Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead (2019) Movie Script

Hey, Allie.
I've been looking all
over the place for you.
Noah, perfect.
I need a new SD card.
Did you get pictures
of everything I put on the checklist?
Yep... I think so.
The front of the building, the limo,
and now the wedding arches.
Did I really need three angles of
the groomsmen's boutonnires?
Second rule of wedding photography--
no detail is ever too small.
And what is the first?
Never, ever miss the first kiss.
Should I be writing these down?
Stick with me, kid. You'll be fine.
On your right.
Sorry.
Smile.
How's it going?
I'm sorry, Allie.
It's okay. I-I can shoot this later.
How many weddings have you shot?
Too many to count.
And how many times
have you had to coach the bride to smile?
A lot of brides get cold feet.
I actually once caught a
bride trying to sneak out the window.
Really?- Yes!
It's a big day,
and there are a lot of nerves.
Unless it's more than that.
It just feels like everything that
could have gone wrong has.
Our parents won't stop bickering.
The videographer was double-booked.
I lost my "something
borrowed"and my "something blue."
I haven't even finished writing my vows...
...And then there was last night.
Yeah.
So you heard?
Your mom told me this morning when I got in.
I didn't know if you
wanted to talk about it, so...
Greg didn't tell you?
Why don't I go shoot the
rest of the bridal party,
and you have time to write your vows,
and I'll come back?
Yeah, maybe that's a good idea.
Okay.
Here.
My aunt gave me this.
It's something borrowed and something blue.
Thanks, Allie.
I'll be back.
Well, we have an hour until the ceremony,
so we still need to get the bridesmai--
This conversation is over.
I don't want to see you here tonight.
Do you understand me?
Is that a threat?
If you show up,
I will not be held responsible
for what happens.
We'll just... We'll get this later. Yeah.
You know, I'm just gonna fix one thing.
Perfect, there we go.
You look great!
Remember, no detail...
...Too small.Gotcha.
All right.
Got it.
Are we all done here now?
Yes. Thank you, Mr. Davis.
Everybody seems so tense here.
Is that normal?
There was an unexpected guest
at the rehearsal dinner last night.
Who?
Jenna's ex-boyfriend, Greg.
You know, you have
a lot of nerve showing up here today.
He's also my brother.
Right.
Jenna, it's me. Can I come in?
It's bad luck
to see the bride before the wedding.
I guess we don't need any more of that.
There's something
I wanted to talk to you about.
I'd rather not do it through a door.
Is it bad news?
Not exactly,
but I think it's important that you know--
Can it just wait until after the ceremony?
Please?
I'd rather just focus on
all that's good right now.
Okay.
You're right. It can wait.
See you down there.
See you.
I'll take that.
Thank you.
Hi, everybody. I'm DJ Kenny Kwon,
and I would like to welcome you all
to this wonderful wedding reception.
Now, if you would all rise...
Thank you.
Here we go.
Lights.
Ladies and gentlemen,
it gives me great pleasure
to introduce,
for their first dance as husband and wife,
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin and Jenna Davis.
[Frank Sinatra's "The Summer Wind" plays]
All summer long
We sang a song
And then we strolled that golden sand
Two sweethearts and the summer wind
Like painted kites
Those days and nights
Went flyin' by
The world was new beneath
that blue umbrella sky
Then softer than a piper man--
...One day it called to you
I lost you--
Something's wrong.
Somebody call for an ambulance!
Is there a doctor in the house?
What's going on? What happened?
I don't know. I think he's...
Kevin!
Kevin! Say something!
Hey, I'm gonna take this to the car.
Allie?
Yeah. Thank you.
Ms. Adams?
Yes?
Sorry to bother you.
I'm Detective Acosta
with the Willow Haven Police Department.
If it's okay,
I'd like to ask you a few questions
about what you saw tonight.
Of course.
Were you taking photos of the first dance
when Mr. Davis was shot?
I was.
Okay, well, if you could get us
those digital files,
we'd really appreciate it.
I can, but they're--
they're too dark, you can't see anything.
I already looked.
Okay, well, even so, they'll help us
as we piece together the
events of the evening.
Thank you.
If you're looking for a place to start,
you should talk to her brother, Greg.
Why's that?
Because he killed Kevin.
Greg?
Greg?
I tried calling, but you didn't pick up.
Greg?
Hello?
Greg?
Where are you?
Hi there. You've reached Greg Adams.
Please leave a message after the tone.
Hey, it's me again.
I've been trying to get a hold of you.
I have been calling you,
even at your house last night,
but I don't know where you are,
so call me when you get this.
Yeah. Willow Haven Fire Department.
This is Captain Johns.
Hey, Ed.It's Allie Adams.
Hey, Allie. I'm glad you called.
Only got a few tickets
left over to our annual pancake
breakfast next Saturday.
Could I put you down for one, maybe two?
Do you know, I'm gonna have to
get back to you on that.
Um, is my brother around?
Greg? No, no, he,
he swapped shifts with Baker.
He won't be on till tomorrow.
All right, well, when he gets in,
will you just let him
know that I'm looking for him?
Yeah, sure.
Thank you.
I can't remember the last time we
had a homicide in this town.
Have we got a murder weapon?
Not yet...
but the medical examiner
was able to remove a slug from the body.
Nine-millimeter.
It came from a Beretta 84.
The guests left the venue in such a hurry
that there was definitely
time and opportunity
to dispose of it.
All right, well,
let's start with the bride.
See if she can get us a guest list.
Okay, I'm on it.
Take Carlin with you.
No. No, no, no, no, no.
I-I don't need a partner.
