare to get this kind of resiliency in a fruit-bearing vine.
00:30:36Especially when it's cold, but that's my hybrid.
00:30:40Crafted Cabernet onto that.
00:30:42Interesting.
00:30:44Tom, I'd like a word with you in private, please.
00:30:47We don't have anything to talk about outside work,
00:30:49so whatever you have to say, my assistant can hear it.
00:30:52I think we have an insurmountable difference of opinion
00:30:55regarding the winery and the direction in which it's going.
00:30:58I think you have a problem with Arabella.
00:31:00That's right.
00:31:01I'm not comfortable allowing an employee that I don't know
00:31:04complete access to our files.
00:31:06That's really...
00:31:09And I'm not comfortable with you questioning my decisions.
00:31:12I think we need to have a talk about a financial settlement
00:31:15that will allow you to retire with the recognition that you deserve.
00:31:20How dare you?
00:31:21How can you say something like that to me?
00:31:23I don't see any other option as long as you're involved with this woman
00:31:26to the extent that you are.
00:31:27Well, here's one for you, Frederica.
00:31:29You come up with a price, I'll buy you out, hmm?
00:31:39That didn't go very well, did it?
00:31:44I'm on to you, Jackie Rust.
00:31:51If he wants to buy you, I can't do a thing about it.
00:31:55But you're not getting a dime from this winery.
00:32:00We'll see.
00:32:18Oh, Mr. Leach.
00:32:20Alan, please.
00:32:21Mr. Shipman isn't here. He's at the winery.
00:32:24I know.
00:32:25Actually, I was hoping I could speak with you, Lillian.
00:32:28Sure.
00:32:29Freddie and I are concerned about Mr. Shipman.
00:32:33In particular, his ability to make rational decisions since his wife's death.
00:32:37Do you follow me?
00:32:39I think so.
00:32:40You understand we both want the best for him.
00:32:42As do I.
00:32:43I know that, Lillian. That's why I felt I could talk to you about this.
00:32:47I'm not sure I understand what you want me to do.
00:32:51Just keep an eye on things.
00:32:55You know his routine better than anyone.
00:32:57Let me know if you notice anything out of the ordinary.
00:33:01Well, I think it's disrespectful that he's been having that woman spend her nights here.
00:33:10See? That's exactly what I'm talking about.
00:33:13We had no idea they were spending so much time together.
00:33:17I know it's not my place, but I don't think she's being completely honest in her feelings towards Mr. Shipman.
00:33:25It worries me.
00:33:26Then we understand each other.
00:33:28You know I'd do anything to help Mr. Leach.
00:33:30Alan.
00:33:31Alan.
00:33:33One more thing.
00:33:35If we could just keep this between us.
00:33:38I don't want to upset Freddie.
00:33:40You know how she feels about Mr. Shipman.
00:33:42Of course. I understand.
00:33:44Good.
00:33:51I want out.
00:33:54No.
00:33:56Blackmailing him is no longer an option. I'm in too deep.
00:33:59Are you trying to buy me off?
00:34:01He loves me. He wants to marry me.
00:34:04I'm tired of...
00:34:07It's perfect. I give him what he wants on holidays and have a headache every other night of the year.
00:34:11So marry him. Our deal stays the same.
00:34:1450-50.
00:34:17Listen, we went into this looking for 100 grand each, right?
00:34:21I get you twice that money, but the partnership is over.
00:34:27Nobody walks out on me.
00:34:29I'll tell you when the partnership is over.
00:34:32Not this time.
00:34:34I'm out.
00:34:36I'll get you your money as soon as I can.
00:34:39What makes you think he's going to want you when he finds out who you really are?
00:34:42Not where you've really been.
00:34:44What you've done for money.
00:34:47What's he going to do? Kill the whole deal because of your pride?
00:34:50Oh, baby, I killed a lot more than that because of my pride.
00:35:00His name's Alfred Barker. He's your basic, run-of-the-mill, ultra-violent sociopath.
00:35:05He worked with your girl on scams the past few years.
00:35:08No thanks. You think he's capable of murder?
00:35:11Well, from what I understand, he's capable of anything.
00:35:14If he's involved, I'd watch your back.
00:35:16Where do we find him?
00:35:18I got a friend of mine, Johnny Drips.
00:35:20I'm trying to run down an address, but apparently he moves around a lot.
00:35:23Johnny Drips? Don't ask.
00:35:27By the way, Drips knows an old associate of Alan's.
00:35:30He brought it up, not me.
00:35:32Your marriage wasn't a secret, you know.
00:35:34Dale, we've talked about this.
00:35:36I don't want you looking into Alan's past.
00:35:41I trust him with my life.
00:35:43All right. I'll leave it alone.
00:35:48Thank you.
00:36:19Are you spying on me?
00:36:21No, I just saw the light.
00:36:27Like a moth to a flame.
00:36:36Good night.
00:36:38Good night.
00:36:49Sigh.
00:36:58Fire her.
00:37:00I can't. Lillian's been with me too long.
00:37:03Oh, is this how it works in this house?
00:37:06A woman's station is determined by seniority.
00:37:09I'm not gonna just fire her for no reason.
00:37:11I have a reason.
00:37:13I don't like her, and I especially don't like her spying on me.
00:37:16I can't believe that she's spying on you.
00:37:18And I can't believe you question me like this.
00:37:34Maybe you should sleep in her room tonight.
00:37:36Just a damn minute!
00:37:38I'll talk to her. I'll find out what happened.
00:37:40But don't you think you can come in here and tell me what to do in my house?
