One Night Stand m*rder (2023)

[bunniefuu]

Hey.

Uh, hey, I'm gonna go.

Hello?

Come on. Come on. Come on.

Hi, cindy?

- alyssa?

- I need to talk to you.

I'm half-awake

but I'm listening.

No. In person.

Can I meet you at your office?

okay.

I'll be there in about an hour.

Okay.

Yeah, I'll see you soon.

whoa.

Where are you coming from?

I haven't been home

since yesterday.

What's going on?

Can anyone hear us?

With the door shut?

No, of course not.

Is your office soundproof?

Is it soundproof, cindy?

Alyssa, I see clients in here

all the time.

I can assure you,

no one can hear us.

And, more importantly,

no one is listening.

Now, sit.

Alyssa, sit.

Now, tell me what's wrong.

Okay.

If I tell you something,

do you promise

To keep it confidential?

Are you retaining me

as legal counsel?

What? Cindy, you know,

I can't afford

to hire you right now.

Just tell me you're retaining me

as legal counsel.

-Okay. But I would--

-alyssa, just tell me.

Okay. Fine.

Yeah, I'm retaining you

as my legal counsel, my lawyer.

Okay.

Now, anything you tell me

Is covered under

attorney-client privilege.

Okay. Start from the beginning.

Okay. Um, okay.

I woke up this morning

in a stranger's bed.

That sounds like something more

for a therapist than a lawyer.

He was dead.

-What?

-He was dead.

I'm sorry. What?

Can you please stop saying what?

-You're sure.

-Yeah.

I'm pretty positive

he wasn't moving.

There was blood.

Okay.

Tell me everything.

Okay.

Uh, there's not much to tell.

That's the thing.

I just woke up

And I was in bed with this guy.

And I tried to wake him up.

I tried to wake him

and he just--

He didn't move and he was--

And you don't know

how you got there or who he was?

I don't remember anything.

Alyssa, I have to ask.

-Did you--

-what? k*ll him?

Of course not.

Then why didn't you call

the cops?

Because I looked in his wallet.

And do you know

who fletcher doyle is?

The billionaire investor?

You woke up

in fletcher doyle's bed?

- Yeah.

- how do you know him?

I don't. I don't think I do.

Okay. I still don't understand

Why you didn't call the police

right away.

Because I'm scared, cindy.

I was scared.

Do you know how bad this looks?

A high-profile billionaire

winds up dead

In bed with some strange girl.

Who do you think the cops

are gonna believe?

But you say

you had nothing to do with it.

I didn't. I don't.

alyssa.

Alyssa, as your lawyer,

I am telling you

to go to the police now.

They'll understand why

you were frightened at first.

And as your friend?

I'd tell you

the exact same thing.

Okay. Yeah, I'll think about it.

There's nothing to think about.

It's the smart thing,

the only thing to do.

-This looks bad.

-Yes.

This looks bad.

That's why

you have to turn yourself in.

No. No. I can't.

I need to get more information.

I need to figure out

how I can explain this.

you remember that?

Yeah. Hiking driftwood canyon.

You made me a photo album

with that trip.

Yeah. I have one for myself.

You remember how many times

I wanted to turn back?

yeah.

Plenty.

But you wouldn't let me.

You said, "if we keep going,

we'll make it."

This isn't a hike, alyssa.

This is real life.

It's not enough to be brave.

You have to be smart.

- keller.

- Yeah.

can I borrow you?

You get a chance

to look at this whole place yet?

No. Not yet.

What do you think

a place like this goes for?

I don't know, allen.

I'm not a real estate agent.

I was talking to willis

And he was trying to tell me

exactly, you know,

What this guy did

to make all his money.

It made no sense.

Yeah. That's racks.

All right. Over here.

Two glasses,

both with visible fingerprints.

Forensics already dusted

and bagged them.

All right. Good.

Ever try that?

It's good?

Eh, it's not $800 good.

that's $800?

Whoa. This is a 30-year.

You can't get this

for less than five grand.

It must be nice. Anyway.

Because of the two glasses,

I figured there were only

two people here last night,

Doyle and whoever

he came back with.

It wasn't like he was having

some rager wreaking havoc.

Rager?

Yeah. A large party.

Whatever.

I'm trying to stay young.

No. It's good.

It's good. I like it.

-All right. What else?

-Well, this is obvious.

Yeah.

But this isn't.

When we arrived,

the door was closed

But unlocked.

Yeah. So whoever did this

didn't have the key.

Exactly.

But there was no sign

of forced entry.

Doorframe is intact.

Lock is in perfect

working order.

Uh-hmm. So they were invited in.

yes.

But the alarm was shut off.

And I called

the security company.

They said

it was never triggered,

Which means doyle shut it off.

Or it was never turned on

in the first place.

Sure.

But the alarm got me thinking.

I mean, this is a simple system.

My parents have this system.

If you're a billionaire,

Wouldn't you want

better security?

I don't know. You'd think so?

I looked everywhere inside

of the house for other cameras.

There were none.

No cameras in the house,

Except for that security camera

Pointed right at the front door.

Aha.

And the weird thing, detective,

It was never actually turned on.

So that's the question, right?

I can't figure out

an answer to it.

You are a billionaire.

You have a lot

of valuable stuff,

Things you might wanna protect,

Heirlooms and the like.

So what exactly

do you make of that?

