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[bright music]
[haunting music]
[dramatic bang]
[relaxed music]
[Gavin] What would you like?
I have risotto balls, stuffed dates,
and very tiny sandwiches.
You made all this yourself?
No, but in my defense, if I had made it myself,
you wouldn't wanna eat it.
Mm. Understood.
Thank you.
-Cheers. -Cheers.
[eerie music]
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
Or almost nothing.
Okay, it's my ex.
I woke up this morning,
first thing I did was look at his feed,
which is nuts because all I wanna do is just forget him.
But I can't.
And today he posted a photo of himself
at our favorite brunch spot, alone.
And I think it means something.
I'm sorry. I don't know why I brought him up.
He was important to you.
It's only natural he still has a place in your heart.
Thank you, doctor.
My office will send the bill.
Oh, god.
Okay. Now you need to show me a picture of your ex.
I'm serious.
All I know is she's some popular radio DJ.
And a picture's worth a thousand words.
This is her.
[Evelyn] On the right? She's gorgeous.
Oh no, that's Hailey.
She's pretty but, that's Shannon.
She's something special.
You still love her.
What? No.
[birds chirping]
Yeah, I guess you're right.
I guess part of me still hopes.
Thank you, doctor.
My office will send the bill.
[Laughing]
Oh no, no. I've had enough.
I still have to get back to work.
Ooh, speaking of which.
I'm sorry. I wanted this to work out.
Yeah, me too.
But I guess neither one of us is ready to move on.
[gentle music]
Good luck, Gavin.
[branches snapping]
[eerie music]
Gavin?
Hello?
[tense scary music]
Is anyone there?
Whoever you are, this isn't funny.
-[Evelyn breathing heavily] -[tense suspenseful music]
[dramatic music]
You?
No!
[Evelyn yelling]
[gentle upbeat music]
♪ Give me a double, babe
♪ I've been awake too long
♪ Been counting the breaths of every reckless day ♪
♪ Since you've been gone
♪ Give me some sugar, babe
♪ These nights are just way too strong ♪
♪ That black in the sky reminds me of your eyes ♪
♪ Since you've been gone
♪ Those coffee eyes
[Shannon] Good morning, Austin.
It's the slammin', jammin', crammin' for the weekend edition
of "Love on the Air" with Shannon Baker.
You all know how much I love, well, love.
I love talking about love.
I love playing love music.
And most of all,
I love hearing all of your heartfelt dedications.
But a good friend has suggested
I've been single for too long.
And maybe it's time for me to go on a few dates.
Only, I don't have the time for traditional dating,
or the patience for online dating,
or the money to hire a matchmaker.
So, starting Monday, I have agreed to let you,
my dear listeners, nominate dates for me
by calling the station and explaining why you think
your brother, your coworker, your handyman,
or your best friend is the right guy for me.
Now you might think it's a crazy idea.
I know I did, at least at first.
But, I've heard enough of your love stories and dedications
to trust that you know what makes for a good match.
So come on, guys.
Don't make me waste my favorite fire apple red lipstick.
Find me a good one.
I'm ready for love.
[gentle music]
[Jayden] Good show.
Thanks.
Apparently I've reached the point in my career
where I'm willing to try anything once.
Are you kidding?
The audience will love it.
And who knows, you might find Mr. Right.
Mm, thanks.
Oh, and Franklyn said he wanted to see you in his office.
Oh, thank you.
Come in!
Jayden said you wanted to see me.
You wanna tell her?
[Franklyn] Or you can.
Tell me what?
We just got word.
You are in the running for the Broadcaster Alliance's
Radio Personality of the Year.
Seriously?
-Yes. -Yeah.
-Congratulations. -I can't believe it.
No one deserves it more.
Also, I think this new dating segment
is gonna put you right over the top.
So I hope you carry it through,
not only for ratings, but for you too.
'Cause you never know when love might slip in,
steal your heart away.
-Thank you. -Yeah.
[gentle music]
You put him up to that.
Me?
[laughing]
Oh my god.
Hi, you guys.
Here, let me sign this for you.
-Here you go. -We listen every morning.
-Oh. -We're huge fans.
-Thank you guys. -Biggest fans.
May we get a quick picture?
-Yes, of course. -Okay. Okay.
[camera clicking]
-Okay, thank you. -Thank you guys.
-Thanks, bye. -Thanks, bye.
I know it sounds naive,
but they're the reason that I do this.
It's not naive.
Your connection to the audience is special.
That's why they love you.
I mean, the show's about them and their stories, you know.
So that's why I'm not so sure spotlighting myself
is such a good idea.
Right? Because it is a great idea.
Hailey.
Look, don't get me wrong, your format is incredible,
but this is something fun and new.
And the audience is very interested in your love life.
So, gotta give 'em what they want.
Yeah well, I mean, it's happening.
So let's just hope I don't regret it.
What is this?
Early bird submissions.
Keep an open mind.
You never know, you might like what you see.
[Shannon] Mm-hmm.
