Office Secrets (2025) Movie Script

[melodramatic music]
[dramatic music]
[office ambience]
[office chatter]
Hello, everyone.
Please join me in the conference
room for a quick minute meeting.
[Phil] For what?
I'm not certain what the meeting is about,
Henry simply ask me to ensure
that all employees are present.
[Phil grunts]
Another meeting? Man I hate his guts!
I wish he was dead!
- Come on, Phil man...
- What?
[James] Are you serious?
You can't say that.
Yeah, I said it!
[ominous music]
[clears throat] Attention, everyone.
Henry will be arriving within minutes.
There will be a question and answer
session at the end of the meeting.
Thank you.
[ominous music]
[dramatic music]
Hello Everyone.
Thank you for joining me
for this impromptu meeting.
I know it's short notice, but...
[Henry] I got some things
to share with everyone.
As you know, sales and
productivity have been down
over the past year and extremely
worse in the past quarter.
So we've had to make
some major changes which
are going to impact
each and every one of you.
[clears throat]
We are evaluating all of
your efforts at this point
to see who's going to
stay and who's going to go.
Those of you that are
lucky enough to stick around,
you most likely won't
see your bonus this year.
[employees gasps]
Wipe the surprises off your face...
You know you haven't
been performing lately.
This meeting is adjourned.
Phil...
Danny, James,
Jenny, I need y'all to stick around.
[Henry] Obviously, Robert, you know.
[inaudible employee chatter]
Now... The reason I have you guys here.
[Stacy] Mr. Phillips, you have
a very important call on line one.
We got to take care of things.
I think you should take it.
I'll be right there.
Excuse me.
[Henry] I'll be right back.
Robert, what is this about?
I don't know, but let's not
jump to conclusions, guys.
Well, I know he is not talking
about my work have been Great.
For the past year.
Come on, Phil, let's wait and see.
Look...
I can not afford any problems right now.
I'm a single parent.
I just don't understand
how performance dropped drastically
over such a short amount of time.
My thoughts exactly.
And I don't understand why
we're just hearing about this now.
It seems he should have
mentioned this months ago.
In order to give us adequate time to
correct our apparent performance issues.
I thought we performed better this quarter.
[Henry clears throat]
The documents inside indicate
your progress over the past year.
Take a minute to review these.
- What is this?
- What do you mean?
What is this, Phil?
You do not know how to read?
This summary is a lie!
Look, I know I performed way
better than what's indicated here.
Okay? We all do.
Don't act you all are
afraid to speak up now.
You're out of line right now.
[Stacy] So sorry to interrupt,
Mr. Phillips, but they're
on the line again.
- Seems really urgent.
- I'll be right there.
My office Monday morning Phil.
[Robert] Henry, can I
have a word with you?
Excuse us.
What is it, Robert?
Are you out of your mind?
What do you mean? You're not
going to give them a bonus this year?
Yeah, that's exactly what I said.
They've been giving
their all to this company.
Not giving them a bonus would be cruel.
Cruel, cruel is affecting my pocket.
Well, who do you think you're talking to?
I don't need you or anybody else
telling me how to run this business.
Don't you ever, ever use
that... tone with me again.
If your dad was here, he would
hate the way you treat your employees.
Without the employees,
there will be no Figitec.
I got a phone call to take.
Hey hon, my shift's almost over.
I should be home soon.
Hold on.
Mr. Phillips shouldn't be here that late.
Ah, le-le-let me call you back. Okay.
Love you too.
[Otis] Hey, Mr. Phillips.
Mr. Phillips.
Can you hear me?
Hey, Mr. Phillips! [Suspenseful music]
[ominous music]
911, what's your emergency?
Hello... 911, Ye-Yeah...
Th -th -there's, there's a gentleman here.
Un-unconscious.
At 455 Market Street, suite 140.
He's unconscious, and I
tried to wake him up, but...
But he's slumped over his desk.
[911 operator] Stay calm, sir.
Help is on the way.
Can you tell if he's breathing?
I - I - I can't tell.
Please, Please...
Send somebody.
Stay with him, Paramedics are in route.
Someone's on the way, Mr Phillips.
Help is on the way.
[sirens approaching]
Over here!
Hurry! Over here!
[Ambulance Sirens]
[Hip Hop music]
- What's up man?
- Not much Man.
- Guess what just happened though?
- What's that?
- We got a 10:00 meeting.
- What?
- And I'll see you there in a man.
- Another meeting.
- Enjoy it, man.
- I'll see you around.
Don't be late.
I just had a really good weekend.
I wonder what Henry
is going to complaint about now, man.
I swear that dude is
a real pain in the butt.
I would do anything
to have a different boss.
I need some air before that meeting.
I hope this should be
an open and shut case.
Hopefully were done before
lunch because I am starving.
Should be. We're in the
conference room, correct.
Let's go.
Alright...
Let's Rock & Roll.
Here goes nothing.
[employee chatter]
[Kyle] Good Morning.
[All Employees] Good morning.
As many of you know,
I'm Kyle Baker, the CEO of Figitec.
We're gathered here this morning...
To deliver some heartbreaking news.
On Friday night,
while working late here in the building.
Our very own,
beloved...
Henry Phillips
was found unresponsive by security,
he was rushed to the hospital,
where he later died.
[somber music]
I do not have any further details
at this time
however,
two detectives will arrive on site
shortly to question many of you.
Additionally, as your CEO
I've hired a team of grief counselors,
to assist those of you feel like
you need someone to talk to,
regarding various ways to
cope with handling the situation.
Good morning everyone, and
I'm Detective Paul Johnson,
this is Detective Elaine Harrison.
As you might know, Friday
evening, the President of Figitec,
Mr. Henry Phillips, was
rushed to the hospital,
at 9:15, he was pronounced dead
after our preliminary investigation.
We're ruling this as a
homicide. At this time,
we're asking that you do not
discuss this matter with any of your
fellow employees or the media.
At this time.
We will be interviewing
each of you separately.
Please note that none of you have
been classified as suspect as of yet.
These interviews are simply
a gauge to determine what
transpired leading up to
Mr. Phillips murder.
Now, due to the number of
employees that we must interview,
you guys are not required
to come to the station.
We will be conducting
all interviews on site.
If we need you, we'll reach out to you.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
- [All Employees] Thank you.
For those of you who wish
to speak to a grief counselor,
please come and meet us up in
the North Conference room at 11...
[Elizabeth] I cannot even believe.
My husband spent his entire career
ensuring that all of
you were taken care of.
And how do you repay him?
A homicide.
I mean, Henry was not
perfect, but he was my husband.
He was a great father, and he
was a darn good boss to all of you!
[Harrison] Mrs Phillips,
can we see you outside?
[Elizabeth] I still have time.
[Harrison] Can we
see you outside, please?
[melodramatic music]
[sad piano music]
I'm begging all of you.
If you know anything at all,
if you've heard anything or
you've seen anything at all,
please come forward.
You guys cannot imagine the
instant pain that we're in right now.
The last conversation I had with my father,
It was cut short.
He was running late to a conference call.
We didn't get a chance to say goodbye.
We use to speak every day, and
we didn't even get a chance to talk,
on Friday...
I didn't even get the chance
to tell him how much I love him.
My dad was my hero.
He taught me everything I know.
We had such big plans for the future.
I can't believe he's gone.
Like my sister was saying,
if you guys hear anything, anything at all,
please help.
[sad piano music]
As previously discussed,
Mrs Phillips, please
allow us to do our job.
Trust me...
We understand your grief.
We understand what you're going through.
You understand my grief, detective?
You don't have a clue.
Please don't patronize me.