Sounds to me like a billionaire

who doesn't want a record

Of who's coming in and out

of his house late at night.

Time of death?

Sometime last night.

I won't know for certain

until we get him to the morgue.

Cause?

again, I won't know for certain

-Until we get--

-best guess?

He was stabbed

with a sharp object.

Single blow,

straight to the heart.

A Kn*fe?

Most likely.

So I'm guessing we didn't find

a m*rder w*apon, huh?

-Nope.

-All right.

Thanks, maguire.

Hopefully, we find our guy soon.

Detective, it could be a woman.

Why do you say that?

Did you find any, uh,

Evidence in the bed?

Well, the way the sheets

are peeled back

On the other side seems like

someone spent the night.

And as you know, a single

s*ab wound through the heart

Usually indicates

a crime of passion.

And so maybe it was a romantic

evening gone wrong.

Yeah.

Wrong is an understatement.

it's a shame too.

He's a good-looking guy.

yeah. Was.

Still is.

All right, maguire,

Call me

if you find anything else.

Will do.

hey, willis?

Yes, sir.

You took the call on this?

-Yes, sir.

-All right.

Walk me through it.

well, this man, doyle,

He had an important meeting

early this morning.

- Where?

- at his office.

When he didn't arrive,

his employees got worried.

They say he would never

miss a meeting

Unless something was wrong.

When no one

can get ahold of him,

They called us

to do a wellness check.

And when we arrived,

We found him like this.

What? Okay.

Did you reconsider?

No, but, cindy, listen,

I found something.

what's that?

Um, I don't know why

I didn't think of this before,

But I checked my text messages

and phone calls from that night.

-Yes. It's here.

-And?

And they're gone.

What do you mean they're gone?

- they've been deleted.

- I'll leave this.

The only text messages

and phone calls I have

-Are from this morning.

-And you didn't delete them?

I mean,

I don't remember doing it,

But then again, I don't remember

anything before waking up

In bed with a stranger,

so who knows?

Did you give anyone

your password?

No. No. Of course not.

But if someone was with me,

They could have used

my fingerprint.

Are texts stored on the cloud?

If the cloud is on,

which mine usually is,

But it was turned off.

Someone definitely

didn't want me

Seeing my messages.

I don't know

what to tell you, alyssa,

Other than what I already said.

We need to go to the cops.

I didn't call or text you,

did I?

If you had,

I would have told you.

Right. Yeah.

Okay. Thanks, cindy.

Bye.

Yeah. Come on in.

Sir, we lifted

some usable prints

From the glasses on the bar.

There were two sets.

One was doyle's of course

And the other one,

we just couldn't identify.

Hmm.

and there was something else.

Fletcher doyle

never had sex that night.

How do you know that?

Medical examiner confirmed it.

What about the victim's phone?

It's with his personal effects

in evidence.

I need to see that.

Yes, sir.

Browser history.

here you go, sir.

-Phone's inside?

-Yes, sir.

It's already bagged

with the passcode

Written on the front.

Is there anything else, sir?

No. That's it, willis.

You can, uh--

you can go home now.

Thank you, sir.

Goodnight.

Montparnasse.

Hey, what can I get you?

Uh, information, I hope.

Uh-oh.

I don't like the sound of that.

Don't worry.

The only one

who would get in trouble is me.

Okay. Um, sh**t.

Do you recognize me?

Can't say that I do, no.

I think I may have been here

last night.

Oh.

It's one of those nights, huh?

I'm sorry. I wasn't working

last night, so--

If I give you my credit card,

could you run it?

- Run it?

- yeah.

Just see if I was here.

I'm sorry, ms. Alyssa morgan,

But our system

doesn't really work like that.

Sorry. I wish I can help you.

That's all right. Thanks.

Hey. You feeling okay?

After last night,

I was a little bit worried.

Do you know me?

Well, I recognize you

From last night.

Although I can't say

I'm surprised

-You don't remember.

-I don't remember anything.

Oh, you were having a good time,

If that makes you feel

any better.

Was I with anyone?

Yeah. You sure were.

And he was a cutie.

Um, if I show you a picture

of the man I was with,

Would you recognize him?

Uh-hmm. You bet.

Is this him?

Yeah. That's him.

Are you sure?

I'm positive.

I'm good with faces.

He had a nice one.

Did you see me leave with him?

I didn't.

In fact, I, uh--

I thought he stiffed me,

But he didn't seem like

the type.

What do you mean?

Well, I went to bring the check

But you guys were gone.

Like I said,

I assumed you ran out.

But then I saw your date

left cash under the coaster.

Tipped 50%.

Didn't even see the bill.

I should get back.

Um, thank you.

Hey, what can I get you?

Have you seen this man?

What'd we got, a two-for-one

special on information today?

-Excuse me?

-Sorry.

A lady came in here earlier,

Asked me if I had seen her

here last night,

But I told her I wasn't working.

Did you catch her name?

She asked me to run her card,

so, yeah, I saw her name.

What was it?

You a cop?

Do I get anything

for helping you or--

Yeah. The satisfaction

Of knowing you did

your civic duty.

Alyssa morgan, with an a.

-Thanks.

-Uh-hmm.

Hello?

All clear, ma'am.

Are you sure?

Positive.

Checked everywhere.

Okay. So how do you explain

the door being open?

-Maybe you left it open.

-No.

This was the last place

I was before I went upstairs.

