Of course, I remember.
I was in the middle of preparing Christmas Eve dinner.
My daughter and her husband were coming over at 6:00...
and the latest she would ever be was on time.
It was 5:15.
I know it was 5:15 because I'd just set the timer on the oven...
and the phone rang.
It was him...
my son-in-law.
I knew something was wrong.
I just knew it.
The People call as its next witness...
Amber Frey.
Raise your right hand.
Place your left hand on the Bible.
Do you solemnly state that the evidence that you will give in this matter...
will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
- Yes. - Be seated.
State and spell your name for the record.
Amber Frey.
A-M-B-E-R F-R-E-Y.
Mr. Harris.
Thank you.
Ms Frey, I'd like to begin by...
taking you back to November 20th, 2002...
when you were getting ready to go out on a blind date with someone.
- What was that person's name? - Scott Peterson.
Could you speak up a little, please?
Scott Peterson.
This person you know as Scott Peterson...
do you see him here in the courtroom today?
- Yes. - Could you point to that person?
And what did you say about me?
- That you're pretty and a good person. - And he seemed like a good guy?
He asked me if I knew anyone who might be interested...
in a committed relationship...
and I thought about you, of course.
I so don't know why I let you do this.
Because you've kissed way too many frogs and it's time for you...
- to meet your Prince Charming. - Oh, please.
No, I mean it.
If it weren't for Jim, I would've jumped this guy myself.
He's got no kids. He's never been married. He makes a good living.
- And you know what he asked me? - What?
Do you think there is a special someone that you are meant to be with forever?
Stop it. Did he really say that?
Because I'm so not into something casual right now.
Amber, breathe.
Thanks.
Okay, sweetie. Say bye to Mummy.
- I love you so much. Bye! - Bye.
- Amber? - Scott?
Carol lied. She said you were pretty, you're beautiful.
- Hi. - Hi.
- Nice to meet you. - You, too.
- So tonight, would you like sushi? - I'd love it.
Great.
Can I ask you a huge favor? I've been in this suit all day.
Would you mind if we went back to my hotel...
so I could check-in and shower and change?
Don't worry, I'm a gentleman. I promise. Ask my mother.
Wait, do you wanna... Do you wanna call her?
So Carol says you're a massage therapist. That tells me you're gifted.
- I don't know about that. - Well, never underestimate yourself.
Carol says you're a fertilizer salesman.
Is that, like, manure?
- I'm sorry, is that like... - No, no, no. It's manure.
- And I spread it all over the world. - Wow.
I rep a European company that's looking to expand.
I'll be in Alaska for Thanksgiving, fishing.
And then it's off to Paris for New Year's, which is great.
When I get nervous I talk too much...
- and I'm talking too much, right? - Not at all.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
See? I'm still... I'm still talking. I'm gonna stop now.
Ta-da!
Not my usual five-star fare, of course. But...
- this should make up for it. - Wow.
- What are you doing? - Writing today's date. I keep corks.
A souvenir of a special occasion.
Well, I see plenty of corks to come.
Wait.
Goodness. A man who plans ahead.
A toast. To wishes coming true.
Well, I'm gonna take that shower.
- Okay. - I'll be right back.
So even though my parents got divorced when I was five...
- Thank you. - Thank you.
They got into a custody fight when I was 12...
and I was sent to some mediator, and I was told to choose between them.
But I was, like, a kid, and I couldn't choose between them.
So guess what the mediator did? He chose for me.
And I was sent to live with my mum.
Now I'm the one that's talking too much, right?
I like listening to you.
And then after my internship, I was referred to this chiropractor.
He gave me my first professional gig.
So here I am, ready to start my own business.
How do you do it?
You know, put yourself through school, build a business...
raise a child on your own...
and still look drop-dead gorgeous?
Smooth-talker.
You're dangerous.
Ayiana is the bright spot in my life, my blessing.
- And her dad? - My prayer for him...
is that one day he has the chance to experience...
even a taste of the joy I get to have with her everyday.
- You pray? - I do.
I prefer to make things happen instead of asking someone else.
Scott, you have a lot to learn about prayer.
I have a lot more to learn about you.
Do you like to sing?
No more will you cry
Baby I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together
Making love with each other
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
Can I kiss you?
I don't know if I'm ready to be with you tonight.
Well, you're in no condition to drive home.
That's a very good point.
- Hello. - Hey.
Well, someone had a good time.
You have no idea.
I'll be home before Ayiana wakes up, okay?
Okay.
- Carol. - What?
Thank you so much.
Do I know how to call them or what?
- Bye. - Bye.
Wow. Looks can be so deceiving.
For such a tiny thing you are strong.
- Too much pressure? - No.
God never gives us more than we can take.
Okay, I don't care what God says, but that's too much.
Thanks. Come on in, Arlene.
I'll be just a sec.
- She is great. - Don't I know it.
Hello.
Is there any way I can persuade you not to move?
My patients sure love your massages.
Come on, Dave. We've talked about this.
I just think it's time to, you know, venture out on my own.
Okay. Wouldn't be much of a friend if I held you back, right?
- Thanks, Maureen. - Thanks, I'll see you soon.
Okay.
You have one unheard message.
It's Scott, and I'm kicking myself.
I wish I could see you at least once more before my trip to Alaska.
And when I get back, maybe we'll go on a hike. What do you think?
One...
two, three!
And the big one!
Follow me. I'm the Papa Bear.
- She doesn't like to be tickled. - Sorry, Mama Bear.
So was it cold in Alaska?