Back in New York--
You're not in New York, Sam.
Carlin knows Willow Haven.
He'll be a good partner on this.
Go.
What's a five-letter word for "cucumber"?
"Gourd!"
Gourd.
Funny bunny!
Teddy! Teddy, look!
Look at the funny bunny.Teddy.
Right here. Right here!
Right here. Look, look, look!
It's right--
The bear.
The bear...
Do you like the teddy bear?
Do you like the bear? Yeah!
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. Smile! Smile!
Yeah, that's great, yeah!
No, Teddy... Teddy...
Hey, anybody call my cell?
No, did not hear anything.
I'm missing a tripod.
Have you seen it anywhere?
No, actually.
We might have left it at a job.
Want me to call around and check?
No, don't worry about it right now.
I have a new card for you to download.
Okey-dokey, almost done
the Miskatonic High
winter formal.
It's gonna be done
in an hour, tops.
Great.
Um, also transferred the
Davis wedding photos
onto a thumb drive and made
a copy for the police.
Do you still want me to upload them
in the gallery for the families?
I don't think that's a
night they want to remember.
Quick, I'm auditioning for
Ophelia in 20 minutes.
Which one of these says "beautiful...
yet tortured"?
What's the matter with you two?
Somebody die?
It all just happened so fast.
I mean, one minute, we were dancing,
and then the next,
he's...
Is there anyone who would want
to hurt your husband?
No. Kevin is--
Kevin was kind and well-liked,
and-and none of this is
making any sense, I know.
Here you go.
Thank you.
I'm sorry to interrupt.
Jenna, you have a visitor.
Allie.
You okay?
I don't even know how to answer that,
but I'm glad that you're here.
I'm sorry.
Okay, I think that's enough for today.
I actually have a few more questions.
We can wait on that.
We'll be in touch, all right?
And once again, sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
Is there anything I can do?
Hey, um,
we're having some trouble locating
your brother, Greg.
Do you happen to know where he's at?
Um, no, I don't.
Well, if you hear from him...
...Please call me.
Of course.
Detective.
I have the photos you requested.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Do they have any idea who did this?
No.
I-I don't think so,
but they were asking a lot
of questions about Greg.
Wait. You don't think
he's actually capable
of something like this, do you?
Believe me, Allie, I don't want to,
but I don't know.
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Greg?
Allie.
What are you doing here?
Where have you been?
I made a big mistake.
I went to Jenna's rehearsal dinner.
Yeah, I know.
What, you heard?
Everyone heard.
I never meant for the others to find out.
Caught her outside before she went in,
but one of the groomsmen
saw us and that was that.
What were you thinking?
I don't know. I guess I wasn't.
I don't know what came over me.
I suddenly needed to talk to her
to make sure this was what
she really wanted.
Greg.
I know I messed up,
but I couldn't stop thinking
about her walking down that aisle...
And I guess some small part of me
always thought we'd find our
way back to each other.
Where have you been?
I went to the cabin.
I just needed to get away for a while.
Couldn't be here while Jenna was...
Have you talked to the police?
Police?
Why would I do that?
What?
Kevin was murdered.
Jenna's your ex-girlfriend?
Yes.
How long were you two together?
On and off for a few years.
Had to be hard...
Seeing her getting
ready to marry another man?
Well...
that was her choice.
Greg, where were you the
night of the wedding?
I told you, I was up at the cabin,
our family cabin by the lake.
Can anybody confirm that?
No, I don't think.
I was alone.
Well, that's just outside of town, isn't it?
You didn't stop to get gas, grab a snack?
Help an old lady cross the street?
No.
No.
Just went straight there?
Yes.
Okay.
Just getting some coffee.
You're probably gonna need one of these.
They only have artificial sweeteners here.
Learned that the hard way on my first day.
I usually just take my coffee black.
You're gonna need this for that. Tch.
Thank you.- Yeah.
He didn't do it.
That's what we're trying to determine.
Well, who else are
you looking at besides Greg?
I'm sorry, Miss Adams.
I can't comment on an ongoing investigation.
It's "Allie." A hundred wedding
guests that night,
and you're talking to the
one person who wasn't even there.
Are you sure about that?
I am.
Hey. How'd it go?
He told me not to leave town.
Well?
What's a six-letter word for "not innocent"?
There's a killer on the loose,
and they literally have Greg in there
for a two-hour interview.
Well, he's Jenna's ex-boyfriend,
and jealousy's
the third-most common motive for homicide.
How do you know that?
I'm auditing a course in
criminology this semester.
Really?
And forensic science!
I thought you were a business major.
Well, I've got some room in my schedule,
and it's actually really interesting.
Last week, we tackled crime scene anomalies.
You have a very unique idea of interesting.
Well, I'm just saying,
statistics are not on his side.
Okay, Greg is not some sort of statistic.
He's a good guy.
He wouldn't even hurt a fly.
And if Greg is their main suspect,
the police are not gonna waste
any time or resources
looking into somebody else.
We'll just have to look ourselves.
There were a lot of people at this wedding,
including guests, caterers, entertainers.
It's gonna take us a week to
go through all these people.
We don't have to.
We are gonna look right...
here.
You think it was someone who
was in the wedding party?
The killer used the first dance as a cover,
so it'd have to be somebody
who knew the lights were gonna go out.
So someone who was at the rehearsal dinner?
Exactly.
Yes?
That would include Greg.
Okay.
What? It's true.
Whoa.
When did you take these?
Right before the ceremony.
You were still taking pictures with Jenna.
Look at Kevin's dad.
Well, he doesn't look too happy.
What's up with him?
Did you hear what they were arguing about?
