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Mirror Game (2017)
This mind roams all around me
In every alley and lane Even if I try escaping I know it's looking for me If I get shot by its bullets I'm bound to die If I don't take these pills I die every moment that I live This mind is playing a game Of thieves and police with me This mind is playing a game Of thieves and police with me This mind is playing a game Of thieves and police with me This mind is playing a game Of thieves and police with me This mind is playing a game Of thieves and police with me This mind is playing a game Of thieves and police with me This mind is playing a game Of thieves and police with me This mind is playing a game Of thieves and police with me It enjoys asking me If I've been hit This Love Want Pain Bleed Fate Run Hide Cry Tears of blood Smile pain run hide It's time to answer for a lifetime of failures and weaknesses. My only regret is that... no one will ever know... how I got here. I won't be alive, and neither will you. -Hey. Looking for me? -Hey, when did you get here? Just got here. Let's run a few laps. Come on. -I was heading back. -So soon? You are training for the marathon, not me. I have run enough for today. Everything all right at home? Let's talk about it later. I'll get going now. Okay? -Yes, let's catch up later. See you. -Bye. See you. Can you add water to the coffee maker on your way out? -Sure. -Thanks. -Do you mind? -Not at all. Love you too. Hello, everyone. Ready for another exciting psychiatry class? -Yeah. -Can't wait. Okay... Jordan, you had breakfast today? -Nope. -Doesn't seem like it. -How's your running going, Noel? -It's going good. Good. Okay, before I start, someone sent me an e-mail about clerkships, so I am going to touch real quick upon that. The clerkships are going to be for six weeks and you are going to get an opportunity to interact with real patients. -Noel? -Will you be our advisor -in the Psychiatry clerkship? -Well, as much as all of you would like me to be your mentor, unfortunately, I cannot. Only for a few of you. The rest of you are going to get somebody from the faculty, -or one of the resident physicians. -So, what can we expect? Well, you are going to be working in a real psychiatric unit, and there you are going to learn to perform screening interviews and identify psychiatric symptoms. And this is what's interesting, Is that you are going to get an opportunity to make your own observations. Excited? -Yes, Professor can't wait. -Okay. Let's get on with the class. Psychiatric Genetics, which is my favorite subject. Excuse me, Professor, do you have a few minutes? Yes, tell me? Sir, my name is Ronnie Bhanot, and I just transferred from Duke. North Carolina? -How are things down there? -Sir, things are great, I miss it a lot. -Are you Indian? -Yes. -Where are you from? -Delhi. So, why did you transfer from Duke? Honestly, you are the reason. Why am I the reason? I want you to be my thesis guide. You should know that I am very selective about who I mentor. I know sir, but once you read my thesis, you will not be able to say no. Please, if you could take a look. Psychiatric Genetics, that certainly caught my attention. You know, this is my area of specialization? Sir, I know and that is the reason why I am here, I used your research as the basis of my hypothesis. And I have proved that there is no correlation between psychiatric disorders and genetics. That's a very big claim for a medical student. Can I use your white board? Recognize this, Professor? That's the Hardy-Weinberg Equation. That's right. Using your test cases and this equation as the basis... of my research I was able to prove that, psychiatric disorders are not passed through genes. That hasn't been proven till date. I know, and that is why I need your mentorship to validate my theory. Okay, I will go over it, but don't get your hopes high, there is a 99 percent chance this is flawed. Yes, I totally understand, but-- but I am willing to take my chances. Leave me your number and come back and see me in a couple of days. Sure. Thank you so much, Professor. Professor, I wanted to drop off these term papers. -Anything else? -Yes. Remember the real estate attorney you spoke to about selling my house? Let's set up an appointment with him for next Wednesday. Okay, will do. Why are you still up? Working. Really? -So who was that? -Someone from work. Do I know him? Maybe. Tanya, can we talk? Can we talk tomorrow? -Why are you in such a sour mood? -I'm not. Jay, why can't we just get a divorce, and put each other out of our misery? You are miserable, not me. But I want out, Jay. I am working on my issues, why do you always insist on a divorce? You know, and I know that it'll take more than medications-- I told you! For me, divorce is not an option. Are you having an affair? I don't need to answer that. Hello? Hi, this is Jay Verma from five, Valley Palms, Edison Springs. Yes. Someone's thrown 30-40 newspapers on to my front porch. Yes. Yes. No, obviously, I only ordered one. Okay, thank you. -Is the doctor in? -Hey, come on in. Sorry, I had to leave yesterday. So, no classes today? -No, I have clinic later. -So how are things? -Never been better. -Don't remember the last time -you said, "never been better". -The reason is this research paper. It's about the link between psychiatry and genetics or... the lack of it. It's brilliant. -Who wrote it? -A student of mine. I spent five years proving it and I failed. And now this kid, walks in and says he has solved it. -But you can still get some credit. -I'll guide him. Maybe I can get my name in a few journals. Nothing wrong with that. Last time I saw you, you weren't doing so well. So, you've been taking your medicines? No. Don't really need them. Says who? You need them. Or that student's suicide is going to ruin you. It almost ruined me. Problems with Tanya again? Yeah, she keeps insisting on a divorce. Divo-- Then get it over with. And... just start living your life. I can't. Okay, Jay. Then solve these problems. I promise, I will. Bye. -See you. -See you. Hi Ronnie? Okay, so, I reviewed your research... and to be honest with you, it's flawed. But it's nothing we can't fix. I know you are probably anxious to talk about it. I don't have any classes tomorrow and will mostly be at home. Why don't you drop by? Six p.m. okay? Okay, great. My address is five, Valley Palms Road, Edison Springs, New Jersey. Ronnie. Good to see you. Hello Professor, sorry I am a few minutes late. No problem. Were you able to find the house easily? Yes, it was