(male narrator) Tonight on "Spenser For Hire.."
[glass shatters]
[g*nf*re]
He wants me dead, it's that simple.
He's stealing from the famine relief fund.
He not dyin' fast enough.
I won't say a word about the money.
I doubt you will.
I'm not doing any good in hiding.
You'll do even less good getting sh*t.
Not a good day to die, Jimmy.
I don't tolerate jackals
who feed on folk before they're dead.
[g*nf*re]
I'm not used to feeling cared for.
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(Spenser) Private investigators aren't what you call
your high-profile advertisers.
No late night television commercials
or full-page ads in the Sunday paper for us.
No, you tend to see our names in the "Yellow Pages."
On matchbook covers.
Then there's personal referrals, word of mouth.
Rita had just found me a client.
A woman who ran a famine relief foundation in Africa.
She was in Boston on a fund-raiser
and for some reason needed a private cop.
Sounded interesting.
At any rate, Rita certainly spoke highly of her.
Spenser, you're gonna like her. I promise.
I'm sure I will.
Carolyn Tomlinson's a remarkable woman.
I mean, with all she's accomplished
she's feel accessible and unpretentious.
- She's real. - Does she wear a halo?
No, but.. Well, she has pulled off some miracles.
She and her husband put together the African Famine Foundation.
And he d*ed a couple of years ago and she stayed on.
She runs the whole thing by herself now.
(Spenser) All of the writing books and going on lecture tours
doing field work?
(Rita) She's a real dynamite.
I must say, Carolyn, the film is very graphic.
I realize that, Brenda.
But it depicts what words can't possibly describe.
'The daily lives of people in the grip of a famine.'
(Brenda) 'Well, the work you do is tremendously important.'
'Most of us would even say noble.'
'And I'm very interested in knowing'
exactly how you got involved originally
and what it was that caused you to dedicate
years of your life to such a cause.
To begin with, it was just a trip.
Actually as a tourist at the time.
My late husband Phillip and I
had gone to Africa several years ago..
- '...and it was just at the--' - What do you think?
Uh, well, that's not what I expected.
What did you expect?
I don't know, someone a little older.
- '...how the famine was aff--' - Wearing glasses.
Hair up in a bun, long black dress.
[chuckles]
We decided before we left
that we would come back.
- Different face. - Different?
Yeah, more like a..
- Spenser. - That's what I expected.
- I didn't expect-- - Gorgeous.
- Yeah. - '...tools for the farmers.'
(Brenda) Thank you, Carolyn.
Our guest today was Carolyn Tomlinson
of the African Famine Foundation
and we will be back after this message.
And cut.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- Was that alright? - Rita.
Really sorry to have kept you waiting.
Oh, no problem, I wish I was in here
in time to see the film.
Carolyn, this is Spenser.
- Hi. - Hello.
The, uh, private investigator?
Now Rita tells me that you're the best there is.
She does?
Did she tell you why I wanted to hire you?
No, I thought you should explain.
Alright, let's just get out of the way.
You know how much money has been collected
for the relief fund over the past two years?
Over million dollars.
How much of it actually reaches the people?
Oh, you wanna hire a private investigator
that's a lot of zeroes in human nature being what it is.
Well, I don't know exactly
but millions have been stolen from my sector alone.
It just vanishes.
Into whose pockets? What do you know?
Oh, I know. A man named David Mukende.
He's the administrator.
(Spenser) 'I don't know if I can help you.'
Africa's not exactly my b*at.
Look, I've been tracking this man for over two years.
I think I have a pretty good idea of how he works.
He amasses the cash in Africa
then moves it out to the far east, Europe, the United States.
- Where he buries it. - Exactly.
In real estate, banks, wherever.
If you find Mukende, you can find the money.
How do we do that?
Through his other line of business.
He's an importer, he deals primarily in African artifacts.
There must be a connection between that
and the buried money.
'Can you find him for me, Spenser?'
I'll do my best.
You have to tell me everything you know about him.
Eleanor Simpson is giving me a cocktail party this afternoon.
You'd both be welcome as my guests.
Maybe we could talk more there.
- Sure. Rita? - I'd love to.
