Memory of a Killer (2026) s01e08 Episode Script

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Previously on memory of a killer.
- It's just yoga.
- Yeah, it's just yoga.
Gilchrist sent you, didn't she?
Who put the hit on parks?
Was it gilchrist?
I don't know any gilchrist, I'm sorry.
Ms. Gilchrist someone's
using the name the ferryman
droppin' bodies.
Parks isn't a terrorist.
Well, if he was,
he has the cleanest cover I've ever seen.
- What'd you find?
- Well, that is a button.
I compared the fibers
we found on bloch's body
with those on the button, it was a match.
So, the button definitely
came from our killer.
This can't be very high end.
I mean, my dad has some
clothes made by fabroni.
You posted on our tip
line that you saw someone
at the trail head on
the day of the murder.
He walked straight across the lot,
and he got into a black Porsche.
Hey!
No photos of the fight.
Yeah. Sorry. I got carried away.
Yeah, you need to delete those.
Yeah. Already did.
Come with us.
Is that really necessary?
Yeah, it is.
Okay.
Phone. Now.
Yeah. Like I said, I erased everything.
We'll be the judge of that.
Buongiorno!
Signore Doyle! Tutto bene?
How can I help?
I've got a problem.
As you can see, I've lost a button.
No-no-no, that's no good.
Pero, sono cose che capitano.
These things, they do happen.
Buffalo horn.
- How soon do you need it?
- How soon can I get it?
Subito, subito. Leave it
with me, signore Doyle.
- I'll call you.
- Si. Grazie.
- Prego.
- All right.
Arrivederci - Ciao.
Hey there.
What is going on?
You're fine. You're
fine. Just keep moving.
- Right there.
- All right.
And stop right there.
Okay.
And My god You put
together the rocking chair.
I mean having an engineer for a husband
has to be worth something.
And and the walls
You You painted them.
Yeah. Yeah. It's okay. We can
we can do a different color.
There are just so many
colors to choose from.
Like, maybe he'll want a different color
no, no, no. Babe, it's perfect.
- It's so perfect.
- One last thing.
What? What's this?
Just one more little surprise.
I mean, your dad always
said that his greatest regret
is that Leah will never meet our child.
So I thought that the
baby could meet her.
It's perfect.
I struck out on the Porsche.
I checked out every local owner.
Last guy on the list has been on a cruise
for the last two months.
- Must be nice.
- Yeah.
I'm going to go check
out a couple of leads
- I have on the button.
- Well, keep me posted.
We've still got FBI poking around.
And we'd rather be
the ones giving the info
than receiving it.
Copy that.
- Hey!
- Hey.
I'm so sorry to bother you, but,
my sergeant is insisting that I follow up
on every single lead
on the Henry bloch case.
Do you mind if I just come in quickly?
- Please.
- It won't take a second.
Maria mentioned you
might have a fancy coat,
a a Lorenzo fabroni.
Does that ring a bell?
I hate to ask but do you
mind if I take a quick look?
Yeah. Sure.
I have a
Office manager in Tucson
who helps me get a discount
on all these luxury jackets.
So, I got Here it is.
This jacket and then, two other suits.
Where are the other suits?
At the cleaners.
Why are you asking about this?
Just ruling something out.
Yeah. It's beautiful.
It's one of the nicest things I own.
Really. I mean
Hey, that's That's all I need to see.
- That's it?
- Yeah. I'm sorry.
Wait, wait. Don't go anywhere.
I have something for you.
I was going through some
stuff the other day, and
Here.
No way.
That was the time
we couldn't get the
star on top of the tree.
Yeah.
Four adults, one ladder,
and just way too much eggnog.
Yeah.
It was a It was a beautiful Christmas.
Yeah.
You know, Leah she
She always loved you.
You were always there for her.
For all of us When it mattered.
You were always like family.
I mean, you still are.
I appreciate that.
You want a cup of coffee or anything?
I can't stop.
But maybe some water.
Yeah sure. Just flat?
- Yes.
- Okay.
Here you go.
Great.
You okay?
Yeah.
Just the old memories.
