EPISODE 6/13/01
Simon And Jake Investigate At The Boat Rental Outfit

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2001

Scene 1:
[ The Lakeview Lounge ]

SIMON, MOLLY AND JAKE

>> Molly: A note, Jake? A tacky, soggy little note stuck to the mirror in the bathroom with -- with -- ew.
>> Jake: Ew, no -- "early meeting. Gotta go." That's -- that's not tacky. That's -- that's --
>> Molly: Economical?
>> Jake: Yes. Molly, you were taking a shower. Honey, I couldn't peek behind that curtain. I mean, one peek behind that curtain and I'd have been a goner. I mean, you know --
>> Molly: You know what I think?
>> Jake: What?
>> Molly: I think you left that pitiful little note, buster, so that you can make it off to your mystery meeting without telling me a word about it. That's what I think.
>> Jake: Simon, hi.
>> Simon: Didn't know there was gonna be three of us. Molly?
>> Molly: Simon's who you're meeting?
>> Jake: Mm-hm yup.
>> Molly: Okie dokie. Do I get an explanation, or are you two gonna stand -- stand here like a couple of mummies?
>> Jake: Simon and I have decided to ask a couple questions about Holden and his -- his death.
>> Molly: Questions?
>> Simon: Yes, we just think that the circumstances surrounding the explosion seem a little -- confusing.
>> Jake: Thank you.
>> Molly: Really?
>> Simon: Yes.
>> Molly: I'm confused. I was with Lily when they officially called off the search and rescue. And call me stupid -- when the operation gets changed to search and recovery, that pretty much means it's over in terms of surprises, doesn't it?
>> Jake: Look, it can't hurt to ask a couple of questions, Molly.
>> Molly: Like hell it can't! Have you two lost your minds?

Scene 2:
[ The Lakeview Lounge ]

SIMON, MOLLY AND JAKE

>> Molly: Whoever was after Damian Grimaldi didn't like being asked questions. That is why Holden and Luke are dead, because they got in the way.
>> Jake: We don't know that. We don't know that anyone was out to get Damian, and even if they were, they're probably long gone by now.
>> Molly: We don't know that. Jake, I don't want you hurt -- or worse. You, either, Simon. Especially when there's nothing that we can do to help Holden and Luke now.
>> Simon: We're not so sure that's the case, Molly. That's kind of why we're doing this.
[ Molly pulls Jake aside ]
>> Molly: Honey, this is not the same as when Vicky died, okay? Lily witnessed the explosion. The police have been all over it. They found shreds of clothing. The Chicago PD even matched blood stains.
>> Jake: I'm not confusing this with Vicky's accident. But there is one thing's the same, though, and that's where Lily's head is. I mean, when Vicky died, I was so overwhelmed that I couldn't ask the right questions. That's what Simon and I are gonna do -- help Lily, because some of the elements just don't add up.
>> Molly: For instance?
>> Simon: Well, for instance, all right, the -- I talked to the marina where Damian docked his boat. Okay, there's no indication that a single crew member was aboard the yacht, which doesn't make any sense, 'cause it was a huge boat. And if they were planning on leaving immediately, then why didn't they take on any water or supplies?
>> Molly: If his life was being threatened, maybe he didn't have time?
>> Jake: He had time enough to call a boat rental place in Wisconsin, but he didn't have enough time to get essentials?
>> Molly: How do you know who he called or didn't call?
>> Jake: Simon searched Damian's room and got the number.
>> Simon: Yes.
>> Molly: Wait a minute here. You are doing more than asking questions, my love. You have a theory. Spill it. >> Jake: Okay. What if there was no crew and no essentials in that --on that yacht because Damian wasn't gonna get on in the first place? What if he was gonna meet a second yacht?
>> Molly: A second yacht?
>> Jake: Yes.
>> Molly: From this Wisconsin boat rental place? How did Damian know his boat was gonna explode and that he would need another yacht?
>> Jake: Well, maybe he didn't. Maybe he was just doing it to throw people off his trail. Or -- or -- maybe he did know it.
>> Simon: Because maybe Damian himself rigged the boat to explode
>> Molly: Why would want to blow up his own boat?
>> Jake: Because dead men can't be killed.
>> Molly: Oh, this is valiant, guys. It really is. And I don't want to be the grinch here, but I can't stop thinking about what Iva said, that if Holden were alive, wouldn't he try everything in his power to get through to Lily somehow? He hasn't.
>> Jake: Like you said, it's a long shot. But if there's any -- any chance that we could be right, and we don't follow it up, I could never live with myself. You wouldn't be able to live with me.
>> Molly: So what's the next move, then?
>> Jake: We want to drive up to the boat rental place in Wisconsin and check it.
>> Molly: But the memorial service, Jake
>> Jake: I know, I know. I might be late. I need you to cover with Abigail.
>> Molly: And if this is a dead end?
>> Jake: We have no choice but to give it up. I think we owe it to Lily and to Abigail and to the whole family.
>> Molly: I don't feel any less scared about this now than when I walked in here.
>> Jake: I need to -- thank you.
>> Simon: I'll meet you outside.
[ Jake walks over to Molly and kisses her cheek ]
>> Molly: That's not gonna make me any less worried, you know.
>> Jake: Am I losing my touch?
>> Molly: No.
>> Jake: I've got to do this, you know.
>> Molly: I know. And you know, I wouldn't love you as much if you went down without a fight. I'm not going to stop you.
>> Jake: You are the bestest
>> Molly: No, I'm just really smart because I know better than to try to stop you when you're dead set on doing something. That's a bad choice of words. Just remember something. You're the bestest. My life was never this good before you walked into it. You, Abigail, the twins. Honey, I have everything that I ever wanted. And I am not gonna beat this into the ground, but just, please, Jake, be careful, okay?
>> Jake: I'll call you when I know something.

