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of government

stem-cell research programs

has caused him to be labeled

by a White House spokesperson:

an obstacle to progress.

Hammond Jr. was killed last week

in a tragic accident

outside an apartment building

in Cedar Pine.

Yep, Deputy Evans.

Okay.

Give me a minute.

Let me see if I can find him.

Excuse me, Father.

Just a minute.

Yeah, what's up?

Ray Keene's on the phone.

Yeah?

Says the president's not the

target at all, wants to talk to you.

Oh, come on, no. He's

just beat and upset.

Just tell him you

couldn't find me.

"The president's not the target"? Jesus.

Hey, Ray.

Sorry, Father.

I can't locate him right at the

moment. Let me call you back.

Carden.

You just won't let a man get

on with his work, will you?

RAy:

Where's Chris?

I'm busy. I've got a job to do.

After, we can talk.

Where's my son?

Son of a...

What was that?

Somebody shooting.

At me?

No, me.

Is it the police?

I think it's my friend.

Your friend.

Well, more of

an acquaintance.

Keep your head down.

Jesus said to her,

"I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in me will live

even though he dies.

And whoever lives and believes in me

will never die.

Do you believe this?"

"Do you believe this?"

This is not a rhetorical question

that Jesus asked.

These words are just as relevant

in the present day

as they were to Lazarus.

Why? Where is the hope,

come from God in despair?

Rather, the hope is in the one

who performed the miracle.

It is found in Jesus himself.

"I am the resurrection and the life. "

This occasion served to show

that those who believe in him

need not fear the grave.

He holds the power-

Hey, smartass?

"He who believes in me will live,

even though he dies. "

It's just so tragic.

I had a perfect record

until today.

Where is my son, Frank?

I know you didn't hurt him.

Oh, you do, do you?

Yeah.

Where's my son?

Chris?

Alright, you ready?

On three.

Sorry.

You all right?

I'm fine, I'm fine.

It was really boring, though.

He put the TV

on the business channel.

All right. All right.

All right.

Hi, can I help you?

Can I get a double latte?

And your name, please.

Gwen? Non-fat decaf latte.

Excuse me.

Is this yours?

By the way,

if anything happens

to Ray Keene or his son,

I'll be coming after you.

Depend on it.

The unsung hero

in this amazing case

is our own local police chief,

Ed Wainwright.

Tell me, how did you know where

young Chris Keene was being held?

Well, I'm not at liberty to disclose

the sources of my information,

but when you've been in charge

for as long as I have

you build up connections in town

and earn the trust...

of people of the community.

And I hear you're up for another

promotion, is that correct?

Well, I am, but I'm thinking

about running for mayor next year.

Well, congratulations.

That's excellent.

Keep going.

Here we are.

Thanks.

You guys okay?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah. You?

Yeah.

Thanks for inviting me.

RAy:
Oh, sure.

Barbecue's about as close to

camping as I ever wanna get.

I second that motion.

He only invited you

because he can't cook.

Now, you can't tell her that,

it's a family secret.

Well, I figured it couldn't be

for any other reason.

I'm gonna get you a plate.

Okay? Hold on.

Thanks.

MAN:

WKGB-104. This is the news at 2.

The death has been reported

of billionaire, Lydel Hammond,

in a tragic boating accident

while on holiday at Whidbey Island.

Coincidentally, Hammond's son,

Lydel Jr.,

died in a hit-and-run accident

less than two weeks ago.

Hammond Senior

was a controversial figure,

whose views on many issues

were considered extreme,

though he always denied

the alleged links with violent factions.

The administration, however, has

taken steps to distance themselves...

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