I think it comes down to how repulsive his crimes were, and the fact that he was never punished for them: He died an eighty year old millionaire. Two weeks ago, they had been in to secure the premises against rodent incursion. He spins a cock-and-bull story about how they need to head out to a secluded roadside location to meet Romano and hand over a cash payment. The Columbo of old would simply have worked harder to get the evidence he needed when the killers guilt was so clearly established without ever considering let alone actually entering into an alliance with gangsters. Graham, however, wants a more radical approach to dealing with his troublesome brother. The dividing line between any of them would be cigarette paper-thin. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. Final clue/twist: When Columbo discovers that Lisa was the only person Nick had talked to by phone in the ten days prior to his death, Columbo searches her apartment and comes across a photograph of her posing next to a one-of-a-kind antique chair similar to the one that Lauren had posed with in another photograph he had also seen. Sounds like fun and it was. Just rewatched it today. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Aktor zmar osiem miesicy po premierze tego odcinka w wieku 45 lat Drama; Crime/detective; 1995; Vincent McEveety; 90 mins; PG. Their day-to-day responsibilities ended after the first season. "Strange Bedfellows" is arguably one of the worst "Columbo" episodes that exists, so naturally we were thrilled to talk about it. Having renounced his participation in Strange Bedfellows (as CP notes, it wouldnt be the first time a Fischer script was desecrated), all mentions of the Sgt. Perhaps Columbo strenuously disagreed with the plan, but was overruled by a superior officer. Paul Hogan Vince Hopgood. Aside from some low-level robots that guard the building (Protectrons, Eyebots and Mr. Handies), the holotape - board meeting - can be found in the trash can in the conference room in the corner. With Charisma 4+, followed by 8+ or a Perception 4+ check, the player can pry - and learn that while he had a mistress, he loved his wife and kids deeply and losing them in the war took a toll on him. Irving Krutch (Ed Begley, Jr.), a crooked insurance investigator, enlists the help of Columbo to solve a series of murders that starts when two men, each of whom possesses a piece of a photograph, kill each other in a burglary gone wrong. She will boast of her straightforward plan to deal with the Scorched (killing them all) and invite the player to witness her plan with action. I found a photo of what looks like Rosalynn's memorial hidden under David's desk. Instead, they dwell in the mountains where the McVeigh horse range is located. I found a holotape with David saying the word "negotiate" at Arktos Pharma. Another flaccid effort, Strange Bedfellows has its moments but its many flaws see it plunge into the bottom tier of new Columbo outings. | Countries - United States | AllMovie Rating 4 User Ratings (0) Your Rating Overview User Reviews Cast & Crew Related Share on facebook twitter Synopsis by Sandra Brennan AKA: Columbo, Columbo Mystery Movie Collection 1990 & 1991-1993, , Columbo: Une trange association, Colombo. I actually can imagine Columbo being willing to team up with mobsters if the circumstances were dire enough; hes worked with criminals to catch a bigger fish before (e.g. Three hours later, McVeigh tells Columbo he heard Teddy leave the house and drive away. Columbo: Strange Bedfellows amerikai krimi, 90 perc, 1995 rtkels: 54 szavazatbl Szerinted? Hey, whats a guy gotta do? Wendt flailing about was one of those incredibly silly moments that were all too common in these final few episodes. Strange Bedfellows? For all the things Strange Bedfellows does well (and there are a few decent highlights to be found), almost all the goodwill it garners evaporates by the time credits roll due to the deeply unethical charade Columbo embroils himself in. Columbo willingly enters into a pact with Fortelli that will ultimately ensure Graham McVeigh pays for his actions in the eyes of the law, but do the ends justify the mean? Why is it called Columbo? As is typical of his investigative style, Columbo drops a bombshell on McVeigh before he departs. Still, that perhaps mightnt make for the most gripping TV and it can at least be argued that Strange Bedfellows delivers an action-packed finale by the series standards. At that point, Chase enters the next room and shoots Winters, then makes it look like Winters was shot by a gay lover. Brindle? I appreciate CP sharing the theory, even if he doesnt espouse it, that Columbos chicanery to force a confession was essential to save McVeigh from the vigilante butchery he would have inevitably suffered in short