08x21 - The Wedding Gift

[bunniefuu]

But you said you're gonna spend the whole day with me.

Honey, I know it's a disappointment, but--

I don't care. Really, I don't care at all.

- Cindy, I'm sorry. - Leave me alone.

Cindy.

I must apologize. Cindy doesn't usually..

Cindy.

[horse neighing]

[dramatic music]

[neighs]

Hey, what is this? Who are you?

FBI, Kelly. You're under arrest.

[dramatic music]

[male narrator] "The FBI.."

A Quinn Martin production.

Starring Efrem Zimbalist Jr..

Also starring Philip Abbott..

William Reynolds.

With guests stars, Penny Fuller..

John Ericson..

Dewey Martin.

Tonight's episode, "The Wedding Gift."

[dramatic music]

- Okay, let's go. - Relax, will you?

That's not even the right kind of car.

But you said he's supposed to show up at 8:30.

Yeah, that's right.

Hey, there he is.

Now listen, don't sweat this thing.

Just follow my lead nice and easy.

Okay, Kelly. Nice and easy.

Hey, go ahead and open it, Mr. Ackerman

or you're dead right here.

Move.

Come on!

- Help me, please. No-- - Shut up. Shut up!

Alright, nobody move!

Put your hands on your heads.

Get 'em up there.

Come on. Come on!

Alright, now listen, all of you

my partner's gonna come down this row of windows

and you're gonna give him all your cash, you understand?

Anybody that even thinks about hitting an alarm button

and this guy gets it. Alright, now move.

Alright, lady, let's move.

Let's go, lady.

Alright, the lady in the green. Get on over here.

Put the cash in there.

Come on! Come on!

Come on, move.

Alright. Let's go.

Come on, come on, blond lady. Hurry up!

Hurry up!

Hey, you! Dude in the yellow shirt, get 'em up. Attaboy.

Let's go!

Nobody moves.

And I mean, nobody move.

Don't move.

Hey, you!

[g*nsh*t]

[alarm ringing]

[g*nsh*t]

[g*n fire]

[tires screeching]

[tires screeching]

[theme music]

On September 18th, two armed men robbed a bank

in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, escaping with $49,800.

Their use of wigs and sunglasses as disguises

was similar to a method of operation used in a series

of robberies which were already under investigation by the FBI.

Inspector Lewis Erskine

who had just completed a major investigation in Baton Rouge

immediately assumed on the scene supervision of the case.

Yeah, I got it. Thanks.

Lou, they found the getaway car.

It's on a dirt road about 30 miles from here.

It's just up the highway to New Orleans.

[engine starts]

[birds chirping]

There's another blood stain on the back of the seat, inspector.

- Any latents? - Uh, yes, sir.

On the rearview mirror

the door of the glove compartment

and this wig was found stuffed in the back seat.

Looks like a few strands of his own hair caught in the lining.

Alright, get all this evidence back to the lab right away.

Agents interviewed the bank guard in the hospital.

How is he?

Well, he's out of danger now

but, uh, he wasn't able to add anything

to the physical descriptions

given us by the other bank personnel.

Well, the descriptions we have are pretty complete.

Bill, alert all medical facilities

to be on the lookout for a patient with a g*nsh*t wound.

Yes, sir.

[dramatic music]

Hi, Kelly. What do you say?

Not much, Harry.

So, did you get a chance to talk to Della?

You know about getting me some action?

Take it easy, Harry.

- Hello, Della. - Kelly.

Hiya, Della.

Harry, what do you want?

I was just asking Kelly if maybe there is a chance

you can put me in on a job pretty soon?

Sorry, but I'll let you know when I get something.

Well, okay. Don't forget about me, huh?

Are you alright?

I was worried sick, I heard on the news there was a sh**ting.

I'm fine, Della. Fine. Not a scratch.

- It was the kid that got hit. - Well, how bad is he?

Not bad. He just got grays on the side.

He'll live.

Where is he?

I don't know.

I gave him his split and told him to get lost.

Oh, why did you do that?

You know they'll be looking for somebody with a b*llet wound.

I know.

That's why I figured she wouldn't want him

hanging around here.

Well, it's better than having him run around loose.

Well, he didn't want any help from us.