Nope.
I have an idea who might.
Yeah, I heard them.
They weren't exactly whispering.
Hey, you want
to put this stuff in the van for me?
Yeah, you'd be happy to help. Right, Noah?
Yeah. Yeah, I would.
Do you know what they
happened to be arguing about?
I only caught bits and pieces.
Something about the rehearsal dinner.
Hey, Allie. What are you doing tonight?
You want to get dinner?
You and me? I know a place.
I just got out of a really
serious relationship,
so I'm not looking right now.
You don't have to look.
I'm right here.
I'm sorry, Kenny.
Can't blame a guy for trying.
Anything else
I can help you with?
Nah, I'm good.
Hey, if this whole photography thing
doesn't work out for you,
give me a call.
I could always use some
help at these things.
Thank you for everything.
No problem.- All right.
See you at the next shindig.- We'll see ya.
Hey, Allie!
I did catch one thing, clear as a bell.
Mr. Davis said that Kevin's wedding
would only happen over his dead body.
Sorry. Have you been waiting long?
No.
We're a little understaffed,
as you can imagine.
It's a family business.
My parents are now planning a funeral.
Someone needs to hold the course.
I don't want to take
up too much of your time.
Is this the, the lot behind the firehouse?
It is,
but soon it will be affordable housing.
That's what we do here-- real
estate development.
We've built half this town.
I'm not sure I have much to
add to my original statement.
That's okay.
I was just hoping to get some insight
into Kevin's mood in his final days.
Did you notice anything
odd about his behaviour?
Odd how?
Did he seem nervous, agitated?
No. He was getting married.
He was over the moon.
That is, until the rehearsal dinner.
When Jenna's ex showed up.
Can you imagine?
You know...
I always had my suspicions about her.
Really?
So you question her motives for
marrying your brother?
Kevin was very successful.
He was recently promoted to
number two at our company.
She stood to gain a lot as his wife.
Maybe even more as his widow.
You suspect she had
something to do with the murder?
I just wonder if Greg's infatuation with her
was only one-sided.
Are you saying that Jenna still
had feelings for him?
Well, why would Greg try
to break up a wedding
unless he though the had
a good chance to succeed?
I want to know why Greg
Adams isn't in custody.
Peter, please. They're trying to help us.
I'm sorry, Claire, but this is absurd!
The boy created a scene at
the rehearsal dinner.
He's as guilty as the day is long!
Believe me, Mr. Davis,
we're looking very
closely at that situation.
My son was murdered.
Someone's gonna pay for that.
Dearly!
I'm sorry.
What have you got on Greg Adams?
Not enough to hold him.
Keep looking.
The Davis family's very well connected.
Deep pockets.
The Kennedys of Willow Haven, if you will.
There's gonna be a lot
of pressure to solve this quickly.
Yeah, but we don't even have
a murder weapon yet.
I know that. I'm just sayin'.
Hey there, Nick.
Always nice to see you.
You too, Sue.
How's Billy's T-ball team?
Undefeated, thank you very much!
All right.
That's my grandson.
You must be Detective Acosta.
I am.
Heard you bought the old Watterson house,
off of Grove?
Yes.
I did.
You've got your work cut
out for you with that one.
I'll give you boys a minute
to look over the menu.
Sounds good.
Thanks, Sue.
How did she know that?
Life in a small town.
Must be a bit of a culture shock?
Coming all the way here from New York.
Yeah, well, to put it mildly.
Well, you'll get used to it.
Before you know it,
you'll be a full-fledged Willow Havenite.
Great. Any tips for speeding up the process?
Well, to be honest with you, Sam...
I'd recommend the tuna melt.
I don't like tuna.
Corned-beef hash it is. Sue?
A couple hash, please.
Sure thing, Nick.
You'll love it.
Yeah.
Did Kevin tell you about
an argument he had with
his dad before the ceremony?
No, but Kevin would try to shield me
from all that tension.
So this wasn't their first fight?
Hardly.
The son of Willow
Haven's most prominent family
is marrying a waitress
that works at the diner downtown?
It was a sore spot.
Wait. Mr. Davis was really
that upset about it?
Things have been strained between
Kevin and his father
for a while,
especially after Kevin's promotion.
Do you know why?
Not exactly.
Kevin was taking his new
position very seriously,
you know?
I think it started to create enemies
within the company.
Mr. Davis turned it around and blamed me.
You? For what?
He said that I was trying to drive a wedge
between his son and his family,
but I had nothing to do with it, you know?
Hey, girls...
Can I get you anything at all?
Maybe something to eat?
No, I'm okay.
Thank you, though.
We're okay, Mom.
Thank you.
All right.Well...
I'll just leave you to it then.
Thanks.
She's so sweet.- Yeah.
She's really worried about me.
I haven't had a moment
alone since the reception.
I'm sorry.
I know it's a lot.
These enemies Kevin was
making at the company...
Were any of them at the wedding?
I've had a breakthrough.
Hello, Miss Adams.
Okay.
What am I looking at?
Kevin and his dad got into an
argument before the ceremony.
He was strongly opposed
to Kevin going through with this wedding.
And?
And that's a motive!
Okay...
Bill Cross.
Bill and Kevin were always butting heads
at Davis Development,
which is also a motive.
Wait, wait. What?
I appreciate what you're trying to do,
but you should leave the
police work to us, okay?
We have a witness.
One of the catering staff
saw a man race out into the parking lot
after Kevin was killed.
She described him
as being tall, broad shoulders,
and sandy-brown hair.
Sound familiar?
Sounds like Greg Adams.
Perfect!!
That's great.
Let's get another!
