The Parting Shot/Transcript

Bureau Headquarters, Dubai...

Ingrid Bjorn: , now that we're in Dubai, your plan to set a trap for The Sword can be executed! Time is of the essence!

Jack: I hope it works! Our investigation in Egypt helped us get closer to The Sword, but it wasn't enough. They must be stopped before they strike again!

Ingrid: And it's not just about avenging Chief Ripley's murder anymore!

Ingrid: With the discovery that The Sword belongs to SOMBRA, a world-wide terrorist organization aimed at global domination, there is no room for anything other than absolute success!

Jack: Thanks to , we've found SOMBRA's weapons dealer, a man named Seamus Cummings. We're going to use him to get to The Sword.

Ingrid: , your mission is to purchase a large quantity of weapons from Mr Cummings in order to attract the attention of The Sword. You and Archer will go undercover posing as rebel leaders seeking weapons for an uprising.

Ingrid: You are to meet him at Dubai's famous rooftop golf course. Should anything happen while you're undercover, your safe word is: eskimo.

Jack: , our meeting time is approaching and we've got to get into our rebel leader disguises to meet our target! It's time we end The Sword's game for good!

A few minutes later...

Jack (disguised as a rebel leader): Alright, we're all suited up! You look great, ! Seamus will never suspect a thing.

Jack: Let's go see a man about some weapons! To the rooftop golf course we go!

Chapter 1
Investigate Rooftop Golf.

Jack Archer: Oh no, ! That's our target, Seamus Cummings. But he's... dead! What's the safe word again? Eskimo!

Jack: You're right, ! With Seamus dead, we can't follow through on our plan to trap The Sword!

Jack: The best thing now is to find out who killed him and see if it can lead us back to The Sword somehow!

Jack: Let's see if anything around here can help... , the golf bag you picked up is a good start. There's got to be something in here we can use.

Jack: You also want to put together that ripped up matchbook? Let's do it.

Jack: , there's still hope of catching The Sword! But first... let's take off these disguises. It's hot in here!

Examine Ripped Matchbook.

Jack (back in his regular clothing): , there's a message on that matchbook you found next to the victim: "7:30 - Bar Meeting."

Jack: It looks like our victim's next meeting was supposed to be at Dubai's famous Underwater Bar.

Jack: You're right, ! We need to go to the Underwater Bar and find out who was next on the victim's agenda.

Investigate Underwater Bar.

Jack:  don't move! There's a tiger staring right at us!

(The tiger hisses with a gold bar in its mouth.)

Jack: You want to do WHAT, ?! You want to grab those gold bars from its mouth?! Are you out of your mind?! It could eat us!

(The tiger growls, still having the gold bar in its mouth.)

Jack: I can't believe you're doing this, ! I've got your back... but just in case, it was nice knowing you... I can't watch this...

(The tiger roars, still having the gold bar in its mouth.)

A few seconds later...

Jack: , are you alright?! That was one scary tiger! Good thing I had some leftover kebab to distract him!

Jack: Now that we're both safe, let's dust the gold bar the tiger had in its mouth. It looks like there's something engraved on it.

Jack: After risking your life, you want to search a shopping bag? , it's your call. Let's see what you find inside.

Jack: <Name>, about that ski lift ticket you found... How the hell does a lift ticket end up here in Dubai? And why is it covered in blood?

Jack: Good idea, <Name>! Let's get a sample of that blood to Lars so we can find out whose it is.

Jack: Alright, <Name>, the victim's matchbook said he had a meeting at 7:30 and that time is approaching. Let's hope one of these clues can help us figure out who he was supposed to meet!

Examine Gold Bar.

Jack: <Name>, so the gold bar you found belongs to a certain Sultan Mahmoud. Any idea who he is?

Jack: You met the sultan in a previous investigation? He's the tyrannical ruler of a desert town? What's he doing here in Dubai?

Jack: You're saying he's trying to stop his people from protesting in the streets? Then... he could've been here to buy weapons!

Jack: Exactly, <Name>! The sultan must be our victim's 7:30 appointment!

Jack: Brilliant idea, <Name>! We should go undercover for our meeting with the sultan... but this time, we'll go disguised as our victim and see exactly what they had planned!