[suspenseful music]
You guys need to find who did this.
If you don't, I will.
[Harrison sighs]
[breaking news music]
We interrupt our regularly.
Scheduled programing to
bring you this breaking news.
We have been informed that
Henry Phillips has been found
unresponsive at the Figitec campus.
He was rushed to the hospital,
where he was later pronounced dead.
It appears that this case
will be handled as a homicide.
The Phillips Family
has offered a $100,000 reward.
For any information that leads
to an arrest.
If you or anyone you may know
have any information regarding this
crime, please contact the CatGrove
Police Department immediately.
Wow, such a tragedy.
Dana, this is truly is a tragedy.
As many of our viewers may already know,
Figitec has been owned by the
Phillips family for over five decades.
He truly did help the community.
Yes, and I personally know several students
that have benefited from
the scholarship he created.
Our prayers sincerely go
out to the Phillips family.
Yes, and we will continue to
bring you live updates and coverage
on this case as it develops.
I'm Dana Elkins.
And I'm Melvin Cooper.
Keeping you in the loop
with all of the latest updates.
On TMFC channel 2 news.
Back to our regular scheduled program.
[Stacy] Detectives,
I've ordered you lunch,
and it should arrive shortly.
Finally. I'm starving.
Oh, actually Stacy, do you have a moment?
[Stacy] Yes, sure.
We're sorry about your loss.
And we know how close
you were to Mr. Phillips.
We just have a couple of questions for you.
Detective Paul Johnson
and Detective Elaine Harrison
speaking to Stacy Mack,
assistant to Henry Phillips.
Ah Stacy, as Mr. Phillips assistant,
we know that you were very close to him.
When was the last time
that you spoke with him?
Um well, I left early on Friday because
I had to take my son to an appointment.
Um, I would say it was around 3, 3:00 p.m..
Do you mind giving us your
son's doctor's information
so we can cross-reference your whereabouts?
Sure.
Where was the last place you saw him?
He was in his office.
Um, sitting behind his desk, I
peeped my head in to say goodbye,
and he waved his hand and said
see you Monday.
That was the last time I saw him.
[somber music]
I still can't believe he's gone.
Do you know if he had any known enemies?
Not that I'm aware of.
I know a few people didn't like
some of his business dealings,
and many found it
difficult to work with him.
But I can't say that I
know anyone who would,
you know, say that they actually hated him.
- Okay.
And what was his relationship
with the females in the office?
What are you implying, Detective?
Mr. Phillips was a good man.
We're just trying to do our job.
[sighing] - This may not even
be worth mentioning, but...
I know that Phil has had some
issues with Mr. Phillips lately.
Can you elaborate on the relationship
between Phil and Mr. Phillips?
On more than one occasion, I've heard him
saying inappropriate
things about Mr. Phillips.
And actually,
[Stacy] I have several times
heard him saying that he hated him.
Do you think Phil would
harm him or have him harmed?
No, no, not at all.
Okay.
Well, we know you're busy.
Thank you so much for your time, Stacy.
And if you think of anything,
please don't hesitate to give us a call.
[Stacy] Thank you.
Please
do whatever you can to find
out what happened to Mr. Phillips.
His family deserves closure.
[somber music]
What's that smell?
Number five.
Third batch.
- Third batch.
- How would you know that?
Well, the first two were sweet.
Customers complained, and then
they made one a little bit more citrusy.
- Only you would know that.
- Everyone knows that.
Let's talk to Lieutenant Smith and
get a background check on this Phil guy.
You really want to bother Lieutenant
Smith a week out from retirement?
Look, this is going to be an
open and shut case. 48 hours max.
- All right, on it.
- Let's go to lunch. Starving.
[motivated music]
[dramatic music]
[Johnson] I'm so glad
we finally can get to eat.
[Harrison] Agreed!
But you know, Did you see
the way Stacy looked
when you questioned her
about inappropriate behavior
with women in the office.
Oh, yeah, I definitely got that.
- Yeah.
- Something is going on in this office.
I can just feel it.
Agreed!
Captain!
I was in the area.
Thought I'd swing by and see how you
two were progressing on the Phillips case.
- Any leads?
- Um as of now, no, captain.
We've been questioning people
all day, and we still have no leads.
The only thing we have at this
moment is a hothead by the name of Phil.
And we have Lieutenant Smith running
a background check on him right now.
What about the wife? Have
you guys interview her yet?
Well, we spoke to her briefly,
but we didn't get too far.
Plan on going to her house later
to get some more information.
Good.
You must remember that Mr. Phillips
was a very important and
well-respected individual within
this community.
He was very supportive of
our men and women in uniform.
Okay, get on it. Doggone it.
Lunch is over.
Got it? Yes, sir.
- Got it.
- I'll see you two back at the station?
All right. Sounds Good.
Thank you, Captain.
There goes our lunch.
So much for lunch.
[dramatic music]
[Leon] Please, make
yourselves comfortable.
And I shall let Ms. Phillips
know that you all have arrived.
Thank you.
[Harrison] Wow. This...
This is nice.
I've seen better.
I've definitely smelled better.
We didn't get to finish
eating our lunch. Could we go...
[Elizabeth] Detectives.
Please tell me that you're here
because you found the son of a gun,
who did this?
And not for my...
Sympathy Chocolates and Chteau Latour.
[Johnson] Mrs. Phillips.
[Harrison] We will definitely
pass on the Chteau Latour.
But ah, do you mind if
I grab a glass of water?
Of course.
It's just straight back.
Leon will help you if you need anything.
Perfect. Thank you.
Mrs. Phillips.
I know this is a difficult time for you,
but I have a couple of questions for you.
Is that okay?
Please be brief.
I'm grieving.
Your husband, Henry Phillips.
Now, he was your
third husband.
- Is that correct?
- Fourth.
And you're a little... bit older than him.
Slightly.
[Johnson] Mrs. Phillips,
Do you know anyone?
Anyone that wanted to hurt your husband?
[inaudible chatter between friends]
What are the detectives doing here?
I think they're calling it a homicide.
Really?
Well, he had the reputation
of being a good man in the community,
but he was a horrible husband.
He used to throw women in front of her.
[disgusted] Honestly, I bet
she's glad she doesn't have
to deal with that anymore.
[hesitantly]
She gets to keep the
money without all the hassle.
Not a bad deal, if you ask me.
I'll say cheers to money - um and power.
[Elizabeth] Detective,
[Elizabeth] Detective,
there's something I need
to tell you about my husband.
He was a very good person.
He was a great provider.
However, he was extremely mysterious.
Mysterious!
What do you mean by mysterious?
Mrs. Phillips?
I'll, cut to the chase.
I'm sure you've heard the many
rumors about his infidelities
with the women he employed.
And how did that make
you feel, Mrs. Phillips?
Look around.
I've grown accustomed
to a certain lifestyle.
Indiscretions have their privileges.
I believe Henry
thought I was clueless,
but I'm no one's fool.
When was the last time
you spoke to Mr. Phillips?
6 p.m...
He called to tell me that
he was working late, as usual.
Did he sound unusual at all?
Nothing unusual.
In the meantime, I'm going to
go cross references these alibis,
I usually knew what he was
going to say before he even said it.
Where you aware of any unethical.
Same old Henry.
Business transactions or dealings
that he may have been a part of?
Quite honestly, I've never been involved
in any of Henry's business affairs.
Now, if you will excuse me,
I do have a funeral to plan.
So, do you know who's
running things over at Figitec,
now that Henry is gone?
Darling, you are talking
to the right person.
Um, Do tell.
Well, you must have some questions.
Well, I'm interested in getting
my foot in the door over there.
Oh, goody.