Okay... Um...
You know what?
Put your hands up. Put your hands up.
Whoo! Yes!
Look at how fun these are.
One more time.
That's enough already, Paul.
The pizza's getting cold.
Come on. Chh-chh-chh!
Okay.
All right... smile!
That's it. That's your keeper.
I love it!- Great.
So good, right?
Um, you know, I would love to
get a picture of the cake.
Can you tell me where the caterer's set up?
Yeah, in the kitchen, through there.
Thank you.
You know, that was a great idea, honey--
hiring a professional photographer.
I didn't hire a photographer.
What?
Hi, Beth.
Hi.
It's Allie.
I met you at the Davis wedding.
I was the photographer.
Right. What are you doing here?
I'm just taking pictures
and capturing all of life's perfect moments,
one photo at a time.
Um, I wanted to ask you a few questions
about the wedding.
Honestly, I'm getting a little tired
of talking about that.
I already told the police everything I know.
I know, I know,
and I'm sorry,
but if you could just tell me, though?
I'm doing my own... investigation.
Like a private detective?
Yeah, you could say that.
Please?
I need to know.
Okay, but I didn't see much.
I had spilled some wine on my shirt,
and I was getting a spare from my car
when I heard this really loud crack.
It startled me.
The gunshot?
A few seconds later,
I saw somebody run out of the banquet hall
and down the street.
Um...
That look like him?
Could be.
It was dark,
and he was running pretty fast.
So it could've been anybody.
Excuse me,
but neither my husband nor I
remember arranging for a photographer.
You didn't?
No, we didn't.
I-I'm sorry.
I just assumed the
office would have called you.
It's actually free birthday pictures
with every cake order, right?
I... guess so.
Well... fine, then.
Anyway, we're ready for the cake.
Thank you.
Please, just get out of here before
you get me into trouble.
The man you saw running out of the hall.
Did anybody else see him?
May, the florist.
Hello, Detective.
Miss Adams.
What are you doing here?
I am interviewing a potential witness.
The question is, what are you doing here?
Although I have a sneaking suspicion
I know the answer.
Maybe I'm here for flowers.
Are you here for flowers?
No.
Well, since you made the trip,
might as well browse the orchids.
The owner didn't see a thing.
Here we are...
a house warming gift from me to you.
No, no, no,
I don't have much of a green thumb.
They're succulents, very low maintenance,
but guaranteed to brighten
up any space you put it.
Okay. Thank you.
Allie! What a pleasant surprise.
Hello, May. How are you?
Good.
I heard you were in the parking lot
the night Kevin was murdered.
I was, but as I just told Detective Acosta,
I didn't see a thing,
but I know for a fact that
your brother is innocent.
You do?
Well, people are saying
that Greg murdered Kevin out of jealousy.
I don't believe it for a second.
And why's that?
Well, because he was in
the shop a few weeks ago
buying flowers, red roses.
He looked very happy...
...too happy to do what
they're accusing him of.
I've got to get that.
Miss Adams?
Hey! You okay?
Yeah.
Greg never told me he was seeing anybody.
Well, did he always tell you everything?
He used to.
After our parents died,
he practically raised me, but...
But?
I don't know.
I guess we sort of drifted apart a little
over the last few years.
Here's a thought.
What if it wasn't a new love?
What?
What if it was an old one?
You think he sent flowers to Jenna?
Maybe the rehearsal dinner
wasn't the first time he
tried to win her back.
Here.
I'm not taking your plant.
No, if it stays with me,
it'll be dead in a week, so...
It was a gift.
It still is a gift.
It's just now from me to you.
Put it in the sun,
rotate it frequently, and you will be fine.
Okay, let's review our suspects.
We'll start... with Kevin's dad.
They had a huge fight before the ceremony.
He demanded that Kevin cancel the wedding,
but he refused.
So you disinvite him
to Thanksgiving, you don't kill him.
Jenna mentioned
there was some tension involving
the family business,
so there could be more to the story.
Okay.
Bill Cross.
He's been working at Davis Development
for a long time.
Now, all of a sudden,
the owner's son gets a promotion before him.
There's got to be some tension there.
See, I agree. My money's on this guy.
As an actress,
I'm a student of the human condition,
and jealousy is a powerful motivator.
And then...
there's this guy,
seen leaving the building after the murder.
He has opportunity,
but the motive is unknown.
That looks like Cary Grant.
It is.
He sort of fit the description.
Greg?
Allie, I need your help.
Hey!
They just showed up with a warrant.
They're searching the house.
Don't worry. This is a good thing.
A good thing? How do you figure?
Because you aren't gonna find anything.
This will only help your case.
I'm not so sure about that.
Beretta 84,
fires nine-millimeters.
Wait. I can explain this.
Greg Adams, you're under arrest for--
That's not even my--- No,
don't say anything.
...The murder of Kevin Davis.
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say can and
will be used against you...
Sorry, Allie.
...You have the right to
speak to an attorney.
You have the right to have
an attorney present...
He didn't do it.
Welcome to Picture Perfect Photography,
where every picture is perfect.
Hi.
How can I help you?
I'm Sarah Davis.
Yeah, I-I know. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
I'm here because
my parents would like the
photos from the wedding...
Just the ones of Kevin and our
family, please.
Yeah. We'll upload them on the gallery
and send you the link.
Thank you.
And we can send you physical copies, too,
if you'd like.
That would be nice.
Have you... seen Jenna?
No.
But Allie visited her mom the other day.
I think she's staying there.
I just wondered if she
requested copies, too.
No. No, I don't think so.
Why am I not surprised?
Thank you.