quite easy. Good. Please come in. Come. Sir, thank you so much for inviting me over. Pleasure. I was going to get a drink for myself, you want some? Sure. Ever had vintage scotch? Vintage scotch? No. Never had it. You will surely like it. Please, make yourself at home. Wow. Haven't tasted anything this good. My mentor in med school gave it to me. I only drink it when I am with special people. Uh...Wow sir, I feel really honored. So Ronnie, why don't we start with you telling me about yourself. Who is Ronnie, what does he do, where does he want to go in life? I grew up in Franklin Park New Jersey, right around here. I always wanted to be a doctor. And so, I took admission in a med school in North Carolina. And, why did you choose medicine? I always got good grades. I cleared my SAT when I was 14. I had an IQ of 145. Child prodigy, huh? That must make your parents really proud. My parents died in a car crash when I was four. Sorry about that, my parents too died when I was young. Oh, so sorry to hear that, Professor. Doesn't bother me anymore. It was a long time ago. -So, who raised you? -My grandfather. When I was ten years old, we all moved to America. What got you interested in Psychiatric Genetics? After my parents died, my brother had mental issues. My mother had depression before her death. Some people say the car crash was a result of her depression. My brother's doctor said that his condition... was genetic. So, when I got to med school, I started researching it. The correlation between Psychiatry and Genetics. And then I read your article in The American Journal of Psychiatry. That's what planted a seed in my mind that I can prove that there is no link between the two. And that my mother was not to blame for my brother's condition. That's quite a story. Ronnie, tell me... Being a child prodigy, I am sure you enjoy out-witting others. Yes. You want to try out-witting me? If you agree to be my mentor. It may persuade me. So you live in the dorms? No, I still live with my grandfather. My scholarships covers my tuition but I work at a convenience store to help him pay his bills. Which store do you work at? It's the Quick Stop, on Oak Tree Road. -Near the gas station? -That's the one. I know that store. And check. Jay, I'll be gone for a few hours, don't wait for dinner. And I never do, Hon. Can you at least not be so sarcastic? That was my wife, Tanya. So... have you heard the rumors in the college? That my wife is... cheating on me? No, sir. I've heard no such thing. I am new around the campus. You shouldn't believe everything you hear, right? Yeah. I guess. And what if I told you she actually was? That would be shocking, sir. Check. Very impressive. Why don't we come back to Tanya in a bit? Ronnie, I don't want to discourage you, because you have worked hard on your research. But it is still lacking. Why is that? The numbers are inaccurate and the central theory is flawed. It's not based on clinical tests but on my existing research. But... but I can help you. I hate to get your hopes high, but we can refine it and get it published. It can open doors for you. Only I can help you, and I also have the power to kill your knight. How did you do that? I have my moments. But Ronnie nothing comes free in life, right? Right. So, you have to do something for me in return. Sir, honestly, I'll do anything. -Just give me an opportunity-- -Anything? Choose your words carefully. Is it that serious, sir? Yes, it's that serious. Tanya is really having an affair. And I have two options. Either I divorce her, and live the rest of my life in regret that she's no longer with me, but with someone else. And the second option... If she's not with me... then she can't be with someone else. What are you implying? I need your help in solving my problem. Solve it, how? -By killing my wife. -What? -If it's a joke then it's not funny. -No, it is not a joke. Have you ever heard of the perfect murder? No. I don't even want to hear about it. I think I should be leaving. Sit down, Ronnie. Sit down. So the perfect murder's when the murderer leaves no clues or evidence behind. And that is only possible when he is a complete stranger. I want you to be that stranger. -But, I am not a murderer. -Think about that. No hurry. -Sir-- -I can open many doors for you. You will get recognition. You can even prove that your brother didn't inherit his disorders from his mother. My research is very important to me, but... but I don't want to be famous for the wrong reasons. And how can I murder someone. It's just too much. You don't want to finish the game? I think you out-witted me enough for a day. No problem, this game will be waiting right there for you. Just shut the door on your way out. Look who decided to show up. Come, sit Ronnie. Do you really think I will go with your crazy plan? Yes, because you are bright. You won't miss such a big opportunity. Okay Professor, I am ready to do it. Let's talk specifics. What is your plan? The plan is, you'll break in, kill Tanya, steal a few things, and leave. And, what's the guarantee that you will keep your part of the bargain? Ronnie, you have to trust me. I am not the kind to go back on my word. I don't think I can trust you. What is your plan? The plan is, you'll break in, kill Tanya, steal a few things, and leave. This is my guarantee. I am impressed, Ronnie. If you go back on your words, I will give this tape to the police. Of course. Of course. So, when are we doing this? Okay, so this Saturday, I will be out of the house all day. I know Tanya is going to be home all day, because she has night shift. I will leave the back door unlocked. You'll go inside, find Tanya and kill her. And then, there is a safe in the bedroom, you will go there. You will steal a few things from it, like my Rolex, Tanya's jewelry. And yes, as a special gift from me. You can take the bottle of that vintage scotch. And how exactly should I kill her? A knife, a gun, your bare hands, I don't know. I can't figure it all out for you, you have to do some of the work. And yes, after you've done don't try to contact me for six months. Until then, I'll work on your thesis, perfect it. And we're going to make you famous. Do me a favor and bring that voice recording with you when you come back in six months. And make sure you don't make any dumb mistakes that get you caught. I will see you in six months. Look who we have here, bright and early. Leave me alone. Sure. I just wanted to let you know I won't be home today. I have work in the office. I don't really need to know what you do or where you go. I