- Yeah. Yeah.
- Thanks for this.
Hey I'll call you if we make any headway.
Yeah. Okay, please.
Lookin' up that name
you gave me, gilchrist.
Turns out it's Stephanie gilchrist.
She's a fixer for a
pharmaceutical company.
In fact, same one Robert
parks used to work for.
So, what do you think?
Dutch has been lying to us?
I don't know yet.
So, what else did you
find about Dr. Parks?
Yeah. There's this
address, kept popping up.
I don't know if it's a
safe house, drop site,
or, you know, god knows what.
"1274 oakwood street."
Ring any bells?
No.
I don't like it.
Okay, whoever the ferryman is,
they've got serious resources.
That's why we need to get to him first.
What if it's a trap?
What if he wanted you
to find that address?
Well then, I'll be ready for him.
Okay. Moving on.
So, this is our next assignment.
Anthony DeWitt, he runs
an elaborate Ponzi scheme
out of the Cayman Islands.
He fleeced sixty million
from pension funds.
I was able to gather intel on
them at an underground fight.
His wife, Stella, she is
a high-stakes gambler.
When you've got other
people's money, makes it easier
to bet big, I suppose.
Exactly, and it's our way in.
They're going to be
staying at the halstead grand
when they're in town this weekend.
They do a private game.
The buy-in is fifty grand.
Stella plays all night.
DeWitt, a creature of habit,
in bed every night by 9.
You get into the game,
charm the wife, lift the room key.
- Exactly.
- What do you need from me?
I need a seat at that poker game.
The rest I'll do myself.
Okay.
Ceasefire. Weapons down.
Those targets never stood a chance.
You haven't seen Earl
Hancock again, have you?
Nope.
But I'm not taking any chances.
That's why I'm here.
- Guess who I saw recently.
- Who?
Alex temeshi.
Wow, the high school yearbook queen.
Wow. I haven't seen her in years.
She used to take so many photos of us.
Yeah.
We were together a lot back then.
Hop in for a few minutes?
Do you remember that
camping trip we went on
the year you graduated.
That creepy old campground.
My god. Yeah, it rained the whole time.
Except that last night by the campfire.
You were so excited
about going to college.
Chicago.
And I
I told you to go experience everything.
Not to worry about some guy back home.
Dave what? I thought I was being noble.
I thought that if I didn't hold you back,
maybe you'd miss this
place enough to come home.
I I mean we were kids.
I was just out of school.
I know.
And I waited years for you to miss it.
To miss me.
I I didn't know you were waiting.
How could you?
I didn't call. I didn't write. I was an idiot.
I was so focused on school and
And building my life and now
And when you did come
back, you'd already met Jeff.
You know your dad he
used to Give me updates.
He'd tell me about your
friends and classes and
then about your boyfriend.
Dave
No, Maria, I'm I'm sorry.
I I shouldn't have said anything.
What did your father say
when you told him about Earl?
You didn't tell him, did you?
No.
Anyway, I - I need to
handle some work stuff.
What work what kind of work stuff?
Nothing important.
Just something not adding up.
So, our forensics team
found fibers on the bridge.
But they don't match bloch's clothing.
So, whoever killed Henry bloch
was wearing high-end
Italian wool, very expensive.
The kind of thing maybe
half a dozen designers use.
Heard you're also working a tip line?
Well, someone came forward
talking about a Porsche.
Nothing useful so far.
Mostly cranks.
Detective woods seems thorough.
I'm sure he'll find who did this.
I'll keep you posted if something breaks.
Great.
Hey you coming to
Rooney's retirement thing?
Can't. It's my day with the little girl.
That's good. She needs that.
Yeah. She does. Listen,
tell Rooney that I would've
baked him a real cake.
From scratch. Okay?
None of that grocery store
crap with the plastic frosting.
You bake?
In 400 feet your
destination will be on the left.
You have reached your destination.
1274 oakwood street.
- Hey, there.
- Hi.
- I'm Teddy.
- Hi, Teddy.
I I know it's intimidating the first time.
We've all sat in our cars
trying to work up the nerve.
I'm so sorry.