I would have noticed that.

Maybe the wind blew it open.

Been pretty windy out lately.

My doors don't just blow open,

officer.

And even if they did,

the door was locked.

I always lock it.

This had to be a break-in.

Any idea who?

I mean, isn't that your job

to figure out?

I'm gonna be honest

with you, ms. Morgan.

We just don't have any evidence

of a break-in here.

Lock isn't broken.

There's no forced entry

on the doorframe.

Anyone out there you think

might wanna hurt you?

No.

Jealous boyfriend?

Angry coworker?

Anything odd

or out of the ordinary

Happened to you recently?

Ms. Morgan?

No. No.

Well, then I'm afraid

there's not much we can do.

Maybe think about putting

in an alarm system, hmm?

Might make you feel

a little bit better.

Lock the door.

Try and get some rest.

Have a good night, ms. Morgan.

Thanks.

They're the same.

-You sure?

-Take a look yourself.

There's no doubt about it.

The prints that

you told me to run

Are identical to the ones that

we found at the doyle residence.

So whose are they?

A woman named alyssa morgan.

Alyssa morgan?

-You know her?

-No, but I know the name.

How?

You haven't read the overnights,

have you?

Been a little busy, willis.

Well, allen was called out

to her house late last night.

To whose house?

To alyssa morgan's house?

-Why?

-Apparently, she thought

She had an intruder

in her house.

But according to his report,

Allen couldn't find anyone.

Can't just be a coincidence.

I wouldn't think so.

Also, toxicology came

back on fletcher.

-And?

-Rohypnol.

-He was roofied.

-Yeah.

So what are you gonna do?

I'm gonna pay alyssa morgan

a visit.

Thank you for meeting me.

Of course.

That's what friends

and lawyers are for.

I still think you're making

a big mistake though.

It's not too late to go

to the police, okay?

The longer you wait,

the worse it looks.

Cindy, I was out with fletcher

that night.

How do you know?

Because whoever deleted

my texts and calls

Forgot about browser history.

I had looked up the address

to a restaurant.

So I went there

and the waitress recognized me.

She said

I was drinking with fletcher.

But you said you don't know him.

I don't.

Maybe I met him that night.

Look, alyssa, if you really

don't remember anything,

He might have drugged you.

The police will understand that.

Why? With what proof?

Because it happens all the time,

unfortunately.

Do you know how many cases

we get that deal

With women who get roofied?

Okay. Fine. Let's say

you're right and I was drugged.

Then who k*lled fletcher doyle?

I have no idea.

And neither do you.

That's the point.

Look, there's something else.

Someone broke into my house

last night.

Oh, my god, alyssa.

-Are you okay?

-Yeah. I'm fine.

Did you get a good look at them?

No. And by the time the cops

arrived, he was long gone.

Cindy, I don't know

what's going on

But all of these things,

they have to be connected.

So what are you gonna do now?

I'm gonna find out how.

Hi, ms. Morgan.

My name is detective keller.

May I speak with you?

Did you catch him?

-Who?

-The prowler from yesterday.

Oh. Um, no.

I'm afraid we haven't.

May I come in?

Yeah. Come on in.

Have a seat.

Can I get you something

to drink or...

No. I'm fine.

Okay.

I understand you had

a conversation

With one of my colleagues

yesterday, detective allen.

Yeah. I don't think he believed

a word I said.

Why do you say that?

He never found anything

And I just got the feeling

-He thought I was crazy.

-Oh.

I'm sure that's not the case.

Tell me, ms. Morgan--

Oh, you can call me alyssa.

Alyssa.

You don't have any idea who

the intruder might have been?

Your guess is as good as mine.

-You received any threats?

-No.

And you haven't met anyone

new recently?

Not that I can think of.

Well, why don't you walk me

through the last couple days?

I don't see how that

could be helpful.

Oh, it might help you

remember something.

Okay. Um,

I did what I always do.

I work. I work from home

as a graphic designer.

Uh, maybe I went for dinner

and drinks with some friends.

Which friends?

I don't remember.

You don't remember?

Seems kinda odd. No?

I mean, this was just

the night before the last.

What was?

The night in question.

You're not here to follow up

about the intruder, are you?

where were

you two nights ago, alyssa?

Look, I didn't k*ll him, okay?

Why don't you tell me

what happened.

Uh, I don't remember. I wasn't--

Alyssa,

we have your fingerprints

On a glass from his house

that night.

We know that you were there.

Anything you tell me right now

will only help you.

Uh, can I call a lawyer?

Sorry?

I wanna talk to my lawyer.

I don't think

you don't need one of those.

Do you?

Am I being arrested?

No.

No. We're just talking.

Then I don't have to answer

your questions.

Alyssa...

I know you probably

don't believe me right now

But I'm only trying to help you.

By entrapping me?

That's not

what's happening here.

You don't have enough evidence.

You would have arrested me

already.

We have your fingerprints

at the m*rder scene.

Trust me,

there's plenty of evidence.

I, um--I just have to use

the bathroom really quick.

Alyssa?

Alyssa?

Alyssa?

Yeah, it's keller.

I need a apb on a suspect.

Alyssa morgan.

Hi.

You lose my number?

Is there anyone inside?

Like who?

Just answer me, roger.

Is there anyone in there?

No, there shouldn't be.

Can I come inside

and talk to you?

Alyssa, what's going on?