No, thank you.
I just want to go over a
few details with you.
I heard they arrested Greg.
We did.
Do you think that he did it?
We subpoenaed Greg's phone records
over the last week.
He received multiple
calls from the same number...
yours.
I know what that looks like,
but it's not what it seems.
Greg and I were just friends.
Just friends?
He tried to stop your wedding.
He was worried about me.
I was under a lot of pressure,
and Greg was helping me through it.
What kind of pressure?
Well...
it's no secret that Kevin's family thought
that marrying me was beneath him,
and I did everything I
could to change their minds,
but nothing I did was ever enough.
Well, did Greg know
that you were having second thoughts
about getting married?
I wasn't having second thoughts.
I wanted to marry Kevin.
Are you sure that Greg knew that?
I'm gonna pay you back the bail
money, Allie,
every cent.
I know you will.
Don't even worry about that.
It's funny?
I was always the big brother, and now...
Hey, I want to help you.
I just... I need you to
be 100% honest with me.
I am.
Allie, it's not even my gun.
Belonged to Dad.
I just forgot I had it until all of this.
I believe you. I just...
Is there anything else you want to tell me?
No.
No, I've told you everything.
I promise!
Okay.
This is a... large plot of land, Miss...
Harrington. Eve Harrington.
Yes, my father recently passed and, um,
...left it to me.
May he rest in peace.
My condolences.
What exactly are your plans for this?
Well...
you're a development company,
so I would like to, um...
develop it.
Of course.- Of course.
The first step is to set
up a time to survey the area.
Does...
April 16th work?
Let me just consult my...
I believe I could accommodate that.
I do have an important luncheon.
Um...
Sorry.
Could I trouble you for a glass of water?
Allergies.
Bottle okay?
Perfect.
I was thinking--
How'd it go?
And they said I didn't
have the range for Ophelia.
Guess what Mr. Cross had penciled in
in the last two weeks?
"The Firing Line."
What's that?
It's a gun range.
I can't believe it took all morning
to post Greg's bail.
Finally, you're here.
Is everything okay?
I want to show yousomething...
Check this out.
Jenna's initial consultation notes.
When we first met Jenna about the wedding,
this is what she said about
the wedding party.
"Four bridesmaids, four groomsmen."
Yep, and this is a shot...
from the wedding.
Four bridesmaids...
...three groomsmen.
So who's missing?
His name is Brandon Stiles.
He's Kevin's brother.
Wait, brother?
Fraternity brother.
They went to college together.
So why wasn't he at the wedding?
He came down with a bad
stomach flu that morning.
So he flew
all the way out for the
wedding but didn't go?
He didn't want to get anyone else sick.
He wouldn't miss it otherwise, believe me.
They were very close.
Got it. All right.
Thanks, Jenna. Bye.
Well, that was a dead-end.
Wouldn't be so sure about that.
Meet Brandon Stiles.
Remind you of anyone?
He kind of does look like your brother?
Hello.
Hi.
Sorry, I'm not used to seeing you so casual.
Well, it is my day off.
No offense,
but you seem like the kind of guy
who would wear a suite and tie on vacation.
Can I come in?
Sure.
How did you find me?
I do all the headshots for
the local realtors,
so just made a few calls.
Small town.
Hey, it's still alive!
Yeah, I-I guess I'm not as
hopeless as I thought.
Well...
what are you waiting for?
Give me a tour.
Tour, yes.
All right, well, this is my house...
obviously.
There's actually some great hardwood
under this linoleum,
so I'm gonna tear it up and restore it.
I know a great contractor, if you need one.
No, I'm gonna do all the work myself.
You ever renovated a house before?
No. I'm not afraid of a little hard work.
A little?
I was gonna replace it anyways, so, um...
If I can just...
If I can just show you...
the other room.
So how does a New York City detective
end up in the Willow
Haven Sheriff's Department?
You've been checking up on me?
It's a small town.
Well...
I needed a change,
and New York...
...had too many memories.
Good or bad?
Anyways, um...
I was interviewing a witness on a cold case.
We had a DNA hit.
They wanted me to pursue it,
and, well, I drove by the house,
saw the "for sale" sign, and...
that was pretty much it.
Seriously? That's all it took?
Yeah.
I think it was the first impulsive thing
I've ever done in my life.
Um...
but yeah, drove down, got out of the car.
I stood right herein the front of the yard.
I looked back at the house,
and there was just this
sun rising behind it.
It just felt...
It felt full of possibility.
Possibility and mustard paint.
Yeah, the paint.
You play?
I dabble.
Correspondence game?
Yes, yes.
Um, it's actually me and my Uncle Luis.
We've been playing chess by mail for years.
He taught me everything. He's a cop...
Well, he was a cop.
He's retired now,
but he always says
chess is an officer's game
because you always have to be one
step ahead of the opponent.
This you?
Um, Knight to H6.
I would be walking right into a trap.
Sacrifice. Leaves his King vulnerable.
Then, in three moves, it's checkmate.
You "dabble"?
I like puzzle games.
Always had an eye for detail.
You know, me too...
which is why I am
wondering what you really want.
Is it that obvious?
Well, no one's gonna drive
all the way out here
just to talk about Spackle.
Okay, Brandon Stiles.
One of Kevin's groomsmen.
Well, he was supposed to be,
but he missed the ceremony.
So you already know about him?
Detective.
The day of the ceremony,
I overheard Kevin arguing with
someone on the phone,
saying not to attend the wedding.
I think that was Brandon.
Miss Adams--- It's Allie.
Sure.