No there it it's a mistake.
No, no. The only mistake
is driving away now.
You've come this far. Come on.
See ya in there.
Hello.
I'm Julia parks.
Don't worry. There's
nothing to be afraid of.
Come on in.
Yes, sir.
The Hendersons are vip guests,
and you brought their
luggage to the wrong floor.
Sir, the room number on the
tag was smudged, I couldn't
no more screw-ups. Is that clear?
That was brutal?
Can I help you with something?
Me. No, nothing.
I just wanted to say that guy was an ass.
The room number was smudged,
right? What are you, god?
Probably not. Frank.
Chris.
Chris, pleasure to meet ya.
Hey, tell me,
I hear there's some
pretty serious poker action
goin' on around here.
You know anything about that?
No.
Too bad.
I got a friend with loads of cash.
Penthouse game.
They play tonight.
Buy-in starts at fifty grand.
And what would a
friend of mine need to do
to get into something like that?
He'd need his name on the list.
The list?
The player roster.
I handle check-ins.
Could add a name If I had a reason to.
A reason to.
I gotcha.
What do ya think.
Have him meet me
at the service elevator.
And if anybody asks
never seen you before in my life.
Smart man.
Hey, babe. Sorry I'm late.
Yoga ran long. But I'm
feeling so much more centered.
Don't.
Don't do that.
Don't what?
I know you weren't at yoga.
Jeff, what?
The studio called for you.
Your credit card expired.
So so you weren't there.
Okay.
I can explain. They're Maria. Maria.
Yeah.
I don't need to know where you were.
Or who you were with.
Though I do have a pretty good guess.
Jeff It's not what you think.
But I need you to know that
from the moment I met you,
I knew what I wanted and it was this.
A family.
A home With you.
But then your mom died, and and
I don't know, maybe I I feel
like I pushed us to get here
faster than you were
ready, and that's on me.
What? No.
- No, that's not true.
- And you know what?
I I'm so excited for this baby.
It is everything I've wanted since yeah.
I mean you know the
relationship I have with my dad.
Yes. Yes! And you're
gonna be an incredible father.
I hope so. I hope so.
But I don't want to want this alone.
I want to do this
together. Really together.
No secrets and no looking back.
So, I'm here.
I'm here Maria.
And I'm all in on this.
And I really believe that
we can build something real.
But first, you have to
figure out what you want.
Because if it's not us, I need to move on.
Welcome to our bereavement group.
This is my home.
How long have you been doing this?
Two years now.
Since I lost my husband Robert.
I'm Julia parks.
Arthur.
And I'm sorry for your loss.
Julia.
It's getting late. We should get started.
- We'll talk after.
- All right.
- I'm glad you're here.
- Thank you.
Hey, Joe. It's me.
- You're up.
- What?
What are you talking
about? Up for what?
The hit. You gotta take it.
I've got a lead on Robert parks.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Dutch is gonna lose his mind, okay?
Besides, I've never even
played poker in my life.
Well now is the time
to brush up on it quickly.
Not exactly something
you can brush up on.
You know, there's
some strategy isn't there?
And tells.
I probably have tells.
You don't play the cards.
You play the people.
What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Also, also, Angelo, what
do you want me to do,
seduce a fifty-year-old woman?
You know, I'm working with a
very specific demographic here,
- and it doesn't include women
- Joe. Joe!
That remember Reagan's
election. Either one of them.
Joe. It is in your hands now.
What about her security guard?
You'll figure it out.
Angelo, I've never
You know, I've never
actually killed anybody.
You wanted more responsibility.
Now you have it.
Make it work.
Okay.
So, I remind myself what we say in here,
which is
grief doesn't go away, it just changes.
But some days I really
just want it to go away.
Thank you, Teddy.
We have someone new here today.
Would you like to introduce yourself?
I was hoping I could just listen
maybe just start with your name?
See what else comes.
Okay.
Well, I'm I'm Arthur.
Him Arthur.
Hello, everybody.
So, one year
seven months And
six days I lost my wife
I I have no sense of
Time anymore in in
the sense that With her
I spent all my time working.