It was beautiful.
You know, you didn't call me on Thanksgiving.
I tried a bunch of times. My cell didn't work up there.
How come I only have your cell number?
- You should give me your home. - Sweetie, I'm never home.
- Besides, you only gave me your cell. - It's the only phone I've got.
She snores, just like her mum.
I think I really like you.
I know I really like you.
Then you need to know something.
Trust is so important to me. I've been so hurt in the past.
I want you to trust me.
Can I trust you with my heart?
You already know the answer.
Hi, Carol, what's up?
Tell me I did not set my best friend up on a date with a married man!
What?
I just got off the phone with a guy, says he knows you...
says you live in Modesto, and you're married!
- Look, Carol, I... - You bastard!
I am gonna kick your ass! How could you do this?
How could you do that to Amber?
You know how many times she's been hurt!
Scott? Are you there?
What is going on?
I'm sorry. I'm...
I'm sorry I lied to you. It's just...
Carol...
I lost my wife...
and it's been really hard for me.
I haven't fully dealt with it yet. I...
- Oh, my God, I had no idea. - Don't tell Amber.
I'm so sorry.
I beg you. I really care for her. I don't wanna screw this up.
Carol, I swear to you. I just wanna tell her in person.
I wish you would've called. I'm kind of a mess.
What's wrong?
- Where's the little one? - Daycare.
What's wrong?
Amber, I need to talk to you.
I may have done something that could really mess our relationship.
I lied to you...
about being...
You asked me if I'd been married.
This is so hard.
I was.
It's been in my past and that's hard for me.
I lost my wife and I don't talk about it.
When I meet new people...
I act like the marriage never happened.
It's easier that way.
This will be the first holidays without her.
If you just hated me and didn't wanna see me again, I'd understand.
I'm sorry.
You're mad.
Scott...
of course I'm not mad.
Gosh, I don't know what to say.
I'm sorry this is so hard for you to share with me...
but I'm glad you did.
Scott...
are you sure...
Are you sure you're ready for a relationship with me?
God, yes.
Okay.
- So was it a slow death? - I don't know.
- An illness? - Maureen, I didn't ask.
Well, you need to find out so you can understand what he went through.
So I'll see you next Wednesday at the new place.
New card. Very nice.
For an amazing massage. You'll thank me.
So will you. So will you.
Excuse me. You look like you could use a good massage.
From you? I'll be there.
Me? No, no, no, no. From... From her.
The best massage therapist in town.
I just got you a tonne of clients.
Scott, this is Jim, Carol's husband.
Nice to meet you. Hey, your wife is an angel.
Guys, come on! It's picture time.
- Okay. Okay. Here. - Here, let me take these.
Right in front of the tree.
Donald, come here quick, quick, quick. Take their picture.
- Smile. - You guys look fantastic.
All right, whenever you're ready.
- Thanks. - Next, Holly! Holly, you're next!
Hey, so... So how are you guys?
There's someone I want you to meet.
- Hey. - Hi, darling.
You made it. Gosh, don't you look handsome.
Ronny, this is my boyfriend, Scott. Scott, this is Ronny.
Ronny is a client and a private investigator.
Hey, man.
Listen, you break her heart, I will break your neck.
I'm kidding.
So? How many kids?
One?
Two?
Six?
Actually, I'm thinking of getting a vasectomy.
What?
Why?
That's such a huge decision. You don't wanna have kids?
No, I don't really feel I need a biological child.
Assuming you and I are together...
the one child I could see in my life would be Ayiana.
I want to raise her as my own.
I want more kids.
I do.
I wanna experience pregnancy...
with someone I love, who loves me back.
I didn't wanna wake you.
So you were just gonna leave?
I can't miss my flight, sweetie.
I'm off to New Mexico, remember?
Then Maine, Paris. Gone for a month.
Are you pouting? I'll call you, okay?
My cell works overseas, so...
I have something for you, but it's not finished yet.
Well, send it to me.
I have a P.O. Box in Modesto.
Modesto? You live in Sacramento.
And my warehouse is in Modesto.
The P.O. Box is a courier service thing.
- They'll make sure that it gets to me. - Oh, my God.
I'm never gonna see you again, am I?
What? Sweetie, stop that.
You're hurting my feelings.
I'm sorry.
I'm being silly, aren't I?
Here.
At least I'll give you your card.
"To my love. From your love."
Thanks.
- Merry Christmas, sweetie. - You, too.
I'll call you. Okay?
I promise.
That's a nice card.
- I didn't get mine. - I only sent out a few.
He called yesterday from Maine.
I thought I heard a stream in the background.
Maybe it was a shower. But why would anybody call from the shower?
I went to church yesterday.
Did a prayer request where you put down on a piece of paper...
what it is you want. Put it in the prayer box.
And what is it you want?
For God to open my eyes and ears...
so I can see and hear whatever it is I'm meant to see and hear.
You want me to run a check on him?
"And what did he say?
"He said, 'Okay. So I am a frog...
"'but don't judge a book by its cover.'
"The end."
Okay? Give me a kiss.
- Who comes tomorrow? - Santa.
Santa. Sweet dreams, baby.
Sweet dreams.
Tickle, tickle.
Scott, is that you?
Is that Ayiana?
You know she doesn't like being tickled.
Stop! She can't breathe! Stop!
Stop!
Mistletoe.
It's four days after Christmas. It doesn't count anymore.
Hey, Ronny.
- You hear from Scott today? - About an hour ago.
He's at JFK, getting ready to board his flight to Paris. Why?