00:37:43My house?
00:37:46It didn't take you long to get to this, did it, Thomas?
00:37:49Well, listen to this.
00:37:51I'm not interested in sleeping with someone who could be my father.
00:37:54Yeah, but who are you interested in sleeping with?
00:37:56A man. A real man.
00:37:59Someone who's not afraid to fight for his woman.
00:38:03How can you say that to me?
00:38:06Because you act like a pathetic drunk
00:38:09who enjoys fondling his graves more than his woman.
00:38:13No wonder your wife killed herself.
00:38:21Well?
00:38:24Passion?
00:38:27Maybe you're not as dead as your wife, after all.
00:38:31Let me know when you want to bring some of that passion to the bedroom.
00:38:34Chérie.
00:38:43I don't believe it.
00:38:45I don't believe it!
00:38:57Ah!
00:38:59Ah!
00:39:01Ah!
00:39:07Ah!
00:39:14Ah!
00:39:25Hold it.
00:39:27I'm Frederica Dumais. We're family.
00:39:29Okay, go ahead.
00:39:39Lillian, where's Mr. Shipman?
00:39:42He's in the study.
00:39:44The police have been questioning him for hours.
00:39:46Go in, Freddie. I'll stay here with Lillian.
00:39:50Excuse me.
00:39:51Lillian, are you okay?
00:39:53What the hell is going on here?
00:39:55Mr. Shipman's being arrested under suspicion of murder.
00:39:58What? Thomas, where's your attorney?
00:40:00I didn't want one.
00:40:01You didn't want one?
00:40:02Go home, Freddie. You'll get what you want now.
00:40:08He wants to talk.
00:40:09There's no law against that.
00:40:11What did he say happened?
00:40:12Well, take a look.
00:40:13He was drunk. They had a fight. She walked out.
00:40:15The rest is blacked out.
00:40:17There's no reason to think this is anything but a crime of passion.
00:40:19Whatever this looks like, he didn't kill her.
00:40:22Ms. Dumais, he was already under investigation for the murder of his wife.
00:40:26What?
00:40:27The autopsy report shows she died of a broken neck.
00:40:30There were not enough drugs or alcohol in her system to warrant falling off that bridge.
00:40:34She was pushed. And who had a motive for that?
00:40:37Thomas loved his wife.
00:40:39Most husbands who commit murder do.
00:40:41This makes no sense. I...
00:40:43Look, it's the only thing that does make sense.
00:40:45Arabella Stone was there the night his wife was murdered.
00:40:48He's admitted to having an affair with her.
00:40:50Now she winds up dead.
00:40:51It doesn't take a law professor to find a motive.
00:40:59The police said she was shot three times at close range.
00:41:02Right.
00:41:03Only a cold-blooded killer could do something like that.
00:41:07Probably a long line of people waiting to put a few bullets into her.
00:41:12Must have been one of her old scam victims.
00:41:15Tracked her down and killed her.
00:41:17What are you talking about?
00:41:21I asked Dale to see what he could dig up on her.
00:41:25Dale.
00:41:27Your friend from college?
00:41:28Mm-hmm. She's a con artist.
00:41:30Rips off rich old men.
00:41:32Arabella Stone isn't even her real name.
00:41:34Why didn't you tell me?
00:41:38Because I know how you feel about Dale,
00:41:40and I didn't want it to turn into a thing.
00:41:43So you had to deceive me?
00:41:44No, Alan. It wasn't anything like that.
00:41:50You don't tell me everything you do.
00:41:53Would you like to be a little more specific?
00:41:55Where were you last night?
00:41:58For that matter, the last few nights.
00:42:00You leave the bedroom when you think I'm asleep,
00:42:02and you come back hours later.
00:42:04I don't go anywhere.
00:42:05Yes, you do, Alan.
00:42:07And I've been waiting for you to tell me on your own,
00:42:10but now that we're talking about it,
00:42:13I'd like an honest answer.
00:42:17Okay.
00:42:19You got me.
00:42:23I have been doing my homework.
00:42:25Studying Thomas' journal to earn my keep
00:42:28when he retires.
00:42:30The truth is, I am a bit of a fraud.
00:42:33What I really know about wine, you could fit in a glass.
00:42:38I'm sorry.
00:42:42I'm sorry, too.
00:42:45I didn't mean to sound like that.
00:42:48The important thing is that you know how much I love you.
00:42:52And how concerned I am for your safety.
00:43:22How you holding up?
00:43:29Thomas.
00:43:32Please forgive me for the way I acted.
00:43:36What I said was...
00:43:37Was right.
00:43:39I made a fool of myself, and now two people are dead.
00:43:41That wasn't your fault.
00:43:42You don't know that.
00:43:44Hell, I don't even know that.
00:43:46I can't remember what happened.
00:43:49I know I hit her.
00:43:51I know I was drunk.
00:43:57I was so angry, I wanted to kill her.
00:43:59You gotta stop talking like that.
00:44:02I'm gonna call our attorney, he'll be here today.
00:44:05We'll find out what really happened last night.
00:44:08The police believe that the same person that killed her
00:44:11murdered Constance.
00:44:15Connie deserved better.
00:44:18She had a wonderful life with you.
00:44:22She told me that all the time.
00:44:24She was lying.
00:44:26I mean, it was good at the start.
00:44:29But to be honest, at the end...
00:44:32I wanted out.
00:44:34I knew Constance wouldn't give me a divorce.
00:44:36So we did what we did to get by.
00:44:42Freddy.