Well, I used to date
the brother, and I know
everything there is to know about Figitec.
Interesting, um...
I think you and I could
make an excellent team.
Only time will tell.
Maybe it's time for a woman to take over.
Alright, Mrs. Phillips,
Well, we thank you for taking
the time to speak with us.
And if you think of
anything. Anything else...
Thank you. Please, don't
hesitate to give us a call.
Henry was not perfect,
but he did not deserve this.
He deserves justice. Please do your best.
Leon will see you out.
We can see ourselves out.
Thank you.
I know that face.
Some don't feel right.
Mrs. Phillips
is definitely hiding.
Something.
And the butler.
[ominous music]
[Darius] What's up Miguel?
Hey, qu pasa?
What's up with the testing
for the project, Honey Dew?
Oh, we're still on track to deploy
with Mr. Phillips not being here?
I'm not too sure, man,
because I don't think it's a coincidence
that it was a cyber breach the night before
he was murdered.
Do you think both of them
have something to do with this?
I'm unsure, but I think we need
to kind of lay off of it for right now.
Don't touch it.
You know, I mean, between us two.
[Danny] Hey! What's
up, fellas? What's up?
- Nothing, chilling.
- I'm good, I'm good.
Qu pasa? Right?
Qu pasa??
So what's going on?
I'm chilling.
Okay. So on another note, right?
Have you guys been
called in for questioning?
Not me. Not yet.
- No. Me neither amigo.
- Me either.
So I don't know about this.
You, you scared?
Scared?
I let y'all have fun with that.
Yeah. Let's see.
Hey, Mr Stokes,
you, you have a second?
Yeah.
Can we call you Danny?
Yes, sure.
How do you explain. Your relationship
with Mr. Henry Phillips?
Ah, it was just a typical
employee boss relationship.
Okay, so nothing out of the ordinary?
No. Not really.
I mean, working here means I can take care
of my family, so I'm grateful for that.
Okay, so he's a good manager.
Yes, I think so.
[Johnson] Okay. When's the
last time that you spoke to him?
[pondering]
Ah, Friday afternoon at
the management meeting.
Do you mind writing down who
was all in that management meeting?
[Danny] Sure!
[inaudible]
Ah, Were there any confrontations
at the management meeting?
Ah! No, not really.
I mean, Phil was mad at
Mr Phillips. But, that's Phil.
And what was Phil's
demeanor during the meeting?
[Johnson] Would you
say that. Phil has a temper.
[Danny]
- Yeah.
Wait, are you implying Phil
has something to do with this?
We're not implying anything, but
Ah, where were you on Friday night?
Oh, I was with my family.
[Johnson] And can your family
confirm your whereabouts?
Yes. Sure, why not?
- Okay.
- Okay. Well, thank you so much for your time.
Thank you.
Okay, thanks.
Thank you Detectives.
Seems like a pretty good guy.
Yeah!
Even if he doesn't mind
working with the murderer.
- Still can't rule him out though.
- True!
[Johnson] Hey, Mr. Walker.
- Yes.
- Can I call you James?
- Absolutely.
- All right, James.
Thanks for coming in
to speak with us today.
Certainly Detective.
You know what, let's cut to the chase.
To my understanding, the
last time you saw Mr. Phillips
was the day of the
meeting. Is that correct?
Hmm, I - I think so. [Pondering]
You think so?
Okay. I guess it was, yes.
What time did you leave the meeting?
[James] Well, I had I had a report to do,
I would say about 30 minutes after that.
What time?
Time, time..2:15.
Okay.
- Phil's demeanor?
- [Harrison] Yes. His demeanor.
[James] Listen, I think I know
where you guys are going with this.
You think?
We're the detectives.
You're the employee.
We ask the questions,
you answer the questions,
and we're gonna try this again.
- Do you understand me?
What was Phil's demeanor
during the management meeting?
Look,
I know Phil got his
ways and everything, but
I don't think he'd ever hurt Mr Phillips.
You know what I'm
I'm over it. I'm done with this meeting.
Whatever the reason is that
you're trying to cover for Phil,
we're going to get down to
it. Do you understanding me?
Detective, I'm not
trying to cover for Phil.
[Harrison] You trying, you...
[Johnson] You know what?
Thank you for your time.
Thank you guys, detectives.
[Harrison scoffs heavily]
You know, I don't know what it is, but
for whatever reason, nobody in Figitec
wants to talk.
These Figitec employees
are hiding something.
We need to get down to the bottom of it.
[Harrison frustrating scoffs]
[Hip Hop Music]
[dramatic music]
Hey, fellas.
How was y'all trip to the
principal's office? [Chuckling]
Why so intense?
Man.
Y'all can't take a joke,
Phil, this is more serious than you think.
Man, it sure is.
What they say to spook you guys?
During my interrogation.
You name came up several times.
What? What?
You mean my name came up?
They're asking about your temper
and your relationship with Mr. Phillips.
Yeah, sounds about right.
Same type of question I received.
Man. That's strange.
They haven't even question me yet.
You guys think I should get a lawyer?
Ah, I think if you get a lawyer,
that'll make you look guilty.
Me, I definitely get a lawyer.
Especially given the relationship
between you and Mr. Phillips.
- Phil.
- You should definitely get a lawyer, man.
Yo Tev, - [Tevin] Yo.
- What's going on man?
- What's up B?
- Hey!
- Hi, I didn't know you guys were back.
How was vacation?
It was great.
- We had mad fun.
- Honey.
- I'm just kidding.
- Where did you all go?
Where do you think we went?
I don't know, you tell me.
- Brazil.
- Brazil, yeah.
- I love Brazil man.
I'm so jealous of you guys right now.
- You should.
- Can I speak to Tev for a minute?
I promise I won't be long.
Ah, sure.
He's all yours.
Yo Tev, - What's up?
What's going on Man? Yo, that's
sad what happened to Mr Phillips, man?
What do you mean, what happened to him?
[Martell] Come on, man, you
know what happened to him.
I was on a business trip when I
received the call that he passed.
I was like, whoa.
Can't believe it, man.
That is so sad man.
- You know.
- What's so sad about it?
Everybody dies.
Come on Tev, Come on Man,
you got to have a heart, man.
I'm just saying.
Whatever, man.
But I heard Phil might
have something to do with it.
[Martell] Yeah, that's what I heard.
Phil, I know you guys
grew up together, right?
Maybe you know something, man.
- I dare you. Say it...
- whoa whoa...
Say it again.
- Whoa, whoa. Tev man.
- You know, I'm trying to change my ways.
But stupid talk like that from people
like you makes it hard to change.
- Yeah, me and Phil come from the streets.
- Whoa, whoa...
So what?
- We paid our dues.
- [Martell] Whoa, whoa...
We did our time, but we're
trying to put that life behind us.
Don't be talking crazy yo.
- I'm just playing, man.
- Nah man, don't play like that.
Tev - Baby come on.
What are you doing?
Come on. Not here. Not now.
What is wrong with you?
Just chill.
You embarrassing yourself.
Guys, I'm sorry.
We're just jet lagged.
[Martell] Yo, I was just playing man.
[Martell] Are you serious?
I was just playing.
Don't play like that man.
Don't play like that.
[ominous music]
[Martell] Come on, Tev
I was just joking with you.
You know what?
- Maybe Henry deserved what he got.
- Please.
- Yo, Really Tev?
- Yeah, I said it.
[Calvin] He got what he deserved.
You got something to say to me youngster?
Man, I thought you were a changed man.
To be a better person, right?
Who's this youngster?
- Man, it's clear you ain't changed at all.
- Yo...
Get out of my face. Unless
you want to get knocked out.
