Trail to the Reservoir

And when were your children diagnosed?

About 3 months ago.

How old are your children?

One is 7 and one is 5.

How long have you and your family lived in Dutchess?

5 years.

How are you and your family handling this ordeal?

Oh, we're devastated. One moment, everything in life is normal.

The next, nothing but doctor's appointments, tests, hospitalizations, medication.

Ugh. To see my girls suffer with pain and nausea, it just breaks my heart.

And uh...I, I don't know. I don't know if we'll ever see the end of this dark tunnel. Really.

Do you believe the claims that Harrison Chemical is responsible for your daughters' illnesses?

Yes I do. And they just don't give a damn.

I believe that they poisoned my little girls.

And they're just doing things, uh, just doing the things of a chemical company...

...of, uh, just making a quick buck, ruining everything, and they just don't give a damn.

And we gotta do something to catch those bastards.

And I'm not gonna give up on it. If I have to write to Washington, I'll write to the company.

We're gonna do it, because they're not getting away with this.

Patrick, I thank you for your time today and I wish your family well during this difficult time.

Thank you very much. Sorry I'm very upset, but I just can't stand this anymore.

I just want it to be known in the news as we're doing right now, and that will be a message.

Goodbye, bitch.

Alright, so what do we have here?

Gunshot to the chest, her left lung was struck and punctured.

Another shot to her abdomen, and a final shot on her left temporal lobe.

Oh, Jesus.

I'll get it.

Can we help you?

Excuse me, what's going on here?

Come in. Um, we're New York State Police detectives, and we're investigating the murder of your neighbor Christine last night.

Did you hear or see anything suspicious?

That's awful! No I didn't hear anything.

Were you home last night?

I live down the hall, I was sound asleep. I never woke up, didn't hear anything.

How could a gun shoot so quietly?

Huh. Alright well if that's the case, the...uh...killer must have used a silencer.

Karen, uh, do you know if this building has surveillance cameras? Yeah?

Um, no unfortunately this building doesn't contain surveillance cameras.

So unfortunately the only evidence we have are the bullet holes.

She was a lovely, wonderful person. It's dreadful.

Yes, it is terrible. Um, well we do appreaciate you speaking with us today. Here, let me walk you out.

I hope you catch whoever killed our neighbor.

We will, ma'am.

Hmm...Christine. Yeah?

Remind me of her last name. Um...Lopez.

Holy shit! Christine Lopez? What?

Yeah. Why? She was the one who wrote the front page newspaper editorial yesterday.

Which one?

Didn't you read The New York Times breaking news yesterday morning?

Oh, nah. I didn't have time to read that paper yesterday.

It was a shocking expose revealing the public water supply pollution in the upstate town of Dutchess.

Okay. Fill me in.

The article accuses Harrison Chemical Inc. of improper waste disposal.

Huh.

Result in multiple cases of childhood leukemia and lymphoma.

Oh god.

Christine was a former employee of Harrison Inc. company.

Really? And had worked there for many years.

Okay. Um, well this all sounds very suspicious.

So we should go investigate that company. Um...come on, let's go.

After you. Why thank you, Mr. Harrison.

I'm glad you like it.

Oh, it's gorgeous.

How long have you been up here? Oh it's been years, I can't even remember.

Now this is a view. I could sit out here all day and watch the waves crash. It's so beautiful out here.

And you're beautiful too. Oh thank you.

And to think I've only been working for you for 2 weeks. Yeah.

Tell me, how many secretaries have you brought up here?

Just you. Just me? Aww.

Hang on a second.

Excuse me, I've got to take this.

Hello, honey.

Yes. I checked into the hotel. Yes, yes.

I'm on my way to the conference now. Yes, I'm getting ready to go.

Uh, flight was fine. It was fine. I'll talk to you later. Okay? Bye.

Sorry, Sarah. Work call.

Work call? It's Saturday.

Yeah, well when you're CEO of a company the calls are coming in daily, weekends, nights. It's part of the job.

Must be tough. Anything I can do to take the edge off?

Oh yeah.

Hi, this is George. Hi Karen. How are you doing?

Oh, really?

That's horrible.

Yeah I'll get ready.

Okay, I'll get to Boston tomorrow morning. Maybe early afternoon.

Okay.

I'll talk to you soon.

You!

Hi, this is agent George. Oh, hi Karen. How're you doing?

Yeah, I'm sorry. I heard about the investigation going on in Dutchess.

Yeah, what a horrible thing that happened. Yeah, all those innocent people and animals.

I'm all in, and we'll definitely get down to the bottom of this.

Okay.

Yeah.

Alright.

Sounds good. Alright, yeah so I'll see you soon. Alright take care, have a good night.

Good morning.

Smells delicious.

Scrambled eggs.

You know, after having that night with you last night, you insatiable little minx, I really worked up an appetite.

Mmm-hmm. You were amazing last night.

Me? You were just unbelievable, I never had it so good.

All these years, no one has done what you've done for me.

Same here. Hey, after breakfast we should do it on the table.

Oh, I think that's a great idea. I'd love to go through that one more time. At least one more time.

At least.