order. Help appears to be at hand in the svelte form of Grahams racehorse Fiddling Bull, who has been deliberately held back so his secret stunning form can see him romp to an unexpected victory in some big money race. Columbo would not work with the mob, he just wouldnt. Posted on May 31, 2022 by May 31, 2022 by As such, it's possible that Columbo makes up a new backstory depending on the suspect to whom he is speaking. The car chase and the whole business with the dead mice were low points for me; I found both sequences obnoxious and stupid and thought they dragged on far too long. He then effortlessly inveigles McVeigh into revealing that his brother didnt himself smoke, giving the detective some decisive intel very early in the investigation. More like Strange Bedbugs. However, someone else gets to Big Fred before Harold's bomb does by stealing the gardener's pickup truck and running him over while he is jogging. #Columbo #ltcolumbo #peterfalk #classictv #dennishopper #jamesgarner #rockford, Just one more think the psychology of Columbo, Caution: Murder Can Be Hazardous to Your Health, Contribute to this sites upkeep from just $3. Episode review: Columbo The Bye-Bye Sky High IQ Murder Case, Public service announcement: February 2023, The curious case of Columbo Takes the Rap. To read my reviews of any of the other revivalColumboepisodes up to this point, simply click the links in the list below. His interactions with McVeigh hark back to the shows glory days, with the detective playing it all dumb and innocent, allowing his suspect every opportunity to be too helpful and then zapping him with a telling observation or impeccably timed one more thing. Mystery & Thriller. "Columbo" Strange Bedfellows [DVD] [Region 2] (IMPORT) (No English version) Format: DVD 37 ratings $3499 DVD $34.99 Additional DVD options Edition Discs Price New from Used from DVD $32.77 $30.93 $31.58 DVD $34.99 $34.99 DVD $35.83 $35.83 $35.83 And its clear that Fischer cant blame the episodes offensiveness on anyone else. A hefty fellow, McVeighs heart could have packed in under such duress, killing him outright. Writer Peter Fischer basically disavowed himself from this episode, thanks to the horrible re-write decisions made by the production team. Prince then goes to Chandler's house and fakes evidence of her abduction. Directed By: Vincent McEveety. In addition to Peter Falk at Lieutenant Columbo, the episode stars his real-life wife Shera . I need to give it to Rose back at Top of the World. As McVeigh is driven away in a police black and white, the conversation between law enforcer and criminal kingpin confirms that they had planned this entire charade together. In A Matter of Honor, he stages a set piece with a killer bull that could genuinely endanger the life of his chief suspect. If it were, the District Attorney would not have prosecuted. Phil Brindle), Don Calfa (Rudy), William Bogert (Randall Thurston), Shani Wallis (Gwen), John . All top-drawer episodes. Make no mistake, Im no Malibu fan. As always, the mere presence of these popular character actors is a welcome call back to the shows classic era. Crawford confirmed just before that McEnery would have heard the elevator that threw him off the roof if he wasnt unconscious. After scanning through all of her blocked memories, Rose said she's just missing David saying one word - "negotiate." Finnegan, meanwhile, is back as diner-owner Barney after also assuming the role in Its All in the Game. You decide! And are there any glowing highlights Ive overlooked that you believe warrant a mention? Would have loved to see Kelsey Grammer in all his snarling blue blood glory as a murderer. An interesting, if limited, breakdown. And there were two of them in there? Hollywood film composer and conductor Findlay Crawford (Billy Connolly) has been mentor to a talented young composer, Gabriel McEnery (Chad Willett), who has been ghostwriting most of Crawford's work for the last few years. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. If Fortelli says no, hes lying. Upon speaking with Rose about the Raiders, she suggests locating the trophy that belonged to former raider and Cutthroats leader David Thorpe. [1][2] Two of the episodes, "No Time to Die" and "Undercover", were based on 87th Precinct novels by Ed McBain and thus do not follow the usual Columbo format. Form ID Graham then disguises himself and goes to Romano's restaurant, where he sets mice loose in a bathroom. The scenes between him and McVeigh are well written and hark back pleasingly to his interactions of yesteryear, and Steiger is extremely watchable. Not a chance. Thats quiet a deep cut, but you are correct, well done! With these I dont like the original concepts, though I dont despise them the way I dislike Strange Bedfellows. Caution: Murder