He just wanted out.

Well, there's nothing we can do about it now.

I'm sorry you had trouble.

Was there something wrong with they way I laid it out?

Oh, no.

[chuckles]

Baby, that layout was fine.

That guy came in late just like you said he would.

What if that was Eddie. He was late.

We ran into the guard on the way out.

[knock on door]

- Who is it? - 'It's Lou, Della.'

'Can I come in?'

It's the rents from the Orange Streets Apartments, Della.

There's a note inside on who's late this month.

Alright, Lou, I'll check it out later.

Okay.

- Thanks. - Okay.

Della, while you're collecting

here's your split from the bank job.

Hey, aren't you gonna count it?

- I trust you. - Trust me?

[chuckles]

You always counted out twice right down to the last nickel.

Hey, what is this?

'You got so much stashed away someplace'

'you don't care anymore?'

You got better things to worry about, Kelly.

Like Eddie Talbert running around with a b*llet wound.

And I'm telling you to forget him.

I wish I could forget him.

I wish I could forget all of 'em.

All the talent I've set out on jobs.

All the cheap little nothings

who think holding a g*n in their hand

makes them big men.

Hey, something's bothering you.

I know.

Kelly, I'm fed up.

Fed up?

What with?

Everything.

Tricking people into giving information.

Like that poor old bank guard you hit this morning.

Fencing the stuff you steal off the docks.

I've had it, Kelly. It's time to get out.

Now, look, you don't mean that.

What you need is a little time off.

Why don't you go someplace for the weekend?

You must be reading my mind. I am going away this weekend.

Yeah?

Ah.

Two hundred miles north, huh?

You're gonna visit that sweetheart of yours.

It's been too long.

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May I help you?

Uh, I wanna see the doc.

May I ask what it's about?

Janice, uh, would you get me

the lab report on Mrs. Kingman, please?

Yes, doctor. This gentlemen would like to see you.

Doc, I'm bleeding.

Um, right this way.

And would you call this prescription into the pharmacy?

Right away, doctor.

Get me the FBI.

You're very fortunate, young man

that that laceration didn't go any deeper.

Where you going?

To get suturing material.

I'm curious about something, doc.

What's that?

Why you're not curious about something.

I mean, you're supposed to ask a lot of questions

about g*nsh*t wounds.

You didn't even ask me how it happened.

I was, uh, going to, as soon as I took care of it.

Well, that's what I call a dedicated hero.

Or maybe you already know how it happened.

What do you mean?

I mean, maybe somebody told you to look out for me.

And maybe that prescription you gave that nurse in there

said call the police.

[dramatic music]

I guess I shouldn't have panicked

but, uh, I couldn't help it.

How serious was his would, doctor?

Oh, not very, uh, he lost a little blood

but not enough to do more than make him lightheaded.

No internal injuries at all. Just a deep surface laceration.

While you were treating him, did you notice

any distinguishing marks or scars?

Yes.

He had a small tattoo

on the inside of his left arm.

- Can you describe it? - Um, just some letters.

Uh, R-E-D-D-I-E.

It might've been a nickname of some kind.

Uh, this?

That's right.

Is this the glass he drank out of?

Yes, I gave him something to relax him.

I guess I didn't give him enough.

[birds chirping]

[ducks quacking]

[piano music]

[Cindy] 'But is it bigger than this one?'

How big is your restaurant in New Orleans?

Well, it's big enough.

Uh, why all of a sudden interest in the restaurant?

I've never seen it.

You always said I could one day.

Cindy, I think you better tell me what's going on.

Well, the girls in my class are going on a field trip

to New Orleans next week

and, well, I was gonna ask the teacher

if we could all go to your restaurant for lunch.

'Wouldn't that be cool?'

I'm sorry, Cindy, but it's out of the question.

But, but why?

Well, you're not old enough for Bourbon Street.

Anyway, it doesn't matter about the restaurant

because I'm not gonna be working there much longer.

Why?

I'm thinking of retiring.

You mean it?

That means we'll be together all the time.

That's right, honey. All the time.

You'll be glad you retired.

Oh, I know I will.

But in the meantime, let's plan what you want to do

for the rest of the day.

Okay.

First thing..