Hello, this is Harrison.

What? Monday?

Yes, I will.

We have to go. It's an emergency. Why what's wrong? Can you tell me what--

It's an emergency!

Hi, yes my name is Karen. I'm with the New York State Police Department. Could you please connect me to your CEO Mr. Harrison?

Yes I'll hold.

Oh, okay. Um, well yes I will leave him a message.

Um, could you please have him call Karen at the New York State Police Department?

Yes I will leave you my phone number. It is 212-989-9000. Yes, thank you.

Are you gonna play? Huh? Play?

I gotta make this phone call.

Hi, yes, um, my name is Karen. I'm with the New York State Police Department. I'm trying to reach your company CEO Mr. Harrison. Could you please connect me?

Uh, yes I'll hold.

There you go. Play, play, play.

Oh, hi. Oh...

...Okay. Yes, I would like to leave a message. Could you please have Mr. Harrison call Karen at the New York State Police Department?

Yes, I will leave you my phone number. It is 212-989-9000. Yes, thank you. Bye.

Hopefully he calls me back soon.

Yes, I'll wait.

Can you please have him call Karen at the New York State Police Department? It's urgent. Thank you.

Hi. Yes, um, it's Karen. I'm trying to reach Mr. Harrison, the company CEO.

Yes, I'll hold.

Hi. Yes, this is Karen from the New York State Police Department.

Could you please connect me to Mr. Harrison?

Alright, let's try this again.

Hi. Yes, this is Karen from the New York State Police Department. I'm trying to reach Mr. Harrison, the company CEO.

What do you mean he's not in? Well do you know what time he's gonna be back?

Hi. Yes this is the New York State Police Department again. My name is Karen and I'm trying to reach your company CEO Mr. Harrison.

I have been hung up on for the last time. Screw trying to get through to him through the phone.

I'm going to go down there and interrogate this jerk in person!

I don't care what the hell it takes. I want fucking results now.

Excuse me, Mr. Harrison. Can I talk to you please?

I'm so sorry, Mr. Harrison. She walked right past my desk before I could even get her name.

And who do I have the pleasure of meeting on this special visit?

Well...my name is Karen and I'm with the New York State Police Department.

We're investigating the murder of your former employee Christine Lopez.

She was murdered?

Yes. Her body was found in her apartment a couple days ago.

Was her absence from work not brought to your attention?

She was recently let go from the company.

Well why was she fired?

That's not my department. And unfortunately I'm preparing for a very important meeting this afternoon.

So we'll have to continue this conversation at another time.

Sarah, would you mind escorting our visitor out the front door please?

Yes, sir. Come this way.

Okay. Well actually, if I may, please. Can I ask you one last question--

I apologize but I really don't have time for this.

Okay, well does Christine's firing have anything to do with her recent editorial

accusing your company of polluting a major drinking water supply?

I don't know what you're talking about but you'll have to excuse me, I'm late for this meeting as it is.

Sarah, if you would please escort our guest out the front door and out of the building now, and send Reichmann in.

Certainly, sir.

Okay, well I'll leave but don't leave town, we may have a couple more questions for you.

Ja, sir?

Reichmann, that woman Karen from the New York State Police Department, I need you to follow her.

I want you to keep involved with everything she does, let me know what's going on.

Ja, I'm on it.

Get on it. Right.

Alright. Hand me those bottles for the samples, please.

Okay.

Alright, that should do it. We should have the results back by the end of this week.

It's so beautiful here. Yeah.

But based on its proximity, the pond probably draws from the same aquifer as the reservoir.

I think we should map out the reach of this contamination.

You know what, I agree. Which is why this is one of many ponds that we will be testing.

Let's see if our theory holds up that the single point of all these regional contaminations proves to actually be Harrison Chemical Inc.

Excuse me, Mr. Harrison. FBI Jordan here to see you.

Good morning, Mr. Harrision. Agent George Jordan.

What can I do for you?

I would like a tour of your facilities and access to the last 5 years of waste disposal records.

Is there a reason why I'm being questioned?

We're investigating the source of contaminants found in the drinking water.

The company has been totally compliant with all the health and safety regulations.

We've been a model of compliance in the industry.

We've been asked to subpoena--

-subpoena? You said subpoena?

That's right. Over the past several years there's been an unusual epidemic of childhood cancers

thought to be the result of contaminants in the drinking water.

As I've said, we've been totally compliant with all requirements.

You have until Friday to turn in your records. And could you please tell me about your new chemical plants?

The new chemicals, they're for industry and technology across the nation. Americans need the supply of chemicals.

Are there any other questions, sir?

Yes. What do you know about the murder of Christine Lopez?

Horrible tragedy. I didn't know she was being stalked and then shot by some madman.

Thank you for your time, Mr. Harrison. Please have all requested records ready by Friday.

Okay will do. And call me Dustin.

Thank you. My attorney will show you out.

Agent. This way.

Pete, could you come in here, please?

Ja, Herr Harrison?

Pete. I just had an agent Jordan from the FBI in here, very annoying. I need you to...well, you know what I need.

Ha ha. I'll get my automatic rifle.