Please, roger. Can I come in?

It's important.

Yeah. Okay. Yeah.

Isn't it a little early

for that?

Not for the day I'm having.

Why didn't you just call?

I didn't know

who might be listening.

What?

Have you heard

of fletcher doyle?

I don't just read

the financial news, alyssa.

Okay. So you know that

he was m*rder*d?

Of course.

I'm the main suspect.

Okay.

Okay, alyssa, I don't have time

for this right now.

No. Just listen.

Okay. Sorry.

On the night he was m*rder*d,

I woke up in his bed.

I don't remember anything else.

Why haven't

you gone to the police?

Have you talked to cindy?

Of course, she's my lawyer.

What did she say?

She wants me to turn myself in.

Yeah, I gotta say, for once,

I actually agree with her.

No. I can't turn myself in.

I'm being framed, roger,

but I don't know why.

Well, can't you just

stay with her

Until this whole thing

is sorted out?

No.

She...I can't stay with cindy.

She's my lawyer, sure,

but she can't hide me.

She knows the cops

are looking for me.

That's harboring

a suspected felon.

I googled it.

Okay.

So I'm supposed to harbor you?

Is that it?

Well, if it came down to it,

you could just claim

That you didn't know anything.

-God.

-Please, roger.

I would not ask this of you

if it wasn't important.

Have you told her about us?

No, of course not.

It was a few times

and we were stupid.

Didn't feel stupid to me.

And besides,

cindy and I were over.

Alyssa, you know that.

You didn't do anything wrong.

I don't think

she would see it that way.

She'd want you to be happy,

wouldn't she?

I just need a friend

right now, okay?

Can you do that?

Can you just

be my friend, roger?

Please.

I need you.

Welcome back.

And now for our top story,

The m*rder of billionaire

investor, fletcher doyle.

We're fortunate to be joined

by our next guest,

Esteemed philanthropist,

serena doyle,

Ex-wife of fletcher doyle.

Serena, thank you so much

for being here with us today.

It's my pleasure.

I, uh--

I still can't believe

this is real.

Oh, I know this must

be very hard for you.

Now, you and fletcher doyle

were married.

Actually, sally,

we're still married.

We were separated,

it's true, but...

We were planning

on getting back together.

Neither of us wanted

to get a divorce.

We were hoping

to work things out.

I understand.

Please take a moment.

I'm sorry.

What do you make of the fact

that the police are supposedly

Close to naming a suspect

in your ex...Excuse me.

In your husband's m*rder?

I hope that's true.

I do.

But until I hear

from the police themselves--

So you have no idea

why this person

Might have wanted

to harm your husband?

I have no idea why anyone

would wanna hurt fletcher.

He was--he was a wonderful man.

He was--

He was kind and generous.

I just...

I can't believe he's gone.

We're so sorry, serena.

We hope the person responsible

for this heinous crime

Is apprehended soon.

Stay tuned.

After the break,

we have fall fashion

For you and your pet.

All right.

wilson, blackman and stein.

May I help you?

Cindy warren, please.

may I tell her who's calling?

Tell her it's alyssa morgan.

Tell her it's an emergency.

yup?

ms. Warren,

I have alyssa morgan

On the line.

Put her through.

Alyssa, where the hell are you?

Cindy, don't worry.

I'm safe for now.

Listen to me.

The police are about to name

a suspect in the m*rder.

You have to turn yourself in.

- I already met with the police.

- what?

Without me?

They came to my house.

And what did you say?

I ran.

- My god, alyssa--

- cindy, listen to me.

Did you see the interview

with fletcher doyle's wife?

-I saw it.

-Okay.

I need you to do me a favor.

I need you to put me

in contact with her.

With serena doyle?

Yes. I need to talk to her.

alyssa, this is crazy.

Even if I knew how to reach her,

what would this accomplish?

She has to know something.

If I could just talk to her,

if I could convince her

That I'm innocent,

then maybe she could help me

Explain why this is

all happening.

Alyssa, this is a terrible idea.

Please, cindy.

How can I reach you?

You can't.

I'll call you.

Roger that. Over.

Detective keller.

Yeah?

We found something.

Take a look at this.

Bag it.

Well, what do you think, sir?

-We've got her.

-Send it to the lab.

I want the blood tested

against fletcher doyle's.

Yes, sir.

I'm glad you were able

to get the warrant so fast.

Yeah. Judge abott still owed me

a favor from the steiner case.

I'll keep you posted

on the blood test.

All right. Thanks, willis.

Hey, allen?

You were here last night.

What's your take

on alyssa morgan?

She called about a potential

intruder break-in.

Checked everywhere twice.

Nothing out of the ordinary.

She might be, I don't know,

Trying to throw us off,

Making herself the victim.

Yeah. Right.

-Thanks, allen.

-Uh-hmm.

All right, boys.

See you tomorrow.

Excuse me. Excuse me. Please.

I'm not gonna hurt you.

I just wanna talk.

I need your help. Please.

-The police are looking for you.

-I know.

They think you k*lled that man.

If I k*lled him,

do you think I'd still be here?

What do you want from me?

You said you waited on us

that night.

Was there anyone else with us?

No. It was just the two of you

getting comfy, like I said.

Uh, what about her?

Was she there?

She definitely wasn't with you,

But, yeah, she was there.

She got into an argument

with the guy

That you were with,

the fletcher guy.