There's Mr. Walden.

Mr. Walden, Mr. Walden!

- 'Cindy.' - It's alright, mom.

I met him at school this morning.

Well, Cindy, this is a nice surprise seeing you again.

Mr. Walden, this is my mother, Mrs. Marot.

- Mr. Walden. - It's nice meeting you.

You have a very charming daughter.

[Della] 'Thank you.'

Mr. Walden says he has a daughter too, just my age.

He's gonna enroll her in St. John's.

I bet she'll be in my class.

How nice.

Yes, my company just transferred me to New Orleans.

I wanted to find the best school possible.

Oh, well, you can't do better than St. John's.

Oh, Cindy convinced me of that.

'She showed me around the school this morning.'

Cindy can be vey convincing.

Is your family already with you?

My daughter's in San Diego.

With her mother?

No. Her mother and I divorced.

One of those things.

Well, were you two going out to the boats?

Well, Cindy would like to, but neither one of us sail

and there was a serious accident last year.

Well, if you'd like I could take you out.

'I promise you you'd be safe.'

Oh, mom, please?

Thanks, but I'd rather not impose on your time, Mr. Walden.

I've got plenty of time.

I'd feel a lot more comfortable if you called me Craig.

My mother's name is Della.

Well, then maybe she won't mind if I called her that.

[woman on PA] 'Telephone call for Mrs. Marot.'

Mom, that's for you.

Well, there's-there's a phone over there.

Will you excuse me?

Cindy, you ever been on a sail boat?

No, I haven't.

Well, then you're in for a real treat.

Yes, this is Mrs. Marot.

Kelly, why are you calling?

No. He said he wouldn't be at the club this weekend.

Alright. I guess I better.

Yeah, I'll be back as soon as I can.

Mom, Mr. Walden said he'd teach me how to steer the boat.

Sort of a busman's holiday. I'm a marine engineer.

We can go, can't we?

Well, honey, I'm-I'm afraid there isn't gonna be time.

- Why not? - I hope that wasn't bad news.

Well, in a way. That was my partner.

There's a business emergency.

I have to start back for New Orleans.

Now?

But you said you're gonna spend the whole day with me.

Honey, I know it's a disappointment, but--

I don't care. Really I don't care at all.

- Cindy, I'm sorry. - Leave me alone.

Cindy.

I must apologize. Cindy doesn't usually..

Cindy.

[instrumental music]

No, please, let me go.

Cindy, I know exactly how you feel.

I've seen disappointment on my little girl's face too.

'There just doesn't seem to be enough time for either of us.'

I'm sure your mother feels the same way too.

How about it? Shall I pull you in?

[instrumental music]

Come on, here. Up and at 'em.

I'll help you try and talk to your mama to staying a while.

For both of us.

- Oh, mama, I'm sorry. - No, baby, I'm sorry.

It's all my fault.

Look, I won't go back now.

I'll stay here with you all day, just like we planned.

Thank you, I think we'd both

like to go sailing with you very much.

[instrumental music]

[telephone buzzing]

Bolen.

It's for you, inspector. Mr. Ward.

Put it on the speaker, Ken.

Yes, Arthur.

We have a positive identification

on your wounded suspect, Lewis.

Reddie is a known nickname of Edward Ramsey Talbert.

We matched his fingerprint record

with the latents from the getaway car

and the medicine glass.

He's known to have lived for several years

in the New Orleans area.

And he might have friends here willing to help him.

Yeah, that's possible, but we haven't come up

with anything on them.

I'm sending along Talbert's photograph

'and identification record.'

Alright, Arthur, I'll let you know if anything develops.

I changed my mind, Kelly.

Cindy was so upset about my leaving

that I decided to stay on.

Of course, Della, I understand.

But I wish you'd have told me.

Because this guy from the cargo company

stayed around half the night asking for you.

He couldn't wait to tell you about all those goodies

he's got sittin' in that warehouse.

But, Della, he was really mad when you didn't show up.

Well, I don't care, Kelly.

I told you, I'm through with the whole scene.

I meant it then and I mean it now.

Alright, I won't argue with you.

But what's one more heist?

No, Kelly, not one more heist.

Alright, alright, I'm sorry I called up

and put a crimp in your weekend.