00:44:45I heard Connie.
00:44:46Arabella wasn't the first.
00:44:52I know.
00:45:01Thomas.
00:45:03I promise, I'll find the truth.
00:45:08You be careful.
00:45:09Your father and I made some enemies on the way to the top.
00:45:14This might be our past catching up to us.
00:45:22Thank you.
00:45:28Hello?
00:45:29I need to talk to you, ASAP.
00:45:31What?
00:45:32It's important.
00:45:52You know, when I found Mr. Shipman by the pool,
00:45:56he was passed out.
00:45:59She was lying next to her car.
00:46:02It's a horrible thing to go through.
00:46:04There had to be someone else.
00:46:06I know he didn't kill her.
00:46:08It's gonna be alright, Lillian.
00:46:11How long will the police keep Mr. Shipman?
00:46:14If they charge him with two murders,
00:46:16they won't let him out until after the trial.
00:46:18Well, what am I gonna do?
00:46:20I could never leave Mr. Shipman,
00:46:23but now I'm too scared to stay here.
00:46:28Why don't you come work for us?
00:46:30Until Thomas is free to come home.
00:46:33We could use the help.
00:46:35What, are you serious?
00:46:37You've tasted Freddy's cooking?
00:46:39I'm dead serious.
00:46:44Parker had been living downtown
00:46:46in a one-room apartment on East Proctor.
00:46:48Not a very nice area.
00:46:50I know where that is.
00:46:52So Johnny Drips knows this guy.
00:46:54Says Parker moved up to a cabin in the mountains
00:46:57because he had to lay low for a while.
00:46:59Does this guy know where it is?
00:47:01Well, Drips says he does,
00:47:03and he's ready to talk for cash.
00:47:06There's just one catch.
00:47:09He wants to tell you in prison.
00:47:11Why?
00:47:12He didn't say.
00:47:14Maybe this guy wants to get her alone,
00:47:17like Constance and Arabella.
00:47:19When did you get back?
00:47:20Long enough to hear your friend try to set you up.
00:47:22You want to talk about set-ups.
00:47:24I'm talking about my wife.
00:47:25Who are you talking about?
00:47:26Alan, are you accusing Dale of murder?
00:47:29That's crazy.
00:47:30Well, at the very least,
00:47:31it seems to me your good friend here
00:47:32might have an interest in seeing Dumais wines go under.
00:47:35That's ridiculous.
00:47:36You have the look of a jealous man.
00:47:38If Freddy lost the winery,
00:47:39it might knock her down a peg.
00:47:41Maybe even into your class.
00:47:42You son of a...
00:47:43Stop it!
00:47:44Both of you.
00:47:46Dale, you better go.
00:47:48Stay away from her,
00:47:49if you know what's good for you.
00:47:51I'll see myself out.
00:47:53I can't believe you did that.
00:47:56I don't trust him.
00:47:58He's gonna get you hurt.
00:48:00Or worse.
00:48:02Freddy?
00:48:07Dale?
00:48:08Wait!
00:48:10Please!
00:48:12Wait!
00:48:13I am so sorry.
00:48:15He's Adeline.
00:48:16He's your husband.
00:48:17It's your house.
00:48:18He's got a right to say what he wants.
00:48:19He's just concerned about me.
00:48:20That's all.
00:48:21I'm sure he is.
00:48:22I'm curious, Freddy.
00:48:23Was he concerned enough
00:48:24to tell you he was married before?
00:48:26I didn't think so.
00:48:27Three years ago,
00:48:28to a wealthy widow.
00:48:30Didn't last long, though.
00:48:31About a year.
00:48:32She died in a mysterious boating accident
00:48:34in the south of France.
00:48:35That's not true!
00:48:36My guess is he met you
00:48:37about the time he ran out of money.
00:48:39Be careful, Freddy.
00:48:40He's not what you think he is.
00:48:45I'm so sorry.
00:48:54I'm so sorry.
00:49:11Well, that's about as ugly as it gets.
00:49:14I'm sorry, sweetheart.
00:49:16Forgive me?
00:49:21All right.
00:49:25I'll try again later.
00:49:27Were you married before me?
00:49:32That's quite a friend you have there.
00:49:34This isn't about Dale.
00:49:36Were you married before you met me?
00:49:41Yes, I was.
00:49:45It has nothing to do with us.
00:49:47It has everything to do with us.
00:49:50How could you lie to me like that?
00:49:53She died, Freddie.
00:49:55It's not like she's out there hiding from you.
00:49:58It was a horrible time for me.
00:50:00It's not something I talk about to anyone.
00:50:04It was easy just to block it out of my mind
00:50:07and put it all behind me and start over with you.
00:50:11How did she die?
00:50:23She drowned.
00:50:28We took her boat out for the weekend,
00:50:31anchored it near a small island, had dinner,
00:50:35a few too many drinks, after that,
00:50:40after I'd fallen asleep, she must have tried
00:50:42to take the dinghy ashore.
00:50:45They found her a day later.
00:50:48Was she wealthy?
00:50:55I'm not sure I understand your question, Freddie.
00:50:56Are you asking me if I married her for her money
00:50:59or killed her for it?
00:51:01I don't deserve that.
00:51:02And I deserve to be interrogated?
00:51:03You lied to me.
00:51:06You married and buried another woman,
00:51:09and you didn't feel the need to tell me about it?
00:51:13How do you expect me to react?
00:51:18I thought we had a marriage based on trust.
00:51:22I didn't tell you, and I should have,
00:51:23but I never lied about it.
