Detective Alex Carter: whispering She's innocent. Got proof. But... um, there's more.
You okay? You're whispering.
pauses, takes a deep breath I need your help. This case... it's getting twisted up in my head. You remember that last case? The one where I...
I get it. You got tangled in some personal shit. That's how I remember.
Look, Douglas, I know I messed up last time. But I'm trying to keep it together here. This new case... it's complicated.
What's the deal with your girl?
runs a hand through his hair, agitated It's not about her, okay? I mean, yeah, there's something going on between us, but that's not the point.
Alright, alright. Let's focus. Who's our suspect?
leans forward, intense We're looking at this guy named Marcus. He's got a history of theft and burglary, and the fingerprints we found at the crime scene...
Damn, that's solid evidence. But why'd you grab this case? You usually stick to suicide cases.
nervously paces back and forth Look, Douglas, this case... it's personal. Her husband... he's involved somehow. And I owe it to her to find the truth.
Fuck, Alex. You falling for the spouse? That never ends well.
pulls out a file, flipping through pages Look, I get what you're saying, but hear me out.
Alright, spill it. What's your gut telling you?
slams the file shut, frustration evident My gut's telling me that we're dealing with a cunning, calculating bastard. This guy Marcus...
You trust your gut. I trust the facts. Where do they lead?
paces around the room, tension visible in his shoulders Look, Douglas, I've seen enough cases to know that facts can be twisted and manipulated.
So, what's the plan? You gonna follow your heart, or the facts?
stops pacing, looks directly at Douglas I'm gonna follow the facts, alright? But I won't let them blind me to the truth.
starts typing furiously on his laptop, searching for any information on Marcus We need to dig deeper, find out what makes Marcus tick.
takes the coffee gratefully, his hands shaking slightly Thanks, Douglas. We're gonna need all the energy we can muster for this one.
No problem. So, what's our next move?
pauses, thinking deeply Alright, here's the plan. We need to visit the crime scene again, look for any clues we might have missed.
grabs his coat and heads towards the door Let's go, Douglas. Time to solve this case.