The Silent Noise

I have to tell you something.

I'm leaving... for good.

You promised me that you wouldn't leave me.

I'm sorry.

And I will still see you tomorrow.

Right, champ? Just make sure you win, huh?

He will be the lead investigator on this case.

He'll also be the acting chief until I have a replacement.

Jackie!

You don't believe Ms. Ignacio took her own life?

Her phone is missing.

She had a date with someone we don't know.

Shouldn't we be looking for him?

Ms. Ignacio had a tutorial session yesterday.

The student's name is Eli.

We might have to find a new tutor for Eli.

Aren't you going to accept the promotion?

What about Eli?

No matter how busy I am,

my family is my top priority.

I'm Manu Cortez,

the lead investigator in Ms. Ignacio's case.

When was the last time you saw Ms. Ignacio?

Almost done, son.

- - Pia?

Are you guys okay, Matteo?

Why is there so much smoke?

Anton!

Yes, hon? Good morning!

What's going on?

Papa's special breakfast!

Surprise!

Oh, my goodness!

- Well done! - What's this?

Scrambled eggs.

Dig in, kids. Go ahead.

- Dig in. -

Ouch.

- What happened? - It's nothing. Just a small kick.

Eli?

I think Eli's just thanking you for the effort.

Aww, thank you, Eli.

Don't worry. When you come out,

your dad will be a master chef.

I'll prepare breakfast every day.

- Mwah! - Jeez, Pa.

Eli might never come out now!

Don't say that. He might hear you and get scared.

Shh...

Cause of death: Multiple blunt force trauma.

She also has multiple scratches.

She likely skidded down before falling off.

Looks like many extensive fractures of the ribs,

pelvis, and lower extremities.

This suggests fatal internal bleeding.

But I'll have to confirm that after the autopsy.

Cortez.

Who ordered the autopsy?

It was requested by her family, sir.

Is there a problem?

Can I have that?

- Hey, I'm still eating that. - I thought you were done.

This one?

Pa, I'll drive.

No, I'll drive. Maybe next time.

- I can do it. - Next time.

I'm just one call away.

Just text a period

and Papa or I will come running, okay?

Pa, maybe Eli should stay home.

I can watch over him.

You wish.

Eli.

Do you want to stay home?

No, no, no.

We're all leaving together.

And we're all coming home together.

Okay?

That's right.

Nobody

gets left behind.

The mayor's getting impatient.

It won't be long now, Chief.

Cortez.

We've only met with one member of her family,

her cousin.

I've tracked down her psychiatrist.

And they both claimed that Sam Ignacio

did not exhibit suicidal tendencies.

Is suicide still our angle?

Do you have any other leads in your investigation?

Here's what you need to know, Cortez.

A lot of people are watching this case.

But not all of them are interested in the truth.

Are you absolutely sure?

People don't just walk away from opportunities like this,

Jackie.

I know, ma'am.

I know it's a strong offer, but...

Right now, my family needs me.

Eli needs me.

I want to focus on my kid.

As his mother,

I can feel that my son needs me right now.

You cannot protect him forever, Jackie.

He will need to learn how to live in this world

that can be so unforgiving.

But you're right.

As his mother,

you're the best person he can rely on now.

I've heard what people have been saying about Sam.

Some say she committed suicide.

But that remains to be proven, right?

It's just so disturbing how people can be so quick to judge

and jump to conclusions.

You're a counselor and her friend.

Was she going through something?

That's why I refuse to believe it.

There was so much that Sam still wanted to do in life.

Um,

speaking of which, ma'am,

I would like to volunteer.

I would love to help out

at the memorial service for Sam.

It's the least I could do for Sam.

Oh, can you move these to the side?

- I see. - Where are the big flowers?

They're on the way, Anton.

Is it lopsided? Put it there to keep this steady.

We were planning how to arrange the chapel.

When he heard, he volunteered right away.

Your family must have been really close with Sam.

I brought more pictures of Sam.

Are these from the office?

- Yes, ma'am. - Thanks.

Hey.

Why did you come here?

Who are you with?

Jackie.

We should tell them.

Um...

We know that

we are all very eager to be with our dear Teacher Sam.

But her remains won't be here today

because they're still being prepared

after undergoing an autopsy.

Is that why her body was broken all over?

Maybe there was foul play.

Could she have been murdered?

- Maybe she was raped... - Possibly.

- Guys. - and then killed.

Guys, wait a minute.

We shouldn't be like this.

Let's give Sam some respect.

If you have questions,

I'm sure those can wait, right?

But for now, please

let's learn to be respectful.

I'm begging you.

We'll just make an announcement when the viewing is ready.

Thank you very much.

Anton.

You can leave now.

Eli, let's go.

Come on.

Eli.

Rest?

Mr. Carpio.

Uh...

What do you need?

I just wanted to check on you.

I heard you're the ones organizing the wake.