Why don't we give you a lift back to your hotel?
Great.
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[traffic bustling]
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[indistinct chatter]
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[engine revs]
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(Spenser) After dropping off Rita and Carolyn
I decided to get to work.
It's always nice to surprise a client before they expect it.
So I spent the time prior to the cocktail party
trying to get a line on
David Mukende's import business.
I'd come up empty in the first six stores I visited
but in Boston, there's an endless supply
of Arty boutiques.
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Now, uh, this, as you can see
it is a very, very unusual item.
No, I don't think so.
I'm afraid I don't quite understand
what items you're interested in, sir.
Well, I'm redoing the den in my townhouse
so I'm looking for a large piece.
Something central that makes a statement
you know, um, primitive, yet somehow contemporary.
Well, we have some very lovely wall hangings from Ghana.
Uh, they maybe exactly what you're looking for.
'Very bold colors.'
They wouldn't happen to be part of
David Mukende's collection, would they?
No, but if you're interested in Mr. Mukende's things
you have come to the right place, sir.
Kendrick's is the exclusive representative
of Mr. Mukende in Boston.
Wonderful.
However, I'm afraid that most of his items are gone just now.
But we're expecting new shipment in a few days.
In fact, I have three crates in
but they haven't been unpacked yet.
Listen, do you think I could take a little peek?
Sort of a preview before everything is sold.
[stammers] T-t-they're not ready for showing yet.
But perhaps if you leave your name..
Now, this room is very important to me, so..
...if the right piece did come along
I wouldn't mind paying whatever was necessary.
[chuckles] I understand, Mr. uh...McCarthy.
Yes, that's on the hill.
Yes, of course.
[indistinct chatter]
(Spenser) I didn't have time to gloat over finding
Mukende's Boston connection yet.
I will try to fit the pieces together later.
At the moment, I had a party to enjoy.
- Good turnout, huh? - For a good cause.
This is not a cocktail party. This is a fund-raiser.
They're gonna pass the plate later, right?
No, no, nothing as crass as that.
Eleanor Simpson's a big supporter
of Carolyn's and she knows exactly what she's doing.
'She'll just quietly mingle and then by the end of the night'
she'll put the bite on almost every checkbook here.
[chuckling]
It's good to see that charity's not dead in Boston.
I want to introduce you to our hoste--
So you're Carolyn's friend?
I missed you when he came in.
Mrs. Simpson, this is Mr. Spenser.
It's so nice to see Carolyn
finally having a social life.
[laughs] Afraid not.
This is Rita Fiore and she came with Spenser.
- Ah, a pleasure, my dear. - It's mine.
Uh, uh, d*ck Campbell is here.
He says he's very excited about your work
I'll let you know how excited
after I see the size of his check.
Nice to meet both of you. Excuse me.
I'm afraid my internal time clock
hasn't quite caught up with me yet.
I'm gonna let Eleanor do the rest of the mingling.
Oh, we'll walk you out.
- You ready to go? - I'll get the coats.
Okay.
I thought private investigators
wore polyester suits and talked
out of the sides of their mouths.
Oh, no, its pretty hard fitting Spenser into any kind of mold.
How did you meet him?
I tried to have him busted once
and we've been friends ever since.
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[engine revs]
I know it sounds mercenary
but that was a great gathering.
Twenty-thousand dollars for the foundation.
It wasn't even a fund-raiser.
That's wonderful.
[g*nsh*t]
[intense music]
[g*nshots]
[g*nsh*t]
[engine revs]
[g*nsh*t]
Stay put.
[g*nf*re]
- Everybody alright? - Yeah, sure.
Just dandy.
Any idea which of your satisfied customers that might've been?
- It's hard to say. - They could've been after me.
What?
Mukende and I, well, we've crossed paths before.
'He pretty much told me to stay out of his way.'
And I pretty much said that I wouldn't.
You didn't mention that.
I didn't think he'd try anything in Boston.
And I didn't think that anyone else would be involved.
I'm really sorry.
So much for you stayin' at your hotel.
Why?
If he knows your schedule well enough
to know about a cocktail party
he'll know where you're stayin'.
We can always take her to my place.