know. Won't you make breakfast for me? There's a lot of stuff in the fridge, help yourself. Jay, is that you? Jay, if you think this is a joke, that's enough. Hello, somebody's trying to break into this house. Yes, five, Valley Palms Road. Yes, Tanya Verma, I am the homeowner. No there is nobody else at home, my husband isn't back from work yet. Yes, thank you. It's you! What is wrong with you? Why did you have to come in from the back door like that? Look, I think we can all agree that we can make this easy on everyone. If you can agree, to sole physical custody. But we already agreed on joint legal custody. Shrey needs his mother. And we are offering liberal visitation. You went ahead and coaxed out of the judge. A highly one-sided temporary order, and that is not okay with my client. Look Sara, I know this is difficult for you, but be fair to Shrey. You don't even have time for him now, how will you find time for him after the divorce? Look Andy, I am a mother, and Shrey needs me. Getting the divorce was your decision, keeping Shrey is mine. I really think we can make this work, if we can agree to joint legal and sole physical custody. Excuse me. Yeah. Give me 15 minutes, okay? Right. -Sorry, I have to go. -Wait. Go where? See, this is the issue. Sara, we must really finish this. Look, I know you can represent my interests, it's important that I go. Tanya? The number you have called is no longer in service. What are you doing here? Ah, the good Professor. I have been waiting for you. We don't have much time the police will be here any minute. What do you mean? What are you still doing in the house? Oh, I stayed back to finish that chess game, Professor. We had an understanding, Ronnie. We had an understanding. Of course, we did. You asked me to break in and I did, you asked me to get rid of your wife and I did. But then I decided to stay back and finish that chess game. I really enjoy playing with you. We agreed that you would come, kill her and leave. This was never part of the plan. I changed the plan, Professor. By the way, -shall we finish the game? -Stop with this chess crap. Professor, I think you should keep calm, your wife just disappeared. You wait here, let me check who it is. It's the police. Go and open the door. As it is you really like opening doors for others. And yes, I'm hoping we never meet again. So, I wanted to finish this game today itself. Checkmate, Professor. And if you don't mind, I am going to take this little souvenir with me. The game isn't over as yet. Hi, how can I help you? I am Officer Falco with the Edison Springs Police Department. This is Officer Ullman. What can I do for you, Officer? We got a call from this address about a possible home invasion. -You sure you have the right address? -I am sure. Are you the homeowner? -Yes, I am. -Can I see some ID? Sure. Here you go. Thank you, Dr. Verma. We got a call from a woman identifying herself as Tanya Verma. She said there were possible intruders in the house. Is she home? That's my wife. And no, she wasn't home when I got back. -Are you expecting her to be? -Yes, she had the day off and... tomorrow she had an early shift at the hospital. -Which hospital? -Valley State, we both work there. What do we have, Officers? A possible home invasion. Dispatch says that a woman identifying herself as Tanya Verma said there were intruders in the house. -And who are you? -This is the homeowner, Dr. Verma. He just got home and he's expecting his wife to be home as well. Dr. Verma, I am Detective Shenoy. Can I call you Doctor? -Sure. -Can we come in? Umm, not sure about that. Why is that? Because I want to make a few calls to find my wife. I... don't want to involve the police so early. Sorry Doctor, this is possibly an active crime scene. You don't really have an option. Officers, call in the crime scene team, please? Where are you from? Delhi. You speak Hindi. -Surprised? -Yes. Don't be. This is Edison Springs, Indians are everywhere. From the Municipal Council to State Legislature. So, why not the police. Yeah, right. Let's take a look around. You switched the music on, Doctor? -Yes. -Please don't touch anything. But you said you just got home? You switch on the music as soon as you get back home? Yes, I do, is that a problem? Didn't say it is. Have you tried calling your wife? Not yet. Can you try reaching her now? She left it at home. How did this break? I don't know. I didn't notice it until now. -You play chess? -Yes. Seems like there was a game on. Yes, I was playing with a friend a few days ago. But what's the connection? There might not be any connection, Doctor. But there can be one. Do you have any valuables in the house? -Yes, I have a safe in my bedroom. -Let's go check. This way. Here's the safe. It's all here. Nothing's missing. Your wife is missing, the back door is open, and there is a broken photo frame. But the safe is untouched. Doesn't look too good right now. Okay, we've got work to do. Falco, take a detailed statement of the doctor right here, make sure you get all the names of everyone he knows, and get all their work addresses and their home addresses. And you guys, check for prints, start with the photo frame, then the back door and then the bedroom. Come on, let's go. And Falco, check the phone lines of the doctor right here. Check all the records on it. And um, also check with the neighbors if they saw anything unusual at all. -Okay? Good. -Will do. Doctor, this looks like more than just a home invasion. This is a missing person's case. Do you know what that means? -No. -Look, I don't want to scare you, but I usually cut to the chase. This could be a kidnapping or worst case, even a murder. I am sure I can find my wife. Good. I hope you do too. We'll file the initial reports in the morning. I want you to come to the police station at 3:00 p.m., tomorrow. Is that okay? Good. Thank you. Sorry for asking you to come by right away. But it was something really important. Thank you. So, what's going on? -Tanya is missing. -What? I don't know where she is. The police were at home earlier. -I am responsible for all this. -How are you responsible? A student had given me his research paper to review it. He wanted my help so I told him... I'll help him if he helps me in return. What kind of help, Jay? -I asked him to kill Tanya. -What? You are out of your mind. Keep your voice down. Cool down. How could you do such a dumb thing? She was having an affair. -You should have just divorced her. -And let the other guy win? How could you, Jay? You put yourself in my shoes, you would do the same. This