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In the Wheatsheaf, Carter tells Susan that a copper has been looking for her in connection with Will Grayson's death. When she asks what it has to do with her, Carter points out that the man was in the pub the night it happened and the copper said he was drunk. Susan protests that she doesn't know what Grayson did after he left. Her boss starts to ask "Did you serve him any …?" but is interrupted by a customer calling for him. He tells Susan that they must talk about the matter later and decide what to do.
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Sam and her boss have joined the Americans for a buffet meal at the base following Foyle's talk. Kieffer shows Foyle a picture of his family and says his sons are aged 6 and 9. He asks the policeman if he has kids and Foyle looks thoughtful before replying, "Yes. I have a son."
The captain says that he has been thinking of inviting some of the local people to a dance at the base to help them to get to know the Americans better, and he asks Foyle's opinion. Foyle agrees that it is a good idea.
Farnetti notices James Taylor looking troubled and asks him what's wrong. Taylor won't say.
Farnetti spots Sam looking at the buffet table, and approaches her. She tells him that she hasn't seen so much food in ages and doesn't know where to begin. The soldier asks again about accompanying him to the movies and again Sam declines. He asks if she has a boyfriend and when she replies that has, he apologises, saying that he'd only been trying to be friendly.
Kieffer introduces Foyle to Sergeant Jack O'Connor. O'Connor criticises the talk, saying that it was a case of "you need us, so be nice to us". Foyle says that he takes it the sergeant is not happy to be there. O'Connor replies, "You tried sucking up to Hitler. That didn't work, so you went to war with him. You almost lost that by yourself and now you've dragged us in. No, I'm not crazy to be here." With that, he walks off and Kieffer apologises for his behaviour.
Taylor is drinking heavily.
Farnetti has another go at Sam. He tells her that the captain wants to hold a dance, and asks if she's ever tried the jitterbug. Sam says she doesn't know what that is. Farnetti says he's five thousand miles away from home and he doesn't want to have to dance with Taylor!
Foyle decides it's time to go and calls to Sam. Sam protests that she has had nothing to eat yet and Farnetti suggests she take a plate of doughnuts with her. This, too, she declines.
Before leaving, Foyle, having played his part, reminds Kieffer of their arrangement. Kieffer laughs and they agree to go fishing together the day after tomorrow.
Foyle heads out of the door, followed by his driver. Sam looks back and laughs as Farnetti calls out that he will mail the doughnuts to her "or post them … whatever".
***
When Sam gets back to her lodgings she turns on a table lamp next to a framed photograph of Andrew. A letter from him has arrived and, smiling, she sits at the foot of the stairs to read it. The happy expression on her face fades as she does so, because Andrew says that he is sorry to have to write the letter. He goes on to explain that he has met someone else, saying that he was going mad on his own and "it just sort of happened". He says he feels wretched but thought he should make a clean breast of it, and "at the very least, you can begin again". Signing off, he wishes her good luck and asks her not to think too badly of him.
Sam screws up the letter in her fist, and sobs.
***
Next morning, Milner calls at the home of Susan Davies but is told that she has gone to see Dr Rogers because she's not feeling well. Milner explains to the girl's parents that he wants to know if Will Grayson said anything to her that would have indicated he had something on his mind. He asks Davies to ask her to call at the station, as the matter is important. Enquiring how long she has been working at the pub, he is told "about a year" and that she used to work at Benson's, who make chemicals, but she didn't like it, so changed her job. Mary says that Susan will be home later if he wants her.
***
In a garden shed at the Wheatsheaf, Carter approaches Susan as she is busy pouring liquor from a still into bottles. He tells her that a man is dead and they are responsible. He worries that it could be called murder or manslaughter and he tells her the still has to go, but she says it can't because she needs the money. She says she's not stopping and he can't make her, to which he replies, "We'll see about that." She says defiantly that she could tell the police about his "little business" and say he made her help him, so if she goes down, he goes down, too.