You're not gonna like this. You near a TV?
Channel Seven.
And the Modesto woman, eight months pregnant...
has been missing since Christmas Eve, five days ago.
The police are seeking help from the public.
Who is this?
If you've seen Laci, call the number on your screen.
Now, earlier tonight in Modesto, our reporter, Austin Clark...
spoke with the missing woman's husband...
Scott Peterson.
Well, it's hard.
- Amber? You still there? - Oh, my God!
- This is a nightmare. - Amber!
Laci's out there somewhere.
Whoever took her, I hope you're listening. Just let her go.
Please. She does not deserve this.
Well, her... Her family and I...
Are you gonna call him?
... we just want her home, safe and sound.
You're calling him, aren't you?
You know, who would hurt a pregnant woman?
Oh, my God! Amber, what are you... What are you gonna say to him?
Can I get the number for the Modesto Police Department, please?
No, you don't understand. And look, please don't put me on hold again.
I have been dating Scott Peterson.
He's supposed to be in Paris right now, but I find out he's here.
He has a pregnant wife and she's missing, and you don't see the urgency?
Like I said ma'am...
I'm just a dispatcher. If you'll give me your number...
one of the police officers will... Can you hold for a second?
She put me on hold again.
Okay. I'm back. So you're the girlfriend?
... saber-rattling continues between Washington...
and Baghdad with many inside the Beltway...
predicting a war and the quick ousting...
of the Iraqi tyrant and his two sons.
Closer to home...
... story. As police and volunteers search the back roads and alleys...
Can you believe the police never called back?
Laci Peterson's family stands by Scott Peterson...
rejecting the idea that he had something to do with her disappearance.
Scott and Laci have a wonderful marriage...
and we just want them together again.
I wanna see my daughter, Laci, again.
I wanna hold my grandson, Conner.
So if you know anything, if you can...
help us, please, please do call the police.
Modesto Police Department, can I help you?
We're gonna need to cover this whole area.
- Absolutely. Can you hold? - All right.
Thank you.
I got this really pissed off woman on the line.
Tell her to take a number.
And she says she's Scott Peterson's girlfriend.
There is a God.
Ms Frey? Yes. Yes.
- Hi, I'm Amber. - Hi.
I'm Detective Steve Richards. My partner, Neil O'Hara.
You've heard of good cop/bad cop? Well, I'm the good cop.
He's joking.
This is my friend, Carol Carter. I didn't want to be alone.
Okay, so what are we doing out here, anyway?
Are we gonna talk out here or what?
I just didn't want to go in until you guys showed up.
I'm kind of spooked. I keep thinking this isn't really happening...
- that it's some sort... - Okay, okay. We'll go in first.
Keys? Thank you.
- So you're a masseuse, right? - A certified massage therapist, yes.
So how long have you been carrying on this affair with Scott Peterson?
It's not an affair. I didn't know he was married.
Okay, what do you want me to call it?
- A relationship. - A relationship. Right.
So you expect us to believe that you didn't know he was married?
Carol, can you get these guys some juice or something, please?
I didn't know Scott was married. Not until last night.
Then why call us?
Detective, I wanna do everything I can to bring Conner and Laci home.
So you have no idea where Laci is?
You think I'm involved? I called you. Twice.
So Laci goes missing on Christmas Eve.
Why don't you tell me where you were on Christmas Eve?
I was here with my daughter.
Scott tells you he's in Maine, huh?
He tells us he's in San Francisco Bay, fishing.
See, I can't quite visualize this guy as a fisherman.
No, but he was fishing in Alaska over Thanksgiving.
No. He was in Disneyland with Laci.
We have been praying for someone like you to come along.
Do you mind if we tape this conversation?
No.
- Cute baby. Yours? - Yeah.
So you were married?
No.
Wow, someone likes to drink.
Okay, so cranberry juice or apple juice?
Carol, do you mind going in my room for just a minute?
I don't know if I can say everything, you know, I need to say in front of you.
Thanks.
All set?
And that's when I called you guys.
Twice.
Have you talked to Scott today?
Does he know what you know?
No. He knows I don't watch much TV.
Come on, you didn't call the guy up and give him hell?
- I mean, most women... - I'm not most women.
Okay, thanks.
Thank you for your time.
Thank you. How about some lunch?
- Do you have milk? - Sure.
He still calls you, right?
How would you feel about taping him?
- What do you mean? - Recording him.
See if you can get him to slip up, say something...
- Bad. - Well, yeah, something incriminating.
A confession would be nice.
What if he's innocent?
How long would you want me to do this?
Till he leads us to Laci.
How would it work?
Well, you play along.
Pretend you know nothing. Act like he's calling you from Europe.
You're still his girlfriend. You can't wait for him to come home.
Amber, this is scary. And it could be dangerous, couldn't it?
You know, that is a lot to ask.
You don't have to say yes, Amber.
Detective, what do you think happened to Laci?
Well, in my humble opinion, she's dead.
So this goes right into the cell phone like that.
And this goes in here, like so.
And you are ready to record. Simple.
Courtesy of the Modesto Police Department.
- Come on. We'll give you a ride home. - No. She's staying with me.
And I have to pick up my daughter.
Oh, my God, it's him.
- You have to... - Plug it in.
Come on. Come on.
- Amber, breathe. - Plug it in.
- Just let her...
Hello, Scott? Scott?
- I lost him. Sorry. - Relax.
He doesn't know you're taping him.
Yeah, and let's try to keep it that way, okay?
Means I don't want you talking to anybody.