is a big mess. Can I have another drink, please? Did you even consider that the police could catch him and he could implicate you? I did, and that is why I planned to kill him too. I poisoned the whiskey bottle I asked him to steal. What has gotten into you? You are talking like a-- like a serial killer now. I was desperate. He even has proof. A recording. Oh, God. Before the police gets their hands on both, I must find him and kill him. And put an end to this story. I made up a story to get him implicated. I'll say that Tanya's having an affair with him. Maybe you should call Shonali. Just in case if the police suspects you, she may be able to help you plead insanity. -It is the best way to avoid jail. -I am not insane. We all know that. Just call her. Jay, why did you choose this option? Because I didn't have another one. Hey Shonali, it's Jay. Can we talk? I think I am in trouble. I need your help. Hi, Alisa? This is Jay. Oh, hi Professor. Can you do me a favor and let the dean know that I will be out for a few days? Sure. Is everything okay? Don't mention it to anyone but Tanya is missing. My God, did you inform the police? Yes, they are working on it. And send an e-mail to the students that I will be out due to a family emergency. Sure. Will do. Do you need any other help? No, I am fine. I just need to be available for the police investigation. Okay well, I-- I hope everything turns out fine. Thanks. -Sara. -I heard you were looking for me? I heard you found yourself a missing person case. I actually did, Captain. You know the biggest perk of being the only female detective... is that I get all the crappy cases. While my male colleagues are out solving homicides, I get missing persons. Look Sara, I like you. You are good at what you do. But some of the other guys don't share my view. You are too young and smart and they feel threatened. They want you out of here and back in uniform. You know I am better than all those chauvinists. I don't disagree. But I know you are going through a divorce. Maybe you should take it easy for a while, you know. Until things settle down. I work 80 hours a week. My divorce is a result of me giving everything to this job. My son thinks his babysitter is his mom. And you are telling me to give it all up? Just think about it. As a short-term thing. I will think about it. I know I am in trouble, you don't have to keep reminding me. You keep giving advice without me asking for one. Who were you talking to? Me? No one. You must be mistaken, there is no one here. Yes, I can see that. Any news of your wife, Doctor? None. As I mentioned, we are treating this as a missing persons case. We can't yet rule you out as a suspect. I had nothing to do with this. Look, I work in a male infested shark tank so you have to forgive my distrust of men. You will need to work really hard for me to believe you. So the way this is going to work is that... I am going to ask you questions and I want honest answers. You're not gonna lie to me, or hide anything from me. Is that clear? Okay. Good. So, we have been checking on a few things since yesterday. First off, we picked up finger prints and ran them through a federal database. Turns out they belong to you and your wife, and no one else. And here is what I find really interesting. You mentioned that you have not spoken to your wife since yesterday morning, right? Yes, that's correct. Since yesterday morning your wife got two calls from a cell phone number registered in your name. And it was not the first time. She got phone calls from that number earlier as well. That's not possible. What's the number? 555-7323-737. It's a pre-paid line and was disconnected right after the last call was made. Wait a second. I know that number. -So, you did call her? -No, I didn't. It's my student Ronnie Bhanot's number. I am helping him with his thesis. Even if I do believe you, it still doesn't explain why he registered the number in your name? I have no idea. But there is something else you need to know. I am all ears. Tanya was having an affair with Ronnie. And how do you know this? Because she told me herself, that she's having an affair with Ronnie Bhanot. Wait. So your wife was having an affair with this guy and you still decided to help him? Yes, I didn't want to show I knew about it. Because Tanya had ended the affair and decided to move on. Was he okay with the breakup? No. He didn't want to leave her. He was really angry. He wanted revenge. So, you think he may have kidnapped your wife as a result of the breakup. It's possible. Can't think of any other reason. And that would also explain why he registered the phone in my name. To implicate me. It's also possible that you are making this up. That you did all of this... There's no truth through that. Because you were jealous. And want to pin all this on this guy. You have to believe me. Do you remember any other details about him? Yes, he said he grew up in... ...Franklin Park, New Jersey. His parents died... ...in a car accident when I was young. And he has a brother. A younger brother. Okay, anything else? Sir, take a look. Yes, he left me his research paper to review, I have it at home. Recognize this, Professor? And he also wrote something on my office's whiteboard. Okay. You can go. I hope you know that we will be seeing a lot more of each other over the next few days. Yes, I know. Hi, Vikram. I told the police that Ronnie and Tanya were having an affair. Yes, of course. I have to find him at any cost. I didn't mention to the police where he works. I am going to look for him there now. No, no. We cannot take that risk. You have helped me enough. Okay. Thanks. Bye. Hey, excuse me, is Ronnie here? -Who? -Ronnie. Who is Ronnie? Can I please talk to the manager or owner? Hold on. Thank you. Yes, how can I help you? -I am looking for Ronnie. -Ronnie? And who are you? I am his professor at Valley State University. No one by that name works here anymore. But there was someone who worked here around two years ago. His name was Ranvir and liked to be called Ronnie. But if you teach at the university you should know that already. Why is that? He committed suicide two years ago. What was his full name? His name was Ranvir Bhargav. Do you have any other details? No. If you think of anything, can you please call me, here is my number. Of course. Thank you. Ronnie. Hi, Doctor. Can I come in? Yes, sure. So, we have uncovered some new information. Good. Good. Come, let's sit and talk. Please, sit. Thanks. Are we any closer to finding her? That depends on you telling us the truth, Doctor. -What