-See you Monday? -Okay, bye.
[gentle music]
[Shannon laughs]
[soft tense music]
[sighing]
[objects clattering]
[tense suspenseful music]
Hello?
[cat meowing]
Okay. Give me a sec, give me a sec.
[gentle music]
[Hailey] Knock knock.
Come on in.
[sighs] Jane Gardner gave her notice yesterday,
which means I need to find a new host
for the evening news show--
I'll do it!
Uh... I know you've always wanted to be on the air.
Mm-hmm.
Uh.. But we can't leave Shannon without a producer,
especially when she's up for a major award.
I stay with her, help her win the award.
And then afterwards,
I recommend you to take over Jane's spot, whaddaya say?
I say yes, of course!
Awesome.
I know these awards seem trivial--
[Hailey] Nah.
But, they make a big difference to the executive committee
who has to vote on any new host.
You catch my drift?
You bet I do.
Great, thank you.
No Franklyn, thank you.
[upbeat music]
Good morning, Austin.
It's the holy moly guacamole, where did my weekend go,
Monday morning edition of "Love on the Air"
with Shannon Baker.
On Friday, I promised that I would go on dates
with men nominated by you, my listeners.
And some people think I'm crazy.
But, crazy or not, my word is gold.
[telephone ringing]
Some ground rules.
I'm a woman of a certain age who wants to find a man
of the same age.
So don't nominate your son or your father,
unless that applies.
Also, no musicians.
While I'm sure your friend is incredibly talented,
I'm not the kinda girl to mix business and pleasure.
We've already got our first call.
Hi, welcome to "Love on the Air."
[Male Caller] I'd like to nominate my brother.
He's a man of few words, but still, waters run deep.
♪ Now shake that tambourine
[Female Caller] Hi. I'd like to nominate my neighbor.
He's so funny.
[laughing]
Do you like funny guys?
[man laughing]
Because he's hilarious.
[Female Caller] I'd like to nominate my friend.
He's nice and smart and really great with kids.
I have no idea what he does for a living,
but I just think he's in finance.
♪ And if I want you, then I will find you ♪
♪ I will do nothing, what a shame that you have to ♪
Look at this.
Our cumulative audience is the highest it's ever been.
You are a shoe-in for that award.
That's great news.
You didn't even look at the numbers.
The audience is loving the segment.
Ah, well, I am glad the audience is happy.
Shannon.
Today is the last day, broadcast award or not.
You said you'd keep an open mind.
Hailey, it's just not working.
Time for the show.
[Announcer] You're listening to "Love on the Air"
with Shannon Baker.
[light jazz music]
Good morning, beautiful people,
and welcome to the wake up and smell the Monday edition
of "Love on the Air" with Shannon Baker.
[gentle music]
This last week has been interesting, to say the least.
And, while I had hopes that this process
would find me true love,
nothing remotely like that happened.
In fact, this whole week has been a waste of red lipstick.
But, I have realized something important.
I've realized that falling in love is not a game.
It is a process that requires patience combined with
equal doses of optimism and realism.
So, while I thank you all for your suggestions,
I've decided to go back to finding true love on my own.
Oh, looks like we've got a call.
Hi, welcome to "Love on the Air."
[Female Caller] Hi Shannon. I listen to you every morning.
I love your show.
Thank you.
[Female Caller] I hope I'm not overstepping,
but I think it's sad that you're giving up already.
I mean, you started by saying you're on the hunt
for true love, and now after one week you're giving up?
I didn't say I was gonna--
[Female Caller] True love is wonderful,
but it's also rare.
And seven days is only the tip of the iceberg.
That's true, but I--
[Female Caller] It's too early to call it quits.
I want you to go out with my coworker, Ian.
He's smart, attractive, ambitious,
but not obnoxious about it.
My girlfriends and I joke that he's the perfect man, only,
we're all married.
Okay. Well he sounds too good to be true.
[Female Caller] Okay. I'm overselling,
but I promise he's not a waste of lipstick.
He's a doctor and helps train emotional support animals
in his spare time.
[gentle music]
Okay. You have my attention.
[Female Caller] So you'll do it?
Yes.
[Female Caller] Yay. I'm so happy.
[Hailey] Meet Ian.
Not bad.
Not bad at all.
Hmm.
Try and have a little fun, you know,
lighthearted pleasure.
Oh, thank you, madame dictionary.
And yes, I will give lighthearted pleasure a try.
Atta girl.
[Man] Shannon? Shannon Baker?
-Hi. Can I help you? -[tense ominous music]
You're Shannon Baker.
These are for you.
Oh, thank you, but I, I just had breakfast.
But I made them just for you.
No, thank you.
They're your favorite color. Blue.
Please let go.
I heard you on the air.
Don't go out with that doctor guy.
We have so much in common, you and me.
I listen to you every day!
You're the only reason I get out of bed in the morning!
Shannon? Shannon Baker.
You're Shannon Baker.
You're the only reason I get out of bed in the morning.
