When the story begins, it appears as if Nora's son, Robbie, embezzled $200,000 from the bank where he worked. However, late that night, Robbie arrives and confronts his step-father, Ralph (Michael Rennie), as Ralph apparently stole the money and made it look like his step-son did it. During this confrontation, Ralph accidentally kills Robbie...and then strings the body up to make it look like he took his own life. As he's typing a fake note to explain away Robbie's death, Nora catches Ralph! She then slips down the stairs and is badly injured...so badly injured that she's unable to respond in any way. For now, at least, Ralph is in the clear....but what if Nora ever comes out of it? And, if she does, won't Ralph just get rid of her, too?
This is among the very best of the one hour episodes for two reasons. While it was an hour, the show had great pacing. Sure, they drug out the story...but it didn't feel that way because they kept the tension mounting. Additionally, you really find yourself on edge as the show progresses...and I give most of the credit to the director, who did a great job keeping the story going at such a lovely pace and with such a tough mood.
This is among the very best of the one hour episodes for two reasons. While it was an hour, the show had great pacing. Sure, they drug out the story...but it didn't feel that way because they kept the tension mounting. Additionally, you really find yourself on edge as the show progresses...and I give most of the credit to the director, who did a great job keeping the story going at such a lovely pace and with such a tough mood.