***
In a field at Hawthorn Cross, Farnetti asks the captain for permission to go into Hastings. Having been given it, he turns towards a jeep and bumps into Taylor, who snaps at him. Kieffer asks Taylor what's eating him. Taylor says "Nothing" and asks O'Connor if he may speak to him in private.
The two go off together and O'Connor reacts with alarm when told that Taylor's girl is pregnant. Taylor says he has no intention of marrying or of becoming a father at 23 and wonders about the possibility of a clandestine abortion. O'Connor tells him that the girl won't agree because she's a gold-digger and was waiting for someone like him to come along. He says that unless she has some kind of accident, Taylor is stuck with her. When Taylor queries "Accident?" the sergeant replies that it's a war and accidents happen.
***
As Sam enters the Hastings police station, she is greeted by Sergeant Brooke, who tells her that everyone calls him Brookie. He says there's someone waiting to see her and she discovers that it is Farnetti, who has brought her a box containing a variety of foods. He apologises for having come on a bit strong at earlier meetings, and immediately makes to leave. Sam calls him back and asks if the invitation to the dance is still open. When Farnetti then enquires about her boyfriend, she says that she doesn't think he'll mind.
***
Mary Davies delivers a pile of clean laundry to David Barrett and, while there, asks him what he meant about Susan, saying that he seemed to think there was something wrong. He excuses his comment as talking out of turn and Mary starts going on about how happy Susan and Ben will be when they marry. Barrett mutters about everything changing and wondering if any of them will ever be happy again. Mary asks him if there's something he's not telling her, but he assures her that everything will be all right.
***
On the bank of the river, Cpt Kieffer reels in his third catch of the day. Foyle points out that it is his fly that the American is using and says that Kieffer's rod is fine but he's catching nothing with it. Kieffer responds teasingly with "It's a poor workman who blames his tools" and Foyle replies, "Well, thank you! I'll keep trying."
As they continue fishing, Kieffer explains that he signed up the month before Pearl Harbour. His 25 year-old brother had been killed with 114 others when the destroyer the Reuben James was torpedoed by a German U-Boat in the Atlantic. The tragedy was ignored because people didn't want to go to war. Kieffer enlisted the next day.
Foyle expresses sympathy for Kieffer's loss and after a pause, brings the conversation back to the present by saying that he thinks he'd be better off with his own rod. Kieffer says that that's something he's learning about the British - if it's old, it's got to be good. Foyle replies that Americans think that what's good needs improving. Kieffer points out that he's the one who caught the fish and Foyle replies "Well, you're the one with my rod!" The captain suggests they call it even and go get a drink. Foyle asks "Warm beer?" and Kieffer replies "Sounds perfect."
***
That evening, as Susan is getting ready for the dance at the American base her mother comments on the new nylons she is wearing. She asks what the doctor said and Susan replies that she's just a bit run down. Mary suddenly remembers that Ben is coming home on leave and excitedly tells her daughter. She is very disappointed when Susan does not react to the news with joy.
***
At the American base, the dance is already under way. James Taylor sits alone at the end of a corridor, drinking alcohol.
***
Barrett's nephew alights from a bus. His uncle is there to meet him but Ben is disappointed that Susan is not with him. Barrett avoids giving an explanation and takes the boy home.
***
Sam Stewart arrives at the base and is surprised to find her boss about to go in to the dance. She remarks that it's not the sort of place she'd expect to see him and he replies that he's just doing his bit for Anglo-American relations.
Kieffer greets them as they enter the hall. Paul Milner is already there and Foyle introduces him to the captain.
Taylor has come into the room and is sitting downing the contents of yet another bottle. Suddenly, he keels over. Dr Rogers is at the dance and he and Sergeant O'Connor take the soldier out.
Susan walks into the base. On her way to the dance hall, she passes Alan Carter, who is standing in the corridor with his overcoat on. She does not acknowledge him.
Farnetti tells Sam that he didn't think she'd come to the dance but he's glad she did.