-About what?

-I didn't hear.

And you had left the table

while they were fighting.

-And when you say fighting--

-it wasn't a physical fight,

But there was a lot

of yelling and screaming.

Enough that I noticed.

It started to make other

guests uncomfortable.

-And she initiated it?

-Yeah.

She came right up to you all

while you were having drinks.

I mean, the guy was embarrassed.

You could tell that much.

I assume that is why

he left such a big tip.

You really didn't do it?

No.

Are you gonna call the cops

when I leave?

Eh, the cops never did

nothing for me.

Thank you. Thank you.

Sir, it's his.

Fletcher doyle's blood

is on the Kn*fe.

What's wrong, sir?

Willis, you just

m*rder*d somebody.

What's the first thing

you would do?

Uh, I'd turn myself in.

I'm not questioning

your morality, willis.

Say you wanted

to get away with it,

What would you do?

Honestly, I'd probably

get rid of the w*apon.

First thing anybody would do.

If you freaked out,

Maybe you'd drop it

at the scene.

What you wouldn't do is

Come home and hide it

in your underwear drawer.

Alyssa morgan's prints

were on the Kn*fe.

That doesn't mean anything.

We knew she was there

at the time of the m*rder.

Prints were all over the place.

Yeah. And on the m*rder w*apon.

It doesn't feel right, willis.

Alyssa morgan went to the bar

where she met fletcher doyle.

Why'd she do that?

She was looking for somethin'.

Yeah.

Why didn't she tell you that?

Why did she run?

She's scared.

She's not stupid.

She knows how this looks.

If alyssa morgan didn't do it,

Then that means someone

is trying to frame her.

Why?

detective keller,

come on in.

I appreciate you taking

the time to meet me, ms. Doyle.

Of course.

Anything I can do

to help you catch that woman.

Woman?

Well, that's the theory,

isn't it?

That's what they're saying

on the news.

Uh-hmm.

Would you like some coffee?

Oh, I never say no to coffee.

Cream and sugar?

Black, please.

I should have guessed.

you know,

I saw your interview on tv,

- Ms. Doyle.

- yes.

Like I said, whatever I can do

to assist in the investigation.

I thought it might help

if people saw that fletcher

Wasn't just some

faceless billionaire,

But that he was

a loving family man.

Oh, but you two

were separated though, no?

it wasn't roses

all the time,

But we were planning

on getting back together.

I loved my husband very much.

Oh, yeah. I have no doubt.

Are you married, detective?

Divorced.

That's quite common

in your line of work, isn't it?

I would say it's rather common

in all lines of work these days.

Hmm, true.

My parents were married

for 50 years,

Miserable the entire time.

Sometimes I wonder

if that might be better.

Careful, detective.

You might burn yourself.

Ms. Doyle,

did your husband have visitors

Come over to his house

frequently?

Oh, we would entertain

from time to time, sure.

Thank you.

Um, I mean,

somebody more regularly,

Like a housekeeper,

personal trainer, um,

Drug dealer, you know,

Anybody who would wanna be paid

in cash?

I don't like what

you're insinuating, detective.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm just trying to figure out

who may have done this.

We want the same thing.

No.

There's no one

that I can think of.

So you don't think

fletcher knew this person?

I can't imagine anyone

who knew fletcher doing this.

So, he or she

Wouldn't stand to gain

anything financially,

Would they?

I assume not.

Why?

Oh, it's just, um,

Typically in crimes

of this nature, uh,

The motive is financial.

Um, tell me, ms. Doyle,

Who does stand to benefit

from your husband's death?

Excuse me?

Oh, I said, um,

who stands to benefit?

I'm not sure

I understand what you mean.

Well, I mean, your husband

was clearly a very wealthy man.

Uh, surely all this money

must go somewhere.

Does it go to a trust

or philanthropy

Or does it go to you?

I'm the beneficiary

of my husband's estate.

As are most wives,

I would imagine.

All right. Of course.

Is there something

you'd like to ask me, detective?

Actually, yes.

Did you and your husband

have a prenuptial agreement?

How is that

any of your business?

It's just a question.

Like most couples

with substantial assets,

Yes, we had

a prenuptial agreement.

And I'm sorry.

Just so I understand this, uh,

If you were to get a divorce

from your husband,

You would stand to gain

substantially less money

Than if he were to just

suddenly pass away?

I think I've answered all

of your questions, detective.

Anything else

you'd like to say to me,

You can say to my lawyer.

Of course.

I want you to know

one thing, detective.

I loved my husband very much.

And the only thing I care about

is finding his k*ller.

I'm happy to hear that, serena.

Me too.

Thanks for the coffee.

Keller.

Hello?

detective keller,

this is alyssa morgan.

Alyssa. Hey, um, where are you?

Don't worry about that

And don't bother

tracing this call.

It's a burner.

I'm not trying

to trace the call.

Despite what you see on tv,

it's not that easy to do.

I'm glad you called.

Yeah. I bet you are.

Look, I know what you're

probably thinking, all right?

But I only wanna help you.

By arresting me?

By clearing your name.

But you're not making it easy.

I didn't do it.

I know that.

I can't tell

if you're telling the truth

Or if this is police work 101,

Get the suspect to trust you.

Why'd you run from me?

I was scared.

All right.

That's understandable.

But you called me for a reason.

If it's not to turn yourself in,

then what is it?