Not girlfriends, not reporters.
- Not even my family? - No one.
You don't trust anybody, do you?
I'm a cop.
That's a terrible way to live.
You talking to me about trust?
Closer to home, the Laci Peterson case is attracting more and more interest...
and the search for Laci Peterson continues.
Authorities say they've received 340 tips so far...
and are pursuing the promising ones.
Our reporter, Shawn Jones...
How you holding up?
You're amazing, you know that?
Ever since you've had Ayiana, you've become, well, incredible.
You turned into this beautiful young mother.
It takes guts to do what you're doing. I'm not sure Carol could ever do it.
I love you, too.
- Good night. - Good night. Thanks.
What?
... and 15,000 more are being printed.
Earlier today, Laci's husband, Scott Peterson...
took the time to meet with the press.
I'm grateful for all the volunteers.
Laci's family and I appreciate all they've done.
We really do.
- Hi, Scott. - Hey, sweetie. You there?
I can barely hear you.
Hi, Scott. Yeah, I'm here. Hi.
- How are you? - Great.
But can you hear me? It's so noisy.
- Where are you exactly? - I'm near the Eiffel Tower. It's unreal.
The crowd is huge. Fireworks.
Amber, wait a sec.
- What was that? - What?
Static. It's these phones. But I miss you. Do you miss me?
Amber, you there?
I miss him.
I do.
Not who he is...
but who he was to me.
If he did this, do you think he did it because of me?
Don't do that. None of this is your fault.
When I found out he'd been married, I should've broken up with him then.
I shouldn't have been so forgiving. Because then maybe Laci would...
Stop that!
You know, this thing is all over the news.
How can Scott think that you don't know?
When people find out...
they are so gonna laugh at me.
Like, do I have sucker written on my forehead?
No, no. Look, the guy conned us all.
Yeah, but why? Fresno's only 90 miles from Modesto.
What did he think, we wouldn't find out eventually?
He's crazy?
You know, I bet...
someone's gonna sell this story to The National Enquirer.
Don't say that.
Well, not me. Just...
Man, if Scott ever shows his face around here again, I'm gonna...
You know what? You should get some sleep.
You should, too.
Good night.
Okay?
By all accounts, Scott and Laci Peterson had the ideal marriage.
So what went wrong?
I love my daughter so much...
and I know that she would be so moved...
to see so many people here that care about her.
I miss her every minute of every day, her and Conner both.
- Hi, Scott. - Happy New Year.
It's midnight where you are, sweetie.
What are you up to? You partying? Watching TV?
No, you know me. I hate watching TV.
I'm just here, by myself.
- I miss you, Scott. - Do you, sweetie?
I really do.
Is that a dog?
- You have a dog there? - No.
It's next to the hotel. The window's open.
You hear that? I wanna kill it.
- Amber. - Hey, Neil.
- I... - Who's Neil?
- Scott? - Yeah.
So who's this Neil guy?
A friend.
I was calling to wish him "Happy New Year".
We do it every year right around midnight, so I...
So I guess you better call Neil.
- Modesto Police. - Detective O'Hara, please.
- I'm sorry. He won't be in till tomorrow. - Well, I need to speak to him. Now!
- Detective? - Sorry it took so long to get back to you.
Tell me you found Laci. Tell me.
Amber, you don't have to continue doing this. Maybe you should stop.
This is because of what I've done.
What do you mean?
That's what this is.
What did you do?
It was so long ago.
- Amber? - Forget it.
I'm so tired.
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man:
"And God is faithful...
"he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear...
"but when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out...
"so that you can stand up under it."
- Hello? - Amber, it's Neil.
He's four blocks away. Get out of the house now.
Fresno Police, ma'am.
Detective O'Hara sent us.
- Hi. - Hi. Fresno Police.
I have a patrol car outside.
Look, we want you to come down to the station house tomorrow.
Because we want you to ask Scott more specific and direct questions now.
So you've been listening in on our calls?
All this time?
So why ask me to record them?
- To get him to trip up or... - This is an investigation.
We investigate everything.
You still don't trust me, do you?
What did you think, I would help him? Warn him?
I am doing my best, and Scott doesn't know I know, okay? Here, sweetie.
You know what? I'm not so sure about that.
Oh, my God.
- I was just thinking about you. - You were?
That's all I've been doing all day.
Really? Wow. So, how's Europe?
It is great. I'm in Belgium right now.
You know...
I got this weird message from Carol today.
She said something about some magazine...
and that I should call her right away.
Oh, really?
Did you call her?
Not yet.
- I wonder what it's about. - I think I know.
I have something to tell you, and it's...
It's... It's the worst thing in the world.
Oh, I don't wanna do this over the phone. I just... I...
I wanna be there in person to tell you this.
You haven't been watching the news, have you?
No, it's all always so depressing. Why?
Look, I haven't been traveling all this time.
The girl I'm married to, her name is Laci. She's pregnant.
What?
She disappeared just before Christmas.
- But you told me that... - I know.
For the last two weeks, I've been in Modesto...
with her family searching for her.
You have a pregnant, missing wife...
and you're talking to your girlfriend. Think about that.
- I know it sounds terrible. - It is terrible.
Early in December you came to me and said you'd lost your wife.
- What was that about? - She's alive.
She's alive?
- Where? - In Modesto.
This is the hardest thing, and I wanted to tell you about this.
Wait, Scott. Back then, you said you'd lost your wife.
But you hadn't lost her, had you? So how did you lose her...
before she was lost?