Susan asks O'Connor where Taylor is. The sergeant says he's sick. When she asks what's wrong with him, O'Connor replies that maybe he heard she was coming. She leaves the room.
Outside, a smooching couple notice a man walk to the back door of the building. It is David Barrett.
Foyle watches as Farnetti and Sam go onto the dance floor.
***
A short while later, in a dark corridor, Susan Davies struggles with a man who is slowly strangling her to death.
***
Later that night.
Foyle and Milner are at the crime scene. Milner identifies Susan from papers in her handbag and he tells Foyle that he spoke to her parents the day before about Will Grayson's death, and that he'd wanted to speak to her but she was proving difficult to track down. Foyle asks if she was involved. His sergeant replies that he's sure of it.
Foyle looks around the area and peers through the open door of a room close by. Four names on the door include those of Farnetti and Taylor.
Taking a closer look at the body, Foyle wonders from where the girl got nylons. He takes a set of dog tags from her hand.
In Kieffer's office, Foyle requests an interview with James Taylor. Kieffer says that if he's suggesting any of his men could be involved then he's putting him in a very difficult position. The captain is not happy about the DCS assuming jurisdiction, because the policeman is on an American base and so, theoretically, on American soil. He says that a murder there could have ramifications beyond Foyle and himself and he suggests letting US MPs handle the case. Foyle asks if he is being asked to leave. Kieffer says no but they should both tread carefully.
He allows Foyle to speak to Taylor, who says that he had gone to lie down in his quarters and hadn't seen Susan Davies. Foyle remarks that the quarters are in the corridor where Susan's body was found, and asks if Taylor remembers if the door was open. Taylor says it was. He was half asleep but heard Susan's voice telling someone "I don't want to see you now. You shouldn't even have come here. Just leave me alone." He struggles to remember then says that she also told the person that she was still working and he could see her later. Foyle queries the "he" and Taylor replies "Whatever." He says he tried to get up but couldn't move, and thinks he fell asleep again.
Foyle asks to see Taylor's identity disks. Taylor reaches into his shirt but can't find his dog tags.
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In the Wheatsheaf, Carter tells Susan that a copper has been looking for her in connection with Will Grayson's death. When she asks what it has to do with her, Carter points out that the man was in the pub the night it happened and the copper said he was drunk. Susan protests that she doesn't know what Grayson did after he left. Her boss starts to ask "Did you serve him any …?" but is interrupted by a customer calling for him. He tells Susan that they must talk about the matter later and decide what to do.
***
Sam and her boss have joined the Americans for a buffet meal at the base following Foyle's talk. Kieffer shows Foyle a picture of his family and says his sons are aged 6 and 9. He asks the policeman if he has kids and Foyle looks thoughtful before replying, "Yes. I have a son."
The captain says that he has been thinking of inviting some of the local people to a dance at the base to help them to get to know the Americans better, and he asks Foyle's opinion. Foyle agrees that it is a good idea.
Farnetti notices James Taylor looking troubled and asks him what's wrong. Taylor won't say.
Farnetti spots Sam looking at the buffet table, and approaches her. She tells him that she hasn't seen so much food in ages and doesn't know where to begin. The soldier asks again about accompanying him to the movies and again Sam declines. He asks if she has a boyfriend and when she replies that has, he apologises, saying that he'd only been trying to be friendly.
Kieffer introduces Foyle to Sergeant Jack O'Connor. O'Connor criticises the talk, saying that it was a case of "you need us, so be nice to us". Foyle says that he takes it the sergeant is not happy to be there. O'Connor replies, "You tried sucking up to Hitler. That didn't work, so you went to war with him. You almost lost that by yourself and now you've dragged us in. No, I'm not crazy to be here." With that, he walks off and Kieffer apologises for his behaviour.
Taylor is drinking heavily.
Farnetti has another go at Sam. He tells her that the captain wants to hold a dance, and asks if she's ever tried the jitterbug. Sam says she doesn't know what that is. Farnetti says he's five thousand miles away from home and he doesn't want to have to dance with Taylor!
