Deceit

I didn't realize you had legs, Pruitt. You're always behind a desk.

Which is exactly where she belongs.

But no, she had to see some action.

It was bound to happen sometime.

Careful what you wish for.

Want to run it down for us?

All right. Well, it seems like the perp threw her...

...against the wall. Here.

Punched her two in the face.

The glass frame.

She hits her head.

Still conscious.

And he drags her into the center of the room.

And then takes this out.

We also found some footprints out back.

Size eleven.

That's... Ford's size.

Big surprise.

Did you get the prints off the knife?

We're still processing...

...them at the lab. But all signs point to Ford.

The evidence is all here. Only one thing we have to figure out.

What's that?

Motive.

We will find the motive.

Hard to look at, aren't they?

I didn't do this.

Your prints are all over the knife. All over the walls.

All over her face.

It wasn't me.

This will be a lot easier for you if you just tell us the truth.

What do you want to know?

Everything.

I remember it was five years ago this spring.

Dad threw us a party at his bar, The American Standard.

Any excuse for a party...

...would usually do. But this time he meant it.

I was the first member of...

...our family...

...to graduate from college.

A life of unlimited possibility.

There was my dad, partying and sweet-talking the girls.

Having better luck than me.

Him and Anthony...

...his best friend from the good...

...old days.

I remember it was the last time...

...Brian and I had a really good time together.

He was my best friend...

...ever since moving here from London as...

...a kid. I knew I could trust him. And he'd always have my back.

Dave.

Yeah.

What?

You know what. Just open it.

What's this?

It's a gift.

For what?

What do you mean for what? You're going to.

It's huge!

Brian, I can't take this.

Oh come on, listen. You wear this on the first day of class.

It will help you fit your way in. Trust me.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I'm proud of you.

I didn't get you anything.

Ah, don't worry. Get me another beer.

What is this, like nine for you?

What? I'm not driving!

I'm cutting you off.

I object!

Where's the old man?

He's over there.

Your old man has a way with the ladies.

Sometimes I think they like him better than me.

I know I do.

On the house.

Thanks.

Is this seat taken?

Do I know you? You look familiar.

Listen. I have a boyfriend.

I see.

Where is he now?

Giving his best friend a gift.

You don't say?

I helped pick it out, actually.

It's a really nice watch.

Sounds like a great gift.

I love it.

Thanks.

I'm glad you like it.

You want to dance?

I'd love to.

It's nice of your dad to throw this party. He's such a good guy.

I know. I'm lucky.

So when you move to New York and become a rich lawyer,

are you going to forget about us little people?

Not gonna happen.

Good. Cause you mean a lot to us. You mean a lot to me.

Hey, can I cut in and dance with my lady?

Of course.

Thank you.

How you doing?

Let me give you some free advice, kid.

You'll be care about.

Which one?

Come on. I see how you look at her.

What are you talking about?

I look at her like she's Brian's girlfriend. That's all.

He's out cold.

Cheers.

I better go, Dave.

Sure you don't want to crash?

I better go.

At least let me walk you home.

I'll be fine.

You are not walking home at night...

...by yourself.

Thank you. Thanks for always being there.

I'm sorry. I shouldn't have.

No.

I knew what we had done was wrong. But I didn't care.

I'd loved Emily since the first time I saw her.

And at the time, that night...

That was more important than friendship.

Dave?

You scared the shit out of me.

Sorry.

I've been thinking about New York.

I don't have to go. I can-

Dave, listen. Last night-

I, um-

We made a mistake, didn't we?

What are you talking about?

I was drunk.

So?

We have to forget about it.

Emily, what happened last night was something...

...that I've wanted for so-

Brian and I have had our problems. But I love him.

He takes care of me.

Is that what it's about? Taking care of you?

What's that supposed to mean?

Brian has money.

He loves me.

I love you.

No, you don't.

I do.

Jesus, Dave!

You're going to New York.

I don't have to.

Yes you do.

What kind of...

...life will we have here together?

A real one.

I am not breaking up with Brian.

You think you can give up your friendship for me?

He's your best friend.

The next day I was gone.

Gone?

Yes. I went to New York and I never looked back.

Why not?

I had to put it out of my mind.

It?

Her.

Mr. Ford, how long had you been living...

...New York City?

Almost five years.

What brought you back here?

Come to bed.

I can't. I'm still cramming.

Are you sure?

Sure you don't want to take a walk on the wild side?

Claudia, the Bar is in three weeks. Three weeks.

I gotta pass or I'm gonna be working at Best Buy for the rest of my life.

No you won't. I'll support us.

Oh, that's sweet. I didn't know journalism paid so well.

I'll just write a thousand articles a day.

You would do that for me?

Actually, I wouldn't. Do you want my help?

I'm never gonna memorize all this.

Yes you will. I have faith in you.

Maybe you'll fail. It could happen.

Oh, you little-

Hello? Yeah. Yeah?

Who is it?

Okay. I'll be there.

What happened?

My dad died.

Oh my god.

Oh, sweetie.

Can I get you anything?

No, I'm fine.

You sure?

Yeah. Thanks.

Open this, please.

I want to introduce you to someone.

Anthony?

Hey!