In the Blood

Carol Glackman.

Happened just last night.

- An autopsy was performed? - Yes.

Tiffany Lee, two weeks ago.

Same as the other one?

Yep, stabbed and dumped in an alley.

I suppose we should make arrangements

for a memorial service.

Oh, yes, of course.

You know, this makes two.

Either we shut down campus.

Do we refund 15,000 tuitions?

Living on an urban campus presents all kinds of dangers.

The police are on top of it, we'll beef up our own security,

put the campus on high alert.

These are sex crimes--

these girls were raped!

And it makes me sick.

I swear I've lived in this city for over 20 years, Jack,

and I'm still shocked at what some people are capable of.

The macroeconomic models are developed

from N, output, I, interest rates, T,

prices, and F, inflation.

And of course, there are other variables, as well.

There are trade deficits, and surpluses--

I hate this fucking class.

Professor's such a faggot.

Yeah?

I thought you said he was Indian.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Right out of his face.

A plus.

You get those handouts from last week?

I think I lost mine.

Hey, you're still playing afterwards, right?

You know it.

Geez, man, it's hot in here.

Whatever, man, you're just trying to get extra credit.

Wherever I can get it, man.

Wherever I can get it.

Value of the parcel to the purchaser

is reflected on this line, T, F, with the relative point

being B. So the monetary value would drop to an I negatives 0.

When we follow through on this function,

we're going to discover that risk-averse

people actually will buy risky assets, if they are--

Card please.

Now, pick nine cards with your left hand.

Three for the past, three for the present,

three for the future.

You are familiar with the Tao?

The basics.

Let's start with the past.

The influx of human life.

Here is something you hear about your parents--

it's hard to see.

A-- a misfortune, perhaps?

They died when I was young.

Oh, but have a great male influence in your life.

A-- a brother, or an uncle.

My brother, Cassidy.

We're very close.

He lives in the house of falsehood.

Now, I want you to pick four cards.

An unwanted inheritance, an unexpected transmission.

I see an emerging acquaintance--

but there's a dark shadow across it.

A line meaning, be wary.

Perhaps we can see a result.

Oh, god.

Oh, don't worry--

it doesn't necessarily have to mean death,

even if it is the last card.

It's maybe a transformation of some kind, or even a rebirth.

Well, I'm afraid I have to see my next guest.

Afternoon rush.

Sure.

Everything's going to be fine.

Got ya.

Ah.

Did you think I was a psycho killer?

Oh, yeah, cause psychos have hands this soft.

Shut up.

You were scared.

Shit, I've got to go and interview

security about Carol Glackman.

Who?

Hello, that girl they found in the dumpster?

Oh, OK.

She was in my bio study group.

What are you up to?

Well, I am--

got class, and then I'm going to go

grab a quick game afterwards?

So we still on for tonight?

Yeah, see, I have to finish

writing a paper for tomorrow.

But you have time to play basketball?

Exercise, keeps the mind fresh, hey.

Hey, we can do this tomorrow, though.

Can I come over and study with you?

Tomorrow, promise.

Fine?

Fine.

See you later.

All right.

Whoo!

So, looks like you found my hideout.

Yeah, I tried you at Sandy's, but she

said I could find you here.

Yeah, what's up?

I'm going to go jump in the shower, so I can

my shit from this rat hole.

Play again tomorrow?

Yeah.

All right.

Mike, this is my sister, Jessica.

Nice to meet you, Jess.

Jessica is a freshman.

Just getting used to the place.

Well, the first few weeks are the hardest.

Took me almost a month to realize that I own this place.

No, it's good that you have your big brother here,

Cass, to show you around.

I mean, we know everybody around here.

We're the biggest men on campus.

Hey, can I talk to you for a second?

Yeah, um, I'll walk you out.

I'll see you later.

Later.

Hey, Jess, you, um, ever still want to use this place,

you know, give me a call.

I'll hook you up with a choice locker.

So there was this shadowy figure

I have to be wary of, right?

And then, at the very end, she turns over the death card.

I mean, what do you think that means?

Means enough to get you all worried, you'll keep

coming back more, so--

Well, then, it's working, because I'm a little spooked.

All right, Jess, come on.

You know, it always seemed kind of cool

when you did magic and Tarot stuff

when we were little kids--

most little girls don't do that.

But, well, by the time we were in high school,

it was already lame.

Hey, that's not helping.

What I'm saying is, you're in college now.

This is your chance to find out who you are.

Don't let some hoaxster tell you.

Well, I know that, Cassidy.

It's just that I've seen a lot of these,

and it's unusual for that card to be turned over.

And especially with everything that's

been going on around here.

So it's really those girls dying that's freaking you out.

Yeah, I don't know, maybe.

You just hear so many rumors that

are all conflicted and garbled, and I mean,

who knows what could happen?

Hey, I know it worries you--

I'm sorry.

It's only been two girls.

It's hardly a pattern-- it's more like a coincidence.

Yeah, I guess so.

Even if there is a maniac on campus,

I'm here to protect you.

All right?

You know I'd never let anything happen to you,

right? 'Cause you're all I got.

Mm-hmm.

Listen, I've got to go to the library.

Dude, you're bleeding.

No fever or severe migraines?

No. Prolonged cold symptoms?

No.

Any yellowish, nasal discharge?

I don't think it's sinusitis.

Your blood pressure is a bit high-- that makes some people

more prone to bleeding.

Do you have a history of this?

Wait, yeah, my nose bleeds from time to time, it's just--

it's never been that bad.

Do you ever abuse nasal drugs, like cocaine or amphetamine?

No.

OK.

One last question-- have you been

under any psychological stress lately?

Mental strain has been known to cause these symptoms.

It's my senior year--

I rule this school.

Well then, here's what I think--

the weather is cooling off, and the humidity levels

are dropping.

Dry air is notorious for causing nosebleeds.

Try eating less salty food, and warm up for a longer period

before you lift weights.

I'm going to give you this saline nasal spray.

It'll moisten the nostrils and prevent bleeding.