Foyle decides it's time to go and calls to Sam. Sam protests that she has had nothing to eat yet and Farnetti suggests she take a plate of doughnuts with her. This, too, she declines.
Before leaving, Foyle, having played his part, reminds Kieffer of their arrangement. Kieffer laughs and they agree to go fishing together the day after tomorrow.
Foyle heads out of the door, followed by his driver. Sam looks back and laughs as Farnetti calls out that he will mail the doughnuts to her "or post them … whatever".
***
When Sam gets back to her lodgings she turns on a table lamp next to a framed photograph of Andrew. A letter from him has arrived and, smiling, she sits at the foot of the stairs to read it. The happy expression on her face fades as she does so, because Andrew says that he is sorry to have to write the letter. He goes on to explain that he has met someone else, saying that he was going mad on his own and "it just sort of happened". He says he feels wretched but thought he should make a clean breast of it, and "at the very least, you can begin again". Signing off, he wishes her good luck and asks her not to think too badly of him.
Sam screws up the letter in her fist, and sobs.
***
Next morning, Milner calls at the home of Susan Davies but is told that she has gone to see Dr Rogers because she's not feeling well. Milner explains to the girl's parents that he wants to know if Will Grayson said anything to her that would have indicated he had something on his mind. He asks Davies to ask her to call at the station, as the matter is important. Enquiring how long she has been working at the pub, he is told "about a year" and that she used to work at Benson's, who make chemicals, but she didn't like it, so changed her job. Mary says that Susan will be home later if he wants her.
***
In a garden shed at the Wheatsheaf, Carter approaches Susan as she is busy pouring liquor from a still into bottles. He tells her that a man is dead and they are responsible. He worries that it could be called murder or manslaughter and he tells her the still has to go, but she says it can't because she needs the money. She says she's not stopping and he can't make her, to which he replies, "We'll see about that." She says defiantly that she could tell the police about his "little business" and say he made her help him, so if she goes down, he goes down, too.
***
In a field at Hawthorn Cross, Farnetti asks the captain for permission to go into Hastings. Having been given it, he turns towards a jeep and bumps into Taylor, who snaps at him. Kieffer asks Taylor what's eating him. Taylor says "Nothing" and asks O'Connor if he may speak to him in private.
The two go off together and O'Connor reacts with alarm when told that Taylor's girl is pregnant. Taylor says he has no intention of marrying or of becoming a father at 23 and wonders about the possibility of a clandestine abortion. O'Connor tells him that the girl won't agree because she's a gold-digger and was waiting for someone like him to come along. He says that unless she has some kind of accident, Taylor is stuck with her. When Taylor queries "Accident?" the sergeant replies that it's a war and accidents happen.
***
As Sam enters the Hastings police station, she is greeted by Sergeant Brooke, who tells her that everyone calls him Brookie. He says there's someone waiting to see her and she discovers that it is Farnetti, who has brought her a box containing a variety of foods. He apologises for having come on a bit strong at earlier meetings, and immediately makes to leave. Sam calls him back and asks if the invitation to the dance is still open. When Farnetti then enquires about her boyfriend, she says that she doesn't think he'll mind.
***
Mary Davies delivers a pile of clean laundry to David Barrett and, while there, asks him what he meant about Susan, saying that he seemed to think there was something wrong. He excuses his comment as talking out of turn and Mary starts going on about how happy Susan and Ben will be when they marry. Barrett mutters about everything changing and wondering if any of them will ever be happy again. Mary asks him if there's something he's not telling her, but he assures her that everything will be all right.
***
On the bank of the river, Cpt Kieffer reels in his third catch of the day. Foyle points out that it is his fly that the American is using and says that Kieffer's rod is fine but he's catching nothing with it. Kieffer responds teasingly with "It's a poor workman who blames his tools" and Foyle replies, "Well, thank you! I'll keep trying."
As they continue fishing, Kieffer explains that he signed up the month before Pearl Harbour. His 25 year-old brother had been killed with 114 others when the destroyer the Reuben James was torpedoed by a German U-Boat in the Atlantic. The tragedy was ignored because people didn't want to go to war. Kieffer enlisted the next day.