Can Be Hazardous to Your Health. Its one of those episodes like Mind over Mayhem where I can imagine the prosecutor tearing his hair out as he wonders how hes supposed to make a case out of this. Contents 1 Background 2 Quick walkthrough 3 Detailed walkthrough 3.1 Blocked memories 3.2 Making contact 4 Quest stages Background I think what youve experienced as forgettable was for me watchting Columbo in just another case. Sorozat+ (Sorozat plusz) heti msora 2023. mrcius 17. naptl kezdden. Now that I've found David's trophy, I need to find something in his room that will give me the location of Rosalynn's memorial. Poor Columbo has had a bad experience with clams the night before (reading between the lines, hes definitely spent all night sitting on the porcelain throne) and is in a wretched state, but, true to form, that doesnt stop him noticing things the other cops miss. Editor ID Unlike most here, I enjoyed this episode. They left several Season 2 stories behind, and then served as consultants for the remainder of the NBC run. The modified bed can be investigated with Strength 4+, to find a stash of, The painting can be investigated with Perception 4+ to find an, The dresser can be investigated with Perception 8+ to find. It was made of a strong metal that was not affected by the flames of the cremation process. When Columbo visits the restaurant hes informed that two tiny mice were caught in traps later that night, yet the one he fishes out of the dumpster is a hideous GIANT of a beast and certainly large enough to pass as a rat. Columbo learns that the chimp liked to handle shiny objects, and finds the chimp's fingerprints on a medallion that was part of Lamarr's Halloween costume, proving that Lamarr was at Brower's apartment that night. Regardless of whether its all a set-up, Fortellis raging at both McVeigh and Columbo during the restaurant showdown is masterful. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Final clue/twist: A cell phone is a key to Columbo's solution of the crime. In the last line of the series, Columbo remarks to a Galper "enforcer" that "Tony was sleeping with the fishes." David's quarters are on the upper floor and the trophy (made by his lover, Rosalynn Jeffries, to commemorate his rise to power) is on the dresser. There are no featured reviews for Columbo: Strange Bedfellows because the movie has not released yet (). Now that I've set up the transmitter and the message is broadcasting, I need to get to the Mezzanine level at Top of the World to meet Meg. TVPG , 1h 36m. Columbo - amerykaski kryminalny serial telewizyjny, emitowany w USA w latach 1968-1978 (45 odcinkw) i 1989-2003 (24 odcinki). Why, then, were there two mice in the ladies bathroom two nights ago? Cast as Teddy, Jeff Yagher is every bit as underwhelming as his career credits suggest, while Jay Acovones Bruno Romano makes so little impression on the episode that Id wager hes the series single least remembered victim. Graham McVeigh: [after long, pensive stares at McVeigh and Fortelli, Columbo turns and heads out] For God's sake! When it comes to Deceptions, the episodes screaming lack of ambition and utter tediousness renders it so low in my estimations. Do have your say on Strange Bedfellows in the comments section below. What was it that helped him back then? Its time to place your bets and find out, Lieutenant Columbo: Peter FalkGraham McVeigh: George WendtVincenzo Fortelli: Rod SteigerTeddy McVeigh: Jeff YagherBruno Romano: Jay AcovoneSergeant Phil Brindle: Bruce KirbyRudy: Don CalfaLorraine: Linda BehringerTiffany: Karen Mayo-ChandlerBarney: John FinneganDirected by: Vince McEveetyWritten by: Peter S. Fischer (as Lawrence Vail)Score by: Dick DeBenedictis. Although Columbo has spoken Italian in several previous episodes, he claims to have never learned the language. The show stars Peter Falk as Lt. Columbo, a quirky, but experienced LAPD detective who is seen solving primarily murder cases through his carefully-worded questions and his powers of observation. To do so, Patrick drives to Seltzer's house and tricks Seltzer into letting him inside by claiming that his car phone has died and that he has to make an urgent phone call. Columbo's work is cut out for him, because Patrick is on the team handling the investigation. I also place a heavy importance on the performances and chemistry between members of the main cast particularly Peter Falk because many a lesser episode has been partly salvaged by the sheer watchability of his performances. At Solomon's pond, the player has to deal with the enemies outside, possibly high-level floaters, and access the terminal in the basement, only to see it is password encrypted. So therefore the tape wasn't evidence. Frisking the corpse, Columbo finds betting receipts in Teddys wallet. The final 