Locke, Lauren, and Dick have devised a plan to play dead, in an effort to infiltrate the high-stakes poker game. Chief of Police Tracy Mills gives the go ahead and the news reports soon follow. Now that the three of them are dead, they can move forward with preparations. First up is making Locke Canadian... which definitely won't be easy. Sorry.

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"Hard Boiled" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Locke still believes him and Simon were set up. So they meet up with Lauren's high-tech contact Dick Matheson. Arthur also joins for some reason. But when they arrive at the hideout it isn't long before they're surrounded and bullets fly!

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"Sidewalk Shade" and "Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Caution - Instrumental Version" by Skrxlla

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Locke and Simon have caught up to Lauren, but find her meeting with a mysterious figure. They hide in a dumpster and try to listen to what's being said. Luckily, they don't have to because Simon reads lips. After the mysterious figure escapes, Lauren explains what's going on, and Locke isn't happy about it.

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To his surprise, Locke wakes up in Bethany's home. There, he has a heart-to-heart with Paul, where Locke realizes that Lauren's contact has set them up. Locke meets up with Simon and finds that Lauren never showed. Things aren't adding up. Was this because of Lauren or her contact?! Locke is determined to find out!!

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"Covert Affair" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Locke has agreed to help Lauren, but is that because he's falling for her again? They do have sex multiple times after their whale watching excursion. Afterwards, they meet up with Simon and Bimon and learn about card player Jerry Flynn's arrival in the city. While waiting to subdue the man, Lauren gets an urgent call and has to leave, forcing Locke to wait on his own out in the cold. Things are quiet until a near crop dusting plane starts to make its descent.

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"I Knew a Guy," "Spy Glass," "Shades of Spring," and "On the Cool Side" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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The She-Devil lays it all out. Locke can't believe what he's hearing. The whole time they were together was a lie, yet, Locke can't let his feelings go. After he learns all about SMUSH and the CIA's involvement, Lauren and Locke begin to reminisce. Then, out of the blue, Locke gets the bright idea to relive a romantic moment. So they go whale watching.

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"Apero Hour," "Hot Swing," "In Your Arms," "Smooth Lovin," and "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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After Locke beat Anterguard at his own game, someone started to warn Locke to leave. Wondering who could be sending the notes, Locke chases a man down to find out he's not alone. Two twins (because that's how they come) kidnap Locke and tell him everything they know about Anterguard and an evil organization known as SMUSH. But Locke wants no part. Later, while cooking a TV dinner, Locke is visited by the she-devil who begs him to reconsider. But why?

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"Covert Affair" and "Bass Walker" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Now that Locke knows about Logan Anterguard, he decides to visit the Soft Pop Casino, a place the poker player often frequents. Paul accompanies Locke although it turns out that he doesn't know much about poker. But at least he can bet on the birds.

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"Spy Glass," "George Street Shuffle," "Long Stroll" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Locke finds one of his interviewees dead! This brings Paul and Arthur in to investigate, although they need to make a Home Depot run first. When Locke returns to the office, he finds that Edith chatted with the she-devil and it turns out Edith likes her?! What?! Now Locke is forced to go on a dinner date with the she-devil, her husband, and Edith. Could things get any worse?

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"Fast Talkin'," "Vibe Ace," "Shades of Spring," "Secret of Tiki Island," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Locke interviews all the museum workers, but of course things don't go smoothly. Afterwards, Curator shows Locke a replica of the artifact and explains the origins. A return note came with the replica as a way of disguising the original's disappearance. But no one is falling for it. Locke requests handwriting samples from all of the employees and then visits an old friend of the force, Felix Burner. Can Burner find a match? Can the case be solved so easily?

Probably not.

Music:

"I Knew a Guy," "Cool Vibes," "Hard Boiled" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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