I wanna get her out of harms way, not put you into it.
[horn blaring]
Oh, it's not much, but it is safe.
It's the height of luxury.
I'm usually in a sleeping bag and a tent somewhere.
So, what's our next move?
Our next move is for you to stay put.
It's been a long time since anyone's looked after me.
Yeah, well, I'm gonna take another look around outside
before I go, if you need anything, uh..
Yeah, just, uh, just call.
Spenser, thanks.
Sure.
I am very disappointed, Mr. Kendrick.
We had a standing arrangement.
These crates were to be opened
only under my supervision
and by my people.
I apologize, Mr. Mukende.
It's just that I had a very interested customer in today
and I thought some of the new shipment might suit him.
Yes, and now you know something that you should not know.
(George) 'I thought you just didn't want anything damaged.'
What I want, Mr. Kendrick..
...is to be obeyed.
I-I understand, Mr. Mukende, I-I..
I-I won't say a word about the money.
Yes.
I doubt you will.
You have not worked for me long, George.
But in time you will find
that when I give an order..
...I expect it to be followed.
I-I swear it won't ever happen again.
Good.
I reward loyalty
just as I punish disloyalty.
You will learn this..
...or you will not do business with me.
You will not do business with anyone.
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You know the rules.
It's customary when a person is sh*t at
they report it to the police, Spenser.
Obviously, it was reported.
Hey, will the, uh description of the assailant
might come in handy.
I didn't see him, I can tell it was a late model
dark blue, four-door sedan local plates.
- You got a number? - I didn't get that either.
We're, uh, kind of slipping
in the whole observation department, aren't we?
Well, I was a little preoccupied
with the a*t*matic w*apon fire, you know?
How about you, counsellor? You see anything?
No, he threw us behind a car.
I couldn't see a thing.
(Martin) 'Mrs. Tomlinson?'
I didn't see anyone
but I can tell you that David Mukende was behind this.
Mukende, I..
Mukende is out of your jurisdiction.
African big sh*t. Import export.
He wants me dead, it's that simple.
Why does he wanna k*ll you?
Mukende's been stealing from the relief fund
and I've been calling attention to it.
'I happen to be a thr*at to his money supply.'
There were attempts made on her life
while she was still in Africa.
He sh*t the tires out of her Land Rover.
Couple of times.
What kinda proof do you have?
I don't have proof.
If I did, his own government would put him away.
But I'm telling you, this man is a thief and a m*rder*r.
Well, I'm sorry, Mrs. Tomlinson.
With no proof that he was involved in the att*ck on you
I cannot arrest a man just on your word.
Wonderful.
Well, I'll just sit around and say nice things
about how much we care and nobody'll
'do anything to stop this man.'
Look, lady, if we catch your guy somewhere just spittin'
on a sidewalk, we'll haul him in, but..
- You're saying give it up. - Mm-hm.
You're talking to the wrong person.
I wish we could do more.
So do I.
Oh, don't say it.
The reality is there's nothing the police can do.
We understand the law, Spenser
but I'm not gonna throw up my hands and say
we can't prove it so we'll just let him go.
Nobody's asking you to.
It's not over yet.
Damn right it's not.
I mean, for me.
Police need proof, maybe there's a way I can prove something.
Do you think you can?
Look, I don't have all the facts yet
I don't understand Mukende or you
but, uh, I'm starting to learn.
What?
That you have passion, commitment
and a bit of a temper.
You're right, I do.
And I really do, when it comes to Mukende.
The man is stealing, he has to be stopped.
- Can you get him? - I don't know.
But it's never stopped me from trying before.
[traffic bustling]
(Carolyn) 'I wanna get Mukende'
and I'm not doing any good in hiding.
You'll do even less good getting sh*t.
That's a risk that I'm willing to take.
I'm not.
Now I want you to stay put.
You open the door only for me, alright?
Got some leads to follow.
Maybe I can stir things up.
And while you're stirring things up
what exactly am I doing?
I don't know, do some paperwork.
Write some reports.
I hate paperwork.
So do I.
Check on you later.
'And lock this door.'
Mr. Kendrick's, I don't understand.
