Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost Page #3

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of Rutherford students

is paramount.

But since you're

with the government,

what would you

like to know?

- May I see that?

- I don't think so.

What would you

like to know?

How was Cindy doing?

Cynthia was unfortunately

showing a downward trend

in achievement

over the last year.

And, of course, she

dropped out of school

in the middle

of last quarter.

Could you be mistaken?

I don't think so.

Was anyone informed?

There's no need.

Her tuition was paid for

in advance,

and it's not refundable.

Why do you want to know?

She's dead.

Do you have any

other questions?

I don't think so.

Chief Stone.

Jesse would be better.

I heard, small town.

Did I miss your call?

I didn't call.

This would be about Cynthia.

Come in.

For a mother, the loss

of a child is so unfair.

I'm sorry I didn't call.

I got preoccupied.

Chief Butler mentioned

the possibility of suicide.

Cindy didn't commit suicide.

How do you know?

I just know.

You're not Chief

of Police anymore, Jesse.

Old habit.

You were friends.

We were friends.

There's just some things

I should know about Cindy

that I don't.

What happened with college?

Nothing happened with college.

After rehab,

she went back to school.

What about last quarter?

She seemed fine.

She was very involved in school;

she'd even met someone.

Did you meet him?

No.

Do you remember his name?

Of course I remember his name.

Cynthia met him in rehab;

his name was Val.

Do you know his last name?

No.

I know you don't think

much of me as a parent.

I didn't say that.

Have you talked

to Cindy's father?

I haven't talked to him

since the custody hearing.

- Has Cindy?

- I should hope not.

Does he know?

I assume so.

He's living in Singapore.

Had you talked

to Cindy recently?

Had you?

You're the guys

that put him away.

So, why should we

talk to someone

from State Homicide?

You don't have to.

Well,

we always want to

explore all our options.

But my client's not

going to be convicted.

We presented a very

strong defense.

Not that strong

if you're talking to me.

I've been looking over

their cross-exam.

I have some questions.

"We have you

at the crime scene."

Charles Morris:

"I wasn't there. "

"If you can prove you were

somewhere else, speak up."

Public Defender:
"Objection."

Objection.

If the prosecutor's

stupid enough

to help establish an alibi,

why wouldn't you let him?

Are you trying to tell me

how to do my job?

No.

I am asking you a question.

Your client's gonna

get convicted,

and he's gonna get sentenced

to the maximum.

If you can cast reasonable doubt

as to his whereabouts,

why wouldn't you let him speak?

Can you talk?

I'm sorry...

Please address

your questions...

Officer Stone.

Jesse.

Jesse, I can't prove

that I was somewhere else.

Can you prove

where you were

last night?

- Not all night.

- Jesse, I have seen

the pictures.

His face.

I couldn't shoot someone.

I don't own a gun.

I don't even know

how to use one.

You were identified

by an eyewitness.

Yes, sir.

Do you think

the witness had a prejudice?

I don't think so.

No.

If you want to know

where I was...

Are you a lawyer, Officer Stone?

No, I'm a cop.

Don't try to tell me

how to do my job.

This interview is over.

We did not recover

the murder weapon.

So, no prints.

Something doesn't make sense.

What doesn't make sense?

I don't know.

I gotta think about it.

Tranquility is committed

to providing

a high standard of care

to our patients

in a nurturing

environment.

Do you normally

discharge a client

in two weeks, Dr. Parkinson?

We don't have clients.

We treat patients,

Officer, uh...

Jesse.

Well, Officer Jesse,

the duration of a

patient's stay varies.

How so?

If a patient's addiction

is a form of self-medication

because of a bigger

psychological issue,

in some cases, two weeks

is sufficient with,

of course, intensive

out-patient follow-up.

Did Cindy get intensive

out-patient follow-up?

Was Cynthia Van Aldan

self-medicating?

How do you know Cynthia's

duration of treatment

was two weeks?

She was a friend.

Was Cindy self-medicating?

That's between the patient

and her doctor.

And her doctor would be?

Her doctor would be me.

Why is

State Homicide interested in

a death that the local police

have described

as a probable suicide?

Suicide's not good

for your image.

Addiction is a complex problem.

Do you feel any sense of

responsibility as her doctor?

Cynthia's death is of course

a horrible tragedy.

You haven't answered

my question.

That's correct.

When she was discharged,

was she prescribed drugs?

I can't tell you that.

We're not allowed to disclose

patient information.

There are privacy laws,

Officer Jesse.

Except for family.

Even for family, she was 19.

Even if they're paying the bill.

That's not to be considered.

Are prescription drugs

used in the treatment

of alcohol dependency, Doctor?

They can be.

There are tranquilizers

and antidepressants

that may serve as

an interim step

in the treatment

of alcohol dependency.

With, of course, intensive

out-patient follow-up.

Of course.

So, you'd consider it.

If one of our doctors

felt it was appropriate,

it's possible he or she

might prescribe

medication.

Well, you were her doctor.

That's all I'm required

to tell you.

Were you thinking of checking

yourself in, Chief Stone?

I commute to Boston.

I live in Paradise.

Small town.

She was at the sanctuary

a couple of times recently.

She wasn't one of

my regular girls

but she did spend

some overnights.

You have a good memory.

I do.

She was pretty wasted.

Was she drunk?

No, drugs.

Maybe painkillers.

For sure she was shooting smack.

I saw the tracks.

What do you know about

a place called Tranquility?

They give families

the answers they want to hear.

They cost a lot,

don't do much good,

and can be part

of the problem.

This kid went in for alcohol

and came out

with prescription drugs.

Well, heroin's the main course,

but they might've

provided the appetizers.

Places like Tranquility

just substitute addictions.

No follow-up, no exit strategy,

it's a rehab mill.

I'm starting to rant, that's

not part of my job description.

She's dead, isn't she?

Yes.

What was her name?

Cindy Van Aldan.

Thank you.

Can I ask you something?

You can.

Is Cindy the reason

we're having dinner, Jesse?

Yes.

Was there any other reason?

Yes.

So you think we might've

had dinner otherwise?

Yes.

Last time you said

you didn't know what to do

with dinner with a nun.

How did I do, Sister?

You did just fine.

Figure if I practice,

I'll get it right.

I just...

...like you.

I like you, Jesse.

Most men and women lead

lives of quiet desperation.

That's a quote from someplace.

My desperations are never quiet.

I got hats older than you.

We found a common interest.

Used cars?

Sex.

Anyone special?

That I'm having sex with?

I'm not seeing anyone

at the moment.

I'm divorced.

I knew that. Why are you

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