Nancy Drew (TV Series)

Pilot (2019)

Adam Beach: Chief E.O. McGinnis

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• Chief E.O. McGinnis : [Nancy and her friends were found at a crime scene]  So, what do you five have to say?

  Bess Marvin : I'd ask you to check the cameras in the storeroom, because I'd totally be on there, time-stamped, looking for wine. But we don't have any cameras in the storeroom.

  Georgia 'George' Fan : I was in the ladies' room, and it's a single stall, so yeah... by myself.

  Ned 'Nick' Nickerson : I already said the repair shop was closed. I figured that implied it was empty. That's why I was headed here for dinner.

  Ace : Ryan Hudson can verify my whereabouts. I delivered food to him and his friends when the lights went out. Yeah, since the waitresses were nowhere to be seen. Not that I think they did anything wrong.

  Nancy Drew : I found her. My fingerprints will be on her plate. Other than the person who may have done this, I believe I was the last one to see her alive.

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : Ace here has an alibi.

  Georgia 'George' Fan : What?

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : Bring the rest down to the station. Tell Mr. Hudson and his friends they are free to leave.

• Nancy Drew : What concerns me is why you aren't questioning Ryan Hudson. In a case like this, you have to look to the husband first.

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : [sarcastic]  Thanks for setting me straight. Maybe you can share more of your theories in my office.

• Nancy Drew : There were no signs of trauma, so maybe Tiffany had a health condition or a drug problem. I mean, maybe foul play isn't even involved.

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : We're pretty sure it is.

  [he plays the recording of a 911 call, and Nancy hears her own voice] 

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : Where were you when this happened?

  [getting no answer] 

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : Where were you when this happened?

  Nancy Drew : I didn't see anyone. I swear.

  Detective Karen Hart : I believe you, Nancy. Look, I loved your mom like a sister, and I know you wouldn't do this. But a socialite killed on parade night, we... we have to solve this case fast.

  Nancy Drew : [remembering her encounter with the victim]  Her ring. She was wearing it when I first came out, but not when I found her on the ground.

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : Yeah, well, someone like Tiffany Hudson would have a very nice ring. Could be a game-changer for anybody. You know, maybe help your dad. Medical bills do add up.

  Nancy Drew : Wow. So now my mom dying is somehow a motive for murder. And I thought you wanted my help. Look, if you're not charging me, then I believe I'm free to go.

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : But don't go too far. You're still a suspect. So are your friends.

  Nancy Drew : They're not my friends.

• Nancy Drew : Can we go now? We've told you all we know. We're not suspects.

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : I disagree with your opinion. I'm looking at a decent four-pack. Town screwup, ex-con, city girl, and... Nancy Drew.

  Bess Marvin : Why does he say your name like that?

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : She used to complicate my job.

  Georgia 'George' Fan : You mean do it for you?

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : Ah, Miss Fan. I haven't thrown your mom in the drunk tank this month. How's she doing? Say hi. And for the rest of you...

  Bess Marvin : Yeah, it was one count of shoplifting. I never did any hard time.

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : Didn't say you did.

  Georgia 'George' Fan : But good to know.

  Chief E.O. McGinnis : By "ex-con," I meant him.

  Ned 'Nick' Nickerson : Happened when I was a minor. Record's sealed, and time served.

  Nancy Drew : You never told me you went to jail.

  Ned 'Nick' Nickerson : One of the many things you never asked about.

  Georgia 'George' Fan : Oh... so this is a thing.