00:51:25I didn't see how it mattered.
00:51:27I'm sure you have little things in your past
00:51:29you'd rather keep to yourself.
00:51:34I'm going to bed.
00:51:36Good night.
00:52:06Good night.
00:52:17Where are you going?
00:52:19I have to meet Dale.
00:52:21For what?
00:52:22To talk to the guy that knows where Arabella's partner is.
00:52:26I'm going with you.
00:52:26No, you're not.
00:52:36Come on.
00:52:59Now, remember, I don't know anything about this guy.
00:53:02Johnny Drip says he's a first class weasel.
00:53:03He's not to be trusted.
00:53:05Then why are we giving him money?
00:53:06Because that's what weasels do.
00:53:07They sell people out for money.
00:53:09Yeah, but if he can't be trusted, then we can't.
00:53:10We can trust him to be a weasel.
00:53:12I don't like being called a weasel.
00:53:14A weasel sells out on his friends,
00:53:16and Alfred Barker's no friend of mine.
00:53:20So you got the money?
00:53:22I'm a busy man. Don't waste my time.
00:53:24We got the money.
00:53:26So you're the Dumet bride, the one who owns all that wine.
00:53:32Yes, I am.
00:53:33Not bad.
00:53:35So how's it feel to be filthy rich?
00:53:37Hey, look, we're paying for an address here,
00:53:39not conversation.
00:53:40Yeah, well, I want to know what kind of people
00:53:41I'm doing business with.
00:53:42It feels good.
00:53:43You got a problem?
00:53:44To be filthy rich.
00:53:47Yeah, I'll bet it does.
00:53:51So you want to find Barker, huh?
00:53:53He's a bad man.
00:53:56I believe you wanted $200.
00:54:01Small price to pay for something you want so bad.
00:54:04We're out of here.
00:54:05The Twin Pines.
00:54:08324 North Weatherly.
00:54:11Cozy little cottage.
00:54:14That's a good address.
00:54:16Oh, yeah, it's good.
00:54:17Yeah.
00:54:19Yeah, enjoy the ride.
00:54:22I'm just curious.
00:54:23What do you have against Barker?
00:54:25I don't like to be double-crossed.
00:54:27We were partners, and he dumped me
00:54:28for the one that turned up dead.
00:54:31Guess she cleaned up a little better than me.
00:54:40All I'm saying is just wait until tomorrow.
00:54:42Give me one more day to see if I can,
00:54:44what else I can dig up on Barker.
00:54:46What if he takes off tonight?
00:54:47He must be feeling the heat already,
00:54:49if he's hiding out in the mountains.
00:54:50For all we know, he could have left town by now.
00:54:52Which is why I need to get up there and find out.
00:54:54Freddie.
00:54:55Look, I promised Thomas that I'd get to the truth of this.
00:54:59And right now, that's Barker.
00:55:01What's he going to do, kill me?
00:55:02Well, fine, I'll go with you.
00:55:04Please, Dale.
00:55:08If you don't hear from me in a couple of hours,
00:55:11send in the Marines.
00:55:58Thank you.
00:56:27Alfred Barker.
00:56:28If you say so.
00:56:32Who are you?
00:56:34You know who I am.
00:56:44You're a long way from home, Mrs. Leach.
00:56:47If you say so.
00:56:49You looking to trade your mansion and the hill for a modest little place like this?
00:56:54No. I can afford both.
00:56:58You got guts, I'll give you that.
00:57:01Of course, I thought you were smarter than to come out to a place like this all by yourself.
00:57:04Who says I'm all by myself?
00:57:09What do you want?
00:57:10The truth.
00:57:12About two murders.
00:57:16You've come a long way from nothing.
00:57:19Didn't you hear? The cops caught that guy.
00:57:22Her husband did it.
00:57:23No, he didn't.
00:57:25I think you and your partner, Arabella, killed Constance to get at Shipman's money.
00:57:32And then when she dumped you, you killed Arabella.
00:57:35That's a hell of a theory, Freddy.
00:57:37But it's wrong.
00:57:39I didn't kill anybody.
00:57:41Not this month.
00:57:44How you sleeping at night, Freddy?
00:57:47You want the truth?
00:57:49Look in your own backyard.
00:57:51Just know this.
00:57:53I will use all of my money and my resources to make sure that you pay for what you did to Constance.
00:58:02I found you hiding up here.
00:58:05All it cost me was a couple of bucks.
00:58:21Come on.
00:58:51Freddy.
00:59:00Please answer.
00:59:03Please answer.
00:59:06Please answer.
00:59:07Freeze now. Leave yourself alone. I am not available.
00:59:16Freddy?
00:59:18Damn.
00:59:21What are you doing here?
00:59:22I was worried, so I followed you.
00:59:24Are you all right?
00:59:25Where's Parker?
00:59:26I think he's gone.
00:59:28His cabin was empty. There was a fire in the fireplace.
00:59:31And I heard this car pull out when I was on my way down here.
00:59:34What's the matter with you?
00:59:35He tried to kill me.
00:59:37You're hurt.
00:59:38My ankle.
00:59:39We gotta get you to a hospital.
00:59:46I got your message.
00:59:49This is your idea of a minor problem?
00:59:51Please, Alan. I'm tired.
00:59:53What happened to you?
00:59:54A few bumps and bruises.
00:59:56Sprained ankle.
00:59:59Where the hell have you been?
01:00:00Dancing.
01:00:03Freddy, please.
01:00:05You leave here to see Dale.
01:00:07Come back the next morning on crutches.