You told me yesterday that--
(George) I'm afraid there's been some miscommunication, Mr. McCarthy.
You see, Mr. Mukende has already promised
the new shipment to another customer.
Well, it would've been nice if you'd told me that yesterday.
Well, alright, but I insist on having first cr*ck
at looking at the other four crates
that are arriving tomorrow.
Y-y-yes, uh..
Well, I-I..
I'm afraid they're also promised to the same buyer.
Seven crates to the same buyer?
(George) 'I'm so terribly sorry, but'
perhaps at some future time, uh..
Mr. McCarthy, well, I-I.. You really must excuse me now.
Yes, thank you.
Hmm.
And I have to give you a key. Come on in.
In is where I intend to be.
I understand who you're workin' for.
Interested who you workin' on.
'Inquired on intelligence network.'
I just got hired yesterday.
Alright, well, tell me somethin' I don't know.
You heard of David Mukende?
Mm-hm.
I got somethin' to explain to
a black African who ignores his history
and sells his heritage to the white men.
It's worse than that.
He's stealing from the famine relief fund.
He not dyin' fast enough?
I'm dealin' myself in, Spenser.
Now, I got this Joe you'll be real interested to meet.
Okay, but you should know this is a low budget operation.
Hey, all expenses prepaid, babe.
This man is walkin' on me soul.
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(Spenser) We didn't have much to go on
except that Mukende was smuggling money
into the states.
Hawk assured me the man we were meeting
knew something about smuggling.
It was a start.
[upbeat music]
- Joe.. - Yeah.
Oh, y-you the guys that Jerry told me about?
- Now, listen, Jerry told me-- - Talk first.
Yeah, o-okay.
It was a couple of months ago.
Th-this guy, uh, this guy shows up
at the field and ask-asked me if I wanted
to go work for, uh, Lenux Air.
- Doin' what? - Flying.
I'm a pilot, you know.
Well, I was un-until I got, uh..
...laid off last year.
What'd this guy say?
That they were adding a new..
They needed a couple of pilots
to make five or six runs a month.
[chuckles] Lenux Air.
What about Lenux?
About as far down as you can get.
Always has been.
Then this guy starts talking about int-international routes
and, uh, you know, how I should be real dependable
and good about keeping my mouth shut and all.
'Well, all things stank like a month-old mackerel.'
So you turn him down?
I don't do that sort of thing.
Ever see this guy again?
No, but the, uh, the planes
with the Lenux logo are on the field sometimes.
I-I go there, you know, just to hang out.
Look, I-I notice things.
So what else you got?
Look, uh, Jerry said you guys would, you know..
'Or-ordinarily, I-I wouldn't ask.'
but I-I, I went through unemployment, and, uh..
I-I gotta get some new clothes, you know
for the job interviews.
So let's talk.
(Rita) 'Spenser, where did you get all this?'
Public library. I used their photocopy machine.
You know they're gettin' cents a page these days?
- That's outrageous. - How'd do you handle it?
Credit card. Here, check this out.
Lenux Air, purchased months ago by Pyramid shipping.
Guess who owns Pyramid shipping?
David Mukende.
What a coincidence, huh?
- Okay-- - Here's how it works.
Pyramid ships out of Africa
via freighter to Canada.
Lenux flies short trips over the border
from Canada to New York, Boston, LA.
Mukende has illegitimate import connections to accept delivery.
Okay.
Kendrick's of Boston is getting a shipment today.
Carefully curated African artifacts.
With the stolen currency somehow concealed inside.
It's possible.
But this is all based on the evidence
of some drunk who maybe tal--
Oh, no, not entirely. No, no.
Spenser, I can't get a search warrant based on this no--
This is good stuff. Look at all this information here.
Okay. Okay, just wait a minute.
Let me think. Maybe..
- Maybe I can call in-- - Sure, here.
- Call somebody-- - I have a friend in INS.
Who's that guy?
I could always call in an anonymous insider tip.
They might make the bust.
I owe you dinner. Restaurant of your choice.
- Great. o'clock. - Tonight?
- Mm-hm. - Oh, I can't tonight.
I've got Carolyn at the safe house, she can't go out.
So I thought I'd bring her some Chinese.