Scene 3:
[Boat Rental Outfit in Wisconsin ]

SIMON, JAKE AND BOAT RENTAL MAN

>> Jake: Hey, you work here?
>> Doyle: Yeah, but I'm not renting today. I just came in to do inventory.
>> Jake: In the height of the rental season?
>> Doyle: That's right.
>> Jake: Well, I'm not looking for a boat.
>> Doyle: What then? Bait? Tackle?
>> Jake: Actually, I'm looking for some information. Is it possible that I could speak to the owner?
>> Doyle: You're looking at him. Owner, part-time clerk, fishing guide, it's all me.
>> Jake: All right, this guy named Grimaldi, Damian Grimaldi, he had the number of this place, and I'm thinking maybe he was in here a couple days ago and rented a yacht and -- and some crew. Sound familiar?
>> Doyle: Why are you asking me? Why not just ask the guy himself?
>> Jake: 'Cause the guy's dead. See, the cops say he died in an explosion, him, another man and a little boy.
>> Doyle: His name? Oh, Grimaldi? Never heard of him. Besides, look around. It look like I rent out yachts to you? [ Laughter ] oh, yeah.
>> Jake: [ Pulls out some cash ] This jog your memory?
>> Doyle: I don't need your money.
>> Simon: Sorry, guys, to interrupt. Mate, there's little sculls tied to the dock. Are they the only boats here for rent?
>> Doyle: No, I'm not renting anything anymore. Nothing's for rent. I'm not in the business anymore. Me and the wife are moving to Florida tomorrow.
[ Doyle leaves ]
>> Jake: There's no way this guy rented a boat to Grimaldi. He couldn't do it, not this big.
>> Simon: Doesn't look like it, no.
>> Jake: Well, looks like it's a dead end.
>> Simon: Yeah, maybe. Wait, wait, wait, maybe not.

Scene 4:
[ Boat Rental Outfit in Wisconsin ]

SIMON AND JAKE

>> Simon: I checked out this guy's entire lot. It's all rowboats, canoes, stuff like that -- stuff that only rents for a few dollars an hour.
>> Jake: How does a guy who rents out paddle boats make enough money to retire to Florida with his wife?
>> Simon: Exactly. Exactly, all right. I saw right around the back there's a locked garage, okay? And through a crack in the boards, I saw a very high-powered speedboat, nothing like the other dinghy that he rents.
>> Jake: Is it big enough to carry three passengers and a driver?
>> Simon: If it had to, yes. Looks pretty fast, too.
>> Jake: I see. Maybe it's quiet enough to make a getaway.
>> Simon: So maybe this guy gets his nice little nest egg by doing a quick, but very lucrative job.
>> Jake: Taking Damian and Luke away before their boat goes --
[ exploding sound ]
>> Simon: That's what I'm thinking, all right? All right, and Holden, which was the passenger that he wasn't counting on.
>> Jake: Well, if we're going to find out exactly what happened here, you'd better go take a look at that boat in that gay-rage.


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