01:00:09I deserve more than sarcasm.
01:00:12Okay.
01:00:14I went to see Barker.
01:00:15I'm fairly certain that he's the one who killed Constance and Arabella.
01:00:20So I wanted to see if I could get him to admit it.
01:00:23Well, when I left his place, he attacked me.
01:00:26Attacked you?
01:00:28Where was Dale?
01:00:29I went by myself.
01:00:31Thankfully, Dale followed me.
01:00:33He found me in the woods running away from Barker.
01:00:36What were you thinking?
01:00:38I don't know.
01:00:39We have to go see Detective Calloway.
01:00:41And say what?
01:00:43I can't identify him. I didn't see his face.
01:00:46It doesn't matter.
01:00:48This guy could decide to come after you right now.
01:00:52Excuse me.
01:00:53Is there anything I can do?
01:00:55Lillian, what are you doing here?
01:00:58I hired her.
01:00:59I thought we could use the help until Thomas comes home.
01:01:03Outstanding.
01:01:04Well, we sure could use you.
01:01:07Especially now.
01:01:09Here, let me help you.
01:01:11I'll do it.
01:01:12I'll get you some ice for this.
01:01:18She's been having a tough time.
01:01:22I'm sure it feels good to be needed again.
01:01:28Why don't you get some rest?
01:01:29You've had a busy night.
01:01:37His name is Alfred Barker.
01:01:40Yeah, I know who that is.
01:01:41Bit of a grifter with a taste for the rough stuff?
01:01:44To my knowledge, he's been clean for years.
01:01:46Not anymore.
01:01:48I went up there to talk to him about his involvement with Arabella Stone.
01:01:52A.K.A. Jackie Rust.
01:01:55I was lucky enough to get out of there just with this.
01:01:57Sounds like Barker.
01:01:59You can file assault charges down at the station.
01:02:01I'm more interested in you filing murder charges.
01:02:05Thomas Shipman didn't kill his wife.
01:02:07Or Stone.
01:02:08It was Alfred Barker.
01:02:10Do you have any proof to back that up?
01:02:11No more than you have on Thomas.
01:02:13Look, Ms. DeMay.
01:02:15I know that Thomas Shipman is a longtime friend.
01:02:19But without any motive or concrete evidence,
01:02:23I'd be wasting my time chasing after somebody like Barker.
01:02:26Detective.
01:02:28Excuse me for sounding naive.
01:02:31But isn't that how you get a motive and concrete evidence?
01:02:35By chasing?
01:02:36Chasing?
01:02:39I'll run a check on him.
01:02:41Don't get your hopes up.
01:02:43Even if he is involved, Barker's not the type to leave fingerprints.
01:02:47Or witnesses, for that matter.
01:02:59I'll be right with you.
01:03:02So what can I do for...
01:03:04You can stay away from my wife.
01:03:07You decide who Freddy talks to now, do you?
01:03:09With regards to you, yes, I do.
01:03:11This is a conversation you should be having with your wife, not me.
01:03:14No. This is between you and me.
01:03:17Are you threatening me?
01:03:18You're damn right I am.
01:03:19I am not about to let some low-life loser destroy everything I've worked for.
01:03:23Worked? I know all about the kind of work you do.
01:03:25And I'm gonna make sure Freddy knows, too.
01:03:28Now get the hell out of here.
01:03:32I'm on to you.
01:03:34I'm on to you.
01:03:40So what can I do for you?
01:03:43The must has to be pumped over the cap several times a day
01:03:46to extract maximum flavor and tannins.
01:03:49And watch the heat build up.
01:03:5155 to 75 degrees.
01:03:53No warmer.
01:03:55No colder.
01:03:57That'll be all for now. Thanks.
01:04:04You're not supposed to be on your feet, Freddy.
01:04:06Wine doesn't make itself.
01:04:08Why don't you go lie down?
01:04:10I can handle it from down here.
01:04:13How are you gonna do that when you're so busy threatening my friends?
01:04:18Dale called as soon as you left.
01:04:21I am not going to apologize to him.
01:04:23He is subversive and putting you in danger.
01:04:25He almost got you killed.
01:04:27I trust Dale.
01:04:28But you don't trust me.
01:04:30Did it ever occur to you that the man who attacked you just might have been Dale?
01:04:34That's ridiculous.
01:04:36He's the one that saved me.
01:04:37Was he?
01:04:38Huh.
01:04:39It seems to me it was quite a coincidence.
01:04:41He just happened to show up in the nick of time.
01:04:43And what about Barker?
01:04:45Why didn't he just kill you when you were inside his cabin?
01:04:47So I couldn't identify him.
01:04:49It was dark outside.
01:04:51Dead women don't talk, Freddy.
01:04:53If he wanted to kill you, he would have done it when he had the chance.
01:04:58Are you saying that Dale tried to kill me?
01:05:01No.
01:05:02He's trying to make it look like I am.
01:05:05I think he killed Constance and Arabella to set up Thomas,
01:05:09knowing you get full control of the winery.
01:05:11Now if he could make you believe that I'm trying to kill you,
01:05:13he could save you and move in when I'm gone.
01:05:16Where were you last night?
01:05:19What do you mean where was I? I was right here, waiting for you.
01:05:22I called. No one answered.
01:05:25You think it was me?
01:05:29Answer me!
01:05:31Answer me!
01:05:33You think I followed you up there and tried to kill you?
01:05:35I don't know what to think anymore.
01:05:54I don't know what to think anymore.
01:06:25Lillian?