Impersonate the victim and talk to Sultan Mahmoud.

(Before talking to Sultan Mahmoud)

Jack: <Name>, it's 7:30. Operation Sultan Sting is in effect and these disguises are flawless!

Jack (finishing his disguise): The sultan's reaction should be interesting. If he killed Seamus, he'll be surprised to see him alive and well!

Jack (disguised as Seamus Cummings): Ready, <Name>? Let's do this!

Jack: Sultan Mahmoud. I'm Seamus Cummings. I've got the goods. Do you have the gold?

Sultan Mahmoud (with his tiger): Mr Cummings?! I didn't expect to see you. I heard you were... dead!

Jack: Well I'm here, so let's get started.

Sultan Mahmoud: I've brought your gold, but our deal is clear. I purchase these weapons from you and you will stop selling to my enemies, The Sword included... or else I kill you. Do we have an understanding?

Sultan Mahmoud: And I've thrown in some extra gold to make sure we have an understanding on our other matter, as well.

Jack: The other matter? Uhm... right... the "other matter". We... won't say... a word.

Back at the office...

Jack (unearthing his disguise): That went well, huh, <Name>? The sultan had no idea who we really were and he seemed very surprised to see Seamus...

Jack: But I wonder what's that "other matter" he mentioned. Hopefully we'll find out soon enough.

Examine Ski Lift Ticket.

Jack: <Name>, now that you got a sample of the blood on the ski lift ticket, let's see if Lars can tell us who it belongs to!

Examine Shopping Bag.

Jack: <Name>, there was a lot of stuff in that shopping bag, including this gift box. How many purses does a woman need? I'll never understand.

Jack: There's a message from our victim written on the lid of the box? It reads: "To Fiona - With Love, Seamus."

Jack: I wonder who this Fiona person is. Let's open the box and see.

Jack: This earring and necklace set looks pricey! And there's another card inside. It says: "To another 20 years, Your Loving Husband."

Jack: That solves the mystery. This Fiona must be Fiona Cummings.

Jack: She must be our victim's wife. I wonder if she knows he's dead. <Name>, we should go find her and break the bad news.

Inform Fiona Cummings about her husband's death.

Fiona: I can't believe Seamus is dead! And on our 20th wedding anniversary too!

Fiona: He'd always mentioned how amazing Dubai was, so he surprised me with this trip as a gift.

Jack: So you and Seamus were here on an anniversary trip?

Fiona: After our son died three years ago, Seamus retired from the weapons business. We promised we'd spend more time together, travel the world. What am I going to do? Seamus was all I had left!

Jack: We know this must be difficult for you, but do you have any idea who might have wanted your husband dead?

Fiona: In his line of work, that could've been anyone... but that was all over.

Fiona: Although you might want to check for his money. He always traveled with "pocket cash" in case he needed to get out of a sticky situation.

(After talking to Fiona Cummings)

Jack: <Name>, the money Fiona mentioned wasn't with the victim when we found him. That means someone got to the money before we got to the body.

Jack: We need to find that money! Good chance whoever stole it could be our killer!

Examine Victim's Golfbag.

Jack: Seamus's golf bag was pretty fancy with those gold-plated clubs!

Jack: Inside the bag, you found a name tag that belongs to a certain Khalid Al-Zahrani. The name tag says he's a caddy for the resort.

Jack: Good idea, <Name>! Let's question Khalid the caddy! I bet the resort reception desk can tell us where to find him.

Ask Khalid All-Zahrani about being the victim's golf caddy.

Jack: Khalid Al-Zahrani? We're here investigating the murder of Seamus Cummings. We know you were his caddy. <Rank> <Name> found your name tag in his golf bag.

Khalid: You must know I'm innocent! I went to meet Mr Cummings, but when I arrived, he was already dead!

Jack: So you found the body and just left? You do know that looks suspicious from where I'm standing?

Khalid: If the police had seen me there, they would've arrested me instantly! No questions asked!

Khalid: It's a shame he's dead. Mr Cummings always hired me as his caddy whenever he was in town. He was quiet, but always a generous tipper.

Jack: As touching as those sentiments are, you're officially a suspect in the murder of Seamus Cummings. We may need to ask you more questions, so you should stick around this time.