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Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Henry gives advice to little sis Maddie about how to catch a thief. Today’s episode was directed by John O'Connell and written by David A. Levinson.
Transcripts from TVMegasite Henry: Ten grand? That's a lot of ponies. Ooh, I think I just lost my appetite. Maddie: Everyone feels terrible about it. Lisa doesn't want it even getting out in the papers. Henry: Do the cops have any leads? Maddie: No, not really. They think it's an inside job. Henry: But you don't agree. Maddie: I have a hunch who's responsible. Henry: Ah, the old Coleman hunch. Rarely has it lead us astray. All right, spill it. Who do you think burgled the bonds? Maddie: Jade Taylor. Henry: Jade Taylor? Maddie: Mm-hmm. Henry: Don't you think that's just wishful thinking on your part, huh? Maddie: It would be a lot easier to prove if I had, you know, actual proof. But I haven't really come up with any sources. Henry: I see. And the reason that I'm springing for this continental breakfast becomes very clear. All right, tell brother Henry how he can help you out, kitten. Maddie: Okay. So, if she went the bank and tried to cash those bonds, the police would know about it, right? Henry: Oh, yeah, absolutely, absolutely. The last place you want to go with money that's not yours is to the bank. And the security cameras always capture your good side when you're doing something bad. If there's any life lesson I can impart to you over pancakes, let that be it. Maddie: Good to know. Henry: Don't tell me that's all you've got. Maddie: Yeah, pretty much. Maybe she's just holding off until the coast is clear. Henry: Maddie, as any good thief will tell you -- well, as it was once explained to me -- always leave yourself more than one way to get out of a tight fix.
Maddie: So, if Jade didn't take the bonds to the bank, what did she do with them? Henry: Well, if I was in her position, with $10,000 burning a beautiful hole in my pocket -- Maddie: And you didn't want to get caught. Henry: Sweetheart, please, that goes without saying. I'd probably investigate one of those check cashing places. Maddie: Yeah, but wouldn't the cops think about that, too? Henry: Yeah, probably. But these places tend to show a reliable discretion when these matter are concerned. Especially the one on Gardner and Overland. Maddie: Gardner and overland? Henry: Yeah. No, no, Maddie, no, no. Maddie: What? I'm just going to go over there and ask a few questions. And if I happen to get a few answers that I could use, then I will say thank you and be on my way -- Henry: No, zip it, no! I forbid it. Maddie: You forbid it? Henry: I forbid it. Those places are not safe. And the guys that work there, they're a little shady. They've got the tattoos and the body hairs, and the rings in the nose -- Maddie: That's funny. You just described Gus, my lab partner in physics. Henry: That's cute. Can't you just get will and Gwen, like, a nice card, or treat them to a latte? Maddie: Do you remember last summer when everyone thought that I was crazy? And they were pointing at me behind my back and whispering? Who was there for me, Henry? Besides you, besides you. Will and Gwen and Casey. And they stood by me until the end. Henry: So, you owe them, yeah? Maddie: Whoever stole those bonds stole Gwen's dream of becoming a singer. And they stole something from Casey, too. He's been trying so hard to make this happen for her. And if I didn't try to make it right, then what kind of friend would I be? Henry: You are too good for this world, Maddie. Maddie: I know.
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