I mean, this man had a wife and two kids.
Don't mean nothing to me.
- And this is how you pay your respect.
- Don't mean nothing to me.
[Calvin] I mean, you always
talking, you from the streets, right?
- I am, what's up?
- Well maybe that's where you belong.
- You want, guess...
- Yo, Calvin. You got to go.
- You want to get it pop off.
- You got to go Calvin.
You got to go Calvin.
Contain your son bro.
- [Calvin] Man. Hey...
- Stop.
- You ain't ready for this.
- Watch out now, watch out now.
- You need to grow up.
- You gotta go Calvin.
- [Calvin] You need to grow up.
- [Phil] You gotta go, bro.
[Calvin] Hey, right outside, man.
- [Adriana] Tevin, come on.
- Don't...
[Calvin] Oh, yeah.
[Calvin] Yeah.
[Martell] I was just joking.
[Adriana] Tevin.
Let's go.
[Adriana] Hey, look at me. Look at me.
What the hell y'all looking at?
[Tevin] What the hell y'all looking at?
Yeah, I thought so.
Let's go now. I'm sorry guys.
- [Phil] Yo Tev. You good man?
- [Tevin] Phil, I'm out.
[ominous music]
[dramatic music]
Good morning, Mr. McGraw.
Is it a good morning?
[Harrison] Absolutely.
[Johnson] I would say so.
[Johnson] And who do we have
the pleasure of meeting with today?
Nice to meet you, detective.
My name is Terrence Elliott.
I'm from Charles and Tucker law firm.
And I represent Mr. McGraw.
The Charles and Tucker law firm?
- Are you Mr. Charles?
- No.
- Are you Mr. Tucker?
- No, I'm Mr. Elliott.
[Johnson] Okay, Mr. Elliott,
I'm Detective Johnson.
Nice to meet you.
- And I'm Detective Elaine Harrison.
Nice to meet you, detectives.
[Harrison] Nice to meet you.
[Harrison] This
conversation will be recorded.
[Terrance] I understand.
Phil, I'm
surprised that you retain representation.
Listen, I am only here to ensure
the best interest of my client.
Yeah, yeah, I got it.
Phil, can I call you Phil?
- [Phil] Call me whatever you like.
- Okay.
Phil, what was your relationship
with Mr. Henry Phillips?
[Phil] It was no a secret Mr. Phillips
and I constantly butted heads.
I mean, I didn't really like the guy.
And I may have made a
statement in front of others
that I wish he was
dead, but I didn't kill him.
Excuse me.
Did I, did I hear what I think I heard?
Did you say you wish he was dead?
- I think I...
- [Terrance] whoa, whoa Phil.
[Terrance] You don't have to answer that.
Okay.
So when was the last time
you met wit Mr. Phillips?
Ah, In our last meeting.
I disagreed with him.
He felt that my performance at work
was poor, and we both knew that was a lie.
And the last time you saw.
Last time I saw him was when I
stormed out of the conference room.
I immediately left the office
and I went to pick up my daughter.
Do you have anyone that
can confirm that alibi?
- Yeah.
- My ex-wife and my daughter can.
I'm gonna need you to
write down their names
and numbers.
Well, Detectives,
are there any more questions for my client?
If not, then I will say we're done.
[dramatic music]
It was great meeting you, Mr...
- [Terrance] Elliott.
- Elliott.
For when you're ready to talk.
[ominous music]
[dramatic music]
Legal representation always screams guilt.
Always.
In the meantime, we need to
get here a little earlier tomorrow.
Mr. Garrison is coming in
after his grave shift, and I want
to make sure we get that interview.
And I will see you for lunch.
Do we have time for lunch? Never.
[dramatic music]
[Johnson] Excuse me.
Are you Otis Garrison?
- Yes.
- I'm detective Paul Johnson.
And I'm Detective Elaine Harris.
And how are you doing
today? I'm doing good.
How may I help you guys?
We understand that you were the one
that found Henry Phillips
unconscious at his desk Friday evening.
Ah yes, I did on my last
rounds of the evening.
I saw him slumped over his desk.
Um, I tried to wake him,
um, but he was unresponsive.
So what did you do next?
Well, immediately,
immediately I called 911.
We know how difficult this is
for you, considering how close you
were to Mr. Phillips. So we won't
take up too much of your time.
We just have a few more
questions. Is that okay?
That's fine.
How long have you worked here?
I've worked here for about ten years.
Man, it seems like a lifetime.
Yeah, I'm sure.
In the ten years you've worked here.
Is Henry Phillips had any enemies?
Or any issues with anyone?
Not that I know of,
but nowadays, you never
know who are your enemies
who are your friends.
That's true.
So, has it been working for the company?
It has been great.
It's like a second family to me.
And how was it working for Mr. Phillips?
Ah, Mr. Phillips was great also.
He was like a brother.
- Yeah.
- Okay.
Ok. We won't hold you long. I
know you're trying to get back home.
Thank you so much for
your time meeting with us today.
If you have any questions or if you hear
anything, please don't
hesitate to give us a call.
We'll do.
And, and do your best
to find out who did this.
- Will do.
- He was a good Man.
Great meeting you Otis.
- Thank you again.
- You're welcome.
[dramatic music]
[suspenseful music]
[dramatic music]
[Stacy] I know you'll be glad to see her.
[Phil] Yeah.
That's my little buddy right there man.
I love my daughter.
- See you later.
- Alright, I'll see you later.
Hey, baby girl. How are you doing?
- [Madison] I'm fine. How are you?
- Better now that you're here.
Not that I'm not happy to see you.
I thought it was mommy's week to have me?
It is, baby girl.
But the reason you're here today
is because a few detectives would
like to ask you some questions.
Detectives?
Questions about what?
I didn't do anything.
Are they going to arrest me?
No, baby.
They're only going to
ask you a few questions.
And there's no need to be afraid.
Your mother will be in there
with you the whole time, Okay?
Hello Keisha.
Thanks for bringing her in.
[Keisha] Phil, are you in some
type of trouble or something.
[Keisha] Did you have anything
to do with that man's death?
Are you serious, Keisha?
Off course not.
[Keisha] I sure hope not.
Hey there, I'm Detective Elaine Harrison,
and this is Paul Johnson.
Phil, who do we have here?
Hello Detectives.
Ah, this is my daughter
Madison and my ex-wife, Keisha.
[Harrison] Hi, there. Madison.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
How old are you?
Nice to meet you, too.
And, I'm 13.
13. Wow.
- You're a tall 13.
- Pleasure to meet you.
How long is this going to take?
We promise we won't
take too much of your time.
Alright.
[Harrison] Well, if you don't
mind, you two can follow me.
We can go somewhere
and speak more privately.
- Aren't you coming?
- No sweetheart, but I'll be right here.
Okay?
[ominous music]
[dramatic music]
As promised,
We're not going to take
too much of your time.
I mean, you said you wanted
Madison. Do you know why you're here?
No.
So, something happened
in the office on Friday night,
and we just want to confirm
the whereabouts of your father.
My dad picked me up from
camp, and we stopped and got
dinner and went straight home.
[Harrison] Did he leave you
home alone at all that night?
[Madison] Really?
Do they think that my dad
would leave me at home alone?
[Keisha] Sweetheart, just,
just answer the question ok.
No, my dad did not leave me at home alone.
I'm not old enough to be alone at home.
Ms. McGraw, you and Phil are divorced.
Is that correct?
I'm sure you already
know the answer to that.
But I'll entertain you.
Yes. We're divorced.
And would you say that Phil has a temper?
I'm confused.
I thought you all wanted
to question Madison.
I'm not here to discuss Phil.