Did you speak

with serena doyle yet?

Look, I wanna help you,

all right?

But you'll understand

that I can't discuss

Our ongoing investigation

with our chief suspect.

Okay. I'll take that as a yes.

And I'm sure you asked her

if she knew me

And she probably said no,

which is true.

We don't know each other.

Go on.

But she was there that night

At the restaurant with fletcher.

They got into an argument.

How do you know this?

the waitress

from the restaurant told me.

So, what do you think?

I think it's good,

but I need more proof.

So go get it.

You're the detective.

I have to go.

No. Alyssa, wait!

Come in.

If you do...

I swear, I'll do everything

I can to protect you.

You have my word.

I'll think about it.

Alyssa.

Al...

- Hey.

- hey.

Nice hoodie.

Yeah, I didn't think you'd mind.

I don't know.

You get any sleep?

An hour or two.

Any updates?

Seems like everyone wants me

to turn myself in.

Cindy, the cops...

What do you think?

I think that there's something

that I'm missing.

There has to be a reason

that whoever k*lled fletcher

Chose me to pin this on.

And you don't trust the cops

to figure that out?

I mean, as of right now,

I'm their number one suspect.

Hmm.

Do you think

I should turn myself in?

I can't make that decision

for you, alyssa.

Can I stay here tonight?

You can stay here

as long as you like.

You know that.

You're not worried about aiding

and abetting?

Me? I don't know anything.

Just an old friend

who needed a place to stay.

Come on. It's all over the news.

What is?

Oh, that fletcher doyle

was m*rder*d?

What's that have to do with you?

You hungry?

-Yeah.

-Let's get some food.

I feel bad.

You sure you don't

want your bed?

I'll be fine on the couch.

Nah. It's all right.

I fall asleep on the couch

most nights anyway, watching tv.

Besides, someone needs

to keep watch.

I hear there's a fugitive

on the loose.

You really don't have

to do this.

Unless you're scared

and want some company.

Might take our mind

off of things.

You can't blame a guy

for tryin'.

All right.

You're a sweet man, roger.

Me and my cross to bear.

Goodnight.

Night, alyssa.

Shh, someone's in the house.

Did you call the cops?

No. Just stay here.

I'm gonna go check it out.

What? No. I'm coming with you.

-Okay. Just stay behind me.

-Okay.

Shh. Shh, shh, shh.

roger, look out!

Hey, hey, hey!

-You all right? You okay?

-Yes. I'm fine. I'm fine.

-Just...Okay. Okay. All right.

-Fine.

Hey. Hey, hey.

-You all right?

-Yeah. Yeah.

-You okay?

-Yeah.

He's gone.

He's gone. It's okay.

Here, here. Let's go.

Here, sit down.

I didn't see which way he went.

I don't get it.

How did he get in?

Didn't you lock the doors?

Of course I locked the doors.

He must have picked the locks.

Now the windows are busted,

the alarm didn't go off?

Hey. Hey. Look at me.

You okay?

You could have been k*lled.

Unfortunately, I don't think

I'm the one he wants.

Alyssa, you need to think

long and hard

About going to the police.

I can't protect you forever.

Roger, something's wrong.

What do you mean?

I don't know.

I just have a weird feeling.

What is it?

Roger, he's right there!

Roger!

roger!

It's okay. He's gone.

We thought that last time

And then there

he was in the kitchen.

No.

There's two of 'em.

Two? Are you sure?

Yeah, I'm positive.

There's no way

he could've got back inside.

I mean, not without me

seeing him.

No, two people broke in.

Okay. I'm gonna go.

When I leave, I need you

to call the police, okay?

And tell them what?

Just tell them what happened.

Like you said, I was just

an old friend visiting.

You had no idea

I was on the run.

Well, what about your car?

I'll just leave it here.

The police will be

looking for it

So that could buy me some time.

And you could just say that

you didn't notice

Until I was gone.

You have this all figured out.

I'm just figuring out as I go.

All right. Well, come inside.

I have something for you.

Come on.

Pepper spray...

Why do you have pepper spray?

Surprised you don't.

I never thought I'd need it.

You do now.

I should go.

You have to change your clothes

in my room from last time.

Thank you, roger, really,

for everything.

Of course.

Careful.

Yeah.

Cindy? It's me.

I know.

I'm not gonna bother asking

where you are.

Good.

and I'm assuming

you're not calling

To tell me you're turning

yourself in?

No, but I'm getting closer

to the truth.

I know it.

Alyssa...

You know what I'm gonna say.

Cindy, I was att*cked tonight.

att*cked? My god.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Where were you? At your house?

No. I was...

I was with a friend.

Alyssa, this is crazy.

I can't keep helping you.

I could be disbarred.

Did you get

serena doyle's number?

I still don't know why

You're insisting

on talking with her.

I was att*cked by two intruders.

Serena doyle

would have the resources

To make that happen.

Did you get it?

No, but I got her address

for you.

Or at least the place

she's staying.

How?

well, even though

the divorce papers

Weren't signed yet,

they were filed,

And they're

in the public record.

Serena's contact information

was on them.

Cindy, I owe you big time.

You're not kidding.

Okay.

I'll text you the information.

No, just tell me now.

I have to ditch this phone

as soon as I hang up.

Hold on.

211 spruce way.

And, alyssa, I know

I don't have to say this,

But be careful.