And she just Deserved more than that.
And now that she's gone
it feels like someone's just
turned down the volume.
All I have is the memories.
And they're starting to fade.
Thank you, Arthur.
Hey.
How'd the session go?
Extremely well. She's
making real progress.
But she's still not talking.
Children process these things differently.
Yeah. Of course. Of course.
For her mother's sake, I was hoping
Tell her not to give up hope.
Caitlin's coming back. I promise you.
Come on in.
Hey Caitlin? Ready to go?
Don't forget your doll.
Thanks.
Arthur
That was really beautiful
what you said about your wife.
Thank you.
And you said your
husband passed away.
Robert.
Is this is this Robert?
It's been particularly difficult.
I know that Robert was murdered.
The cops told me that much.
But why someone
would want to kill him?
I just don't understand it.
Robert was a brilliant scientist,
but he was also just really kind.
A gentle soul.
And he was working
on something really
important before he died.
He couldn't tell me
everything, but he said
it was gonna relieve the
suffering of millions of people.
Wow.
And his research, are
they continuing with that?
Something was wrong. I don't know
He said that they hit a snag.
Scientific research is like that.
You can work your whole
career for this one big discovery
and then
It's just a shame that
he never got to finish it.
I will say, the company's lawyer
has been really terrific to us.
Ms. Gilchrist has
gone above and beyond
to help us get us back on our feet.
And I know that they'll catch him.
The man who did that to Robert.
Arthur, I hope that you come back.
I think you'll really find comfort here.
I would like that. Thank you.
I'm all in.
Call.
Too rich for my blood.
Pot's good.
Four hundred and
eighty-five thousand dollars.
Half a million dollars?
Time to show your cards, gentlemen.
Pair of aces.
Three twos.
The young gentleman wins the pot.
You are kidding me?!
I could've sworn you had me beat too.
My apologies.
May I join you?
I was hopin' you would.
There's a hook under the bar. May I?
Sure.
Thank you.
I haven't seen anyone pull a
reverse monty hall in 15 years.
You're quite the cheater.
I assure you, I don't know
what you're taking about, madam.
Please. I spotted it on the second draw.
Why do you think I folded.
You know, most men your
age don't have the Patience
for sleight of hand anymore.
- I was impressed.
- Maybe I just got lucky.
I don't think luck had
anything to do with it.
No
That's quite the ring.
Your husband know you're here?
I do what I want.
He gets to feel young, and I get to feel
I get to browse.
You gonna have that other olive?
Would you like it?
I would.
I gotta tell ya
I'm not usually the type of
guy women like you talk to.
Women like me?
You mean you mean older women?
I mean intelligent
and beautiful and way out of my league.
Well, I'm glad that you know
that I'm way out of your league.
Certainly do.
You're honest.
I like that.
I'm just a guy who got lucky at cards.
You're just a guy who
just took what he wanted
without asking permission.
I admire that.
What else do you admire?
Directness.
Two people who see an
opportunity And take it.
I think you're right. Why waste time?
Why don't you wait here.
I'll get us a room.
Stella DeWitt.
Charmed.
The concierge will tell
you where to find me.
And don't keep me waiting.
Patience is not my virtue.
Noted.
Stella.
Don't forget your purse.
Hello. May I help you, sir?
Hi, I'm here to pick
up a jacket for a friend.
Angelo flannery
I'm sorry. We have no Angelo flannery.
Are you're certain about that?
Hundred percent.
Okay.
You don't by chance
mean Angelo Doyle?
I have a suit jacket here
for Mr. Angelo Doyle.
But it's not quite ready.
I still need to put a button on.
Yes. Of course.
Angelo Doyle. My mistake.
Please give Mr. Doyle my apologies.
I'll call him when the jacket is done.
- I'll let him know.
- All right.
Angelo, I need your help.
What is it?
Just come now, please.
Okay. I'll be there in 20 minutes.
You know, it was right there.
He was right there and I couldn't do it.
So, I don't know, maybe
I'm not meant for this.
I'm not you, Angelo.
I'll finish the job.
Distract the wife.
Stella!