Look, I know this is
probably really difficult for you,
and I admire your tenacity, I really do,
but there's only one person with
motive and opportunity
to kill Kevin Davis,
and that was your brother.
So you're not gonna look into this?
I'm sorry.
No, no, I-I'm sorry to bother you.
I'll see myself out.
Going in?
No. Thank you.
I-I was just looking at the...
menu.
Captain Johns, hi.
Yeah.
What?
The fire department put
Meon indefinite suspension.
Can they do that?
Captain Johns fought for me,
but the Davis family
has far too much influence
in this town.
The firehouse is like a family to me.
It's more than just a job.
I can't lose that to this.
I know things seem bleak right now...
...but we're gonna get through this.
Have you talked to Jenna?
No, I just want to know how she's doing.
I mean, she's coping...
but she's strong.
I mean, Jenna's really strong.
Yeah, she is.
I just wish there was something I could do,
you know, to fix this.
I think the best thing for
her, and for you right now,
is to just give her some space.
Yeah.
Thanks.
What are sisters for?
Gentlemen.
Ballistics came back
on the gun we found at the Adams' residence.
It hasn't been fired recently.
Well...
maybe it's time we open up the case.
Take a look at some of the other guests.
Well, we may not have the right gun,
but we have the right guy.
Let's open it up.
We've spoken to a few people who believe
you opposed the marriage.
Is that true?
Can I pour you a glass?
No, thank you.
Okay.
I suspected Jenna had ulterior motives
for marrying Kevin.
And it seems my suspicions were confirmed.
Well, Jenna insists that she had
nothing to do with Kevin's murder.
I'm sure she does.
You don't believe her?
I loved my son, Detective,
but he could be impetuous.
I built this fortune for him...
And he was prepared to throw it away
for a girl who didn't love him.
Kevin considered cutting
ties with Davis Development.
Do you think that's because of
Miss Cole's influence?
Of course I do!
She was nothing but trouble
since the day he brought her home.
Mr. Davis,
Kevin ever raise any concerns
about any business
practices at your company?
I'm not sure what you're getting at here,
Detective Acosta.
He was learning a new role.
Correct?- Yes.
New responsibilities.
Anything that he might
have questioned about your operation?
This is the funeral home.
Excuse me. I've got to take this.
Hello?
Where'd that come from?
Something Sarah Davis
said just got me thinking.
Well, when did you plan on
telling me about it?
I don't know.
I'm-- I'm sorry, Nick,
I'm still getting used
to this whole partner thing.
And how long do you think that's gonna take?
Look at this.
Quite the collection.
Notice anything?
One of them's missing.
So, how did you get Brandon
Stiles' room number?
I just asked.
That works.
How did you know he's still here?
Jenna said he was staying for the funeral.
What if he's really sick?
I brought him chicken soup.
Housekeeping!
Look, I don't think he's gonna answer.
He's got to come out sometime.
What are you gonna do, stake the place out?
Good evening, Detective.
Everything all right, Miss Adams?
Peachy.
What are you up to?
I was on my way to a
gig and I got a phone call,
so I pulled over to take it,
because safety first.
And you happened to stop here,
right in front of the motel
where Brandon Stiles happens
to be checked into?
Really?
What are the odds?
Slim to none, I would guess.
What are you doing here?
Could it be that you suspect
I was right about Mr. Stiles?
Is that Thai?
It is.
I like Thai.
So I guess you two hadn't
drifted as far apart
as you thought.
You and Greg.
I mean, for you to go
through all this to help him out,
just...
Wow.
He's my family.
I'm just doing what anyone else would.
A late-night stakeout in
a motel parking lot?
Yeah.
Greg has always been there for me.
He had a scholarship to a college,
and after my parents died,
he stayed with me here in Willow Haven
to help me through my senior year.
So he was looking out for you.
Now I'm looking out for him.
You, you do a lot of weddings?
Weddings, birthdays,
office Christmas parties...
If you celebrate it, I shoot it.
Okay.
Well, for what it's worth,
I saw all your photographs,
and I think you're a
pretty good photographer.
Thank you.- Yeah.
Thanks.
What got you into it?
Well, my mom was an architect,
and she would have to
go into the city for work,
so she would go see the Met.
I love the Mets!
No-- No, the Met.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Right, right. Okay. Yes.
Well, one summer, when I was 10,
she took me with her,
and I saw this photo
exhibition called "Light and Shadows."
That changed everything for me.
It was amazing!
I even told my mom
that, someday,
I would have my own show at the Met...
But, you know,
"someday" doesn't really pay the bills,
so...
I just kind of stick to weddings,
and birthdays,
and office Christmas parties.
You haven't given up, though, right?
Someday's just not here yet.
So do you miss New York?
Sometimes.
I guess I'm just waiting for a sign
to make Willow Haven feel like home.
It's still new.
Just give it some time.
Yeah.
We got some action.
Must have been a 24-hour bug.
I stayed away from the
wedding because Kevin asked me to.
So you weren't sick?
No.
You were a groomsman, right?
You came all the way from
Bismarck, North Dakota.
Why-- Why the change of heart?
I'm sure you heard what happened
at the rehearsal dinner.
Yes. That's all
fairly well-documented at this point.
Not the best way to start a marriage.
The bride's ex shows up,
starts causing problems?
Like, who knows what other
secrets she's hiding?
Did Kevin know how you felt?
Yeah. I told him I though the
should postpone the wedding,
that she wasn't who he thought she was.
She could've been after his money.
He didn't take it very well.
I was just looking out for him.
So then he kicked you out
of the wedding party?
To spare Jenna's feelings.
But I'm not the only
one who thought this way.
Really?
His own father said he would disown him
if he went through with the wedding.
