MOM & SON ESQ. P.I. - "PILOT"
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JOAN They weren’t. Now Kim. We’ve been over this many times - but when you left the party - did you go straight to the bus stop? Did you go near or into the garage? Or anywhere else? KIM (end of her rope) I was drunk. I don’t know. I remember it was cold in the bus shelter. And I was crying. And then, I was on the bus... ELEANOR But she was home by 12:30! I heard her come in. And she was fast asleep by 1. JOAN
(very gently) And Kim, there’s no chance anyone saw you that night - with a gun. You lost your gun-- KIM 2 years ago! My God, what is happening?! I’m the victim! Not him! Joan backs down, stays focused on Kim. But Todd (peeking into the room) notes Niki and Walter trading nervous looks. KIM Look, I can’t remember every detail. I was drunk. But I did not kill him. Just then, Susan finds Todd in his corner and interrupts, surprising him. He hastily pulls out his earbuds: SUSAN
Oh, here you are. I got the info you wanted. That house is a rental, owned by RentSafe LLC. This is their info. (beat) Was this really for your Mom? TODD Yes! Absolutely. I’m helping her with-- SUSAN You just needed me to get around Lyle, didn’t you. Kinda put me in an awkward position with him. TODD I’m sorry. It’s just that I (pained) I lost my P.I. license so I can’t run my own municipal searches. And he...
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