- There are different kinds of loss. - Yeah, but now she really is lost...
just as you predicted. An odd coincidence, don't you think?
Amber.
Scott, is she missing because you love me?
Amber, she's missing because someone abducted her.
Are you in any way connected to Laci's disappearance?
God! I had... I had nothing to do with that.
See, there was a robbery...
Scott, robbers don't steal people, pregnant people.
And why have you been calling me like this?
- Well, it cheered me up. - I've been cheering you up?
Yes.
Throughout this whole ordeal, I've been trying to gain the courage...
- to tell you about all this. - Then tell me.
- Did you do it? - I'm not a monster.
I'm trying to protect you from the media.
- You and Ayiana. - You know what, Scott?
You can save your tears.
I did everything to protect my baby and me.
Worked 40 hours-plus a week. Didn't ask help from anybody.
Went to massage school. Had my baby.
Built a nice, quiet life for us. On my own.
I didn't need someone to come in here and screw it all up.
I needed someone to be there for me.
You were supposed to be that someone.
- Amber, I'm so sorry. - No.
No, you're not sorry.
We're ready.
Here you go.
- Thanks. - Hope it fits.
I look horrible.
You look fine.
Look, you don't have to do this.
- Yes, I do. - I'm gonna wait outside.
Okay, first of all, my name is Amber Frey.
I met Scott Peterson...
November 20th, 2002.
I was introduced to him. I was told he was unmarried.
Scott told me he was unmarried.
We had a romantic relationship.
The reporters, I asked them for privacy.
You think they're going to respect that?
Bet they're laughing at me.
- No one's laughing at you. - Come on.
A massage therapist? I remember your reaction the first time I said it.
Well, I was wrong.
Yeah, well, people make mistakes, right?
It was an abortion.
- What? - What I did.
Years ago. Before college.
So you think this, all of this, is like some sort of penance or something?
You know, there's this saying in Buddhism.
Wait. You?
A Buddhist?
You mean like incense and chanting and stuff?
I just read a lot. But there's this saying in Buddhism.
"A lotus flower blooms in the mud."
Well, I certainly have the mud part.
O'Hara.
Someone wants to meet you.
I'm so sorry.
I had no idea.
I really didn't.
I believe you.
I'm just so grateful to you for telling the truth.
You know, you'd like Laci.
She has a smile that would light up a room. She really does.
And a boundless energy.
- A real zest for life. - Thank you.
I know she's not... But I...
You know, I just miss her every minute of every day.
I miss seeing her. I miss talking to her. I miss...
I miss the excitement in her voice when she talks about Conner.
Would you mind very much if I asked you a few questions?
Of course.
- Do you still see him? - No.
Did he ever mention...
a wife?
Eventually.
He told me he lost her.
Did he mention Conner?
No.
You have a baby, don't you?
I do. I have a little girl.
I think mine are gone.
Hey, Amber. I saw you on TV.
The press conference. I just wanted to say...
how brave I think you are. I'm really glad you did that.
You are?
Scott, did you love Laci and your baby?
- Did you? - I love Laci.
I loved Laci. No question.
And as for Conner, I can't even open the door to his room.
You know, it's just gonna stay...
the way it is until he's home.
- Look, sweetie... - Don't call me that anymore.
You told me you felt we had a future together. That was mid-December...
long before Laci went missing.
- So what were you thinking? - Amber, I can't tell you everything.
- Not until this is resolved. - How will it be resolved? How?
I told you it would happen.
I don't know who to trust anymore.
Listen, I know I don't have to ask you this, but you didn't...
What?
You didn't sell them this photo, did you?
No. Amber, what is happening to you?
I'm your best friend.
And like, duh, you sent that out as a Christmas card.
- It could have been anybody. - Look, if you did it...
- I don't hate you. I just want you to stop. - I didn't do it, all right?
But you know, even if I had, I wouldn't need your damn permission.
This didn't just happen to you. You don't own this story.
It's not a story. It's my life.
- What was that? - I don't want to talk.
Ayiana, hon? Want to play a game? Shut your eyes and keep them shut...
until Mummy tells you to open them, okay?
Do you know where Laci Peterson is?
Amber!
Honey, you're okay.
You're okay.
You're okay. Are you okay?
Okay. Okay.
Stay there, sweetie. I'll be right back.
Don't you reporters ever stop?
You're not supposed to come up here. Didn't...
Dave. What are you doing here?
I saw the press conference.
Oh, yeah.
- Pretty horrible, huh? - No.
My patients still really miss you.
- I thought you could use a friend. - Why?
He's on TV tonight.
Did Laci find out about the affair?
I told her.
- I did it. It was the right thing to do. - I see.
And what was her response?
She was fine.
Fine? Come on, now. An eight-month pregnant woman...
is not going to be fine about some mistress.
We were working things out, okay?
Scott, did you kill your wife?
No. No, I did not...
and I had absolutely nothing to do with her disappearance.
And what about Amber?
- Are you in love with her? - No.
I have to say I respect her...
as I imagine most people do, after seeing her...
come out and do the press conference.
What an amazing character she has.
But, no, I'm not in love with her.
Well, was she in love with you?
Well, I think that's a question you'll have to ask Amber.
Amber, hi. Thanks for coming.
Sounded urgent. What, good news?
Why don't you just come with us?
It's now a homicide investigation. We haven't found any bodies yet...
but that's what the evidence suggests.
We want you to take a polygraph. We found some of your hairs in his truck.
Of course you did. I have been in his truck a number of times. You knew that.
We just want to eliminate you as a suspect.