01:06:30Alan?
01:06:54Alan?
01:07:10Help me, please. Somebody's in my house.
01:07:12Okay, Miss. Stay calm and give me your address.
01:07:14Miss, can you give me your address?
01:07:17Are you there?
01:07:19Listen to me. I can't stop you. Please do something.
01:07:22Hello? Is anyone there?
01:07:33Don't move. You're under arrest.
01:07:37Mr. May? It's Detective Calloway. Are you in there?
01:07:40Yes, I'm here.
01:07:42Open the door, please. You're safe now.
01:07:47You all right?
01:07:49Here. Yeah, I'm fine.
01:07:51How did you get here so fast? I just called 911.
01:07:54It was Barker. We put a tail on him as soon as we confirmed he was working with Arabella Stone.
01:07:59He didn't waste any time making his move.
01:08:01It's late. Why don't you come down to the station in the morning? We'll get your statement then.
01:08:05Certainly.
01:08:06I'll have an officer posted here for the rest of the night.
01:08:08Thank you. Try and get some sleep.
01:08:10Thanks for everything.
01:08:15According to Barker, he was there to rob you, not hurt you.
01:08:20He said he cased your place last week during the reception, posing as one of the waiters.
01:08:25So if he was there, he could have killed Constance.
01:08:29Could have, but he didn't have a motive.
01:08:31He claims Shipman's wife dying created a bit of a problem for the scam they were running.
01:08:35It's hard to blackmail a single man for sexual indiscretion.
01:08:38What if his partner killed her, didn't tell him, and then when he found out, he killed her?
01:08:43He has an alibi for Arabella Stone's murder.
01:08:45He's lying.
01:08:46Ms. DeMay, there's no evidence...
01:08:48Hang on a sec.
01:08:50There's no evidence linking Barker to those killings.
01:08:53He's a thief and a conman, and he admits to planning to rip you off and leave the country.
01:08:58He tried to kill me at his cabin.
01:09:01He denies it.
01:09:02And I believe him over me.
01:09:04He said you went up there to accuse him of murder.
01:09:07And there's no proof. You said yourself.
01:09:09You couldn't identify your assailant.
01:09:11So I threw myself off the cliff.
01:09:13Ms. DeMay, if it were up to me, I would lock him up for life.
01:09:18But that's not the way the system works.
01:09:21I'm sorry, I don't think he's our guy.
01:09:23And I know that's not what you want to hear.
01:09:28Hi.
01:09:29How did it go?
01:09:31I hope they have that horrible man put away.
01:09:34Yeah, please tell me. By the time his lawyers get done, he'll get five to ten.
01:09:38Weeks.
01:09:40My ankle's killing me. I'm going to go lie down.
01:09:43Oh, Lillian.
01:09:45Oh, would you mind?
01:09:47Mr. Leach is upstairs.
01:10:00What are you doing?
01:10:02I'm packing some clothes.
01:10:05I don't understand.
01:10:06I think you do, Freddie.
01:10:08You've made it quite clear that you're not comfortable being around me.
01:10:11In the interest of saving our marriage, I think I'm going to move out until you are.
01:10:16I never said I wasn't comfortable.
01:10:19Actually, you've said much worse.
01:10:22Where will you go?
01:10:24I thought I'd talk to Thomas about staying at his place.
01:10:26That way I could help him out with his personal affairs
01:10:29and still be available for the winery business.
01:10:34I don't know what to say.
01:10:35Say goodbye. You've said everything else.
01:10:48Keep an eye on her, Lillian.
01:10:50If you need anything, I'll be staying at the shipments.
01:10:53Oh, I wish there was something I could do to help.
01:10:56Just you being here with her is a tremendous help.
01:11:06I spoke to the lawyers, Thomas.
01:11:09Looks like the judge is not going to let you out on bail.
01:11:12Two homicides and with your resources.
01:11:16You're too big of a risk to run.
01:11:18I can understand that.
01:11:20Well, I sure wouldn't mind a nice glass of Merlot right about now.
01:11:26Make that a bottle.
01:11:30Everything's going to be okay.
01:11:32If your case ever does make it to trial,
01:11:34the jury won't convict with the evidence they have.
01:11:38No witnesses, no murder weapon, no DNA evidence.
01:11:42Frankly, I think the district attorney is praying for a miracle.
01:11:45I was so foolish to think a woman like that would want anything but my money.
01:11:49I should have known better.
01:11:53Alan, I got a confession to make.
01:11:56When Freddie married you, I thought that was a mistake.
01:12:00I was sure the only thing you were interested in was her money.
01:12:03I'm sorry for that.
01:12:06Thank you.
01:12:08She's lucky she found you.
01:12:10Now, how's Freddie really doing?
01:12:13She puts on a brave front, but I know how close she was to Constance.
01:12:18She's determined to find out who killed her.
01:12:21To the point of putting herself in danger.
01:12:23Danger?
01:12:25What kind of danger?
01:12:27Her friend, Dale, found the man who was working with Arabella.
01:12:32Freddie went up to confront him and was assaulted.
01:12:36Is she all right?
01:12:38She's fine.
01:12:40In fact, Lillian is there with him.
01:12:44Lillian?
01:12:46I hope you don't mind.
01:12:48I asked her to stay with us during your ordeal.
01:12:52That's a good idea.
01:12:55In fact, I think it would be best if she stayed with you folks when I got out of here.
01:13:00She's very loyal, Thomas.
01:13:02She would never want to leave you.
01:13:04Alan, I wouldn't want Freddie to know this, but...
