Ryan grew suspicious when his dog, Bella, ran into the church and barked at his father’s casket. Opening it, Ryan found it empty. Chaos erupted. Later, Ryan discovered the morgue had no record of his father, Arnold. His lawyer revealed Arnold’s email was wiped and two prized figurines missing. Suspicious, Ryan investigated Miss Pearson, Arnold’s rumored mistress, and found a $7 million life insurance policy naming her as the sole beneficiary.

She fled, vanishing before the police could catch her. Ryan then baited his father using his obsession—a rare figurine. At an anonymous auction, Arnold showed up to buy it. Ryan confronted him. Detective Bradshaw arrested Arnold, who confessed to faking his death and staging the fraud.

“I wanted a new life,” Arnold said.

“But your pride gave you away,” Ryan replied, holding the figurine.

As Arnold was led away, Ryan looked down at Bella.

“Good girl,” he whispered. “You knew it all along.”