[Johnson] But we are!
Okay. On that note, let's go, dear.
You know what, Ms. McGraw? I'm so sorry.
[Harrison] Umm...
If you can just give us a few
more minutes um, for us to ask
Madison, a couple more questions.
We'll that be okay?
That's fine.
Okay. Madison.
Um, how is the relationship
with you and your father?
My dad is the best
dad In the world.
And I thought you said
he was not in trouble.
[Harrison] He's not. He's not in trouble.
[Harrison] We just have
one more final question.
[Harrison] Um, Would you think
he was upset at all on Friday night?
[Madison] No, he was not.
I thought you said that this
wasn't going to take long.
I feel like I've been here forever.
Umm, Madison, I see you get
your charm from, your parents.
All right, well, thank you guys
again for coming to speak with us.
You guys are free to go now.
[Keisha] Let's go, dear.
I guess the apple doesn't
fall too far from the tree huh.
Not at all.
[Harrison] going to
take that long. [Mockingly]
[Johnson] But what are we
going to tell the Lieutenant Smith?
The truth.
We have no more leads.
[dramatic music]
Guys, guess where I was today.
Where?
I had an interview with some detectives.
What, are you in trouble?
No, I wasn't in trouble.
They were just asking
questions about my dad.
Your dad must be in trouble, then.
No he's not.
They just want to know if I spent
the night with him the other night.
Were you scared?
I just wanted to go home.
Because I was tired.
[girls whispering]
[girls sing] - Your dad's going
to jail, your dad's going to jail,
your dad's going to jail,
your dad's going to jail...
Stop.
Stop, stop, stop, stop!
It's not funny.
Why do you look so sad, Madison?
We were just playing with you.
Yeah, cheer up. We're just joking.
But you guys are supposed to be
my friends, and that's not funny.
- Sorry.
- Sorry.
[dramatic music]
Thanks for inviting us over, Keisha.
Yes, thanks for inviting us over.
We all needed a break.
Yes. I'm so glad you all were able
to come over today after being
close up in that interrogation room.
We all needed to relax.
Yes, I heard they called both you and
little Madison in for questioning.
Now, how did that go?
Girl, they were only was
supposed to be asking
Madison questions, right?
But for some reason, they
wanted to question me about
Phil and I relationship.
Right, I really don't
know what that was about.
- That's crazy.
- Um hum.
That is crazy.
I can't imagine having to go through that.
And I'm sure Madison was devastated.
Yeah, she was.
But do you all think Phil really has
something to do with that man's death?
Umm, Phil is a lot of
things but a murderer,
I can't see it.
And besides, he just died.
What type of evidence do they have?
I can't say that I see Phil going that far.
But we should be asking you that.
- You were married to him after all.
- Girl, I...
However.
People are definitely
talking around the office.
We both know Phil
has a tendency to be
all talk and no action girl.
But that's your Phil.
I know, but I know they need to leave
me and my daughter out of this mess.
Phil has to handle his own issues.
Ladies.
I need another drink.
You need one?
Sounds great, I think I will.
Me too, I'll take another one.
I'll be right back.
[suspenseful music]
[dramatic music]
Harrison, Johnson
headquarters has decided to add
detectives Fleming and Rooney to this case.
Because we can use all the help we can get.
[O'Neil] Where do we stand on
progress of the Phillips case, detectives?
Well, we have questioned everyone,
but we still don't have any concrete leads.
This is not going to be
an open and shut case.
What about that hot head, Phil?
Although he has a hot temper,
his alibi checks out.
I ran that guy Phil name.
- Clean as a whistle.
- Last thing
he had was a parking ticket in 1985.
And these guys here, they weren't
even born yet. [Everyone laughs]
Whatever.
Ah, what are you doing here?
Aren't you supposed to be retired?
Yeah, in about a week. I thought
I'll hanging around and ah
help you young
whippersnappers, solve this case.
Appreciate that. [Everyone laughs]
You are done, Smith.
You have been here for
over 100 years already.
It's time for you to take a long, extended,
permanent vacation.
Actually, I'm going to have to
agree with Rooney on this one.
Captain, these guys got jokes.
All right, all jokes aside.
We are going to really miss you, Smith.
You've dedicated over 40
years to this department.
[Rooney] Yes, we will miss you and
your prehistoric methods for solving cases.
These guys really got jokes man.
They are on you Smith. Look at them.
Their faces are as
as smooth as a baby's bottom.
In all seriousness,
I'd like to thank you all
for the work you have
been put in on this case.
However, with all eyes being on this case,
[O'Neil] I need you guys to get back
out there and find that son of a gun,
who did this to Mr. Phillips.
- [Harrison] On it.
- [Johnson] On it.
[ominous music]
[dramatic music]
[ominous music]
[dramatic music]
[O'Neil] May I have
your attention, everyone?
I don't have to tell you that the
Phillips case is a very high profile case.
And although we have a
heavy caseload at this time,
let's make this case
our number one priority.
[O'Neil] Figitec Management
has graciously allowed
us to set up a mobile
command center here on site.
It's crucial,
as we still have several
employees to interview.
[O'Neil] Let's make the
most of this opportunity.
Every piece of information
could be vital in solving this case.
Mansfield, Stone, Edner.
Were you debriefed by
Detectives Johnson and Harrison?
- Yes, captain.
- Great.
I do remember, their last task was
to circle back to Elizabeth Phillips.
Do you...
Do you know if they were
able to get anything out of her?
Not much.
But during their last chat with her,
they felt if something
about her story was off.
What do you mean?
They believe she was hiding something.
And apparently it's not going to
be easy to get her to talk either.
Okay.
I heard she was a tough one.
By the way, where are we with the ah
closed caption TV footage from
Figitec the night of the incident?
Unfortunately, the Figitec security
team stated that there was a system glitch.
[Stone] that caused the system to
go offline shortly before the incident.
What a coincidence.
So, are you telling me that
we're back to square one?
It appears to be that way for now, captain.
Maybe talking to Mr. Vitto will
help move this investigation forward.
After all, he was seen
arguing with Mr. Phillips.
That'll be all for now.
We will reconvene later.
[melodramatic music]
[dramatic music]
Thank you all for being here today.
I know it's been a
challenging time for everyone.
Henry was not just a colleague,
but a friend to many of us.
His legacy at Figitec,
will never be forgotten.
I agree with Kyle.
[Robert] Although this is a difficult
time, we have to keep moving forward
while keeping this memory alive.
We also must
remember that we have a responsibility
to our clients, to our
partners, and to each other.
For those of you who had not had
the opportunity to meet Amanda,
This is Amanda Billinger, one
of our newest vice president's.
She was brought over from our Austin
location, Henry was just going over
some of the projects he was
working on. Bringing her up to speed.
Thank you, Kyle.
As many of you know, we
had to make some difficult
decisions following Mr. Phillips passing.
This resulted in the
departure of several employees
in addition to some of our management team.
Now, as we move forward,
it's important for us to discuss
how we can best support
Figitec, and our employees.
I believe this is also an
opportunity for us to reassess
our priorities and make necessary
adjustments for the company's future.
I agree.
Thank you Amanda.
Once again, welcome to the team.
Absolutely, delighted to be here.
On another note,
there's an important
matter we need to address.
One of the biggest accounts that Henry
was working on, was the Kaban account.
Can any of you provide an update on this?
Robert, you are the proxy
for that account, correct?
Yes, that is correct.
But the account was supposed to be
finalized on the day he passed away.
We were tying up some loose
ends with the legal department.
Okay, and did you complete everything?
Unfortunately not. While we were
wrapping up, he received a phone call.
He was very upset.