So after all that,
you still showed up at the wedding hall?
Yeah.
I felt bad.
I wanted to clear the air.
And did you talk to him?
No. I lost my nerve, so I left.
You left?
Okay, listen.
I wasn't up-front with you guys to start,
but I'm not lying.
I'm telling you the truth now.
I had nothing to do with Kevin's murder.
Okay, okay.
Let's just get this straight.
You and Kevin fought over his decision
to go through with the wedding?
That's what I just told you.
Are you sure that,
it didn't have anything to do
with the job that he offered you,
and then recently rescinded?
How do you know about that?
Detective.
Okay, look. It's true.
He did offer me a job at Davis Developments,
but I wasn't upset when it didn't happen.
No?
Not even just a little bit?
I mean, it's a pretty good gig
at a successful development company.
Sure is.
I'd be pretty upset if
somebody changed their mind.
I would be, too.- Yeah.
He was doing me a favor.
He was thinking about leaving
the company himself.
And he told you that?
Look, he didn't go into detail,
but I think he stumbled
across some funny business
in the firm's accounting.
"Some funny business"?
What kind of funny business?
Like missing money...
a lot of it.
So what happens now?
We're gonna have to find you a lawyer.
My uncle's a lawyer.
I can ask him.
Criminal defense?
Environmental law.
We'll just look online.
Yeah.
Greg.
Jenna.
I didn't know you'd be here.
I should go.
No, Jenna. Wait!
I need you to know
I didn't do this.
Jenna, you know me,
probably better than anybody.
Jenna, you okay?
No, I'm not,
and I don't think
I can spend another minute
in my mom's house,
but I can't go back to my apartment, either,
because everything
there reminds me of Kevin.
Why don't you just stay here with me?
You could always go up to the cabin.
Your family's cabin?
Yeah. It's not too far from here.
It's pretty and peaceful.
It'll give you a chance to clear your head.
I think it's a really good idea.
Yeah.
Okay.
You still remember how to get there?
I do.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Harrington. Eve Harrington.
What do you mean she
doesn't own the property?
Detective, if you're looking for Mr. Davis,
he's not in.
Actually, looking for you, Mr. Cross.
Me?
I'll call you back.
Miss Cole has been very
helpful in our investigation,
providing a lot of insight--
guest lists, vendor names...
She even gave us access to Kevin's laptop.
I don't see how any of that's relevant.
Well, it seems that Kevin
was growing increasingly concerned
about the firm's accounting.
Kevin never had much of a head for numbers.
I'm not sure what he thought he saw, but...
Evidence of embezzlement?
A lot of it.
It's all detailed right here.
Mr. Cross,
you attended the Davis wedding, correct?
I'm not answering another question
without my lawyer.
Very well.
The hall where we did the
Davis wedding called.
They have our tripod.
That's where it's been?
Great. I'll just swing
by on my way and pick it up.
Wait. Where are you going?
I have the prints for Sarah.
I'm gonna drop them off.
You should probably send them via courier.
I have some questions about Bill Cross.
But she doesn't like you very much.
Maybe these will help.
Think of it as an olive branch.
Good luck...
You're gonna need it
I guess this town's smaller than I thought.
I'm not being nosy.
For once?
Really, I came to get my tripod,
but, you know, since I'm here...
You'll be nosy?
You are nosy for a living.
Literally! You're a professional snoop.
Emphasis on "professional."
What are you doing here?
I think you're right.
I don't think Greg's our guy.
You don't?
No.
Something is just not
clicking the way it should,
and I figured I'd come here
and take a look at the
scene with fresh eyes.
I'm missing something.
I know it.
You know, when
I'm composing a photograph,
sometimes, what I leave out
is just as important as what I put in.
I don't follow.
I'm saying just forget about everything
and focus on the detail that
keeps tripping you.
Okay.
That's not a bad idea.
Okay, well, I'm gonna go.
Maybe you could help me.
I mean, you were there that night, so...
I already told you everything I know.
I'd like you to show me.
Show you?
Please?
So... lights go out.
Kevin and Jenna come to the dance floor.
Yeah, that's right.
And then what?
Well, they had their first dance.
First dance...
okay.
Indulge me?
Okay.
Like this?
Yeah.
What happened next?
They spun around the room a couple times.
Will you lead?
Okay. Um...
Sorry.
Sort of like this...
Like that.
Um... and then she spun out.
It was right...
They ended up right...
right here.
This doesn't make any sense.
The angles are all off.
The shooter was on the right side
of the dance floor.
Bullet pierced his chest.
He-- He dipped her...
like this.
This would give the killer a clear shot.
Yeah.
Okay, Miss Adams.
That was...That was very helpful.
No, thank you. I'm-I'm glad I could help.
Thank you.- Yeah.
Let me make this clear.
I intend to sue you
and the entire Willow
Haven Police Department
for this gross infringement of my rights.
Kevin Davis was gathering
information and evidence that
would have proven
years of fraudulent accounting by Cross.
He'd stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars
from his clients and the firm.
And Cross knew what Kevin was doing?
Maybe...
but if he did,
it would make for a
pretty compelling motive for murder,
don't you think?
I'll pass on the message.
Thank you very much.
Hi.
Hello. I have a package for Sarah Davis.
I'll be happy to give that to her.
Is she in? I was hoping to see her.
She is, but I should give that to her.
Right, but she's a friend.
Fine.
Last door on the right.
Thank you.
Allie...
What are you doing here?
I came to drop off your photos.
You could have left them with reception.
I know how important they are to you,
so I wanted to ensure their delivery.
Well... thank you.
