Observance

Hi, you've reached Rachel's phone,

I'm away at the moment,

so leave your details and H! get back you.

Thanks.

Ah... it's me.

Look, I know you don't wanna talk, but...

I'm back at work.

Yeah, I needed to after all that's happened.

It's paying really well.

Yeah, I just don't want you to worry.

Call me if you need anything.

I love you.

- Yeah? - Is that Parker?

- Speaking. - You got in fine?

Yeah, I did.

Is she home?

She is. I got a good spot.

I haven't had a chance to get ears on her yet.

Okay. Amfihing to report?

Yeah. She overcooked her lasagna.

You wrap this one up soon.

Don't worry, I'll call tomorrow. Same time?

Sure. Same time.

Okay- Bye-

Yeah, bye.

Cathgate Research Center, Robert speaking.

- Hey, Rob. - Oh, hey.

Um, is Bret in yet?

Dr. Buchanan just left a few seconds ago.

- Ah, yeah? - Anything wrong?

No... I'm just not feeling great this morning.

Oh, not coming in today?

I'm sorry, Rob.

Hey, don't worry about it. It's not a problem.

Get yourself better, okay?

Okay.

I will, thanks. Thanks, Rob.

- Bye. - See ya.

Hello?

Hi. Is this the Cathgate Research Center?

May I ask who's calling?

Ah, I'm just calling to find out

if this is the Cathgate Research Center.

Yes it is.

ls Rob available?

I'm sorry, but he isn't available.

Do you know when he'll be available?

I'm sorry, sir. What's your name?

Ah, this is Mike Silver.

How did you get this number?

Why?

I'm sorry but he isn't available.

- Can I take a message? - Oh, no, that's okay, maybe you can help me.

I was talking to Rob about an employee working with you guys.

Blonde hair, pretty, late 205...

I have completely forgotten her name, do you--

Hello?

They put you up here?

Yeah, I've had better jobs.

Lightbulbs.

Thanks.

Can I open a window?

Smells like piss in here.

How are things?

As good as they can be.

Spoken to Rachel?

No. Still won't talk to me.

Just give her some time.

She'll come out of it soon enough.

I don't think this is something

you can come out of.

We both know she's stubborn.

She'll come around.

Yeah, maybe.

You wearing that chain?

Yep.

It was a Christening gift.

Oh, yeah.

Who gave it to him?

Can't remember.

Rachel might know.

So who are you spying on?

A woman.

Is she pretty at least?

It's only for a few days.

You don't think it's a little too soon for you?

It's just a few days. I'm fine.

So you're free for Thursday?

- Thursday? - My birthday.

Will Rachel be there?

I don't know. But you should come anyway.

Yeah, I'll try my best.

Oh. I'm sorry man.

Yeah, no. It's fine, Dan.

You should appeal it.

- No, I'm good. - You have to appeal them.

It's so much money. You'll spend forever paying it back.

It's fine. Really.

You need to pull hard.

Thanks so much man, what do I owe you?

Don't worry, I'll see you Thursday.

- Drinks on you. - Sure.

See you.

B-U-C-H-A-N-A-N.

Yeah, okay. Got it.

See what you can dig up on him.

- Mainly on his father, George Buchanan. - Yeah, sure.

I'll be here for another day

but see what you can get on him.

What address am I delivering to?

128 Overlook Street.

- Talk soon. Bye. - Bye.

Parker. I wanna speak to the client.

The client doesn't wanna be contacted.

But this is bullshit.

What do I-- what do I do if he hits her again?

You're here to watch her. Just watch.

No, but then you tell me,

what am I supposed to do if he harms her?

It'll be fine. Don't worry.

That's not your problem. We'll take care of it.

ls there anything else to report?

She hasn't left the apartment once,

still haven't got sound in there.

Oh, and I looked into her work

at Cathgate Research Center.

Couldn't find anything.

- You tapped her phone line? - Yeah.

She mentioned a guy on the phone

when she called in sick, a Dr. Bret Buchanan.

Heard the surname, looked them up.

What did you find?

Well, I did a general background check.

Turns out he's being groomed for politics,

but dropped out and studied physics in England.

What else?

Um, he's the son of this George Buchanan.

Wealthy family. Father ran for Governor about 20 years ago.

There was a big scandal.

Not much else.

What do you know about this scandal?

Press dragged up something

about an old mistress who disappeared.

Then he dropped out.

That's all I got.

Just focus on the girl.

That's not what we're after.

Okay.

How are you for supplies?

- Good. - Sure?

Yeah, a friend dropped over some food,

I'll be good until tomorrow.

What friend?

It's my brother-in-law.

We can trust him.

Well, no one else.

Yeah. Okay, no one else.

I'll call tomorrow before you finish up.

Sure.

Ya, asshole.

She hasn't left the house in 49 hours.

Ah...

I also believe that Dr. Buchanan

is fiancé to our subject one.

Okay.

I know that she also works

at the Cathgate Research Center.

Is-- so, is that all you needed to know?

No. We think there might be

a few more days required.

What?

Just a few more days.

Yeah, well. Get someone else.

It's easy money.

Look, I don't care.

I've spoken to the client

and they're willing to pay extra.

10,000 for the rest of the week.

Okay, 15 for the rest of the week.

Okay, so what is it you want me to do? Same thing?

Yes. Just watching and reporting--

Look, I am happy to report back to you

but I need to know if this is gonna get worse.

Is there something I should be looking out for?

Just watch and report back. That simple.

Yeah, sure.

- Thanks, Parker. - Yeah, talk tomorrow.

Where were you?

Sorry, just been busy with work and my paper.

You sound tired. lam tired. So tired.

How long have you got left?

- End of the year. - Oh, that's pretty close.

Well, it feels like forever, like I just give it my all

and never get anywhere.

It's not true. How's Bret and things?

- He's fine. Just the usual. - Usual?

Never mind. How are things with you?

Yeah, as good as ever.

Thinking we're gonna have to move soon though.

How come?