I will. I promise.

so why didn't

you call me right away?

I did, right after she left.

And I understand that,

mr. Fielding.

I'm asking you

why you didn't call the police

As soon as she arrived here

at your house.

Why would I?

A friend stops by,

says they're in trouble,

Need a place to stay.

I mean, you don't

call the police,

You let 'em stay.

Yeah.

Not if they're

a fugitive though.

I told you I didn't know

she was under investigation.

Not until the break-in.

I mean, she told me everything

And I called you guys

right away.

Why do I get the feeling

You're not being straight

with me?

Hey. I called you, detective.

Right.

Well, let's get back

to these intruders.

They didn't have any weapons?

First one didn't.

Second one, I think

grabbed my fire poker.

And you initiated

contact with them both times

With your golf club?

People broke into my house.

I mean, it was self-defense.

So, what would you have done?

Hey, hey, mr. Fielding.

I'm not here to judge you.

Just trying to get

a clear picture.

Yeah, I mean, as soon as I heard

someone in the house,

I grabbed my club.

I keep it in the, uh,

hallway closet.

Don't believe in g*ns.

Did you get a good look at 'em?

The intruders.

No.

They were both wearing

ski masks,

Dressed in all black.

I mean, they must have had

Some sort of

distinguishable features.

Tall, heavy, short.

No. No.

Just average height,

average build, I guess.

Oh, sorry.

I gotta--I gotta take this.

- Hello?

- roger, it's me.

Oh, hey, mom.

Why are you calling so early?

Is someone there with you?

Uh-huh.

If it's keller,

say something about dad.

Oh, good.

I was worried

something was wrong with dad.

Okay. I have serena doyle's

address.

I'm gonna go try to talk to her.

I just wanted to tell you

in case anything happens.

Okay.

Um, got it, mom. Yeah, I got it.

Hey, I just want to jump

at the shower though.

Let me give you a call back.

Be careful.

Okay. Bye.

Sorry about that.

Mothers, always checking in.

Mr. Fielding...

If you know

where alyssa morgan is,

You need to tell me.

Tell me now.

I told you

I don't know anything.

she's in danger.

Only tryin' to help.

You have my word.

thanks for your time.

Yeah.

Sorry I couldn't be more help.

Yeah.

Let me, uh, know

if you hear anything.

-Will do.

-All right.

-See you soon.

-Yeah.

thank you.

yes?

Do you know who I am?

Uh-uh.

My name is alyssa morgan.

They think

I k*lled your husband.

-You need to leave.

-No, please.

I didn't do it.

Just hear me out.

I just wanna talk.

And then if you don't

believe me,

I will go to the cops myself.

Please.

Fine. Come in.

Thanks for talking to me.

I don't know why

I'm even sitting here with you.

Because you're not 100% sure

I k*lled your husband,

Which I didn't.

But you did sleep with him.

Serena...

Can I call you serena?

I don't know,

but it looks like it.

Even though you knew

he was married.

No. I didn't know

he was married.

I didn't even know who he was

until I checked his wallet.

You have to believe me.

Someone's trying to frame me.

And why would somebody do that?

That's what I'm hoping

you can help me figure out.

Me?

I have no idea.

I've never even seen you before.

Well, you were there

at the restaurant that night.

You and fletcher were arguing.

I didn't realize that was you.

No offense, but I was more

interested in my husband.

What were you arguing about?

I don't think

that's any of your business.

Could you at least tell me

who might want him dead?

Because someone

wants me dead too.

I was att*cked.

You know what? I need a drink.

You want something?

Yeah, sure.

can I ask you

a question, alyssa?

Of course.

When you first saw fletcher,

What was your impression of him?

Like I said, I don't know.

I don't even remember anything.

Hmm.

You know, it is such

a beautiful day out.

We should go enjoy our drinks

on the terrace.

Yeah. Okay.

Wow.

It's quite the view.

I know.

I don't come out here nearly

as often as I should.

You haven't touched your drink.

Oh, sorry.

Yeah, I'm just not

feeling the best.

You know,

when I first met fletcher,

He was different.

Different how?

Before he built his empire

Back when he was swimming

in debt,

Thousands of dollars

in student loans,

Even back then,

He knew he was

gonna be successful.

And he was ambitious

and thoughtful,

Kind, and...

Oh, my god,

when he looked at me,

I swear, I felt like I was

the only woman in the room.

So what happened?

What always happens.

Money.

It changes people.

Not always.

Yes. Always.

And...

Then I...

The person who had been with him

from the beginning,

Who had sacrificed for him

and believed in him,

All of a sudden I became...

Disposable.

I'm sorry.

I'm sure it wasn't all bad.

No...

It was worse.

Look, I have no idea

who would wanna k*ll my husband.

I would've already gone

to the police.

And as far as the men

who att*cked you,

I...Maybe it wasn't

even related.

Uh...

What is it?

Um...

I'm sorry. I just realized

I have to go.

Alyssa?

I wanna wait for my lawyer

to get here.

Alyssa, you came to me.

I haven't put you in custody yet

And we both know

that I could have.

There's plenty of evidence.

Circumstantial evidence.

The m*rder w*apon

is not circumstantial.

Look, the only reason

That I'm not arresting you

right now

Is because I wanna hear

what you have to say.

I went to see serena doyle.

I thought

she might know something,

Something that

would help me explain

Who's trying to frame me.

And?

