The Flaw in the Alibi Page #6

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Can I ask why?

No.

Now, your only problem is,

the man who you approached to get the job done

is now working with Ray.

You understand there's a difference

between wanting someone dead

and doing something about it?

And here I thought you were the proactive,

captain of industry type.

My mistake. I won't waste your time.

Okay. Okay.

So let's say...

hypothetically, that

I was remotely interested in this thing you're...

Then let's say, hypothetically,

you meet me here on

Friday with $100,000 cash.

And should I bring something else?

Your appetite.

Come in.

So it's not a problem?

- For you, sweetie, nothing's a problem.

- Good.

- How are things with you and Ted?

- I don't know.

Maybe I should have tried it harder.

There's no rule that says you can't

make up with your husband.

If you still love him.

Wow.

Did Ray Elliott actually just use

the 'L' word without smirking?

I'm just saying...

Oh my god.

Ray's got a girlfriend.

To be honest with you, Dorothy,

- I'm not sure what I've got.

- Oh sure you do.

- Ray.

- How's it going?

Pretty much as expected.

Let's get rolling.

Alright ladies, it's on.

Yes, Mr Sykes.

That's right.

Ray would consider it a personal favor.

- Wendell Hatch?

- Yes

I'm Detective Sykes, this is Detective Holbrook.

We'd like you to come down to the station

and answer a few questions.

How well do you know Ray Elliott?

He's involved in a missing person's case

we're working.

- He is?

- What did he just say?

Young lady named Heather Price.

We believe Mr. Elliott took her to

a bed and breakfast last weekend.

She hasn't been heard from since.

Mr, Elliott took her to a bed and breakfast?

What do I always tell you about mumbling?

No one can hear you.

Seems like He's been spinning some tail

to the Santa Barbara police department

about how his credit card was stolen...

but we're pretty sure he killed her.

Thank you.

You know anything about it.

Why would you think that I would?

One of our officers saw you

talking to Mr. Elliott

And he says there was

an altercation at the bar.

I don't, I don't really know him.

He, I think he works with my dad sometimes

and I, I was in this bar and he was

he was drunk, really drunk,

Were there words exchanged?

- Words?

- Yeah words.

You know those things

you used to form sentences.

Only this time in a hostile context.

Yeah there were words,

but there were just...

Hey you jerk...

You know so it wasn't anything

but he did hit me out of nowhere,

just swung at me.

We never talked about

any missing...dead girl.

That's what your question was.

Okay. Okay.

Thanks for clearing that up, Mr. Hatch.

I hope you find this guy

cause that's terrible.

Hey you know what?

We always get the bad guy.

As a matter of fact, the owner of

the bed and breakfast coming in

and take a look at some pictures.

Have you been to this place?

Shady Grove in Santa Barbara.

No I, I haven't been.

Hey! Hey!

It's just routine, Mr. Hatch.

We want to mix in some photos with Mr. Elliott's,

You know, give the guy

some faces to choose from.

I mean, don't you have to ask my permission

before you do that?

- You don't mind, do you?

- He's not going to pick you out, so

- what's the harm?

- No it's just...f***.

Detectives!

Will you excuse us for a minute?

Ellroy Hotel.

Sorry about that.

- So what were you saying?

- Nothing. I...just remembered. I have a thing...

- Thanks for coming in by the way.

- Sure.

Something like that?

I think you've earned yourself

a store credit

It's Shady Grove

- Matthew Klump please.

-Speaking.

Mr Klump. Congratulations.

Today is your Lucky day.

You've just one a night of total luxury

in beautiful Los Angeles.

All for being a loyal subscriber to B and B magazine,

yes, we'd remove

all the outstanding items

from your bill plus

we'll give you a small credit.

You got it.

And those would be red roses?

- Yes I'd like one dozen.

- Okay, no problem.

Right, so deliever the envelope

to the front desk of Ellroy Hotel?

That's right.

Adelle, these flowers are a pale

comparison to you, love Bob.

Who's Bob?

Bob's the man who make the mistake of sending

my wife flowers.

Don't let her out of your sight.

Where you going?

Dressing room.

Unless you boys want me

to strip right here?

Was wondering when you'd show up.

- Oh, Ray. I could just eat you up.

- Hold that thought.

You like your gift certificate?

That was from you?

- Ray, you're gonna spoil me.

- You know I think I am.

Now can you come to the Ellroy Hotel

at six-fifteen PM?

I've got us a room.

I'll have no miss choir practice.

I can write you a note?

Okay, maybe I'm no Casanova.

And maybe I'm in way over my head.

But this was always Jack's job

I was the pencil pusher. The statistical expert.

Unfortunately, being able to tell you

that seven and ten murders of crimes of passion or

three and four hitmen are hired by one spouse

to kill the other isn't

terrily relevant information.

Unless of course you are the one

they are hired to kill.

Jack was right,

I should never have gone straight.

I need a piece.

A piece of what?

You know a gun.

Oh why do you say that Snoop Dog?

Let me show you what we've got.

Ever get the feeling you're

running out of leads?

- This is Walsh.

- I'm a happily married mother of two

and this guy stand my f***ing left breast...

Think we might have something.

This guy I have watching

Hannibal picked up something

going down this afternoon

at the Ellroy Hotel.

How good is your guy?

Good enough to supply a room number.

Worth a look, right?

Great. Let's go.

- Ray.

- Your boy's here.

Any sign of Wendell?

Are you sure this is gonna work out?

Low ranks circus?

Where did you get that clown from?

- I'm off to church.

- Sh*t.

Ma'am, could you hang on

for a minuite?

You clear it with the boss?

I go every Thursday,

but you can check with

the choir master if you want to.

We got that thing, anyway. Remember?

Don't be late.

To new partners.

To the late, great Ray Elliott.

That is why, if we stay cool,

things are going to be just...

What tells you to

tell me stay cool. I am cool alright?

Little piece of sh*t just arrived.

God Damn it. He's bailing.

I told you he's gonna bail.

Tell me what's happening.

He just left. Look we did it your way

I'm gonna try my way. How about that?

We have to stay to the plan.

Otherwise, people are going to get seriously hurt.

And Wendell will walk.

- Just get him in inside.

- Yeah whatever.

I must get him killed.

Hey Holmes!

- Park my car right there.

- Thanks.

Alright he's inside.

So I brought what you told me to bring.

I like a man who takes direction.

Why don't we go up to your room and talk?

My grandfather's staying here.

And what's your grandfather's name?

Oh, Klump.

Yes, sir. He just checked in.

I will just...

Thank you.

Sir?

It's room 1015.

Mr Klump? What are you doing here?

I won a contest.

Welcome to the Ellroy Hotel.

May I help you?

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