For god's sake, woman,
do you have any idea what time it is?
I swear, you get more
incompetent by the day.
You can't even open a bloody
door without waking me up.
Who are you?
Listen,
I don't know who sent ya,
but whatever they're paying you
I can make you richer
than your wildest dreams.
Do me a favor, will ya?
What's that?
Not in the face.
Hey.
Maria. What are you
I needed to see you.
Yeah.
Is everything okay?
What you told me
At the shooting range
about the camping trip.
All those years you waited
for me to come back and
and the feelings that you had for me.
I had them too, Dave.
And I think
I think I've always been in love with you.
Even if I didn't let myself see it.
And I made a decision.
I'm sorry.
For what?
This is goodbye.
What?
I'm about to have a child.
I know but
no, I mean, this is not fair to any of us.
It's it's not fair to Jeff.
And it's not fair to me.
And it's not fair to you.
I If things were different
we would have been
so good together, but
Goodbye, Dave.
Buongiorno.
It's Antonio calling
from fabroni and sons.
Yes.
My apologies for the delay.
Your jacket is ready. I
put the button back on.
Okay, great. I'll pick it up tomorrow.
Mr. Doyle.
I'm sorry it wasn't ready
when your friend came by
last night to pick it up.
My friend?
He didn't say his name.
Early thirties, dark hair.
A little bit of a beard.
A very pleasant young man.
That's okay.
I can pick it up tomorrow.
Do you know about stars, Caitlin?
About how they're always shining.
Even during the day
when we can't see them.
They never stop.
But we can only see
them at night when it's dark.
Now some think that's because
the darkness is stronger than the light.
That's not true.
Because the darkness isn't really a thing.
It's just the absence of light.
One tiny bit of light
can push against an ocean of darkness.
Just like,
one candle in a dark
room changes everything.
And one star in the night sky,
shows us we're not alone.
That That was your
father's favorite toy.
Your father was a bright
light that just kept on shining.
No matter who tried to dim him.
He shone for you, Caitlin.
You were what made him the brightest.
When he held you,
when he read to you, when
he tucked you in at night
That's when his light was so strong
nothing could touch it.
That light It's still inside of you.
It's right there, 'cause
he gave that to you.
There's no darkness in the whole world
that could take that away from you.
Do you understand?
I love you, son.
Come on, sweetheart.
Let's go home.
Hey, Dave.
I think we need to talk.
Of course.
Come on in.
I'm here because I
I made a breakthrough
in the Henry bloch case.
I think I know who killed him.
Really?
But I've been debating whether
or not I should turn him in.
I got to thinking, if I were in his shoes,
if someone took a shot at my daughter,
tried to kill her What
would I have done?
I'll be honest I I really don't know.
But I think
The man who killed Henry
bloch had a good reason.
I believe he's a good man.
So, I don't think anyone else
is going to come looking for bloch's killer.
I could make this one
go unsolved, Angelo.
That must have been a
very hard decision to make.
I think I'm doing the right thing.
Yeah. Thank you.
- One last thing.
- Yeah.
There's this FBI agent.
- Agent Grant.
- Yeah, that's right.
You met her at the hospital.
She just has a way of asking questions
as if she's already known the answer.
I was amazed when I heard
about your reaction to the shooting.
I mean most people's first instinct is
to run away from the danger,
but you ran right towards it.
Yeah. I remember her.
I do have a fantasy
about disappearing into a place like this.
Fresh start, whole new identity.
She's like a dog with a bone.
She doesn't know how to let go.
I am amazed by people who
can just shed their old skin.
It's been a lovely surprise
running into you here.
Thank you for the heads up.
And you know Dave,
I often wonder what life
would have been like had you
Ended up with Maria.
Hi, kiddo.
These were your dad's
when he was a kid.
I'm glad you like them too.
He loved Greek mythology.
Thank you, sweetheart.
He loved this one.
He decides if you go to
heaven, or if you go to hell.
Whoever did this to your
dad, he's not gonna win.
He's not gonna get away
with it. I promise you.
Someone is going to
bring that man to justice.
Who, grandma?
Me.