01:13:10I had an affair with Lillian.
01:13:14I...
01:13:16started about three years ago.
01:13:18I'm not sure how it happened, but...
01:13:22Connie was sick and Lillian was there.
01:13:26She made it easy.
01:13:28She never made any demands.
01:13:30She always showed Connie respect.
01:13:32Did Constance know?
01:13:34If she did, she never told me.
01:13:36I was foolish.
01:13:39Speaking of foolish...
01:13:42I wonder if I could ask a favor of you.
01:13:47Whatever you need.
01:13:50Freddie and I are having a problem, and we need some time to work it out.
01:13:53And I was hoping that I could stay at your place.
01:13:55Of course.
01:13:57What kind of problem?
01:13:59Dale found out that I was married before and made a point of telling Freddie.
01:14:03I should have told her, but I never did.
01:14:08He convinced her that I'm dishonest.
01:14:11And now she's having doubts about our relationship.
01:14:17You want me to talk to her?
01:14:19No. I'm sure we can work it out.
01:14:23Well, make sure you do.
01:14:25Because doobie wines need both of you.
01:14:29All right?
01:14:47Well, I would never leave Mr. Shipman, but I'm too scared to stay here now.
01:15:07Why don't you come work for us?
01:15:09Just until Thomas is free to come.
01:15:11Dale.
01:15:29Dale, this email you sent me on Parker is unbelievable.
01:15:33How can one guy know so many creeps?
01:15:36I'm fine.
01:15:38No, you don't need to come over.
01:15:40Lillian is taking perfect care of me.
01:15:43Yeah. All right, we'll talk about it tomorrow.
01:15:47Bye.
01:15:49Thanks.
01:15:54What's all this?
01:15:55Doctor's orders. Anti-inflammatories for your ankle.
01:15:58Calcium and iron supplements.
01:16:00Two to help the pain and something to help you sleep.
01:16:03What do you say we just trade it in for a bottle of red?
01:16:06Exactly the same thing, I promise.
01:16:10Didn't think so.
01:16:24Thank you.
01:16:54Get out of the house, Friday.
01:17:23It's Lillian.
01:17:24I'm sorry.
01:17:26Mrs. Leach is unable to come to the phone right now.
01:17:36Who was that, Lillian?
01:17:39Just one of those pesky people trying to sell you something.
01:17:43I'll get your dinner.
01:17:51911, what's your emergency?
01:17:52Get me the police department.
01:17:54Right away.
01:17:55Detective Calloway, there's an emergency.
01:17:57Please!
01:18:09Lillian?
01:18:14I think I need something to eat.
01:18:44Lillian?
01:18:49Lillian?
01:18:59Lillian?
01:19:06Lillian?
01:19:16Lillian?
01:19:34Lillian?
01:19:54The kitchen's closed.
01:19:56Oh, you scare me.
01:19:58But you don't make it easy, do you?
01:20:01You couldn't just stay in bed and wait until the pills did the work for me.
01:20:10What are you talking about?
01:20:15I'm gonna kill you, Mrs. Leach.
01:20:19Are you surprised?
01:20:24Well, it couldn't be.
01:20:26Lillian.
01:20:27Mousy.
01:20:28Lillian.
01:20:29The loyal housekeeper.
01:20:35Why are you doing this?
01:20:37Because I love him.
01:20:40But that's something you wouldn't understand.
01:20:43When things get rough for you, you write another check.
01:20:46But you don't know what it's like to sacrifice to go to bed night after night alone
01:20:52when the man you love is sleeping with another woman.
01:20:55His wife!
01:20:56No!
01:20:57His mistake.
01:20:59He didn't love her.
01:21:02He loved me.
01:21:04We were destined to be together.
01:21:06He told me that.
01:21:07How could you kill Constance?
01:21:09She brought you into that house.
01:21:10But she left me no choice.
01:21:12I was willing to wait until Thomas left her.
01:21:16But she forced my hand.
01:21:19Come in.
01:21:21Mrs. Shipman, you look beautiful.
01:21:24I've known all about your disgusting behavior.
01:21:27I've waited until now to say something because of how important this event is to Thomas.
01:21:32But after tonight, you're no longer welcome here.
01:21:36I'll expect your resignation in the morning, as well as whatever discretion you're capable of.
01:21:43I was very discreet.
01:21:45She was fond of her tranquilizers, and I knew that sooner or later
01:21:48she'd leave the party to mope about her failed marriage.
01:22:04It was liberating.
01:22:06And I knew that Thomas would thank me for it.
01:22:10You're sick.
01:22:11Thomas loved his wife.
01:22:18No!
01:22:25You can't run away from the pills you've already swallowed.
01:22:48Ah!
01:23:19Come on.
01:23:36This room looks familiar, doesn't it, Mrs. Leach?
01:23:41Remember the last time we were here together?
01:23:46You had that unfortunate accident with the falling boxes.
01:23:54That's the problem with making murder look like an accident.
01:23:59Sometimes you accidentally miss.
01:24:05That didn't happen with Arabella.
01:24:07There was no time to plan an accident.
01:24:09I heard them fight that night.
01:24:11How could you say that to me?
01:24:13Because you act like a pathetic drunk.
01:24:15No wonder your wife killed herself.
01:24:17She said the most horrible things to him.
01:24:20He wanted to kill her.
01:24:22He wanted her dead, out of his life.
01:24:25I could feel his pain like it was my own.
01:24:30So I killed her for him, because I love him.
01:24:34I didn't have much time.