And he dismissed me and
said we will finish up later.
Okay.
Hm...
Interesting.
Let's make it a priority to
pick up where he left off.
Finalize a deal as soon as possible.
Certainly, will do.
Okay, guys...
Just wanted to say thank you, for
all your hard work and dedication.
Let's try to establish normalcy
by conducting business as usual.
Okay.
Miguel! Great to see you again.
Same here Sir. It's
also good to see you, sir.
[ominous music]
Robert, Amanda.
I need to talk to you for a second.
[Amanda] Okay.
[dramatic music]
Robert, Do you know who was on the
phone with Henry during your last meeting?
I'm not entirely sure, but I
think it was Alberto Bambino.
Alberto Bambino? From Bambino Corporation?
[Robert] That's the one.
Amanda, did you know anything about this?
I recall that Henry and
Alberto were working on a plan
to bring some employees from
Bambino Corporation on site to Figitec.
What was the justification
for that request?
Apparently, they wanted to facilitate
easier collaboration on the Kaban account.
Henry was very excited about that account.
We're all excited about this.
That's what I would like you two
to work together to tie up any loose
ends, to ensure that the deal
is finalized by end of the week.
Certainly, will do.
Robert, we'll connect after my
upcoming meeting, but I have to run now.
Hey, have you heard anything
from Elizabeth and the kids?
I spoke to Elizabeth last week.
She wanted to have a meeting
between you, me and the employees,
But I haven't heard anything since that.
Hm...
Personally, I'm still surprised that the
family decided not to
have a funeral for Henry.
I'm not surprised.
The family has always been unconventional,
and they claim that was his wish.
Hm...
[ominous music]
[dramatic music]
Thank you.
I can't shake the feeling
that something is off here.
Do you have any idea what
really happened that night?
I try not to dwell on it too much.
I understand.
Is it true that you were
arguing with Henry that night?
What was it about?
[Robert] We had a disagreement,
It was the way he was
treating the employees.
He wanted to take away
their annual bonuses,
and I strongly disagreed
with that decision.
I agree with you, that would be heartless.
Nevertheless, we'll
figure this out together.
He wanted to take
away their annual bonuses.
That's crazy.
He wanted to take their bonuses away.
Excuse me, Robert.
On my way to my meeting, I ran into
captain O'Neil and his team in the hallway.
They would like to speak with you.
Interesting... Please, show them in.
Are you sure? Cause he's
out there with the detectives.
- Sure.
- [Amanda] Ok.
I wonder what they want.
[suspenseful music]
Hello, Captain O'Neil, detectives.
Hope you're settling in comfortably.
Thank you Mr. Vitto.
We're settled in just fine.
Mr. Vitto, Mr. Baker, allow
me to introduce you to.
Detectives Mansfield, Stone, and Edner.
They're here to support the investigation.
Good to see a captain
O'Neill. Nice to meet you all.
How's everything going with the case?
[O'Neil] We're working diligently.
What happened to Detectives
Harrison and Johnson?
I thought they were leading the case?
They were.
However, they were
pulled away unexpectedly.
How can we help you?
We'd like to ask you a few questions
in private if that's okay, Mr. Vitto.
Please call me Robert.
Kyle, give us a few minutes.
Yeah. No problem.
Just buzz me when you get all done here.
Mr. Baker, we'd like to thank you
for allowing us to set up a mobile
command center here on site.
It's really been convenient.
My pleasure. Please, if you need anything,
Don't hesitate to give me a call.
Detectives, great day.
[Robert] So, would you like
to go in my office and talk?
[O'Neil] That's not necessary.
Tell me, what was your
relationship like with Mr. Phillips?
Well, we had our challenges.
When Henry's father, Albert, passed
away, I took him under my wings.
Unfortunately, when he became president of.
Figitec, the power
went straight to his head.
From what I hear, you were expecting
to be the next person in charge?
Yes, I was.
How'd you feel about that?
I felt betrayed. I was
promised that position.
Understood. What was the reason
they decided not to fulfill that promise?
It was decided Kyle Baker would
be brought in as interim CEO
to turn around the company.
[Edner] Are you saying
that Figitec was going under?
Yes. And Henry was part of the reason.
Please continue.
The plan was to allow Henry
to get his act together to see if he
was responsible enough to be CEO.
Once he became C.E.O, I was supposed
to be promoted to president of Figitec.
Tell me, what happened after the manager's
meeting on the day that Henry died?
Were you two arguing?
I planned to call it a chat.
Can you elaborate?
There's nothing to elaborate.
Henry was being an imbecile as usual.
Where were you Friday
evening between 5 and 9 p.m.?
Am I a suspect?
[Edner] Why would
you think that, Mr. Vitto?
Because I was already questioned by your
other detectives, Harrison and Johnson.
At this point, there's still
several unanswered questions.
And you still have not
told us where you were.
I was at home about 5 to 5:30
p.m. after I got some takeout.
Where did you stop?
I stopped at Taylor's
restaurant near my house.
Is there anyone who can confirm this?
I live alone, but I do have a receipt.
Okay. Did you pay with a credit card?
I pay with cash, but I
don't think that's illegal.
I need that receipt Robert.
Okay, I'll get it for you.
I'll assist anyway that I can.
Can you think of think of anyone
that would want to hurt Henry Phillips?
Just being a member of that
family, you have many enemies,
but I can't think of anyone
in particular right now.
Thank you for your cooperation, Robert.
If you can think of anything else,
please let me or my team
know as soon as possible.
Well, I know that Henry
and I had our differences,
but I hope you find the
person responsible for this.
And we're working hard to do just that.
By the way, who's responsible
for the Figitec security system?
We have a few departments.
We have data monitoring, security
monitoring, and our data department.
What exactly do you need?
We need someone to
assist in answering questions
regarding the system glitch
from Figitec security systems.
Oh that would be Kiefer Roland.
He's our lead for that department.
Could you send him in please?
Yeah, I'll get him right away.
Detectives, what do you think of Mr. Vitto?
Like I said before, Captain Robert
Vitto appears to be as clean as they come.
Frankly Captain,
I don't think he's our guy.
Hm... we need to reevaluate
everything we know about this case.
We can't afford to
dismiss any possibilities.
Agreed Captain, we'll keep at it.
Hello captain O'Neil.
Mr. Vitto said that you wanted to see me?
Yes. Mr. Roland, Thank you
for coming down so quickly.
I know that you're a busy man,
so I'll get straight to the point.
Sure. How can I help you?
We would like to know if it is
possible for you and your team
to recover the footage from the
closed captioned TV system that was lost
due to the glitch in the
Figitec security system.
I'm not certain at this moment, sir.
However, we're working on an alternative
solution to recover the footage.
We need that footage back.
It is crucial for the investigation.
All right, I can start the recovery
process, but it's going to take some time.
Hm... how long will the process take?
It depends. We're trying
to access the backup
server to identify any
corrupt sectors on the drive.
If successful, we should be able to
recover the footage through that method.
But unfortunately, we do
not have an ETA at this time.
We need it back ASAP. It's critical.
I'll do my best Captain, but
these things can't be rushed.
I'll need at least a couple of
hours to even see if it's possible.
Kiefer, I need you to understand
that recovery of that footage is critical.
Our next steps depend upon it.
Please, keep us updated on your progress.
Will do, Sir.
[dramatic music]
Something doesn't add
up here. Look at this.
McGraw made a statement saying
that he wished Henry Phillips was dead.
And the next day, his wishes came true.
That cannot be a coincidence.
Wait a minute, am I reading this correctly?
McGraw had a lawyer present
during his first interrogation.
That's odd. If he knew he was
innocent, and why he lawyered up so fast.