Why don't you come?
Oh, I can't tonight, what am I thinking?
I've gotta work, I've got a huge case that starts tomorrow.
- Thanks, though. - Well..
Thank you. You did good work, Fiore.
I'll do my best.
- Call. - Alright. Alright.
[engine revs]
- Hi! - Carolyn.
I told you to stay inside.
I got some Chinese chicken here.
And I got some, uh..
[g*nf*re]
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[tires screeching]
[g*nf*re]
[tires screeching]
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[knock on door]
(Spenser) 'It's okay, it's Spenser.'
- Are you alright? - Yeah, you?
Yeah.
- Did you go out? - No.
Did you tell anybody you were here?
I had to have the checks from last night deposited.
I called Mrs. Simpson and she sent someone over.
It was about half an hour ago.
[sighs] I'm sorry.
They know where I am again and it's my own fault.
I guess you've run out of places to hide me.
Well, there is one place, it's clean
it's usually safe and I have
the advantage of knowing the neighborhood.
Chinese is cold.
[chuckles] I'll be right back.
[mellow music]
Once the chopping's out of the way
dinner will be done in no time flat.
What we could use is a red pepper
maybe you could find one there.
Got it?
No.
Oh, it should be right here in the vegetable bin.
- What's the matter? - Nothing.
[indistinct]
I keep forgetting what it's like here.
Every time I leave Africa to come home
it's like I'm seeing things for the first time.
- A heightened awareness. - Yes, but of little things.
Like the price of a newspaper.
The price of a newspaper is dinner for an entire family.
We resent standing in line at the market
they stand in line for a hand full of grain.
What happens when there's not enough?
That's the most amazing part.
They don't steal food from each other.
There's honor and compassion
'and sacrifice and pride.'
Too many times, there hasn't been
enough food because of Mukende.
Not that he's responsible for the famine
but he profits from it.
What about the authorities?
Why can't they do something?
An African bureaucracy is exactly
like a Boston bureaucracy.
They need proof.
And Mukende is a clever man.
'Philip, my husband was actually the first one'
who became suspicious of him.
He got very vocal with local government agencies.
Began attracting too much attention.
So Mukende had him k*lled.
- Your husband was k*lled? - Not officially.
Officially, it was an accident.
One of Mukende's men accidentally
sh*t Philip in the head while he slept.
Why didn't you tell Martin Quirk this this morning?
[sighs] It happened over two years ago.
And it happened in Africa.
As you said, that is out of Lieutenant Quirk's jurisdiction.
Yeah.
And I didn't want the police to think that
this was a case of personal vengeance.
Be understandable if it was.
At least Philip's death was fast.
I'm not saying that to diminish it in any way.
He was a good man, it should not have happened.
At our camp, I saw starving mothers
trying to nurse half-dead infants.
'Parents would carry bloated children'
'for miles to our shelter.'
And when they got there
there wouldn't be enough fluid in their bodies
to form tears to cry for their dead babies.
[sobbing]
What the hell right do I have to cry?
I swore that I wouldn't, I wouldn't do this..
'...till Mukende was stopped.'
I can't..
I can't cry.
- You have a right. - No, I don't.
I don't have the right till Mukende is stopped.
[mellow music]
We'll get him.
I promise you, we'll get him.
I'm sorry.
I guess I was always afraid that if I started..
You wouldn't be able to stop.
No.
It's gonna be alright.
It's going to be alright.
I'm not used to feeling cared for.
I'd almost forgotten how it feels.
[mellow music]
[instrumental music]
- Morning. - Good morning.
Making coffee, but, uh, I've got tea if you want.
Oh, no, the coffee's great.
I take it black.
- Cream and sugar. - I'll remember that.
- Want some juice? - Okay.
I don't know why I feel so awkward.
I mean we're both all grown up, right?
Yeah.
Would you hold me again just for a minute?
Oh, I feel so safe.
[phone rings]
[chuckling]
- Except from the phone. - Mm.
Uh, the sugar bowl's on the second shelf.
- Yeah. Hello? - Morning.
Rita? Uh, hi.
Am I interrupting something?
Uh, no, no, no, what's up?
My marker paid off.