do you mean? -We checked with the university, there is no record of anyone by the name Ronnie... registered at the university, let alone your class. Yes. -You don't look surprised. -No. Two years ago, I had a student whose name was Ranvir. And he liked to be called Ronnie. This student is using his name and doing all this. And, why didn't you tell me this earlier? We had an understanding that you won't hide anything from me, Doctor. I didn't put two and two together. Oh, so now you are going to do our job for us? Please, don't get me wrong. After meeting you yesterday, I remembered that he had told me he worked at a store on Oak Tree Road, So, I went there to find him. They told me that the only Ronnie who ever worked there was my student, who committed suicide two years ago. And why would anyone do that? I have no idea. This person is playing me. The truth, I think, is that you made this story up. To cover up your wife's disappearance. Nothing can be further from the truth, Detective. One more thing. Remember you told us something was written on the whiteboard in your office? -Yes. -Our handwriting analyst compared what was on the board to your handwriting. Here is a picture of the whiteboard. Do you recognize the handwriting? Yes, it's mine. But how is that possible? I didn't write this. How do you expect me to believe that? Believe me. I have nothing to do with this. I am innocent. Well, I hope that too for your sake. I think it will be prudent for you to come in and see our police psychologist. Why do I need to see a psychologist? I reviewed your police file. You have a history of psychiatric disorders. That has nothing to do with this case. And I refuse to see a psychologist. I don't think you should refuse. The last thing I want to do is to arrest you and put you through a polygraph. Polygraphs are inadmissible as evidence. But that's not going to stop me from putting you through one anyway. So your options are, one, speak with the police psychologist. Two, to undergo a polygraph with one of our investigators who wants nothing more than for you to fail it. Four o'clock, at the department. You'll be talking to Dr. Roy. Can you also give me the research paper that Ronnie gave you? Sure. Here you go. Thanks Doctor, see you at four. Hey Falco, my car died again. No, I am in front of the doctor's house. Can you come get me? Thanks, Falco. No one is available to take your call. Please leave a message. Thanks for coming, Doctor. Before I bring in the psychologist, I want to ask where did you go after I left your home? What do you mean? I saw you come out of your house... and then saw you leave in your car. I called you, but you didn't answer the phone. I don't know what you saw. But I went to sleep after you left. Do you really expect me to believe that? Yes. Of course. I think it will be best if we let the psychologist take over from here. I would like to introduce you to Dr. Roy, she's our staff psychologist. Pleasure to meet you. Let me start by saying that I am a big fan. I have read all your published works, and I was at your keynote at the World Congress of Psychiatry last year. Then, you must know that I don't need a medical evaluation. Unfortunately, this is a police investigation and that decision is not mine to make. Detective, can I have a few words with Dr. Verma alone? Sure. As per procedure, I will be recording this conversation for review. Doctor, before we start I just want you to know that I have immense respect for the work you have done in this field. I want to help you, and I want you to help me by answering my questions. Okay. I have read your police file and your medical history. Your file says you were diagnosed with depression, as a result of your student's suicide. Do you still suffer from depression? Yes, probably. Are you on any medications? No, not for two months or so. Why did you stop taking the medications? My symptoms were not getting any better. Can you tell me more about your student, Ranvir Bhargav's suicide? It's all in the file. Can you please answer the questions, Doctor. He was working on a dissertation under my guidance. I didn't think he would be able to complete it. He had issues, insecurity, depression. So, I asked him to drop out. He created a scene... and then he committed suicide. So, do you blame yourself for his death? Yes, because he left behind a suicide note that said that... he did it because he was unable to finish the thesis. He didn't name me in the note though. But the media loved that angle and... they carried it for a long time. And how did that affect you? It affected me badly. I gave up my research. And it ruined my marriage. It doesn't matter to me. Did you have any other traumatic experiences during childhood? Yes, my parents died when I was young. Your file says that you had schizophrenia as a child. But I was treated for it. Are there any other symptoms in your medical history we don't know about? No. Detective Shenoy saw you talk to yourself. You were talking to someone who wasn't there. Who were you talking to? Many people talk to themselves. And she saw you leave the house. When she asked you, you denied it. How do you explain that? Could be sleepwalking. It wasn't just sleepwalking. You actually got out, got in your car and drove away. If so, it's not like it hasn't happened to anyone before. Okay. I think I have what I need. I need to talk to Detective Shenoy. I will be... back. You got to make them listen to you 'cause they just won't listen to me. I don't know what to do. I don't know what to do. You got to do something, I don't know. I just don't know. Dr. Verma? Dr. Verma? Dr. Verma, we have come to a conclusion, that your medical symptoms are consistent with schizophrenia. -This means-- -I know what schizophrenia is. So, what are you suggesting? That Ronnie does not exist. He is in your mind. This is the most absurd thing I have ever heard. My schizophrenia was treated. I am sure you know in some cases it doesn't get cured. Since you suddenly stopped your medications. That resulted in the recurrence of schizophrenia, and the occurrence of multiple personality disorder. And as you know, these disorders can coexist in some rare cases. And in such cases, we see multiple personalities in a person. Your alter ego shows up. What you can't do personally, you do it as Ronnie. -Have you heard about the perfect murder? -What? Why do you think I've got multiple personality disorder? Because you went out yesterday, and you don't know where you went. That's a typical blackout episode. Yes, but then why would