There might be more to
this than we initially thought.
[Edner] We should delve deeper into this.
It could be a crucial piece of the puzzle.
[O'Neil] What's going on, detectives?
Um, we were just addressing that.
It is ironic, that McGraw mentioned
that he wished that Mr. Phillips was dead
and then, ah... he actually
ended up dead the next day.
Yes but, Harrison and Johnson
cleared him as a suspect.
If you guys feel like they missed
something, by all means, pay him a visit.
Unfortunately, you have to go to his place
because he's no longer
employed here at Figitec.
Copy that, we'll head that way now.
Yes, we will keep you posted Captain.
[Mansfield] Do you mind if I
stay here and work on the case?
Copy that.
As discussed, I have to
head back to the station now.
But remember what
Harrison and Johnson said.
Phil McGraw is a hothead.
Feel free to take a good crack
at him, and keep me posted.
- Copy. - Copy that.
- On it Captain.
[dramatic music]
[door knocking]
Who is knocking on my door like that?
Can I help you?
[Edner] Good afternoon,
Mr. McGraw. I'm detective Edner.
This is detective Stone.
We'd like to have a word with you.
What? What is this about?
It'll be quick, Mr. McGraw.
We're just here to ask you a few
questions about the Phillips case.
I'm done answering questions, and
I've already been cleared as a suspect.
Do I need to call my lawyer?
That's not necessary, we just
have a few follow up questions.
Guess I don't have a choice right?
By all means, shoot.
Great, we'll just get right to it then.
You were seen arguing with Mr. Henry
Phillips at Figitec the day before he died.
You care to explain that?
I've already explain it.
We understand.
We don't want to waste your time or ours.
Could you just appease us by
quickly recapping that day for us?
We had a work disagreement.
Nothing more.
We often clash on business matters.
Yet, witnesses claimed that you
expressed ill wishes towards Mr. Phillips.
To a coworker wishing
him dead, specifically.
I - I was upset.
Frustrated.
I didn't mean it.
Huh, and the next day, Mr. Phillips
was found unresponsive in his office.
Coincidence, huh?
You need to tell us everything, Mr. McGraw.
There's nothing to tell. I didn't have
anything to do with Mr. Phillips death.
Could you describe your
relationship with Mr. Phillips?
It's like y'all don't keep
records or something.
As I've stated several times
before, we had our disagreements.
Sure but, that doesn't mean I had
anything to do with - with his death.
Witnesses confirmed that
you despised Mr. Phillips,
and you open expressed
your desire for his demise.
Yeah, but it was just words.
I was upset, frustrated.
But I didn't mean it literally.
And yet, the next day, he's found dead.
Now, I figured you guys out.
So you're the bad cop,
and you're the good cop?
Buddy, you don't know the half of it.
Either way you both suck, okay.
And I didn't do it!
Just because I was angry
doesn't mean I killed him!
Your words, Mr. McGraw,
don't paint a favorable picture.
I understand how this may look,
but I swear, I'm not responsible
for what happened to him.
When was your last official
meeting with Mr. Phillips?
That would be uh... the day
he called the board meeting.
What was discussed?
Rapid fire is... that's your goal?
Why? You can't keep up?
I'm trying to... just give me a moment.
You popped up at my house
with no warning. Let me prepare.
I'm trying to... Trying to do what?
Prepare to give you what you want.
He accused me of poor
performance at work, which was a lie.
He just wanted to embarrass me in
front of everyone because I challenged him.
Okay, you challenged him. How?
Well, as you too can see, I'm
not afraid to speak my mind.
Clearly.
I disagree with how
he handled the project,
and he couldn't handle it. That's it.
And after that, did you
speak with Mr. Phillips again?
No, I did not.
That was the last time I spoke with him.
We'll need to verify this information.
It's already been verified but do you.
Thank you for your time, Mr. McGraw.
We'll be sure to follow up with you
if we have any additional questions.
[chuckles]
Listen to me closely.
If there's additional
questions or a next time.
And I'm not a suspect, you give me a call.
I don't take too kindly to pop ups.
Now, if you'll all excuse me.
You know your way out.
Harrison and Johnson were right.
He really is hot.
Yeah..no kidding.
[dramatic music]
[phone rings]
Yo!
[Kendrick] Yo what's up Phil?
Where you at?
Cuz, I'm at the crib.
I just got a questioned by two detectives.
About what?
Just stop by.
I'll tell you everything
when you get here.
Bet, I'm on my way.
Alright.
[door closing]
What's up cuz?
Man you said you was
questioned by two detectives today.
I thought for sure they
locked you up for good.
What's going on now?
Man I don't know but, from
their line of questioning,
it seems like they still think I'm
involved with Henry Phillips murder.
But I thought you were clear.
They questioned you before, right?
Yes, but they seem to have two rookie
cops who don't know what they're doing.
So they came by and questioned me again.
But did you call your lawyer?
Nah, man.
It - It was unexpected.
And plus they just asked me the
same exact questions as before.
But I don't understand. Why
are they're on you like that?
Surely they have to have
the real suspects by now.
I need to tell you something Ken.
What's up cuz?
I went to Fritz pool hall ah...
After Henry's death, with
some of the guys from work.
And apparently, my name came up multiple
times in their police interrogation.
What?
Yeah, man, I - I didn't
think anything of it.
Like we was just shooting pool,
blowing off steam, you know like...
Yeah man, this could be
bigger than you think, though.
I know, but I never imagined
it would turn out like this.
Listen, Phil.
Henry Phillips wasn't just anybody.
You're going to need a lawyer, pronto.
And I ain't worried one bit, man.
And why do they think you
were involved with his death?
Probably because I said something
about wishing Henry was dead.
[Phil nervously laugh]
Look, man, I was angry, okay?
Like I'm only human, man.
I can mess up.
But why would you say something like that?
I say all the time, I wish
my mailman was dead,
because he keeps taking my
private mail to my neighbor mailbox.
But guess what? He's still walking
around, messing up every day.
[Phil] Like Henry
tried to publicly shame
me at work, accusing
me of poor performance.
I lashed out at anger. Man, that's all.
I hear you, man.
But that's a big deal.
They'll use that against
you for sure. [Phil] - Look...
I just said something stupid out of anger.
That's it.
This is serious, man.
You know how many people are locked up in
prison based on
statements rather than facts?
And sometimes the facts never come out.
It's complicated, man, but I ain't do it.
I know you believe me cuz.
Of course I believe you.
But, you... this is crazy.
You know what, you might
be on to something Ken...
Maybe I should call my
lawyer and let him know,
that two new detectives, just
stop by and questioned me again.
Now that's what I'm talking about.
You need to handle that ASAP.
By the way, how Aunt Faye doing?
Oh, man. She's good.
Still on my case. All day, every day.
About one thing or another.
[Kendrick] You know
how that is. [Phil laughs]
Yeah, man. Trust me, man.
I know how Aunt Faye is.
You want a drink man?
Nah, I'm good. I'm good.
[Phil]
- You sure?
Yeah. I appreciate it, man.
I gotta run, really? But,
I'll catch up with you later.
Bet. Stay safe out there, man.
Yeah and Phil
you need to call your lawyer, man.
You don't want this heat on
you right now. I promise you.
I'm about to give him
a call right now, man.
I'll keep you posted.
- [Kendrick] Bet. Let's do it.
- Yeah Man. See you cuz.
[Kendrick] Alright man.
We have to be missing something here.
[Stone] Who are these people?
Would benefit the most
from Mr. Phillips death?
Honestly, they're all would
benefit in some capacity, however...
Robert Vitto's alibi checked out.