INS will be detaining a Lenux Air flight
'that's landing in minutes.'
Got it. Thanks.
Well, do you wanna have a leisurely cup of coffee
or look inside of one of Mukende's plans?
Let's go.
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[indistinct chatter on PA]
My God! They got him!
(Spenser) 'Excuse me.'
Ah, now I believe I understand.
Friend of yours, Carolyn?
What happened?
The plain was empty, Carolyn.
As I was explaining
I own an interest in this airline.
Had I known the customs agents were interested
I would've arranged a search myself.
You had but to ask.
But now that I see that Mrs. Tomlinson is involved
I think I know why you didn't.
Damn you!
As you can see, Miss Tomlinson
tends to behave a bit irrationally in my presence.
You see, she has a unfounded and quite absurd notion
that I had something to do with her husband's death.
No doubt you thought there was some incriminating evidence
aboard this aircraft.
And if you are still suspicious, my dear
your friends are more than welcome to step into my office
and check any records, if they wish.
I think we'd like to do that, Mr. Mukende.
Very well. Follow me please.
I was sure that there's be something illegal on that plane.
There probably was, when it took off.
You're saying that they dumped it before they landed.
It's no big deal to drop below the radar screen
and drop your contraband on a soft pasture
and come back for it later.
Well, let's talk to the air traffic controller.
- Just see-- - Now hold on, hold on, hold on.
Even if were lucky enough to pinpoint
it'd be long gone by the time we got there.
So what do we we do?
Time for me to pay George Kendrick's another visit
for you to go back into protective custody.
(Spenser) I asked Hawk to look after Carolyn.
He said he would, but it would have to wait a bit.
Seems he had an important meeting to go to.
[upbeat music]
Not a good day to die, Jimmy! Put your hand on the wheel!
Your reputation precedes you, Mr. Hawk.
So good of you to call.
I'm a man of few words.
You better get it all in the first take.
Yes, well, perhaps we can discuss business over lunch.
It's your appetite I'm here to talk about.
I don't like it, and I don't tolerate
jackals who feed on folk before they're dead.
Then you can well understand
that I don't give a damn what you don't like.
Get out of my car.
You don't understand.
There's nothin' here that belongs to you
my African brother.
This is my town.
You got any doubt about that
you ask your Jimmy here.
'We talkin' about territorial imperative'
this is my territory
it is imperative that you leave.
You should be delighted to know
that I'm returning to Africa this afternoon.
I lament for the continent.
Don't miss that plane, my African brother.
I will not ask you twice.
You got a green light, Jimmy.
[bell rings]
Oh. Mr. Mc, Mr. McCarthy, is it? Are you still interested in--
What I'm interested in..
...is the money that David Mukende stole
from the African Famine Foundation.
Who are you?
- I don't know what you're ta-- - My name is Spenser.
I'm a private cop and if you told me
these crates fell out of the sky, you know what..
...I'd believe you.
I got nothing to say to you.
Maybe you'd rather talk to the police.
- The police? - Yeah.
They tend to get interested when a major crime
has been committed.
You can't prove anything.
This is private property.
You get out.
What kinda man are you anyway?
'They say everybody's walkin' around'
'with a price tag these days.'
What did it take for you to help Mukende
steal from starving children?
Do you sleep better at night with a fat bank--
Shut up!
'You want to talk about children?'
Okay, we'll talk about mine.
Mukende threatened to k*ll them if I didn't go along with him.
You don't know anything.
What was I supposed to do? What..
What can I do?
Let me take you to the police.
No.
If you go along with Mukende
it'll never stop.
You and your children will never be safe.
I can't.
I'm scared.
You have every right to be scared.
This is your one chance to put Mukende away.
'Now, there's a police protection program'
they'll take care of you.
I promise you..
...that Mukende will not hurt you.
[dramatic music]
I really appreciate your watching out for me like this.
Your work is important. I appreciate that.
What happens if someone comes after me?
Someone gets stopped.
What if that someone is Mukende?
Then I applaud.
It could happen, you know?
'He's gonna be at the airport this afternoon.'
- We could set it up-- - Hey.
Merely by askin' what you are not about to ask
is a felony, you dig?