I thought you already had.
Has Scott taken a polygraph?
We asked. He refused.
I have nothing to hide.
From the flash cards in front of you...
I want you to pick a number. Any number.
Then when I ask you what number you picked, I want you to lie.
Did you pick the number eight?
No.
- Is your name Amber Frey? - Yes.
- Do you know where Laci Peterson is? - No.
Did you have anything to do with the disappearance of Laci Peterson?
No.
Scott, there's just been so many lies.
I am so confused at this point.
I want you to do something for me. I want you to take a polygraph test.
- I already took the polygraph. - No, you didn't.
Well, look, if you can't believe me on anything, ask the cops.
I did.
Scott, look, it'd go a long way to clearing things up.
We had something good going, didn't we?
Maybe we could try again, if you help me rebuild that trust.
Taking a polygraph would be a first step.
Okay, I'll do this for you.
To prove to you that I'm innocent.
But not with the police. They're already too biased.
I'll hire an independent company. It's gonna take a couple of days...
but you have to go with me.
Amber, will you be there with me, please?
Yes.
I got him to take the polygraph, okay?
That's something you guys couldn't get him to do. If I don't show up there...
I'm not gonna let you go anywhere near that guy.
I making myself clear?
Okay, fine.
What?
Look, I'm going in the house now.
Is that a new truck?
You here for the polygraph?
- This is harassment, you know? - What?
- She tipped you off, didn't she? - Who?
- Hi, Scott. - You set me up!
- Scott, I had nothing to do with that... - You shouldn't have done that.
- This is Dave. - Dave, it's Amber.
Can you come over?
I think he might try to kill me.
No.
What?
We need to see each other.
You want to see me?
- Scott, we can't risk it. - I have to see you.
If the police aren't following you, the media will be.
It wouldn't look good, Scott, especially at this critical point in the investigation.
What critical point?
- I don't know. I just... - Okay, okay.
A friend of mine has a cabin near Lake Arrowhead.
- Lake Arrowhead? - Yeah.
Just the two of us. We'll be safe there.
- No one bothering us. - I don't think so.
- Amber, I have to see you. - Why?
I miss you. Don't you miss me?
I have a question, Scott...
so many questions.
Well, you know all the answers to the things you want to know.
- I do? - Yes.
- How do I know? - Come on.
You've already guessed all the answers, haven't you?
Hi.
Can I help you?
- Excuse me. - Wow, check this out.
Excuse me.
Scott Peterson's admitted mistress poses nude.
It seems a few years back, Amber Frey fancied herself a model...
and did a photo session that shows she's more than just a pretty face.
Much more!
The adulterous Amber Frey, who asked the media for privacy...
sure wasn't private a few years ago.
So what's next? A Playboy centerfold?
Sources say Peterson's mistress had...
never seen those photographs taken herself.
But the photographer stresses she did sign a waiver at the time, and thus...
Amber Frey's past has come back to bite her in the butt.
And if I may say, it's a very nice butt. And it's on...
- Hi, Scott. - Amber, I am so sorry.
Media is disgusting. Now, you're just trying to help.
You don't deserve this.
Nice to hear someone coming to my defense.
- I've been feeling so... - Humiliated?
Ridiculed?
- Alone? - Yeah.
Well, I can relate. Definitely.
It's your birthday tomorrow.
- You remembered. - Of course! Now, listen.
In the morning, I want you to go to Valley Children's Hospital.
Look for a street lamp next to a big lavender bush.
- I left something there for you. - Scott, what did you leave there?
Come on. It's a surprise.
You know, don't be so paranoid. What do you think I am?
Look, I've got a busy day tomorrow.
I don't know if I'll be able to make it.
What?
Are you... Are you afraid of me?
Amber, you have no reason to be afraid of me. It's your birthday...
and I've got something waiting for you.
Okay. I'll...
- I'll try to be there, all right? - Okay.
I gotta go. Ayiana's woken up. She's calling for me.
- All right. - Bye.
Modesto Police.
Hello? Hello?
- Sorry. - Excuse me.
Happy birthday.
Are you crazy coming out here by yourself?
- Oh, my. - It's amber.
- I want to send him something. - No. Bad idea.
And we're going to stop these phone calls, too. It's enough.
I have this book. It helps people understand God's plan for them.
Maybe then he can learn something about being a good person.
Dear Scott, thank you for the gifts.
There's a contract in this book.
Please sign it as a way of acknowledging to yourself...
that you intend to read it. I hope you do.
Please destroy this note. I don't want the media to find it. Amber.
Today police removed more bags of evidence from Scott Peterson's home...
and even impounded his new truck.
And one police source says...
that Scott turned Conner's room into a storage room.
And apparently, it's been that way for a while.
Well, Shawn, what do you think this means?
I don't think it's up to me to read anything into that.
Heather, we'll just have to let the viewers draw their own conclusions.
Thank you, Shawn. Shawn Jones reporting live outside Scott...
Hey, sweetie. Happy Valentine's Day.
- Thanks for the book. - Scott...
I can't find the right words to say this, so...
- I'm just gonna say it, okay? - Okay.
However it comes out.
- Yeah. - I think...
for me, Scott, right now...
I think it would be best if you and I didn't talk anymore.
Yeah.
I agree with that.
Good.
That wasn't so hard.
No.
No, it's the right thing to do.
So, is there anything else you...
want to say before I say goodbye?
- Be well. - Likewise.
I hope to see you in the future.
Okay, Scott.
Goodbye for now.
Goodbye, Scott.
