Previously on Vanished...
What's going on?
You're being blackmailed-- your wife for your vote.
Wallace Rainer is a federal judge.
Are you going to tell Dad?
I'm under a cloud.
And you put me there, Jeff.
I'm giving you a dignified out, Wallace.
Take it.
Looks like you just got scooped.
But you can take my word for it:
Nicky Johnson's dead.
...it now appears that the wild stories of Sara Collins' secret past
are nothing more than that: stories.
What are we looking at?
- Streaming video feed. - It's Sara.
We lost her.
- Agent Kelton? - Hold it!
Oh, my god.
All right, what do we got?
Take a look.
Son of a bitch.
Field test confirms the blood is human. O-positive.
Same as Sara's.
Mei took samples back to the lab for the DNA verification.
What's the scenario?
Sharp force trauma.
Uh, knife, pick, maybe an axe.
I think she took the first blow when she was about here.
Attacker knocked her down.
Yeah, and then he...
he swung his weapon back...
flinging blood against that back wall.
She stumbled down, tried to get away.
Attacker took another swing.
This time from behind.
She went down on her hands and knees.
These drag marks from where she tried to crawl away.
The final strike...
was to the neck.
She went down about there.
Bled out till her heart stopped.
You break a story about Sara Collins having a mysterious past,
you've got to expect the rest of us to check it out.
No offense, but that's Journalism 101.
If you say so.
You know what you're doing, right?
Hmm, I'm sure you're about to tell me.
You're taking it out on me because your boss
made you apologize on national television.
Sara Collins is not Nicky Johnson. Sorry.
Mmm, but I'm guessing that's not why you called so...
what's the occasion?
I want contact information on the man you interviewed
who supposedly recovered Nicky's body.
Why?
That's not Nicky Johnson.
Your guy's story was crap.
Give me his number and when I prove it, I won't force a retraction.
Not a chance.
Don't you find it just a little odd that he called you out of the blue?
You mean, don't I find it a little odd that he called me
instead of you?
Well, considering how low your ratings are,
I'm surprised he even knew your name.
You don't own Sara Collins-- you never did.
Tiersa, this may shock you,
but it's not about owning a story,
it's about getting it right.
And, Tiersa, the closest you're going to get to Sara Collins
is watching my broadcast.
Coop, it's Judy.
Listen, I need you to pull archival material
on every woman who's gone missing in the past 15 years
in coastal Massachusetts.
No, sweetie, it can't wait till morning. I'm on my way.
Got the DNA results from the cabin yet?
It's coming in now.
That's Sara's DNA profile--
this one's the blood from the crimes scene.
All right, overlay them.
All 13 loci.
Yeah.
Kelton...
it's a match.
How sure?
All the samples are from a single source--
Sara Collins.
I'm sorry, Graham.
She's dead.
Thanks.
Agent Kelton.
I didn't think you'd be up.
Sleep doesn't come easy right now.
Do you mind if I sit?
Please.
The video feed of Sara that we picked up a couple days ago,
we traced the location.
And?
It's a small cabin near Stone Mountain.
Tell me.
There were signs of an attack.
There was a lot of blood.
We identified it.
It's Sara's.
From the quantity...
there's no way she could have survived.
I'm sorry.
We can't go public until we've recovered the body.
Any other circumstances,
I wouldn't have even told you until then.
But I know the kidnappers promised you
that if you vote for Rainer
that they'd release her.
I was going to vote for him.
I would have done it.
Why couldn't you have just let me give them what they wanted?
Crap.
Hey, Cooper.
What the hell's going on?
Cooper?
Answer me, damn it.
Cooper!
Open up!
What the hell happened? I heard a crash.
Someone's in there.
No one.
I've been out there all night, Judy. No one's here but you.
Daddy.
Hello, sunshine.
What is it?
Tell me.
Agent Kelton came to see me.
Whoever took Sara...
She's not coming home.