I name my alter ego Ronnie? Because Ranvir Bhargav a.k.a. Ronnie is constantly on your mind. I will let the detective reconstruct the events that led up to Tanya's disappearance. Please... tell me. Well, the simple answer is that... you, as Ronnie, plotted to kill your wife. Because of your issues, and because you believed she was having an affair. On the day Tanya disappeared, you had a blackout episode, and with an intent to kidnap or kill Tanya. You sneaked into your house as Ronnie. It's you? What is wrong with you? By the time police got there, you were back to your real self, and have no idea where Tanya went. Only your other personality knows that. And that information is locked away somewhere in your brain. And this is what you have based your conclusions on? No. We considered additional evidence. We took fingerprints from your home but we found only yours and Tanya's. We compared Ronnie's research paper with your research. It's practically the same. That's because Ronnie used my research as the basis of his. And you already know about the handwriting on the whiteboard? The analysts said you wrote it. And remember, you said that his parents died when he was young? Isn't that the case with you too? So, it's something shared by both personas, meaning some traits carried over to your other persona. It's not unusual for people to have things in common. You've got to believe me, he's real. That day when I came home, he was there. I was waiting for you. What you saw wasn't real. It was just in your mind. I even talked to him on phone. Hey, Ronnie. You might have, but there was no one on the other end of the line. And then I saw him again outside the convenience store he worked at. And I followed him. -And then? -I lost him. Obviously you did. Because he isn't real. What about cell phone that was registered in my name? We are still trying to track that down, but I am pretty sure you yourself registered it. It could be that your Ronnie personality became so brash... and brazen that it wanted to outsmart you by implicating you in your wife's disappearance and so registered the line in your name. So that the police suspects you. So, you think I am crazy? You have disorders. I would like you to go to the hospital and get some more tests done. You are wasting your time here, while the real culprit is out there. Dr. Roy has told you her decision. So, unfortunately this conversation is over. We will now move you to the hospital. We'll do a structured clinical interview with you tomorrow. I just want you to go there and get some rest. Do you think we should try and contact the dead student's family? Maybe they know something? Yes, we plan to do that, but I think it's a dead-end. Thank you, Doctor. Hey, where were you? They just told me you are here. How did you end up here? The police thinks I have schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder. And that I am responsible for Tanya's disappearance. Look Jay, I-- I have-- I have to be honest with you. -It's just-- -Good evening, -may I check your vital signs? -Yes, please. Thank you. I have read your file, and the conclusion seems rock solid. You too are siding with them? Perfect. I am perfect. Jay, I am on your side. At least you should know I am not crazy. But there's a silver lining here. Your disorders can save you. It won't come to that. I will find Ronnie before that. I have to go for my rounds. I'll try and talk to the police psychologist tomorrow. Okay. Professor... your move. Looks like I am going to win. You can't fool me. I know you are real. I am real, I am right here in front of you. But... look closely. Am I... really here? This is not possible. This isn't happening, I know you are real. And I'll find you. I want you to find me. We really need to finish this game... now and forever. Just go away. Go away! Emily, can you just check who is at the door, please? -What to do next? -C'mon mix it. -Hi. -Hi. Here sweetie. Something smells good. -Want some pancakes, Falco? -No thanks. Hey, thanks for picking me up. For some reason, my car is still at the workshop. No problem, so we have located the store where the phone was activated, and also dead Ronnie's family. He has a grandfather. Good. Send Cruz to the phone store. And make sure he checks the surveillance camera. And try and get a close up of whoever activated that line. Okay. Emily, I'll be back in the evening, will you be okay? -Yeah. -Okay, good. And don't forget to take Shrey to Jake's house for his play date. Okay. Bye, mommy. -Okay, call me if you need anything. Okay? -Yeah. Let's go. -Perfect, thank you. -Thank you. Doctor, the police psychologist just called in, she's on her way. -Thank you. -Thank you. Hi, Print Store. I would like to order a reprint, please. Yeah, what is the order number? Okay, hold on a second. And whom am I speaking to? J--hum... Ronnie. Okay, I will place the order. When would you like to pick it up? Can you have it shipped to me, please? Yeah, same address? Which address did you ship it to last time? It's a motel in New Jersey. Route 66, Highland Knolls, New Jersey, room number 112. I will just come in and pick it up. Found you, Ronnie. I am coming for you. Ah! There you are. I have been looking for you. -Excuse me? -The boss is looking for you. He wanted to know if you would like to extend your stay. How do you know me? -You are joking, right? -No. You are in room 112. What's my name? Are you okay? -I said what's my name. -Ronnie. And how long have I lived here? Well, you got a two-month lease that is coming to an end, and the boss wanted to know if you would like to extend it. No. That won't be necessary. Okay, whatever you say. -What's your name? -Melissa. Melissa, I need your help. I got mugged on the way here. -And my wallet and everything got taken. -Oh, I am so sorry. And you didn't report it to the police? I mean I can call them if you would like. No, that won't be necessary. There wasn't much in my wallet. I need you tell me what credit card I used for the lease, so I can call the credit card company and ask for a replacement card. Okay. Well, here you go, you used the VISA to get the room, and the number is-- wait a second, that's strange. What's strange? It's placed under a Jay Verma, but you are Ronnie. -Jay is my friend. -Okay. And, I am going to need an extra room card, mine got left behind in my wallet. Lost key cards are an extra 25 dollars, just so you know. Yeah, all right, just put it on my bill. -There you go. -Thank you. My mind deceives me Every single moment I do not know right from wrong As it deceives