You didn't, Kelly. I decided not to let you.

'I'll see you later. Goodbye.'

[doorbell ringing]

Craig.

I just happened to be in the neighborhood

I thought I'd drop in.

[chuckles] Come on. Come on in.

Thank you.

You have a beautiful home.

You don't believe me, do you?

That you just happened to be in the neighborhood?

- No, I don't. - I didn't think you would.

I was just having some coffee, would you like some?

Look, actually I was in the city looking for an apartment.

Thank you.

I just thought I'd stop by and say hello.

So how did you find my address?

- Oh, Cindy. - Yeah.

She seems quite taken with you.

Well, I'm quite taken with her.

In fact, I find both the Marot ladies very charming company.

Craig, you're a very nice man

and we spent a lovely afternoon together yesterday, but--

But you really aren't interested in a romance.

Is that what you're trying to say?

More or less.

Well, you get right to the point. I like that.

Suppose I told you that I wasn't looking for any romance either?

Well, I guess I'd like to know what you were looking for.

I'm not exactly sure.

Della, remember my telling you my wife wouldn't join me here?

That's because she walked out on us.

After almost 15 years of marriage

she simply met someone else and walked out.

That's a liberated woman for you.

It hurt, and it still does.

In fact, I've been telling myself

I never wanted to know another woman again.

But yesterday, I started questioning myself about that.

So what's wrong with having dinner every now and then?

Or getting together with our kids..

...while we get to know each other a little bit?

There's nothing wrong with it.

It's just my life is pretty full.

I'm what they call a career woman

'and I rather not complicate things any further.'

Cindy told me she was four when her father died.

That's right.

That makes it eight years of being a career woman

and trying to lead an uncomplicated life.

It hasn't been too bad.

I've had Cindy to keep me from being too lonely.

When was the last time Cindy asked you out to a nightclub?

[laughing]

Alright.

I admit it, it might be nice to have a man in my life.

[intense music]

Excuse me, Craig, I'll be right back.

Sure.

[music continues]

- Harry. - Hiya, Della?

What are you doing here?

Well, you said maybe you'd find

some kind of a job, maybe I could--

Well, who told you to come to my home?

Kelly, uh, said you weren't gonna

be back at the bar until later. I thought I'd--

Well, just think again, Harry, because nobody from that place

nobody ever comes to my home, you understand?

Least of all, a nothing little creep like you.

I'm sorry, Della, I just wasn't thinking--

Alright, now, shove off, and don't ever show your face

here again, or I'll have Kelly lose you for good.

- Okay. Okay. - Get going.

[instrumental music]

Is everything alright?

You look upset.

Do I? It's not important.

Are you sure about that?

Why didn't you ask me?

Craig, I don't think your coming here was such a good idea.

I think it's the best one I've had in a long time.

[instrumental music]

[dramatic music]

Inspector, the informant says that Eddie Talbert

is hiding out in one of those stables over there.

Let's find out.

Joe and Fred, you go in from over there.

Inspector, I suggest you and Tom go in from that direction.

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[horse grunting]

[horse neighing]

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'Hyah!'

[horse neighing]

[dramatic music]

[horse neighing]

But he doesn't know enough to tip over the operation, Della.

I told you, the guy knows my name is Kelly

and that's all he knows. I'll be sitting tight.

Well, you do that, but I'm getting out as of now.

Hey, what's happened to you?

You wouldn't understand.

Hey, wait a second.

Don't tell me you got yourself hung up on some squared jaw.

Oh, that'll be the day.

Now what if I have?

What if I told you that I found somebody who was nice

and gentle and wasn't afraid of doing an honest day's work?

- What would you say to that? - I don't know.

Wish you luck, I guess.

But I'd be kind of sorry too.

Because I was hoping you'd come around in my way.

Trouble is, Kelly, you're in the wrong business.

Anyway, one thing's for sure. Della Marot is closing up shop.

What about your Antler Club?

You interested?

I don't think I'd like working for somebody else.

- Seventy-five thousand. - Sounds fair.

I'll have to raise the money.

If you're thinking of another job, Kelly

it isn't a good time.

Bow, you let me worry about that.

Goodbye, Kelly.

Della.

Good luck..