01:24:36I knew when she left that night she'd still be back to collect.
01:24:39A woman like that would say or do anything to keep a man like Thomas.
01:24:46No!
01:24:52I was protecting him like any good wife would.
01:24:59I trashed the study.
01:25:01I wanted to make it look like a robbery.
01:25:04But still, the police went after Thomas.
01:25:07But I'm not worried.
01:25:12With his money and his lawyers,
01:25:16it's only a matter of time before he gets off.
01:25:23Right, Mrs. Leach?
01:25:27But you know all about that, don't you?
01:25:30You rich girls find your way out of any trouble you get into.
01:25:35You can't buy your way out of this, can you, Mrs. Leach?
01:26:06Ah!
01:26:30That wasn't very original, Mrs. Leach.
01:26:35I know you're in here.
01:26:38I can hear the fear in your breathing.
01:26:44Same sound you made that night at Barker's cabin.
01:26:52That's right. It was me.
01:26:56Alan told me all about you and Dale when I moved in that morning.
01:27:01And about the fight you had had the night before.
01:27:04He was worried about you.
01:27:06And he went looking for you.
01:27:08I followed him to the computer store.
01:27:10He must be feeling the heat already. He's hiding out in the mountains.
01:27:13For all we know, he could have left town already.
01:27:15Which is why I need to get up there and find out.
01:27:17Freddie, look.
01:27:18I would have killed you that night if it wasn't for your damn friend.
01:27:23I would have killed you
01:27:25and let the police blame it on Barker or maybe even Alan.
01:27:29And then this place would have gone to its rightful owner, Thomas.
01:27:34And its new wife, Lillian.
01:28:05DOOR OPENS
01:28:07DOOR SLAMS SHUT
01:28:09DRAMATIC MUSIC
01:28:12SHE GRUNTS
01:28:14SHE GRUNTS
01:28:16SHE GRUNTS
01:28:18SHE GRUNTS
01:28:20SHE GRUNTS
01:28:22SHE GRUNTS
01:28:24SHE GRUNTS
01:28:26SHE GRUNTS
01:28:28SHE PANTS
01:28:32SHE PANTS
01:28:33DRAMATIC MUSIC
01:28:39SHE MOANS
01:28:47SHE GRUNTS
01:28:51SHE MOANS
01:28:54SHE MOANS
01:28:57SHE SCREAMS
01:28:59Hurry!
01:29:10Honey!
01:29:11Honey, where are you?
01:29:29Last look around your empire, Frederica, cause it'll all be mine in the morning when
01:29:44Thomas comes home.
01:29:47Thomas will never marry you, Lillian.
01:29:49You're his maid.
01:29:50Ow!
01:29:51You're his maid and that will never change.
01:29:56That's why he fell in love with Arabella.
01:29:58You don't know anything about love.
01:30:01That's why your husband walked out on you.
01:30:05Now maybe I'll comfort him in the morning when they find your broken body.
01:30:11Is this my letter of resignation, Frederica?
01:30:21Honey!
01:30:25Honey!
01:30:28Oh!
01:30:35Oh!
01:30:36Freddie!
01:30:40Freddie!
01:30:41Help me!
01:30:44Freddie!
01:30:47Freddie!
01:30:48I'm here, let go!
01:30:50Dad!
01:30:51No!
01:30:52It's your only hope!
01:30:53I can break your fall!
01:30:54I can't!
01:30:55Let go!
01:30:56Freddie!
01:30:57No!
01:30:58Look at me!
01:30:59I can't!
01:31:00Fall into my arms!
01:31:01No!
01:31:02I won't let you die!
01:31:03No!
01:31:04We can do this, Freddie!
01:31:06Trust me!
01:31:09Let go!
01:31:10No, I can't!
01:31:12Let go!
01:31:14I'm afraid!
01:31:16No!
01:31:18Please!
01:31:25You okay?
01:31:26Yeah.
01:31:27I think I broke my leg.
01:31:31Me too.
01:31:41Here it is.
01:31:43I've been saving this bottle for a very special occasion.
01:31:47I think my retirement qualifies.
01:31:49What is this?
01:31:51That's not a Dumet label.
01:31:53I have to wean myself.
01:31:54We don't have a distributor in France.
01:31:56Not yet, anyway.
01:31:58Once we incorporate some new automation
01:32:00in our bottling and packaging division,
01:32:02we'll be all over Europe.
01:32:05I told you I was doing my homework.
01:32:10Who's the fourth class for?
01:32:13Our new plant manager.
01:32:15The computer genius who's gonna drag us
01:32:17into the 21st century.
01:32:23Wow.
01:32:25Where's the abacus you've been using to keep these records?
01:32:29Theo?
01:32:30A girl with your education should be ashamed.
01:32:32But don't worry, don't worry.
01:32:34I'll develop a new program
01:32:35and I'll have it straightened out in a week.
01:32:41I made an executive decision.
01:32:43Hope you don't mind.
01:32:46They made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
01:32:48Thomas' guest house,
01:32:50Alan's job,
01:32:51and a chance to,
01:32:54a chance to get rid of a load of bad karma.
01:32:58We had a man-to-man
01:32:59and realized we were both acting like boys.
01:33:02I know how much Dale cares about you
01:33:04and how much you trust him.
01:33:06And if there's one thing we all want
01:33:07Dumet wants to stand for,
01:33:09it's trust.
01:33:21To trust.
01:33:24An important ingredient in good lives,
01:33:28good friends,
01:33:32and good marriages.
01:33:51♪♪♪
01:34:21♪♪♪