me every single moment Sharp needles prick my mind's eyes And it screams asking Why it is being punished so It is setting and fading As it searches In the hidden recesses Of its memories Captive in its own clutches It tries to unravel the knots A hundred times but fails I fail to understand right from wrong As my mind deceives me I do not know where to go As my mind lets me down By deceiving me -Hello? -Hi Professor, it's Alisa. Alisa, who gave you this number? -What? -I asked, who gave you this number? You did, you said that you could be reached here if you don't pick up your cell phone or home phone. -When was this? -A couple of months back. You said that you were working on a research paper and that you needed some peace and quiet. And that is why you were renting a room at a motel. Why are you calling now? To remind you of the appointment with your real estate attorney. But I asked you to cancel it? Oh, did you? I must have forgotten. I'll cancel it now. Is everything okay? No. I think I am in trouble. The police think I am responsible for Tanya's disappearance. They think I've some disorder, I become this other person, Ronnie. Do you remember a student by that name? Never heard the name before. Do you believe what the police is saying? I don't know what to believe anymore. I have been getting these visions of him... I am starting to doubt myself. Professor, you there? Yes sorry, I think I found the answer. Can you come right away? -Now? -I will meet you outside. I want you to drive me to my house. Sure. I will see you in 15 minutes. Hi, uh, I called earlier. -Oh yes. I have the tape ready. Please. -Oh. There. -Can I drive? -Yeah. -What's going on? -Let's talk when we get home. Okay. Hello? Detective, the guy in the surveillance video -is not Dr. Verma. -Are you sure? -Yes, I am positive. -Can you send me a photo of that? Will do. -Hello. -All okay, Jim? -All is good. -Is Dr. Roy there yet? Uh, no, I think she's coming in soon. -Did he leave the room for anything? -No, he hasn't left the room for anything. -Okay, let me speak with him. -Sure. -Detective, he is gone. -What do you mean he is gone? Check with the nurses. -Nurse. -Yes? -Have you seen Jay? -No, is he not in his room? No, he's gone. Detective, he's gone. How could you let this happen, Jim? I am sorry, Detective. Well, ask around if someone saw him leave -and call me back. -Of course. Ullman, glad you are back. Can you let the dispatch know that Dr. Verma has gone missing -from the hospital? -Okay. -Do you see that photo? -Yes. It's of the man, who activated the phone line and it's definitely not the doctor. -That's interesting. -I know. Did you and Falco manage to go see the grandfather? Yeah, we paid him a visit. He didn't want to talk to us, wouldn't even let us in. Why is that? Apparently, we gave him a hard time after his grandson's suicide. Did the neighbors say anything? They said that the grandfather has been raising the grandsons all alone ever since their parents died. And that he had another grandson. That is exactly what Ronnie said to Dr. Verma. Okay, I think we need to go to this grandfather's house and see if we can make him talk. I'm going to take Falco and why don't you go to dispatch and let them know about Dr. Verma? Detective, we checked the surveillance cameras. He got into a cab, we have tracked down the driver. He says he has taken him to a route 66 motel. Okay. Send a team out there now, and call me back with whatever you find. Alisa, so how much do you know about what's going on? What you told me and what I heard at the university, that your wife is missing. Are you sure that is all you know? Of course, Professor. I find that hard to believe. Why, Professor? Alisa, how long have you known me? Two maybe three years. Have you ever seen me change into someone else. Like I behave like somebody other than my usual self. Honestly speaking, yes, a couple of times over the last month or two. You mean when I gave you the number of the motel? Yes, you did seem to act strange when you did that. You are lying. Why would you say that? -I have no reason to lie. -Yes, you do, you have a very big reason. Because you and Ronnie are in this together. I told you, I have never heard that name before. Come clean, Alisa. You have to believe me. Come on. Let her go, Professor. There you are, you bastard. I knew I wasn't crazy. Now, do you see him? There is no one. Ronnie! Ronnie is right there. You are scaring me. I need to go. You are not going anywhere until you tell me the truth. You are threatening me. I don't think I need to be here another moment. I need to go. -You cannot go anywhere. -You're crazy, Professor. Tell me the truth. Come on. -No! -Come on, tell me the truth. Sir, can I talk to you? I don't want to talk to the police. You may leave. Sir, I must talk to you. What do you mean? I hope you're not too hurt, Professor. I am not crazy. I am not crazy. You still think I am real? Your mind is playing games with you, again. I don't need to play any more games. I am calling the police. I don't think you should. You just brutally killed Alisa... with this dagger. I did not kill her. Why should I believe you? No. You don't have to believe me. But the fact remains, that you and I are the same person. You created me, taking the name of your dead student You made me do what you couldn't do on your own. You made the plan to kill your wife, Jay. So, you are in my head? Yes, Jay. You are finally seeing the truth. I think you have two options. One is to be tried for the murder of your wife and now your assistant. But given your mental disorders, you will probably spend the rest of your life in a mental institution, with me. And the other option? Is to kill yourself, and free yourself from the consequences of your actions. Ever since Ranvir died... a part of me always wanted to do it. Fine. You got your answer. You'll be free. From the world, your madness and me. And that, I am guessing, is poison? It's time to answer for my failures. The saddest part is... no one will ever know how I got here. After this, there will be no you and no me. Yeah, that should do it. Brilliant poetry, by the way. Can you do me one last favor? Sure, anything for a dying man. Can you make me a drink from that vintage scotch? Make one for yourself as well. Of course, I will join you in celebrating your brilliant life and the few moments left of it, Jay. Vintage scotch. You drink this only with special people, right? Well, who can be more special than me? There you go. Cheers. -What's your plan? -Do you recognize this? The plan is that