Today, the body of a full-term baby was discovered...
having washed ashore in San Francisco Bay.
The body is in very poor condition, yet still has the umbilical cord attached.
Today at Point Isabel, police found the decomposed remains of a woman.
The head is missing, as are some limbs.
Police refuse to speculate if these are the remains of Laci Peterson.
An autopsy is underway.
Today police confirmed that those two bodies washed ashore...
are those of Laci Peterson and Conner Peterson...
discovered not too far from where Scott Peterson...
claims to have been fishing in San Francisco Bay.
Hi, it's Amber and Ayiana. Leave a message.
Amber, it's Scott. I need to see you. Call me back.
Hi, it's Amber and Ayiana. Leave a message.
Amber, why aren't you calling me back?
I want to see you. Call me.
Hi, it's Amber and Ayiana. Leave a message.
Amber, I really have to see you just once.
Please! I need you.
Today at a golf course in La Jolla, police arrested Scott Peterson...
and charged him with the murders of his wife Laci Peterson...
and their unborn son, Conner.
Amber?
Amber, it's Neil.
Where's Ayiana?
She's at my grandmother's. Is that okay with you, Detective?
You know he was arrested yesterday, right?
Of course, I know. The whole world knows.
- It started right away. - What started?
The calls. From every TV person, newspaper, magazine.
Everybody wants to know what Amber Frey has to say...
about the arrest of Scott Peterson. Well, guess what?
She doesn't want to say a damn thing.
Amber, when Scott was arrested, you know what he had in his truck?
A double-edged dagger with a T-handle...
a folding saw, a filet knife, duct tape, a shovel...
and a map he'd downloaded that same day.
- A map? - To your office.
- Why are you telling me this? - Because it's the truth.
And because you're going to have to look at this with absolute clarity now.
Because you're gonna have to face this guy in court.
- What? - At trial. When you testify.
Testify?
You never said anything about having to testify!
You're the key witness. You're gonna need a lawyer.
What about the tapes? The tapes weren't enough?
Are you still in love with him?
I think you should go now.
I want you to leave.
Now!
Hi.
Hi, it's Amber and Ayiana. Leave a message.
Hi, Amber. I'm calling for Connie Chung.
She'd really like to talk to you and set up an interview.
Hi, it's Amber and Ayiana. Leave a message.
Hey, Amber. It's Connie Chung's office again.
- Hello? - Mrs. Rocha?
- Yeah. - Sharon, it's Amber.
Hi, Amber.
I've been getting a lot of calls from reporters lately.
Yeah, I know what that feels like.
And then, there's Connie Chung, you know.
She wants to do an exclusive with me.
I don't really see how that would benefit the case, Amber.
Do you?
The Connie Chung people keep calling.
Scott Peterson gets arrested...
time to bring out the mistress for an exclusive, right?
I don't know.
I keep thinking if I talk to Connie...
maybe the rest of them will leave me alone...
but I can't do that to Laci's family.
I shouldn't do it, should I?
No.
Thank you so much...
for being here all this time.
It's meant so much to me.
Amber, that was the most intense massage...
I have ever had. What did you do?
- Take out all your rage on me? - Maybe.
So how are things with Dave?
Oh, my.
What? What is it? Amber?
- Oh, no. - Amber?
Amber?
Dave?
Dave, I'm pregnant.
Did you hear me?
Yeah, I heard you.
Are you going to say something?
I'm not ready for fatherhood.
Well...
- hon, you better get ready because... - Amber, I'm not ready.
- Maybe, maybe we should... - No.
I've been down this road before. I'm not terminating this pregnancy.
When the media finds out about this, you're going to be a laughingstock.
I am having this baby.
- Hi. - Hi.
- Did I keep you waiting long? - Not at all.
- Am I interrupting? - Not at all.
Well, it's been a long time. You look great.
What are you doing here?
Remember when you suggested that lawyer thing?
- Yeah. - So, you know of any?
Yeah. Yeah, I do.
There's this woman in L.A. She's on TV all the time.
She's one of those feminists.
Do you even know what a feminist is?
Yeah, my ex-wife.
I thought you might want to see this. I just got it today. I haven't opened it.
How can you keep communicating with this guy?
I'm not. Trust me.
Do you trust me?
Good. Then there's hope for you yet.
- Do you want to look at this? - No.
Officer?
Make a copy of that please.
Just take a minute.
- Neil, I have something to tell you. - Yeah.
And I wanted to do it in person so you didn't find out from...
you know, The National Enquirer.
I cancelled my subscription.
I'm going to have a baby.
It's not Scott's. Don't worry.
I've been wanting another child.
I just didn't plan on it so soon.
Life, huh?
Yeah. Life.
The baby's due May 4, but I'm gonna have...
- labor induced a week early, so... - Why?
May 4 is Laci's birthday.
I don't want you to be disappointed in me or think badly of me.
Come on. How could I ever think badly of you?
A lotus flower blooms in the mud, remember?
Look...
I think you can forgive yourself now.
Your penance, I think it's over.
I think it's about time.
- Maybe you'll read that some day. - Maybe.
Thank you very much.
You're welcome...
very much.
Scott Peterson's ex-mistress, the blond bombshell, Amber Frey, is pregnant.
Can you believe that? It's like, goodbye Scott and then next?
Yes, another one. And, no, the father is not Scott...
nor is he the one who fathered her first child.
Talk Radio just doesn't get any better than this.
The lines are open. Give me a call.
- Hi. - Hi.
- I'm Gloria Allred. - Amber. Nice to meet you.