What do I owe you?
No, no, it's on the house.
That's my grandfather's bow
tie he's wearing.
See how it's a little too big?
Kevin didn't care.
I'm so sorry.
No.
I'm sorry.
I know I wasn't exactly...
pleasant to you the day of the wedding.
No, it's fine.
There's something about tragedy
that makes you re-evaluate things.
I owe Jenna one, too.
I stopped by her
mother's house this morning,
but she wasn't home.
Jenna's staying at my
family's cabin for a few days
so she can clear her head.
That's a good idea.
Yeah.
I think we could all use a little space.
Sarah,
I was hoping to ask you a
few questions about Bill Cross.
What about him?
I know he and Kevin didn't always
see eye-to-eye on things.
Bill is... ambitious.
He always has been.
I'm sorry, Miss Davis.
The courier won't release a package
without your signature.
Excuse me for one minute.
It's okay.
You lied to me.
What?
I asked if there was anything
you weren't telling me.
You said I knew everything
there was to know.
Allie, you do.
I've always been honest with you.
I spoke to May, the florist.
She said you sent someone flowers.
I assumed it was Jenna, but Sarah?
We met at a fundraiser
at the firehouse a couple of months ago.
We hit it off.
Why didn't you tell anybody?
Because, between Kevin and Jenna,
we just thought it was
better to keep it to ourselves,
at least while it was so new.
So what, you guys are dating?
Yeah, we were.
Took her out a few times,
we went up to the cabin for
an afternoon, but...
a few weeks ago,
I realized my heart wasn't in it.
That's not fair to
anyone, so I broke it off.
How did she take it?
Not well.
Whatcha looking for?
This.
The bullet came from
the right side of the dance floor...
and there's Sarah.
Why would Sarah shoot her own brother?
I don't know...
unless she didn't mean to.
What if she wasn't aiming for Kevin?
What if the dip is what made the
bullet miss her true target?
Jenna!
Sarah?
We just got some horrible news about Kevin.
What is it?
Can I come in?
Hi! You've reached Jenna.
I can't come to the phone now.
Leave a message at the tone.
Jenna, it's Allie. Call me.
No luck?
No, she's probably at the cabin,
so she won't have service.
So what are we going to do?
Email Detective
Acosta directions to the cabin.
I'm headed up there.
You think that's a
good idea?- Probably not.
And that's not stopping her.
Acosta.- Jenna's in danger.
I think the shooter was
aiming for her that night.
The shooter?- Sarah!
Sarah Davis?
Jenna's staying at our family's cabin.
I'm headed there now.
Noah's about to email you directions.
Don't do anything stupid and
let us handle this, okay?
I got to go.- Miss Adams!
Miss Adams!
Sam?
We got to go.
Jenna?
Allie! What are you doing here?
Jenna, I need you to come with me.
What's going on?
I think you might be in danger.
Danger? What do you mean?
I think she means me.
Sarah? What...
Hello, Allie.
Why don't you join us inside?
Go to the left, go to the left!
Allie, what's going on?
Why is she doing this?
Greg didn't shoot Kevin.
Sarah did.
What? Why?
Because the bullet missed you.
You were trying to kill me?
You deserved it.
For making a fool out of Kevin...
out of me.
A fool out of you?
How...
She's in love with my brother.
You and Greg?
You know, when he broke things off,
he told me he just wasn't in
a place for a relationship,
and I believed him,
but then he showed up at
your wedding rehearsal,
and I knew.
The two of you were nothing but liars.
What are you gonna do with us?
We're gonna go for a walk.
You don't have to do this.
Of course I do.
My brother is dead.
I may have pulled the trigger,
but you were the one who killed him.
Get up!
We're gonna go out back.
Police! Open up!
Everybody freeze!
Hello, Detective.
Hello, Miss Adams.
Sam, I think
I found the missing gun.
I thought I asked you not
to do anything stupid.
Did you?
I did.
Yeah, I-I didn't hear that.
Must have been poor reception.
Of course.
Um...
Thank you.
For having my back.
Anytime.
Sam!
I gotta...
I got to get going.
Of course.
Yeah. Nice work, Miss--
Nice work, Allie.
So what happens to Sarah now?
I don't know.
I guess that's up to the court to decide.
Hope she likes wearing orange coveralls.
Maya!- What? She killed a guy!
Whoa!
You okay?
Yeah. Got it.
Y'all just relax.
If anything starts burning,
I'm a firefighter again.
Yeah.
Dinner... is served.
It's-it's my mom.
Yeah. I gotta go home.
She's making meatloaf.
I can't, miss the loaf.
Okay, don't forget--
We have the Taylor wedding in the morning.
I'm not quite sure that I'm ready
for another wedding just yet.
You know, I'll-I'll give you a ride.
Yeah, I live just down the street.
It's on my way. It's on my way.
Yeah.
See you later.- Bye!
Bye!
Well, they don't know what they're missing.
Here you go.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
No, I mean...
thank you for believing
in me no matter what.
Of course. That's what family's for.
Yeah.
Bon appetit.
Takeout?
Yup.
I'll get the menu.
I will get the phone.
Hi.- Hi.
I don't want to bother you, I just...
came by to say thank you.
Just doing my job.
Detective.
No.
I... I wanted to thank you
for what you said to mein
the car the other night.
See, the thing is,
I had kind of given upon my "someday,"
but you were right.
I think my someday just isn't here yet.
So, um...
I... I wanted to give you this.
Allie, I...
I don't need...- Please.
You said that you were looking for
a sign that Willow
Haven felt like home, and...
I hope this is it.
Thank you.
See you around, Detective.