Aurora Teagarden Mysteries

I can't do it.

It's too risky.

Look, I'm sorry, but my wife,

she said I could move back home, so.

Oh, here's the money back.

Most of it.

I'll get the rest back to you next month.

You don't have to worry about me telling anyone.

You can trust me, right?

Oh, no thank you, Eddie.

Oh no, it's Eric.

Eric. Sorry.

- Well, that was an interesting movie,

although I don't think it gave me anything good

for your Real Murders talk, Sally.

- No, because in real life, the bank robber's sister

did not leave a warning in the bank window.

Really? That was made up?

- Yes, because if they did what actually happened,

the movie would have been about 15 minutes long.

True.

Not the smartest bank robbers I've ever seen.

Heist movies are usually about smart heists,

not ones that crash and burn.

- But it was a good morality play

with a dash of Shakespearian tragedy.

- You see Shakespeare in everything.

- Well, if you're a professor of literature

is that a hazard of the job?

Eric is a history professor.

European history, isn't it?

Western civilization.

Oh.

- My dissertation on the Roman conquest of the British Isles

took me four years to write.

That must sound crazy to you

since you have to pound out articles for the paper

every day on a deadline.

Hang on one sec.

Nick, let me help you with the dishes.

Oh, thank you, Sally.

That's very sweet.

So four years on that dissertation?

- Yeah. - That's commitment.

- I told Roe, she could've mentioned

that I was bringing Eric with me tonight.

That's not why I followed you.

I want to see the you-know-what.

Oh, um.

Oh! Nick, it's beautiful.

Roe is gonna love it.

Okay, how do you plan on popping the question?

Are we talking hot air balloon, mountaintop picnic?

Spelunking?

Roe's too sharp.

She'll see it coming if I do any of that.

I want to surprise her.

I'll know the right moment when it comes.

- Thanks for coming to movie night, Eric.

- Oh, of course. - I needed the distraction.

- Roe's been working a lot of hours

on the library fundraiser coming up Friday.

For the new literacy program.

- Oh, sounds like a worthy cause.

Yeah, you should come.

And if you're into Shakespeare, you will love it.

The Seattle History Museum is lending us an exhibit.

- A dress worn by Queen Elizabeth I.

- Well, a dress like the ones she wore.

But also a jeweled headpiece that supposedly she did wear.

And there'll be Renaissance-era food and music.

Really? I hadn't heard.

And Sally will be there.

Then I'd love to go.

I'd be happy to pick you up, Sally,

if you'd like to ride together.

Oh, that's nice.

But I have to go early to get quotes

for my write-up for the paper.

Oh, okay.

- But you'll see each other there.

It'll be fun.

I look forward to it.

Great meeting you, Sally.

Nice to meet you too.

I'll get the door.

- I'll call you later to say goodnight.

My favorite part of the day.

- Bye, Nick. - Bye, Sally.

Okay, I thought we agreed

that you weren't gonna try and set me up anymore.

Oh, come on!

He is smart. He is handsome.

- He chomps popcorn really loudly.

Okay, okay. Not a dealbreaker.

And he is very nice.

I just don't know that he's perfect for me

the way Nick is perfect for you.

Yeah.

I do believe I found my Mr. Right.

Who's speaking today?

- Melissa. And you know how long-winded she is.

Mother!

Oh, Aurora.

Not that it isn't nice to see you, darling,

but we are on our way out.

Real estate luncheon today.

- Oh, well, I'm just dropping off the raffle tickets

you said you'd sell at the library fundraiser.

Oh, yes.

- Although 100 tickets seems like a lot.

Oh, please.

I'm sure I'll have them all sold by the fundraiser tomorrow.

100 tickets?

That's optimistic.

Dear Terry, you of all people should know

I have a very long and very loyal client list.

As do I.

Roe, would you happen to have another 100 tickets

that I can sell?

- Oh, it's a competition all right.

Terry could never displace my mother

as the Lawrenceton queen of real estate,

but maybe she can sell more raffle tickets.

- Well, she used to be the mayor.

I bet she has quite the contact list.

- Yeah, it'll be interesting to see who comes out on top.

You want to place any bets?

- I would never bet against a Teagarden woman.

In fact, there's no safer bet

than going all in with a Teagarden woman.

And so-

Oh, it's Lillian.

I'm supposed to go over that last-minute to-do list

for the fundraiser, but I can call her back.

Go ahead. Answer.

Now's not the best time anyway.

Hey, Lillian.

Yeah. Let me just get the list.

- Talbot is a new hire for the museum.

I hope you'll have other officers guarding the exhibit.

- We have three officers assigned to this detail.

Rest assured, Miss Stevens,

the museum items will be under careful watch.

- We have the CCTV surveillance camera going up.

Per our contract.

- And Detective Smith and I will both be present

during the event tonight.

- Lynn and Arthur are very cautious, and also very thorough.

Roe, I see no reason why

you should be weighing in on security

Roe, this is Kelly Stevens,

assistant director of the museum.

- Hi. - Hi.

Aurora Teagarden. I work for the library.

- You were part of the contingent that talked our board

into lending you Leicester's gift.

Sorry?

Oh, Leicester's gift.

It's the headpiece.

A Tudor crown worn by Queen Elizabeth I.

According to legend.

We have to add that because the story isn't substantiated.

Either way, the pearls are real and very valuable.

And the crown belongs to a private collector

who graciously allows us to display it at our museum.

- Well, we'll make sure that it is

well-protected while it's here.

Well, I hope so.

Because to be frank, I was against

allowing this exhibit to leave the museum.

Don't worry, Miss Stevens.

I'm satisfied with security precautions.

- Well, I'm the one who needs to be satisfied.

Yes, ma'am.

Let's get this unpacked.

- All right, Aurora, let's finish setting up.

I just want to take a peek.

Talbot, did you forget?

You need to wear gloves.

Sorry.

It's sublime.

And now...

The piece de resistance.

Leicester's gift.

Never seen anything like it.

- I think I'll call in a few more officers for this detail.

Welcome.

I'm Lillian Tibbett of the Lawrenceton library.

And you are?

Miya Quan.

- Oh, we're so glad you could be here, Miya.

Yes. As am I.

- Howard, one of our most faithful patrons.

I'm so glad you could come tonight.

I wouldn't have missed it.

- Oh, I've been meaning to call you.

Those home improvement books you requested have arrived.

Oh, good.

Mrs. Teagarden did warn me the place she found me