14 episodes of Columbo were produced sporadically as a series of specials, spanning 13 years from 1990 to 2003. He is taken to the palatial beach-front dwelling of mob boss Vincenzo Fortelli (Rod Steiger, paunchy), who sits Columbo down to a fine lunch to discuss the case. Rock star Marcy Edwards (Cheryl Paris) has been the live-in lover of high-priced murder lawyer Hugh Creighton (Dabney Coleman) for several years. The windshield wiper wells on Fairbanks' car collected the berries and droppings of these trees, proving that Creighton parked her car on that street and also drove the truck there. Why did Mc Veigh kill Bruno ? To solve the crime before Fortelli takes matters into his own hands, Columbo must work with the gangster. Fischer should be ashamed of himself. Columbo realizes that despite their claims otherwise, the two knew each other. About the morality of Columbos pact with Fortelli, I think you forget one thing. It next enters the cremation oven, and afterwards, the ashes are scattered by helicopter over the Hollywood hills. I was wondering, how did you interprete that last exchange? And as for the ending: yes, I agree that Columbo went way too far. SB takes the trap-springing/set piece concept to the extreme and exposes its flaws, creating a substantial discontinuity in the Columbo character. One to avoid. Shortly after this, the Lieutenant is abducted by two hoods and packed into the back of a black limo. Sherlock and Doctor Who writer reveals bid to bring back Columbo. An ex-employee, the homosexual Gerry Winters (Jack Laufer), has been encouraging Victoria and has even found a literary agent for her book. It perhaps wont surprise readers to hear that I fall into the latter camp. He easily fulfils the membership requirements to joins the Bungling Columbo Killers Club so feeble are his efforts to remain inconspicuous and unconnected to the crimes. And why on earth would he hide Romanos gun in his garden when he could have flung it in a river or hidden it in mountains near his home? Its also called The porcelain god because you kneel before it. Raider reputation improves by a full level (Hostile to Cautious). Like Marshall Cahill, Joe Devlin and Eric Mason years before, McVeigh is so inept that it would be harder not to suspect his direct involvement in cold-blooded murder. Fischer was story editor when the Kramer character was first created and introduced in By Dawns Early Light. A quick call to Sergeant Brindle at the McVeigh Ranch turns the gun up in a hot minute. If Columbos dalliance with the dark side is the episodes most questionable element, its not the sole reason why Strange Bedfellows falls well short of vintage status. Coming Soon, Regal As the theatrical saying goes, You can wash garbage all you want, its still garbage.. Columbo top 10 episodes as voted for by the fans: 2020 edition, Episode review: Columbo Death Lends a Hand. Using the password, access the terminal and request to repair the holotape. How the viewer feels about this critical question will likely have a significant impact on their enjoyment of the episode. Rol gwn gra Peter Falk . Final clue/twist: The TV news tape shows Harold closing his eyes before the Rolls-Royce exploded, thus proving that he knew there was a bomb under the car. If Fortelli says yes, youre sorry you asked. Technical Starring man mountain George Wendt as an unlikely double killer and Oscar-winning actor Rod Steiger as a menacing mob boss, Strange Bedfellows burst onto screens on May 8, 1995. Columbo is the landmark series that inspired a genre. McVeigh makes a desperate call to Columbo, who promises to be there in 20 minutes. I tried to use the terminal at Solomon's Pond, but it requires a password. She also suggests speaking with Rose at the Top of the World to figure out how to get into the Raiders' good graces. Moreover, the parking is free after 6 p.m. Krutch's fingerprint can be found on a coin which was inserted on Saturday afternoon. Fortelli will allow Columbo to take McVeigh into custody but warns the murderer against trying to beat the rap. Chandler threatens Prince that her next expos will be about him. Coming Soon. The inherent goodness at the heart of the Columbo character should be sacrosanct.. It left me wanting a shower at the end. Strange Bedfellows guarda Strange Bedfellows in linea gratis | Guarda film online attraverso i migliori video HD 1080p gratuiti su desktop, laptop, notebook, tablet, iPhone, iPad, Mac Pro e altro ancora. #peterfalk #Columbo #ltcolumbo #classictv #70s #1971 #leegrant, Gee whizz is it really Monday already? Columbo is an American crime television show that was originally part of NBC's Sunday Night Mystery Movie series. So if youre at a bar in a daft disguise, dont order your usual drink in the exact same way you always order it. For