Foyle expresses sympathy for Kieffer's loss and after a pause, brings the conversation back to the present by saying that he thinks he'd be better off with his own rod. Kieffer says that that's something he's learning about the British - if it's old, it's got to be good. Foyle replies that Americans think that what's good needs improving. Kieffer points out that he's the one who caught the fish and Foyle replies "Well, you're the one with my rod!" The captain suggests they call it even and go get a drink. Foyle asks "Warm beer?" and Kieffer replies "Sounds perfect."
***
That evening, as Susan is getting ready for the dance at the American base her mother comments on the new nylons she is wearing. She asks what the doctor said and Susan replies that she's just a bit run down. Mary suddenly remembers that Ben is coming home on leave and excitedly tells her daughter. She is very disappointed when Susan does not react to the news with joy.
***
At the American base, the dance is already under way. James Taylor sits alone at the end of a corridor, drinking alcohol.
***
Barrett's nephew alights from a bus. His uncle is there to meet him but Ben is disappointed that Susan is not with him. Barrett avoids giving an explanation and takes the boy home.
***
Sam Stewart arrives at the base and is surprised to find her boss about to go in to the dance. She remarks that it's not the sort of place she'd expect to see him and he replies that he's just doing his bit for Anglo-American relations.
Kieffer greets them as they enter the hall. Paul Milner is already there and Foyle introduces him to the captain.
Taylor has come into the room and is sitting downing the contents of yet another bottle. Suddenly, he keels over. Dr Rogers is at the dance and he and Sergeant O'Connor take the soldier out.
Susan walks into the base. On her way to the dance hall, she passes Alan Carter, who is standing in the corridor with his overcoat on. She does not acknowledge him.
Farnetti tells Sam that he didn't think she'd come to the dance but he's glad she did.
Susan asks O'Connor where Taylor is. The sergeant says he's sick. When she asks what's wrong with him, O'Connor replies that maybe he heard she was coming. She leaves the room.
Outside, a smooching couple notice a man walk to the back door of the building. It is David Barrett.
Foyle watches as Farnetti and Sam go onto the dance floor.
***
A short while later, in a dark corridor, Susan Davies struggles with a man who is slowly strangling her to death.
***
Later that night.
Foyle and Milner are at the crime scene. Milner identifies Susan from papers in her handbag and he tells Foyle that he spoke to her parents the day before about Will Grayson's death, and that he'd wanted to speak to her but she was proving difficult to track down. Foyle asks if she was involved. His sergeant replies that he's sure of it.
Foyle looks around the area and peers through the open door of a room close by. Four names on the door include those of Farnetti and Taylor.
Taking a closer look at the body, Foyle wonders from where the girl got nylons. He takes a set of dog tags from her hand.
In Kieffer's office, Foyle requests an interview with James Taylor. Kieffer says that if he's suggesting any of his men could be involved then he's putting him in a very difficult position. The captain is not happy about the DCS assuming jurisdiction, because the policeman is on an American base and so, theoretically, on American soil. He says that a murder there could have ramifications beyond Foyle and himself and he suggests letting US MPs handle the case. Foyle asks if he is being asked to leave. Kieffer says no but they should both tread carefully.
He allows Foyle to speak to Taylor, who says that he had gone to lie down in his quarters and hadn't seen Susan Davies. Foyle remarks that the quarters are in the corridor where Susan's body was found, and asks if Taylor remembers if the door was open. Taylor says it was. He was half asleep but heard Susan's voice telling someone "I don't want to see you now. You shouldn't even have come here. Just leave me alone." He struggles to remember then says that she also told the person that she was still working and he could see her later. Foyle queries the "he" and Taylor replies "Whatever." He says he tried to get up but couldn't move, and thinks he fell asleep again.
Foyle asks to see Taylor's identity disks. Taylor reaches into his shirt but can't find his dog tags.
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