...with whatever it is you're lookin' for.

Thanks, Kelly.

[instrumental music]

Look, here, he told me his name was Kelly.

I don't even know if he's telling me the truth.

All I know..

Wait a minute.

That's him.

That's the one.

See if Baton Rouge witnesses can identify him.

Do you know where Kelly is?

I told you, I don't-I don't, I don't know anything.

How'd you meet him?

Well, that's a long story.

We've got lots of time.

[sighs]

Well, I did a stretch in, uh, state prison

and I got real tight with this con.

And he told me if I ever needed

any heavy action in New Orleans..

You're mumbling, Eddie.

Uh, he said if I ever needed any heavy action

in the New Orleans area to go to the Delta Hotel

and ask for a guy named Jack and order a certain drink.

- What kind of drink? - It was somethin' weird.

It was, uh, it was called a Blue Delta Special.

I don't what's in it because, uh, I never got it..

You're mumbling again.

I said, I don't-I don't know what was in it

because I never got it.

I ordered it, then he, uh..

Then some guy started asking me a bunch of questions.

What kind of questions?

Well, the usual stuff. Uh, what are my quali-qualifications.

Uh, do I drive a car?

Do I use a g*n?

Uh, usual stuff.

I guess I answered him right because, uh..

...next thing I knew he introduced me to Kelly.

'And then, uh...we're off to the races.'

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- What will it be? - 'Are you Jack?'

[Jack] 'That's right.'

I'd like a Blue Delta Special.

- Never heard of it. - Haven't you, Jack?

Maybe. I've got a friend who can help us.

Sit tight.

Witnesses at the Baton Rouge Bank positively identified

the photograph of David Michael Kelly.

The US attorney authorized

and we now have a warrant for his arrest.

Better order some lunch, we may be here a while.

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- Where? - 'Pinball machine.'

Oh, you're pretty good at that.

It's all in the way you release the ball.

Jack said you ordered the Blue Delta Special?

- That's right. - Done any time?

Four years in Houston for armed robbery.

Got picked up your first time out?

I had a lot of good scores before.

I was busted, and don't get smart.

Alright.

- Good with the g*n? - Sure.

But if you have the job laid out right

I wouldn't have to be, would I?

I might have something for you.

I'll let you know.

Why don't you let me know now?

I got to check it out with the boss, and what she says goes.

You got some games to play off. Stick around.

That's right, Lou. Sell everything I own.

I don't want any strings tying me to New Orleans.

Do you understand?

[doorbell ringing]

Uh, listen, I have to go. There's someone at the door.

Keep me informed. So long, Lou.

- Craig. - Della.

You're early. Something wrong?

I have to cancel our date for this evening.

Oh, that's no big deal, Craig.

Well, I have to stay out of the net.

Well, is something wrong? What happened?

My company wants me to take over

a division at our main shipyard.

It's a fine promotion.

'Well, aren't you gonna say anything?'

Oh, that's wonderful.

It could be if you'd come with me.

What?

What did you say?

Della..

...listen to me.

This may sound crazy and impetuous.

Whatever else you wanna call it.

You're the best thing that ever happened to me.

I don't wanna lose you. Not now or ever.

Come with me tonight. Marry me.

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It's too soon, Craig. It's too sudden.

What difference does time make? I know how I feel about you.

If you only feel half as much about me.

What have we got to lose? Just our loneliness.

Della, I love you.

I'm asking you to marry me.

We're probably both out of our minds

but, yes, Craig, I'd like to marry you very much.

Oh, darling.

Listen, do you think you could be ready to leave this evening?

We'll pick Cindy up at her school.

Uh, well, I have to go by the bank

and get something out of my safety deposit box.

Well, I've got things to do myself.

I'll meet you back here at the house at 10 o'clock tonight.

Darling, I'm sorry, I have to rush you like this.

Oh, Craig. You're not rushing me.

In some ways it's as though

I've been preparing for this day.

Preparing for a long, long time.

I love you.

[chuckles] I love you too.

[instrumental music]

[dramatic music]

Come on.

This is him.

Dave, uh, say hello to Joe.

Yeah.

Okay, Lou, get lost.

Sure thing.

Tell the others to move in.