She's not coming.
Oh, God.
I'm sorry.
So what's up?
The usual.
I know that vibe. All looks and no chitchat.
Are you sure you're okay?
I'll survive.
That's what you said after Nathan Miller died,
and the next thing I knew, you moved out.
I'm fine, Ava.
Good.
Because today's your daughter's First Communion.
You didn't forget, right?
I'm sorry.
I'll be there.
Just give this to her afterwards.
She'll like it.
You're still taking care of me, huh?
It's okay. I know how much you love her.
There's something else.
You left this at the house last time you were over.
I've been meaning to give it to you and...
I mean, I don't even know if you want it. I just...
didn't want it to get lost.
Thank you.
I'll phone Senator Mazzera and explain that you're gonna miss the vote.
All it will take is a quiet word.
No.
Jeffrey, seven years we've been working together.
Don't do this to yourself.
What am I supposed to do,
put on a black suit and write a eulogy?
I'm going to settle with these bastards myself.
- Jeffrey, how can you possibly? - They wanted me to confirm Rainer!
I don't know why and I don't care anymore.
I'm going to take him down.
Jeffrey, you cannot blindside the president like this.
I know you are in pain, but the political consequences...
Screw the consequences.
I do not recall that the senator asked for your political advice.
Jeffrey, can we talk, please?
I don't know what to say except...
that I know how much you loved her
and I'm sorry...
for everything.
Thank you.
You're gonna get through this.
I don't know.
Go to Washington and do what you have to do.
I'll be here for the kids for however long you need.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is now a homicide investigation.
Until the body's recovered, that information will not be released.
And it will be no contact with the media without my consent.
Any evidence or any leads that you come up with
go straight to Agent Kelton
who remains lead investigator on the case.
I know you've worked hard.
You've given a hundred percent to finding Sara Collins.
Well, I want you to give that same effort to finding the bastards who killed her.
I want 30 agents canvassing the area surrounding the cabin:
residences, diners, gas stations.
Knock on every door that isn't already open.
ERT Evidence Response Team works the grid search.
You find a tire track, we want to know who made it.
The cabin's ten miles outside of Stone Mountain.
Check every credit card purchase made there within the last 72 hours.
Folks, somebody's murdered the wife of a U.S. senator
and I want answers fast.
Go.
Hey. How you doing?
Come here.
We need to find him.
What...?
Whoever's been leaving us those cards.
'Cause if he really wants to help, now is the time.
Graham, you can't contact someone whose name you don't even know.
Maybe I can.
Thank you all for coming.
This will be a brief statement
and I will not be taking questions.
The FBI is interested in talking to anyone who may have seen a white van,
partial Georgia plate 1N8N
in the vicinity of Stone Mountain
at approximately 9:29 a.m. yesterday morning.
If you saw this van, please contact Sara Collins Hotline.
Again, the plate begins 1N8N.
If you have information,
it is urgent that you come forward at this time.
Thank you.
"One Nathan."
Again, the plate begins 1N8N.
If you have any information,
it is urgent that you come forward at this time.
What the hell was that?
You trying to contact whoever left the Nathan cards, aren't you?
Don't you think it's worth a shot?
You talked to the media without consent.
On top of which you feed them false information.
The FBI has not commented as to what events took place at Stone Mountain,
but speculation is that Sara Collins may be hidden
somewhere in the outlying area.
I've done everything I can to protect you.
That courtesy's over.
You're distancing yourself, aren't you?
No. This isn't about me.
Really?
Criminal Investigation Division wants to see you in D.C.
tomorrow morning, 10:00 a.m.
Until then, you're on administrative leave.
You know, we have people who do this?
Not as well as me.
I followed up on the FBI statement.
Turns out there is no van-- white or otherwise--
with Georgia registration, containing the sequence 1N8N.
Let me share a little truth with you about broadcast news.