the ABC run, there was no Levinson (he died in 1987), and Link was given a fancy title but his role was very limited. In Season 1, Levinson and Link were in charge. She casts major doubt on Romanos involvement in the killing of Teddy by claiming she was in the sack with him at the time he was allegedly out committing murder. Season 13. While it has some entertaining moments, its ludicrous elements make it impossible to take seriously despite the efforts of Falk and Steiger. Chase is a national celebrity thanks to his call-in radio show and while Victoria works as his producer, his affection for her runs deep. Better studio supervision? This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Wendts not alone in struggling to deliver the goods in the lofty company of Peter Falk and Rod Steiger. Which do you think the police are likely to prioritise? I should be able to repair it at a terminal there. Unfortunately, that is where Freddy's luck runs out: he does not know that Lamarr has recently gone bankrupt, and is also having an affair with Nancy. but the shows content was under L&Ls control. This same man is now believed to have been the one who made the call from Romanos office to Teddy. The mafia which set these events in motion by putting an illegal squeeze on the gambling addict in the first are thumbs up heroes in Columbos eyes! Two officers masquerading as Fortellis thugs bash bumpers with McVeigh during a high-speed chase an act which is impossible for anyone to predict the outcome of. A fairly entertaining episode diluted by completely illegal Police behavior. "Strange bedfellows" is a phrase coined by Shakespeare. See production, box office & company info, [after long, pensive stares at McVeigh and Fortelli, Columbo turns and heads out], 235 West Potrero Road, Thousand Oaks, California, USA. "Columbo" Strange Bedfellows legendas. Fortelli and Romano were pals, it turns out, and the old villain isnt in the least happy to hear of his demise. Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 12:51, UK DVD Cover shows the complete collection, "COLUMBO: CAUTION: MURDER CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH {ABC MOVIE SPECIAL} (TV)", "ABC Sunday Night Movie: Columbo: No time to die (TV)", "ABC SUNDAY NIGHT MOVIE: COLUMBO: IT'S ALL IN THE GAME (TV)", "ABC THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIE: COLUMBO: TRACE OF MURDER (TV)", "MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: COLUMBO: MURDER WITH TOO MANY NOTES {TAPE 1 OF 2} (TV)", "ABC THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: COLUMBO: COLUMBO LIKES THE NIGHTLIFE (TV)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Columbo_(season_10)&oldid=1138931170, "Caution: Murder Can Be Hazardous to Your Health", Sonia Wolf & Patricia Ford & April Raynell, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 12:51. Its not of major importance to the storyline but is indicative of some muddling writing that could have easily been avoided. Crawford realizes he will be ruined and ridiculed if it ever becomes known. Immortalised as Norm from Cheers to tens of millions of viewers over 270 episodes of the sitcom between 1982-93, Wendt is much more at home in comedic roles and he has nothing like the gravitas required to make for a believable Columbo killer. Sure, Columbo turns down Fortellis offer of a drink, but he hardly seems to be beating himself up about his actions. An episode to bury in an unmarked grave. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". Also, marks on Edwards neck matched the gloves found in the gardener's truck that had been stolen, parked on a particular street where an unusual type of tree grows, and returned. All that said, now that Im done playing devils advocate, this episode still rings false on several notes. Similarly, if youre in the victims car with them immediately prior to ending their existence, go a few minutes without smoking, or at least leave a huge Cuban smouldering in the ashtray to fool the po-po. Nancy calls Lamarr during the party pretending to be Freddy. McVeigh will find himself sleeping with da fishes. In Strange Bedfellows, Columbo doesnt just fall below his expected standards of conduct he doesnt appear to feel a shred of remorse about his actions. Once done, report back to Rose at the Top of the World. Strange Bedfellows aired a month after the Oklahoma City bombing. Can it be as comforting an experience as entering a bar where everybody knows your name? He schedules a Halloween costume party at his house, during which he sneaks out to Freddy's apartment, knocks him out, undresses him, then drowns him in his bathtub. Rusk threatens to expel spoiled fraternity brothers Justin Rowe (Stephen Caffrey) and Cooper Redman (Gary Hershberger) for cheating by stealing the final exam. By