A Near Death Experience Page #4

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I found them in the hall.

I thought people would see them,

so I took all of them.

So, here's the question

of the day, kids.

Why does a civil servant never

open his eyes before lunch?

He's gotta have something

to do in the afternoon.

Coming from anybody else,

they'd be fightin'

words, my friend.

For a guy who's

gone private sector,

you can't get enough of

the place, can you?

I'm doing a little freelance

work on the Nicholson case.

In fact, I spoke to the boss.

He tells me you got a

promising tip out of Boston.

Boston P.D.'s checking

on it as we speak.

Yeah? Tell me about it.

[ Knocking ]

Yes?

Morning.

I'm Detective Brock, Bost

I'm looking for Eleanor Daly.

I assume that would be you?

Can I help you?

Just following up on a request

from the Concord P.D.

Apparently you called in

about a possible sighting

in the Nicholson case.

I spoke to Concord.

They're going to scan

a few more pictures

and send them over

here within the hour.

Thank you.

Assuming that's necessary.

Right?

I mean, come on.

Let's keep it real.

It is not that complicated.

Either these are the people

you saw, or they're not.

Why don't you tell him, Ellie?

Why are you protecting him?

Either way, I fail to

see what the problem is.

You tell us where they are,

we go check 'em out,

if it's not them, so what?

No harm, no foul.

But on the other hand,

if it is them,

the killer gets

brought to justice.

That little boy gets to

go home to his family,

and you get to be the hero.

Everyone lives

happily ever after.

Doesn't that sound nice?

Unless...

Unless there's a

reason why you feel

you need to protect this guy.

Tell him, Ellie.

Huh?

See, if that's the case, we're

talking a whole other ball game.

Dammit! Tell him!

Tell him now!

I...

I'm sorry.

I was mistaken.

These aren't the people I saw.

I don't know why,

but something in my gut

tells me you're lying.

She sure as hell is.

And why is that?

You know what?

Am I under arrest?

If I'm not, I need to leave.

And if I am, I'm not saying

another word without a lawyer.

Hmm-mmm. Well,

you're free to go.

Just so we're clear,

if you're lying to me,

I'm going to find out.

And if that happens,

in other words, if I find that

you've been withholding evidence

and/or aiding and abetting

a wanted fugitive in any way,

I'll see you do time.

You have my word on that.

What is wrong with you?

How can you do this?

I trusted you!

You have to tell him!

- You lied to me.

- What are you talking about?

Something about being

indicted for fraud?

Some kind of bogus medicare

scam, I think they said.

Does that ring any bells?

I think they said it was

close to $1.5 million.

Even for somebody rich,

that's not the kind of

thing you usually forget.

I forgot. I'm sorry,

I just forgot.

How convenient.

I didn't mean to.

Just out of curiosity,

is there anything

else you forgot here?

Any other little details

you neglected to mention?

It doesn't matter.

It changes nothing.

Says you.

What do I have to

do to convince you?

Why won't you listen to me?

My dad used to say there

are 3 sides to every story.

Your side, the other guy's,

and what really happened.

I want to know what

Are you insane?

Do you actually think you

can reason with this man?

Just leave me alone, OK?

I just need to think.

I don't need you, I don't need

the police, or anyone else

telling me what to do.

What? You never seen anyone

talk to a ghost before?

You're a fool!

Did it occur to you that by

the time he's finished talking,

they'll be a bullet

through your brain!

[ Footsteps ]

Hey, buddy.

Mind if I talk to

you for a second?

I know you miss

your mom. I do too.

Come on. Have a seat.

There's

There's something

I need to say, OK?

Something I need you

to try to understand.

This isn't right.

We can't live this way.

I can't do this to you.

It's OK! It's OK!

Just hear me out.

Let me finish

what I have to say.

I've made a decision.

I'm going to go to the police,

I'm going to turn myself in.

No! No! You can't do that!

But first I'm

going to get a lawyer.

We can move again! It's OK!

No. I have to, Jamie.

We just didn't go far

enough! That's all!

I'm sorry, but no,

that's not the answer.

Yes, it is!

Jamie, no! Just stop.

Let me say what I have to say.

I'm so sorry.

I was such an idiot. I don't

know what I was thinking.

I panicked. Plain and simple.

I panicked.

All I did was make

things 1,000 times worse.

You said that if you go to the

police, they'll put you in jail.

Maybe.

Maybe not.

What if they do?

Daddy, what if they

put you in jail?

Found them.

I'm outside their

building this very minute.

You're sure of this?

You're absolutely certain?

Yeah. I saw him myself.

That's excellent, then.

That's great news!

OK, so my question to you now

that I've found them,

what do you want me

to do about it?

Just sit tight, OK?

You don't want me

to call the cops?

No. Just hold off on that

if that's OK with you.

I'd like to be there for that.

You really think

that's a good idea?

Keep your phone on

and I'll be in touch.

What's going on?

Nothing important.

Just hospital business

I got to take care of.

OK. Don't be long, honey.

Hey...

I'm sorry.

I guess I'm not the best

company right now, am I?

You're just tired.

We'll get you home

and straight to bed.

You're too good f

I don't deserve you.

True.

And as long as you

always remember that,

we'll be just fine.

Yeah, I will.

Hey, a couple more weeks,

I'll put the

Anderson project to bed.

What do you say you and I,

we go to the beach?

I'd love that.

That sounds...

[ Tires screeching ]

He's still in pain, you know.

How do you know that?

I can feel him.

He can't move on.

He cannot rest.

His work here isn't finished.

Just like me, not until I see

Daniel brought to justice.

Not until I know

my baby is safe.

How do you know that?

Have you seen him?

Do you know where he is?

Why should I tell you?

Why would I help you?

You're not my friend.

I want to help you, Taylor.

I really do. I want

to do what's right.

I just don't know what that is.

They cremated my

body this morning.

I watched them do it.

I'm sorry.

It doesn't matter.

It wasn't me.

There was no pain.

When they were done,

they handed my

ashes to my father.

He's a proud man, my dad.

A good man.

He raised my brother

and me all my himself

after my mother died.

In all my life, I only

saw him cry twice.

Once on the day we

buried my mother,

and today.

My father cried today.

He cried for me, Ellie.

He cried for me.

Daniel is a killer.

He's already killed once,

and if you don't stop him,

there's a hell of a good chance

Thank you so much. I sure

appreciate your help.

I shouldn't be too long.

Don't worry.

Take your time.

We've got lots of

work to do, huh, Jamie?

OK, buddy. You be

good, all right?

I'll be back before you

know it. I promise.

OK, Dad.

Come on, Jamie.

We have to take from the

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