Units on the special, move in.

What did he tell you?

Uh, just that you were looking for a partner, Kelly.

Well, he shouldn't be so loose with his mouth.

He also mentioned a woman, but I, I didn't catch her name.

What are you getting at?

Well, it would be nice to know who you're really working for.

Hey! What is this? Who are you?

FBI, Kelly. You're under arrest.

[dramatic music]

[tires screeching]

[tires screeching]

Alright, Kelly.

Put your hands on the car.

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Who's the woman, Kelly?

Huh?

Who is it that plans the robberies?

What woman? What robberies?

We already have Eddie Talbert on the Baton Rouge job.

Eddie Talbert. Eddie Talbert.

I don't know any Eddie Talbert.

[knock on door]

Alright, Dubbins.

You understand you have the right to remain silent?

That anything you say can be used against you

and you have the right to an attorney if you wish.

Yeah, that's okay. That's fine.

Look, I'm just a bookkeeper.

I didn't have anything to do

with any of the heavy stuff they pulled.

I was just a gofer. Uh, uh, the errand boy.

Who did you run errands for besides Kelly?

We already know there's a woman behind the operation.

'Who is she?'

We'll find out one way or another.

It's, it's, uh, Della. Della Marot.

'Her and Kelly are partners.'

Just like you said, you'll find out one way or another.

Where did you see her last?

I don't know, I guess she's at her house

getting ready to leave town.

'She has been selling out everything last couple of days.'

'I guess maybe she saw this was coming.'

Where's her house?



It's liable to be after midnight

by the time we get up to your school

but I just spoke to the dean of girls

'and she said it was alright to pick you up then.'

I'm going to live in Seattle?

'Oh, mom, that's great.'

And you know something?

I think Mr. Walden's gonna make a super new father.

Then you better get started packing.

Just bring what you'll need for the next few days

and we'll have the school send the rest of your things.

Alright, I'll be waiting when you get here.

For the both of you.

'Oh, how neat.'

Goodbye. We'll see you later.

Bye, mom.

[doorbell ringing]

Is this where the bus leaves for Seattle?

This is the place. You wanna buy a ticket?

Oh, I'm afraid we're gonna have to break this up.

We've got to get your things in the car.

Well, I brought the small ones downstairs

but I left the big ones upstairs for you to bring down.

Harry.

- What are you doing here? - How are you, Della?

Bet you're surprised to see me.

Don't come any further.

Craig! Come down here quick!

I just came to say goodbye, Della.

Get your hands up, Harry.

Sure.

Just be careful with that thing, Della.

What's going on?

Who is he?

I caught him breaking in.

Call the police.

Better let me have that.

I'll call my partner. I'll explain it to you later.

Over here.

[dramatic music]

Oh, no.

'No.'

Not you, Craig.

Oh, please, not you.

I'm afraid I can't take credit for all of it.

Harry made the set up.

I trusted you.

For the first time I believed in somebody.

Well, we all make mistakes.

What are you gonna do with me?

What do you think we should do with you, Della?

Craig..

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[knocks]

There's got to be someone around.

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FBI. Drop the knife.

Put your hands behind your head.

[screaming]

FBI. Drop the g*n.

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Mrs. Marot?

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[telephone ringing]

I think that's my daughter.

May, may I please answer it?

Of course.

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Hello.

- Hello, mom. - 'Hello, Cindy.'

I'm sorry to be a pest, but I just want to know

if you'd started yet?

Uh, no, sweetheart.

Uh, no, I haven't.

There has been a change in plans.

'I won't be picking you up tonight after all.'

Why?

Cindy..

Darling, you're gonna hear things about me.

'Things that you won't understand.'

'Remember, no matter what you hear'

'remember I love you.'

Darling, your mother loves you very much.

More than anything in the world.

I don't understand.

I'm so sorry, Cindy.

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[male narrator] Della Marot, David Michael Kelly

Edward Talbert and Lou Dubbins

were tried and convicted in federal court

of conspiracy, bank robbery, and receiving stolen property.

Craig Walden, Harry Peel, Kelly, Talbert, and Dubbins

were also found guilty of assaulting federal officers.

Walden and Peel were tried in state court

for attempted m*rder and armed robbery.

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