you'll break in, kill Tanya... If you don't mind me asking, which one of these is Ranvir? Ah. This one here and here. Do you recognize this man? Of course I do, he is my other grandson, Vinay. -Do you know where he is now? -No. Have you been in touch with him? Yes. He comes and goes. I think he is on drugs. I told him not to bother coming back here. He too is dead to me. Did he ever talk to you about Ranvir's death? Yes, sometimes. Okay. Thank you, sir, you have been of great help to us. -Is Vinay in trouble? -I think he is. Falco, we need to go now. Where did you find it? I think I found my answer. That's when I knew you were real. Now, tell me the truth. You will soon be dead, Jay. The truth? You want to know the truth. The truth is that you killed my brother. I killed no one. I am Vinay Bhargav. Ranvir Bhargav was my brother. And I planned all of this to avenge his death. You went to great lengths to do that, you could have just killed me. I wanted to see you suffer. I wanted you to die the same way my brother did. Looks like you succeeded. Yes, I did, but it wasn't easy, I had to think of this grand plan. It all started when Ronnie died. I lost my parents when I was young. There is only so much pain I can take. Then one day I realized that the only way for me out of this misery was to kill the man responsible for my brother's death. Which unfortunately happened to be you. So... I made this grand plan. The first part of it was to trap Tanya. Yes, it's true, we were having an affair. But you refused to divorce her. So, we decided to use your disorders, to kill you. We thought we will drive you crazy, so that you kill yourself. Our motive was same, but had different reasons. She was doing it because she loved me. And I was doing it because I hated you. I posed as Ronnie to carry out this plan. Sir, give me one chance. How can I kill someone? I attended your class, without ever enrolling. And then I came in with that research. I even registered a phone in your name. And then, I charmed poor Alisa into falling in love with me. She was so deep in love with me, that she was ready to do anything for me. So, I asked her to replace what I wrote on the whiteboard with the same text. And make it look like you wrote it. She did such a great job, I almost started to like her. You killed Alisa. Well done, Alisa. Yes, I thought you would kill her. But you turned out to be a fool, you fainted. So, I had to kill her. Things got really interesting when I came to see you in the office. The plan is, you'll break in, kill Tanya. Steal a few things, and leave. So I thought, what could be better than this? So, per your plan, I went to your house, I kidnapped Tanya and took her to the motel. Then I came back here and talked to you and left as soon as the police arrived. What did you do to Tanya? When you arrived at the Motel, she was locked in the next room. I bribed the receptionist to leave that room alone. And to address you as Ronnie. Ah, there you are, I've been looking for you. -What's my name? -Ronnie. And behave like you had booked that room. I told Alisa to call you. So, you think that you gave her that number. Is she still there? Tanya? Yes, she's still there but... unfortunately, I had to tell her that I don't love her. She was furious, so heartbroken. She was feeling bad for you. Now she's dead. You all had to die, Jay. In order for me to walk free. I wanted it to look like you killed Tanya, Alisa and then yourself. I wanted to see you suffer, Jay. I wanted revenge, Jay. I wanted to destroy everything you loved. But you failed to fulfill your plan. What do you mean? You just consumed poison. That bottle of poison was already empty. I had already mixed it in the bottle of scotch. The same scotch you are drinking, and I am not. Checkmate, Ronnie. You lose. Falco. Check the bedroom. Falco, in the living room. -How are you? -Much better. I have bad news. We found your wife's body in the motel. I am so sorry. I don't think you could've ever gotten out of this alive. That's unfortunate. When we brought you in here, you asked us to get in touch with someone by the name of Vikram, who is he? Don't worry about him, he is-- he is here. Sorry, who is here? Vikram. He is standing right here. You are joking, right? There is no one here. You're training for the marathon, not me. I've been trying to prove this for five years, and I failed. One for me. You too are siding with them? Sorry, sorry, must be all the medications. Well, I've some good news. District Attorney has decided to close the case. So, whenever you feel better, you can go home. Thank you, Detective. Thank you, for whatever you have done for me. Well, I am not a detective anymore. My divorce will be final soon and I want the sole custody of my son. And the only way I can get it is if I have a desk job. Sorry to hear that. I am not sorry, I'll live to fight another day. But, good luck to you, Doctor. I am glad that we can all move on with our lives now. Well Jay, don't think you need me anymore. I will be on my way too. Will I see you again? Of course. Don't forget I am all you have. Jay! -Good to see you, Shonali. -Good to see you too. I want to thank you for helping me. Now come on, you don't need to thank me. You and I, we go back a long way. That we do. I am so glad you called me. And you were so right. If you didn't find Ronnie, your best bet to avoid jail was for us to prove you're insane. Ask her about the research paper. -Research Paper? -Yes, research paper. -Are you talking to me? -Where is the Research paper? I took it from the police station and sent it to the journal. They are running a story on it next month. -That's great. -Yeah. And I told them that you have written it. So, get ready to be famous. -Can I drive? -Can you drive? Can I drive? Yes, you can. You always do, so why should today be any different? -You know me so well. -Yes. -Shall we? -Yes. A life half dead dies half A death for it is handcuffed Bitter to taste and abusive Chilling like the barrel Of a gun on the forehead There is no escape There is no escape There is no escape There is no escape A life half dead dies half For it is handcuffed It does not give a thought As it gnaws, curses, Taunts as it stings Putting itself to Sleep in the embrace Of night singing Dark lullabies to itself This arrogant life creates chaos As one sniffs it through the nostrils Bitter to taste and abusive Chilling like the barrel Of a gun on the forehead There is no escape There is no escape There is no escape There is no escape |
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