Script update

DELILAH pushes away from the embrace slowly, clearly not wanting to end the moment. She slowly looks up, mascara starting to run down her Blushing cheeks.
DELILAH
Shoot out, his office got raided... Cops suspect the... Mafia...
She suddenly thrusts back into CRUZ’s chest, sobbing louder this time. CRUZ comforts her some more, resting his head on top of hers, briefly enjoying the moment when SUSAN barges through.
SUSAN is holding a lot of files, glasses slipping down her nose and hair in a mess from rushing around constantly foR CRUZ. SUSAN scurries towards the desk trying to look for space when the files in her hands fall to the floor. Huffing She bends down to the pick up her files.
SUSAN
Cruz, I’m so sorry, these just need an arrest report. Where do you need them?
CRUZ moves out of DELILAH’s embrace to help SUSAN pick up her files.
CRUZ
Susan, it’s fine. Leave them over there and I‘ll try to get them done by the end of the week.
CRUZ and SUSAN finish picking up the files, and place them on the floor by CRUZ’s desk. SUSAN smartens up and leaves.
SUSAN
If you need me, you know where I am.
DELILAH looks through the window, streetlights illuminating her face, slowly sipping on the remains of her whiskey
DELILAH
I never knew. Why was he involved with the Mafia?
CRUZ
Well, people get up to all sorts of things if they’re given the right opportunities . You know what Franco is like.

3.
CRUZ smokes the last of his cigar, stubs it out in the ashtray and joins DELILAH by the window. They both stare out into the raining streets outside.
DELILAH
Yes, but Why him? He was always such a nice man, to everyone, so I cannot see why he would have a target above his head.
DELILAH finishes her whiskey and places the glass back in the drawer. She gets ready to leave.
DELILAH
Can I ask you something?
CRUZ looks back at DELILAH at the door, looking tired.
DELILAH
Can you look into it for me?
CRUZ
You know I will.
DELILAH Opens the door to leave, before blowing a gentle kiss to CRUZ
DELILAH
See you around.
DELILAH leaves the room slowly closing the door behind her. CRUZ stands there for a moment staring at DELILAH leave the station. He then proceeds to sit down and flick through some of the looming files around him.
FADE OUT.
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TITLE SEQUENCE
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EXT. THE STREETS OF THE CITY
CRUZ walk through The streets of the city, smoking a cigarette. He is wearing a worn down fedora and trench coat. People push past him, not looking. He is clearly annoyed by every ordeal he comes across. He picks out a notebook and reads Over a scribble of notes.

4.
CRUZ (V.O.)
Why did she come to me? It’s been three years now of no contact. And now she expects me to just help her out of the blue?
CRUZ looks around the city, scanning for street signs. Finally finding the street he needs, he proceeds to walk towards his destination. A few more people bump into the detective as he charges his way towards the Crime scene, a lavish penthouse on the streets of the city.
CRUZ (V.O.)
The last known location of Terrance Miller. Found dead in his study. Wealthy businessman, owned a couple goldsmiths. Gunned down On his desk. Suspected tree perps.
CRUZ walks through the house into the study of the victim to find the desk taped off. The body of TERRANCE is lying on top of the desk, blood pouring over the edge. CRUZ scans the study and sees TERRANCE leads a life of luxury, With a display case of precious artefacts, faberge egg and priceless paintings hanging around the room.
CRUZ puts on his rubber gloves to inspect the body. He slowly lifts up the head of the victim and grabs the documents from under. The detective scans them briefly and sees they are divorce papers.
CRUZ
Well, looks like trouble in paradise then. The question now is... Why?
CRUZ looks around the room, trying to look for more clues. Cameras are flashing everywhere with people now starting to rush in and out of the room, taking evidence. Across the room, CRUZ sees a ruby red lipstick.
CRUZ
(shouting)
Claude! Was there anyone in this building hen Terrance died?
CLAUDE appears in the crowd. He is similar looking to CRUZ With a scruffy looking outfit but is carrying around a briefcase.
CLAUDE
Maid was. Cleaning upstairs when she heard the gunfire. Poor thing’s still up there.

5.
CRUZ
I’ll see what she has to say. See what else you can find Claude.
CLAUDE and CRUZ exchange nods of approval and both disappear into the crowds.
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INT. CRUZ’S OFFICE- A FEW DAYS LATER
CRUZ is staring at the evidence wall. A few suspects have been crossed out on the wall. Only 2 remain.
CRUZ
(V.O)
Thomas Sykes, Mafia member, parents are Al and Edna Sykes, notorious crime bosses throughout the City. Our version of Bonnie and Clyde as you will.
CRUZ takes a picture of THOMAS from the wall to examine him closer. The picture is of him and his wife GLADYS.
CRUZ
(V.O)
Family man too. Gotta get the money in one way or another. Then there’s Delilah Miller. The wife of the deceased and a good friend of mine.

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