this account, it is clear that Peter S. Fischer, in his original script, envisioned our hero intentionally participating in a threat of mob murder in order to solve his case. Columbo supporters could claim that he genuinely believed the only way to prevent McVeighs execution was to partner with Fortelli to scare the man sufficiently to make him divulge the location of the elusive evidence (Romanos gun) that would prove his guilt. One of the Columbo episodes I have seen least (possibly only once or twice ever), Strange Bedfellows takes up extremely limited space in my memory palace. Raider reputation improves by a full level (Hostile to Cautious)45 (upon delivering the AI program)50 (upon completion) Whatever happened to you cant win em all as Columbo says to Bart Kepple in Double Exposure-one of my favorite episodes from the 70s. Most, if not all, of the foregoing is speculation; the whole story may be lost to history , Maybe Peter Fischer took the false name for a reason other than that he didnt like the script, I guess, theoretically, Fischer might use his Vail pseudonym his official dont-blame-me-for-this-piece-of-crap cop out only because the casting, direction, and production had turned his script into a piece of crap. For example, Fischer objected strongly to the casting of George Wendt. Either its a continuity error or, more likely, a means of throwing in a cheap gag about Columbos dodgy, clam-intolerant guts. He was right to start feeling a little tense mind you, because he is paid a visit by Fortelli in person the next day. Meg will remain adamant and laugh off any attempts at negotiation and treat promises of inoculation much the same way she did before the raiders fled Appalachia: None. Theres a section of Chicago known as the Gold Coast, home to a well-moneyed set that raises horses and lives pretty high on the hog, with little regard for legal niceties and a casual attitude to what we refer to (not entirely without affection) as The Outfit. But production values can only take you so far. Last Update: Jan 03, 2023 This is a question our experts keep getting from time to time. Poker Face: what's in it for Columbo fans? (Two decades earlier, he stole a valuable diamond from the body of a deceased silent film star.) Given Columbos everyman appeal, this approach seems as likely as any to result in a conviction without having to traumatise McVeigh in the process. But he wants to keep the money a secret from his wife Nancy (Jamie Rose), who is divorcing him, so that she cannot make a claim for the money. Someone of his size should better take Riley Greenleafs route of self-incrimination as a cleverer cover-up move. 7.0 (1,531) Wealthy horse breeder and trainer Graham McVeigh is exasperated by his younger brother Teddy's compulsive gambling, and is tired of bailing him out of debt and scrapes with the mob, so he decides to rid himself of the problem. Both trap-springers. He claims that Teddy received a phone call at approx. NOTE: As a testament to the longevity of the series, the actors who played the killers (Rhys and Sky) were not born yet during the first few seasons of Columbo and Sky herself was only 12 when the series resumed in February 1989. Thanks to a photo I found in David's room, I now know Rosalynn's memorial is somewhere near Ripper Alley. Her boyfriend, Los Angeles rave promoter Justin Price (Matthew Rhys), whose new club Galper was backing, helps Vanessa dispose of the body, but the events are secretly photographed by tabloid photographer Linwood Coben, who offers Price the negatives and prints for $250,000. Unlike some of our dear regular commentators, I wouldnt rank this episode below the ones at the bottom of the list, based solely on the entertainment factor, which I think is higher here compared to Murder in Malibu and the Ed McBain stories. And now, for the first time ever, all 69 episodes from its seven seasons and all 24 television movies are together in this 34-disc anthology. All rights reserved. Final clue/twist: Due to shadow angles in the picture of the speeding ticket, Columbo can prove that Creighton's face was just a flat cut-out mask and that Fairbanks must have been driving Creighton's speeding vehicle, and breaking his alibi. Lisa stays behind in the apartment, keeping the body warm for several hours with an electric blanket until Lauren returns to the complex and begins talking with the building manager (Bill Macy). Aldridge is the last survivor and most likely infected. Return to The Crater and report to Meg about what happened to Aldridge and his team, and she'll agree to allow the Raiders to be given the inoculation to protect them from the Scorched Plague, completing the quest. Even if the ballistics of his gun match the one used to kill Teddy, Romano cannot have been the one who fired it.