I'm glad you called because you sure could use a lawyer.
Amber, I really respect the courage you've shown.
And you don't have to go through this alone. I can help you.
- How much is this gonna cost? - I'd represent you pro bono.
- Pro what? - For free.
- Why? - Why did you go to the police?
- It was the right thing to do. - Precisely.
You know, I saw this guy on the news last night.
And he said that there was a good chance that Scott could get off.
- Is that really possible? - The prosecution's case is based...
entirely on circumstantial evidence. Nobody saw him commit the crime...
he didn't confess. So, yes, he could walk away a free man.
But there's one thing Scott didn't plan on...
your tapes.
Today, Amber Frey...
So, tell me. Tell me the coincidence of Laci, your wife...
disappearing and your stories in December? And...
And you're carrying on this elaborate lie with me that you're in Maine...
in Europe. Explain that to me.
- I wanted to tell you about this. - Really?
- As soon as it happened. - But, of course, you couldn't...
because you were in Maine with your folks, right?
No, I didn't make that trip.
No, you didn't.
So assuming that you and I would be together...
how would you have explained the baby that you brought into this world?
Amber, I'm so sorry.
How would you have explained your baby to me, Scott?
God, sweetie...
- You don't know everything. - Okay, then tell me.
I want to tell you everything, but I can't!
So tell me, Scott. Why should I not go to the police?
It's your decision.
- Really? - Of course.
They would want to know everything.
I wanted to tell you...
what has happened, and I...
I wanted to tell you that I lied.
Then what stopped you?
I was hoping I could hold onto you.
Thank you, Ms Frey.
The People have no further questions for this witness.
- Mr. Geragos? - No questions, Your Honor.
What?
Just kidding.
Trying to lighten things up a little.
Go ahead.
Thank you.
Now, Ms Frey, when you found out about the defendant...
were you angry? What was your state of mind?
I was in shock. For some time.
And while you're in shock, the police ask you to...
play along with the defendant? To tape his calls?
- Yes. - Play-acting?
- While you're in shock? - Yes.
Now, when the cat was out of the bag, so to speak...
you attempted to get the defendant, on numerous occasions...
to admit that he was involved in Laci's disappearance. Is that correct?
- Yes. - And did he?
No.
Did you record all your calls with the defendant?
- Yes, of course. - Are you sure about that?
Yes.
So did you turn over all those tapes to the police?
Yes.
Really?
Then why did the police begin writing reports indicating that they believed...
you were not giving over all the information?
Objection. Hearsay and speculation.
Overruled.
Did you know that the police were writing these reports...
indicating that you were not turning over all the information?
That you were having conversations...
with the defendant and yet not reporting them?
- No. - Were you withholding information?
- No. - Then why would the police...
- think that you were? - I don't know.
You're going to have to ask them.
Okay.
He never said he loved you, did he?
Excuse me?
The defendant.
He never said he loved you, did he?
Not in those words.
Okay.
He never said, "I love you, Amber". Right?
Not in those words.
All right, we've all heard about the champagne...
drinking, sex...
and all those calls.
Over 300 of them. In one call, you asked the defendant:
"Is Laci missing because you love me?"
Do you remember saying that?
Yes.
And at that time, did he say he loved you?
No.
In all those conversations before Laci goes missing...
and throughout all the tapes...
after she goes missing, you never heard him in any word...
in any way, ever say...
"I love you". Right?
Again, not in those words.
Never says the words, "I love you".
- No. - Before she goes missing...
he never tells you, "I love you, Amber", does he?
- Does he? - Not in those words.
Not in those words. Right!
Not in those words.
But you, in one day...
you actually call the defendant 14 times.
- Isn't that true? - Yes. And if he had said he loved me...
it would have been just another one of his lies.
Because that's what he does.
He lies.
I'm sorry. Ms Frey, are you all right?
Do you need some water? A break, maybe?
No. Do you?
The defense has no defense. That's why they're attacking Amber...
trying to make her look bad, tear her down.
Let's be clear. Amber is not the one on trial.
In addition to being a witness...
she's also a victim of Scott's deception.
Yet, when she went to the police, she became Laci's voice.
It took a lot of courage for her to make those tapes.
It took character.
She put herself and her child in harm's way.
- Are you okay? - Yes, sweetie.
- Almost done? - Almost done.
Then it'll be all over?
- Hi. - Hi.
I just wanted to thank you for your honesty.
It's not easy being up in that witness stand, is it?
No, it's not.
You can be thankful you have your two lovely babies here with you.
I am. Very.
This is Justin.
Hi, Justin.
Ayiana, honey, I want you to meet someone special.
Hi.
We, the jury, in the above entitled cause...
find the defendant, Scott Lee Peterson...
guilty of the crime of murder of Laci Denise Peterson.
And we further find the degree of that murder to be of the first degree.
We, the jury, in the above entitled cause...
find the defendant, Scott Lee Peterson...
guilty of the crime of murder of baby Conner.
And we further find the degree of that murder to be of the second degree.
Dear Amber...
I finished reading The Purpose Driven Life.
Thank you.
I am searching for ways to do service within these walls...
and I'll find some way.
Laci's birthday is coming up.
She would have been 28.
And I'm asking close friends to fly a kite in her memory.
She and Conner should not have been taken from this earth as they were.
My prayers are always that you and the little one are happy.
I hope that you can play together...
and laugh again. You deserve the best in this world.
Children are miracles...
that we get to watch and help with.
What a gift.
Scott.
Amber?
We're ready.
Amber?