We don't pay you six figures a year
so you can bury yourself down here in the archives
second-guessing the FBI.
You're an on-camera reporter, Judy.
That means you're value to me is your face.
Now, if you want to keep chasing lovesick fishermen
and phantom panel vans, speak up,
but that's not the reason I sign your checks.
Just trying to get you a story.
Then stop playing junior detective
and get your ass to D.C.
You're sending me to Washington?
Our D.C. bureau got a tip;
Senator Collins is on his way to Washington.
The Wallace Rainer confirmation hearings are back on.
One shot only.
Don't piss me off.
I want to thank you for coming by.
Of course, but I wasn't clear...
Small favor.
Well, anything.
I know it's your job to catch whoever's behind this terrible crime.
And we will.
My job is to protect the senator.
I have concerns about his ex-wife.
We looked into Jessica when Sara first disappeared,
but we found nothing pertinent.
Understood.
I think she's using this situation to her advantage,
and I would like to take a look at whatever information you've gathered on her.
I can tell you that the senator would be very grateful.
- I don't see how I can... - A man like yourself...
on the rise can always use a bit of political capital.
Unfortunately, the information we develop in the course of an investigation
is strictly confidential.
I understand.
"I also saw the holy city
a new Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God
prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
And I heard a loud voice
coming from the throne saying..."
I'm glad you made it.
..."'Behold God's dwelling is among the human race
for the old order has passed away.'
The word of the Lord."
Thank you, God.
Daddy, why are you so sad?
Because you're growing up so fast.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
happy are those who are called to His supper.
I'm going to go take communion with our daughter.
Any interest?
Sorry.
I can't.
Contacting me was a mistake, Agent Kelton.
Who are you?
A friend.
Then why did you let Sara get killed?
Forget about Sara Collins.
Her death is nothing compared to the damage that'll be done
if Rainer is confirmed to the Supreme Court.
That'll be the beginning of the end.
- Body of Christ. - Amen.
- Blood of Christ. - Amen.
Look, if you want to make this thing right,
you've got to tell me who's behind it.
I can't.
Why?
They'll kill me.
- They'll kill us both. - Well, I can't help you if...
There's a group of men, they've been planning this for years.
- They have to be stopped. - Give me names.
I'll give you names of their victims:
Carnahay, Wellstrom, Cullen, Turner...
They're all politicians who died in office.
How deep does this thing go?
They took impressions of every tire mark and footprint
within a quarter mile-- totally useless.
All the tires were brand-new and readily available.
Same thing with the shoes.
What about the canvass?
None of the residents in the vicinity of that cabin saw or heard anything.
Best guess-- Sara's abductors only came in and out at night.
Stone Mountain's a recreational area.
I want flyers in every campsite, trailhead, climbing store.
These people were off the main roads-- maybe they saw something.
What is it?
I had local cops check gas stations.
They need me to get a subpoena.
Then do it.
Psst.
- What the hell is going on? - I don't have time to explain.
Here. Take this list of names.
"Carnahay, Wellstrom, Cullen..." What is this, Graham?
- Pull the files on each of them. - They're dead politicians.
- Why would I do that? - Because I asked you to.
The press conference. Our Nathan card informant contacted you, didn't he?
He gave you these names.
All five of these men were highly placed, appointed or elected officials.
They all died in the last 15 years.
We're investigating a kidnapping, a homicide.
You're spinning out here.
Well, every single one of these men died in plane crashes.
- Sara wasn't a politician. - Yeah, but her husband is.
All right? Now, I got to go to D.C.,
so get ahold of the NTSB reports.
Soon as you can.
Howdy, stranger.
I let myself in.
I can see that.
You know, you really ought to move the key
when you break up with a girl.
Oh, did we break up?
Well, I... I was wondering where I got all those scratches.
Oh, God.
Was this a terrible mistake?
Well, that depends.
On what?
On what you are doing here.