And it's her.

Serena doyle

is trying to frame you?

Yes.

She told you this?

No, of course not

but she slipped up.

I told her I was att*cked.

That's all I said.

And then later

in the conversation,

She referenced the men

who att*cked me.

How would she know

there's two of them?

Because maybe it was just

a figure of speech?

No, she said men, plural.

If she didn't know anything,

she would've said man or person.

She sent them. I know it.

All right, look,

even if I did believe you, I...

I need more proof

than just a verbal slip-up

Which has you so convinced,

Especially if I'm trying

to arrest somebody

As high-profile as serena doyle.

ma'am, you can't just

walk in there.

-That's my lawyer.

-I need to see my client.

Don't say another word.

I am alyssa morgan's

personal attorney cindy warren.

Anything that

she has already said--

She's not under arrest,

ms. Warren.

cindy,

it's serena doyle behind this.

I know it. That's why I came.

I was gonna tell

-Detective keller--

-stop!

And you, you know better.

She came to me voluntarily.

Anything she said to you

is inadmissible.

And unless

you charge her right now,

I'm taking her back to my house.

At least I know

she'll be safe there.

Come on, alyssa.

You wanna talk to her again,

you contact me.

Alyssa.

I'll be in touch.

I don't understand

why you were so upset in there.

Because, alyssa,

That detective

is not your friend.

And despite what he told you,

He thinks you did it

And he was trying

to trip you up.

Yeah, but he can't trip me up

because I didn't do it.

You can't be so naive.

I really appreciate

you letting me stay.

Well, until we find out

who's really behind this,

I don't want you

staying at your house.

Okay.

I'll be just down the hall.

-Wait, you don't want your bed?

-No.

This is the comfy bed.

You need as much sleep

as possible.

-Trust me, it's better.

-Okay.

I know not to argue

with my lawyer.

Get some rest.

You'll be okay.

-Hey, cindy?

-Yeah?

Never mind.

Okay.

Alyssa.

I didn't think

you'd be up so early.

Yeah, I couldn't really sleep.

What are you doing home?

I just...

Came to check on you.

Thank you.

Where are you going?

Um, I just thought I'd check in

with detective keller.

Why?

You know, see how things

are going with the case.

See if he's met

with serena doyle.

Huh.

You don't know her,

right, cindy?

How would I know her?

How does anybody know anybody?

Um, I should get going though.

I don't wanna be in your hair.

With that photo album?

Yeah, I didn't think you'd mind.

With everything going on,

I just wanted to remember

Some good times.

I think we better have a talk.

I'm good. Thanks.

Sit down, alyssa.

You haven't been a very

good friend, have you, alyssa?

How do you know serena doyle?

we're old sorority sisters.

We've been friends a long time.

Only when I met her,

She was serena glanville.

When did you plan this?

Well, serena needed my help.

Fletcher was going to leave her

and leave her with nothing.

Well, nothing comparatively.

But if someone k*lled fletcher,

then she would get his money?

Precisely,

minus my fee of course.

So that's what

this is all about?

Money?

At first.

But after you betrayed me,

I figured it was the perfect way

To k*ll two birds

with one stone.

You and roger were over.

I loved him. And you knew it.

Cindy, it was just a fling.

He was mine.

I never thought you'd find out.

That I believe, alyssa.

But don't worry.

I took care of roger too.

What?

You seem surprised.

But I couldn't just

blame you entirely.

After all,

it takes two to tango.

How did you--how did you get me

into fletcher doyle's bed?

Oh, that was the easy part.

We knew doyle would be

at montparnasse that night.

So, we decided to set you up

on a little blind date.

But I don't remember

going there.

Of course not.

I sprinkled a little something

special in your cocktail.

Just to help you

forget the night

And a couple hours before,

Which is why I had to delete

the texts and calls.

I'm gonna tell the police.

I'm gonna tell them everything.

And they're gonna

believe me now.

At this point...

They probably will.

Which is why you're not leaving.

Detective keller,

I think you wanna see this.

Oh, my god.

Willis.

Sir?

Pull up

a driver's license for me.

Cynthia warren, now.

And text me the address.

got it.

Please, I didn't do

anything to you.

No, but you betrayed

one of my oldest friends.

And someone had to go down

for fletcher's m*rder.

I mean, do you have any idea

how much money he had?

I couldn't give that up.

No sane person would,

Especially after everything

he put me through,

The lying and the cheating.

I mean, how much

can one woman take?

You're not gonna get away

with this.

Maybe we will, maybe we won't.

But I know one thing.

If we let you go,

we don't have a chance.

I'm sorry, alyssa.

There's just no other way.

How's the neck?

I'll live.

Yeah.

You absolutely will.

and cindy?

she'll make it

With some nasty scars

as a souvenir.

What about serena?

Uh, she'll be fine.

But she might not be able

to see clearly for a few days.

What's gonna happen to her?

It's in the da's hands now.

But, um, the evidence

is overwhelming.

And the money?

Does she still inherit it all?

I don't know.

I just know

wherever she's going,

She's not gonna have

much use for it.

How did you know

I was in danger?

I saw a tape of you

at the restaurant that night.

Cindy was there.

She never mentioned it

to you or me.

That just didn't feel right.

So what now?

Now you go home.

It's over.

Take care of yourself, alyssa.

Thank you.

For what?

For believing me.

For everything.

I was just doing my job.