If you don't wanna get involved, I understand.
Hang up. Wrong number.
At least, could you head me in the right direction?
Discussion's over.
[doorbell rings]
- Hello, dear. - Hi.
- And.. - Hawk.
How do you do? I'm Eleanor Simpson.
I take it you'll be joining Carolyn
in our little conference.
- No. - Hawk just drove me here.
Oh, how nice. Well, then..
Perhaps I can offer you some refreshment.
Uh, Jessica, would you get the gentleman
something to drink, please, in the sitting room?
I'll wait here.
[intense music]
[knock on door]
- Who is it? - Come on, Jacks!
What happened? Where is she?
She spaced on me, man, left me standin' in the entry
while she slipped down the back stairs.
Plus she has $ cash on her.
For what?
She told Lady Simpson she need it for her project.
She was talkin' about g*ns, babe.
You know where we start lookin'?
- 'Airport.' - How do you know that?
'Cause the African's flyin' this afternoon
and she knows.
[dramatic music]
[instrumental music]
Mr. Mukende.
[music continues]
Come to make sure I'm not smuggling something
out of the country?
I came to talk.
- And I'm alone. - I see.
What I have to say is private.
Alright, inside the airplane. Keep loading.
'I'll be out in a moment.'
You're not frightened coming here alone?
Yes, but I want you to know that I'm serious.
- About? - I wanna make a deal.
[Mukende scoffs] With me?
You've done nothing but hound me over three continents.
And you've tried to have me k*lled for it.
I want it to end.
I want a truce.
I'll stop mentioning you in the press
drop any references to you in the future.
And on my side?
Return the money to the foundation.
Over the years, I've looked upon you my sworn enemy
and I have seen a woman I thought of as
courageous, dedicated and passionate
'but now I see you for what you really are.'
An arrogant white fool.
Do you honestly believe you pose a thr*at to me?
'That you can offer me a deal?'
[engine revs]
You are a pest like your husband
a fly buzzing around my head
and like any pest
you will be k*lled.
'You have come far too close this time--'
[g*nf*re]
[groans]
[dramatic music]
[laughs]
Carolyn?
[music continues]
[grunting]
- Out of the way, Spenser. - Carolyn, no.
'Put the g*n down.'
No. I'm gonna k*ll him.
Kendrick is gonna testify.
Mukende will go to jail.
I don't want him in jail! I want him dead.
He's a m*rder*r, Spenser.
Thousands and thousands of lives.
I've held babies in my arms and watched them die.
He didn't just steal money
he stole their lives.
He'll pay... but not with your life.
- 'Put the g*n down.' - No.
[intense music]
I'm gonna k*ll him.
Then you'd have to k*ll me first.
Show me that you certainly don't believe in the sanctity of life.
You sh**t me and then he's yours.
[gasps] No!
[g*nsh*t]
[dramatic music]
No g*n, no charges.
Woman's got work to do.
[mellow music]
So is the book closed?
Well, your statement along with Hawk's
matches what the police found.
I see no need for further investigation.
Is there anything more to tell?
It's all in the statement.
[indistinct chatter]
[phone ringing]
[indistinct chatter]
Come on, I'll walk you out.
I'm going home to the foundation tomorrow.
- Back to Africa. - I know.
- It's your life. - Why did you save me?
You could've told the police what really happened.
It does confuse the issue.
It's not a felony to wanna k*ll somebody.
You wanted to stop Mukende and you did.
No. You did.
And more, you made me take a close look at myself, Spenser.
When Philip d*ed, I guess
I buried my personal feelings with him.
I forgot what it's like to share
grief, tenderness..
To touch somebody's soul.
You've given me back more than my life, Spenser.
You've given me love.
I hope you know that you'll always have mine.
[mellow music]
(Spenser) It happens rarely, the chance for two people to trust
and to care enough to share some part of themselves
however briefly.
For Carolyn, it had freed her from a consuming hatred
and had allowed the warmth
and tenderness in her to live again.
And for me, it was perhaps that a certain sense of isolation
had begun to fade.
Two people struggling for a small victory
over their own personal demons.
[mellow music]
[theme music]
[music continues]