Putting aside the possibility that you couldn't find
anywhere else to get a cold beer...
I think we're down to either...
you got dumped, or...
or you miss me.
All of the above.
Is this gonna get messy?
I'm only in town for a couple of days.
No strings.
I've got a life; you've got a life.
What the hell.
Okay.
Put on your shoes, I'll buy you dinner.
I'm not hungry.
How about you?
I could hold out for dessert.
Yeah?
- Make it breakfast. - Done.
Sir, Chief Tyner asked me to give this to you directly.
Thank him for me, would you, please?
This is Judy Nash, and today I'm live from Capitol Hill.
In less than one hour, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote
on Judge Wallace Rainer's nomination to the Supreme Court.
If he is confirmed,
Rainer's conservative stance and support of warrantless searches
is expected to have far-reaching consequences.
The vote was originally scheduled for last week,
but has been plagued by a series of delays
caused by the abduction of Sara Collins.
Given the circumstances, Senator Collins' decision to attend the vote
is being described as nothing short of courageous.
Should the committee vote to recommend Rainer,
he could be confirmed by the Senate majority as early as next week.
This package arrived for you from NTSB.
Agent Lucas should be with you in a moment.
Thank you.
Hello, Graham.
Thanks for coming.
Yeah.
How's Ava?
We split up.
About six months ago.
I didn't know. I'm sorry.
I'm sure headquarters keeps you busy.
We got a problem, Graham.
Is that official, or... one ex-Quantico roommate to another?
Pick your poison.
The senator's wife dies, it doesn't look good to anybody.
You want me to make excuses.
No one's saying that you screwed up,
but the bureau's gonna take a lot of heat.
All right, then.
Let's get this over with.
I mean, you got to make me disappear, right?
Where to? You got 56 field offices to choose from.
Portland, El Paso. How about Anchorage?
I've always wanted to learn the finer points of fishing violations.
It's not... gonna be that easy.
What do you want me to do?
- Resign? - No, no.
Bad news needs... a messenger,
and you're it.
You're giving the press conference announcing Sara's death.
This is Nathan Miller all over again.
It's not me, Graham.
This is way past my pay grade.
Okay.
You know what, they can do whatever they want to do.
Truth is, Daniel, I didn't save her.
Go back to Atlanta, give the press conference...
and go home.
Six months' paid leave.
Yeah, Washington D.C.
National Transportation Safety Board.
I need to speak with Joan MacInerny.
This is Special Agent Graham Kelton with the FBI.
How can I help you?
Something's come up in connection with the Sara Collins investigation.
I was wondering if I could come and see you.
Well, of course, Agent Kelton. When were you wanting to do that?
Well, I can be there this afternoon.
I'll look forward to it.
Thank you so much.
This is MacInerny. We have a problem.
What is the nature of the problem?
Special Agent Graham Kelton.
Hey, you got a second?
I didn't want to pass this up the food chain
in case there's some kind of simple explanation.
But we ran all the usual tests on Sara's blood from the cabin.
Yeah?
There's something strange.
She's got a low white blood cell count...
really low.
Was she getting chemo for something?
No.
Did she have some kind of immune disorder?
- HIV, a bone marrow disease? - I don't think so. Why?
Because according to her leukocyte count,
our girl was half dead before she died.
It's Mei.
I need Sara Collins' medical records ASAP.
Just between the two of us, Jessica,
why did you come back?
What do you want, J.T.?
You put on a very good show.
But you're flat-ass broke.
You haven't been living in Europe.
You live in a studio apartment in Rawley.
I don't know where you get your information, but...
I have copies of your bank overdrafts,
your debt collection notices.
Here, why don't you take a look at your credit report.
It's a train wreck.
If the children find out, it's going to be pretty clear why you came back.
For the money.
That is not true.
You almost destroyed Jeffrey in the divorce.
That won't happen again.
Now you're still a young woman,
still plenty of time to move on, start over.