Okay, so ruling Vitto out.
Let's take a look at...
Jeffrey for instance.
[Edner] According to these records,
he was receiving a monthly allowance
from his father.
Ironically, it suddenly
stopped about six months ago.
[Mansfield] That's a
motive, if you ask me.
Along with Jeffrey hoping to be
the next person in charge of Figitec.
[Stone] True.
But on the other hand, the wife is
the primary beneficiary
of the insurance policies.
[Stone] And if you ask me,
that is worth millions of dollars.
And that is also motive.
You might be, right.
[Edner] But Vitto dedicated
his entire life to that company.
And to be promised the position
that he would most likely never get,
has to be a painful realization.
[Mansfield] That's true. But that
happens to people all day, every day.
Yes, but out of every
one presented up here.
[Edner] I feel like Phil and Tevin
has the least to gain from Henry's death.
According to the notes, we
can definitely rule out Tevin.
[Stone] because he wasn't even
in the country when this happened.
Yeah, so we just originally spoke to Phil.
Not only did his alibi check out,
but his story remains the same.
We all know that most
homicide deaths are caused
by either money or
greed, or crime of passion.
Yeah, so now he leaves
us with a Bambino family.
[Edner] If we were to follow the money
trail, they would have the most motive
out of everyone listed here.
I think we need to
shift our focus and look at
the case from that perspective.
Perhaps that may be beneficial.
[phone rings]
Hello?
[Leon] Captain O'Neil. This
is Leon, the Phillips' butler.
[Leon] I may have some
news about Mr. Phillips' case.
What is it, Leon?
Please tell me.
[Leon] I prefer to
discuss it in person Captain.
Okay. No problem.
Please come to the main Figitec campus.
We're on the first floor conference room.
I'll tell the receptionist to buzz you in.
We'll be here waiting for you.
[Leon] Okay.
Detectives.
That was the Phillips butler.
[O'Neil] He said he
has some news about the
case. He's on his way down here right now.
The butler.
[Mansfield] This should be interesting.
[phone rings]
Detective Massey speaking.
Okay, I'll be right out.
Thanks.
Captain Leon Richardson
is here to speak with you.
Okay.
[ominous music]
[dramatic music]
Thank you. Leon.
[O'Neil] Thanks for
coming out so quickly.
[O'Neil] Thanks for
coming out so quickly.
What is this news you
want to share with us today?
Well, you see...
I was up late last night, and I overheard
Mrs. Phillips on the phone with someone.
Okay. Go on.
[Leon] I'm not completely sure,
but I don't think Mr. Phillips is dead.
[suspenseful music]
What?
Excuse me! What makes you think that?
I know this sounds crazy,
but I am certain that I heard
Mr. Phillips' voice on the
phone talking to Mrs. Phillips.
[Leon] I recognized his voice instantly.
Leon.
You do understand that lying to the
authorities is a very serious offense.
Are you sure?
And how did you manage to hear
both sides of the conversation?
I Swear.
Captain, I'm telling you the truth.
Mrs. Phillips thought I
had retired to my quarters
for the night, and she had a
cell phone on speakerphone.
Okay. I understand that.
Leon
what about Mr. Phillips funeral?
Do you know why the family didn't have one?
Now that I think about it,
maybe that's why there wasn't a funeral.
Mrs. Phillips made it very clear
that no one was to talk about
why there wasn't a funeral.
[Leon] She seemed adamant about it.
[Edner] Wa - Wait, so I'm to under...
Understand that it's
possible that Mr. Phillips'
death was potentially staged
and he could still be alive.
I honestly don't know.
I'm just telling you what I heard.
Trust me.
I know his voice.
I can't believe what I'm hearing.
So, what about the kids?
Were they home?
No, no.
Janice is away at college, and Jeffrey...
Jeffrey moved out right after the incident.
What else did you hear?
They were discussing something
about someone named Bambino.
[Leon] It sounded like Henry
owes this Bambino person
a lot of money, and he's
not able to account for it.
Hold up, I can't believe what I'm hearing.
Are you 100% sure about this, Leon?
Captain, I've worked for this family
for years, and I recognize each
and every one of their voices.
Even in my sleep.
It would explain a lot, especially why
the family decided not to have a funeral.
Maybe why this has taken so long to gain
access to the medical exam report.
Yeah, it's been almost a month.
[Edner] The toxicology report
should have been ready by now.
[O'Neil]
- Hmm.
We need to look into that...
Could be crucial to
understanding what happened.
Stone, get in contact with
the medical examiner's office
to see if they can expedite
that... medical report.
Copy. On it Captain.
We might be on to something.
Captain, I don't want to
lose my job over this, but...
I thought it was important
enough to let you all know.
You did the right thing.
And we appreciate you for coming forth.
However, don't mention this to anyone else.
Just continue to keep your head
down and continue to work as usual.
Okay?
[O'Neil] And please
keep your eyes ears open.
[O'Neil] Let me know if you
hear or see anything else unusual.
I sure will.
Stay safe and take care Leon.
Thank you.
[ominous music]
This changes everything.
We need to reevaluate everything
we thought we knew about this case.
What are the chances
that Henry Phillips owed
a substantial amount of
money to the Bambino family?
Faking his death would have
been his way of escaping his debts.
We need to dig deeper
into Mr. Phillips financial
records and connections
to confirm this theory.
Let's get everything we have on
Henry Phillips and this Bambino family.
We need to piece together the puzzle.
Find out exactly what's going on.
On it Captain.
Let's get a subpoena for the
cellphone records for Elizabeth Phillips.
We need to determine
exactly where that phone call
originated from and
who was on the other end.
On it Captain.
Ten four Cap.
[suspenseful music]
[dramatic music]
Where have you been Leon?
Mrs. Phillips.
I - I - I just went to see my cousin Nick.
The one you told me about last month.
That Nick moved back to London.
He was ma'am...
However, he returned
to the country last week.
Oh, I see.
I was not aware that you had left.
You were asleep, ma'am.
And I didn't want to disturb your rest.
Leon, you must never leave the residence
without letting me
know that you are leaving.
You must never do that again. Understood?
Yes, ma'am.
It would be good for us.
To be honest with each other.
Wouldn't you agree?
Yes, ma'am.
Good.
Because I have valued your loyalty.
Please don't make me regret that.
Of course, ma'am.
You know, Henry used to say
[Elizabeth] that truth is the cornerstone
of every successful relationship.
Yes, ma'am. He did.
[Elizabeth] So, is there
anything you need to tell me?
[Leon] There's nothing, ma'am.
Everything is as it should be.
[Elizabeth] Now is the time.
No, ma'am.
Vey well.
Did Jeffrey call?
Yes, ma'am.
[Leon] He called earlier to check on you.
He mentioned he'll stop by next week.
After his meeting with the
Figitec management team.
Thank you, Leon. Is there anything else?
No, ma'am.
Do you need anything from
me before I retire for the night?
No - No Leon. Have a good evening.
[dramatic music]
May I have your attention, please?
Before I begin, I would
like to thank you all for
your hard work and
dedication to solving this case.
It appears that the Phillips case
has just taken an unexpected turn.
It is possible that it may be
reclassified from it being a homicide,
to Henry Phillips being a fugitive.
We'll issue a Bolo immediately
from this point forward.
We'll work this case from both
angles, leaving no stone unturned
with the ultimate goal is to determine
if Henry Phillips is truly a victim,
or if he is instead a fugitive.
[dramatic music]
- [Edner] Who could have seen this coming?
- [Stone] It's crazy.
[Edner] Everything we
thought we knew about this case.
[Stone] The butler.
[ominous music]
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[moody rap music]
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