How much will it take to get you back on your feet?
Did Jeffrey put you up to this?
Jeffrey trusts that I have his best interests in mind.
I love my family.
And that is not for sale.
Kelton, pick up the phone, damn it.
Kelton.
Where are you?
I'm still in D.C. Why?
Sara's blood from the crime scene--
her white blood cell count was way down.
But there's nothing in her medical records to account for that.
Sean analized it further.
It turns out Sara's blood was diluted.
What are you talking about?
We assumed that it was a fatal attack
because there was so much blood.
But there wasn't.
They took a small amount of blood and stretched it with plasma.
They staged her death.
Why would the kidnappers do that?
It defeats their purpose.
Now they've got Senator Collins hell-bent on voting against Rainer.
It wasn't the kidnappers.
- Our Nathan friend? - I don't know.
But if Jeff Collins votes against Rainer, the kidnappers will kill Sara.
The vote's starting.
You've got less than ten minutes.
With testimony already concluded,
the committee chairman Senator Mazarra has allowed Senator Collins
to join the proceeding solely for the actual vote.
We now take you live to the floor.
Without objection, we will include in the record
the list of letters and editorials regarding Judge Rainer.
Before we continue, Judge Rainer,
I want to thank you for your patience.
Your professional qualifications are outstanding.
Your personal background is exemplary.
Thank you, Senator.
I also want to express appreciation to Senator Collins
for the sacrifices he has made to be here today.
Our prayers are with you.
And it is our sincerest hope that your wife is safely returned.
Thank you.
Without further delay, the clerk will call the roll.
Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me, excuse me. Hey.
Special Agent Graham Kelton, FBI.
You need to sign in over there and get your visitor's pass.
Pardon me.
Hey, you need to sign in.
Radio the east corridor-- tell them to stop him.
We have a breach at control point one.
Agent Graham Kelton, FBI. Please advise.
Mr. Carroll?
Aye.
Ms. Stratton?
No.
Subject is a male Caucasian, brown hair, six-two, wearing a gray suit.
Copy that.
Hold it right there.
Sir, if you don't mind, could you please come with us for a second?
Whoa!
Mr. Patterson?
Aye.
Ms. Taos-Kahn?
No.
Christo.
I need you to access the internal server for the Dirksen Senate Building.
Why?
I got no time. Just do it.
Mr. Lassiter?
No.
Ms. Cunningham?
No.
Mr. Mazarra?
Aye.
Mr. Ventress?
No.
The vote now stands at eight to confirm and eight against.
Ms. Kerman?
Aye.
Okay, the schematic's loading.
Looks like the network's got both perimeter and internal security gateways.
This may take a minute.
I don't have a minute.
Come on, come on, come on, come on.
Come on, man.
You can do this.
Okay, okay, if I trigger a security check,
maybe I can piggyback my way in.
Mr. Bultman?
No.
Mr. Collins?
The vote now stands at nine to confirm and nine against.
Mr. Collins?
Senator Collins will have the deciding vote.
Mr. Collins.
Mr. Collins?
Jeffrey.
Given the circumstances, Mr. Chairman,
I hope you'll tolerate this break in protocol.
I want to thank my fellow senators for their...
support during this incredly difficult time.
I've known Wallace Rainer for most of my life.
I thought I knew Wallace Rainer.
But you don't belong here, Wallace.
And you don't belong in the court.
How dare you.
Systems accessed.
- We're in. - Override it. Now!
Mr. Collins, how do you vote?
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a possible biological threat.
Please evacuate the building.
Senator!
Senator. Excuse me.
Jeffrey!
- What are you doing here? - I have to talk to you.
- I have to go. - No, stop.
Listen to me.
Sara is alive.
Oh, my God.
Wait... wait... Are you... are you sure?
Yeah.
But there's something else...
Agent Kelton! Agent Kelton!
Ambulance! Somebody get an ambulance!
What?
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