You're the only reason I get out of--
[gentle music]
Hats, t-shirts, and socks with my face on them.
Hailey? Why do you want people to walk all over me?
It's promotional merchandise.
Yeah, but why so much?
You're a finalist for one of the most prestigious awards
in broadcasting.
It's like, the Oscars. In order to win, you gotta campaign.
So, merchandise.
-[laughing] -If you say so.
Oh no, what's wrong?
You're worried about your meeting with Dr. Ian.
-Right? -No.
I just, I'm not so sure if it's a good idea.
Look, the other morning as I was leaving,
this weird guy approached me.
Wait, what do you mean?
What'd he, what'd he do?
He tried to give me a cupcake with blue icing.
-Oh, cupcake. What a jerk. -[gentle music]
Okay. It was creepy.
Okay, and then, he said that he heard me on the air
and then he asked me out on a date.
Okay. That's like, a little creepy.
But eh, and the world's full of creepy guys,
and really great ones too.
Just gotta take a chance, right?
-[gentle music] -Yeah. You're right.
Hey, what do you always say about finding true love?
You gotta be optimistic.
So, go be optimistic.
Go on.
Yeah well, Dr. Ian can't be as creepy as cupcake guy.
Right? I hope.
Close enough.
-[laughing] -We'll get there.
[gentle music]
Okay, I have a question for you.
Okay.
[Ian] If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner,
who would it be?
That's easy. It would be Madonna.
Really?
Yeah. Isn't it obvious?
-[Ian sighing] -[phone buzzing]
I'm so sorry.
I did not expect they'd need me again this afternoon.
Obviously, I wouldn't have scheduled a date.
It's okay. Doctors get a phone call pass.
Okay. All right, thanks.
I'll be right back.
Shannon?
Shannon Baker?
[reflective music]
Gavin.
Shannon I, I can't believe this.
I just got back into town and you're the first person
I run into.
That's amazing.
I thought you were in New York.
[tense music]
I decided to come back.
Lamb Radio had an opening for director of ad sales.
I called you a few times but you never answered.
Yeah, I blocked your number.
So the new job in New York didn't work out?
Not exactly.
I mean, the new job was great, but I miss the people,
the energy, everything about my life here.
And uh, I really miss--
Shannon? Everything okay?
Oh yeah, yeah.
Um. Uh, Ian, this is my friend, Gavin.
And Gavin, Ian.
[Gavin] Nice to meet you.
-[Ian] You too. -He's my date.
Well, I don't wanna intrude on your date.
It really is nice to see you, Shannon.
It's nice that your friend was here.
[tense ominous music]
Yeah.
[phone buzzing]
It's okay.
No, it's not.
Look, I really am sorry.
Today just may not be our day.
Um, what do you say to a mulligan?
[gentle music]
A do-over. Tomorrow afternoon?
It's a date.
It's a second date.
-[dramatic chord] -How was the date?
Morning to you, too.
Oh right, good morning.
Nice to see you, et cetera, et cetera.
How was the date?
Uh, it was um, nice.
Nice, like, you had fun?
-Light-hearted pleasure? -[gentle music]
Yes. Only things didn't really go as planned.
So we just had to reschedule for later today.
So you're seeing him again?
Yes! See what happens when we keep an open mind?
Plus, this segment has done wonders for our audience share.
And, you've got a big broadcasting award to win.
So why are you rescheduling?
Well, Ian was on call and--
[Jayden] You're on in 10.
Okay. Tell me later.
[Announcer] You're listening to KQAX, 98.6 FM.
Here's your host, Shannon Baker.
[gentle music]
Good morning, beautiful people.
You woke up and somehow, it's Tuesday morning.
And you are listening to "Love on the Air"
with Shannon Baker.
Yesterday, I took a chance on a date
with another one of your nominees,
and he was smart and interesting and sweet.
And believe it or not, we're going on a second date,
which, if you've been following along,
is a 1000% improvement rate
on all of my other dates so far.
So, anyway, it's, it's too soon for me to say much more,
but I will say this, I'm keeping an open mind.
Now we've got a call.
Good morning.
[Gavin] Shannon.
Hi. Welcome to "Love on the Air."
[Gavin] Shannon, it's me. It's Gavin.
[tense music]
Oh, hi-hi-hi-hi Gavin.
[Gavin] I was calling because I didn't tell you
the whole truth last night.
It's true that I missed Austin, and I've got a new job here
but that's not why I came back.
[tense somber music]
I missed you.
I came back for you.
When I ran into Hailey in New York,
everything came back to me.
I knew I had to come and ask you for a second chance.
So, now that's what I'm doing, right here on your show.
I'm asking for a second chance.
Hello?
Sorry. I, um.
Thank you Gavin, for your call.
I appreciate your call, if not your timing.
But, as you have to know, I am working very hard to move on.
And I think that, that you should too.
Um, so I'm sorry, but it's over between us.
[Gavin] Shannon.
Go to commercial, now.
[gentle somber music]
[Shannon breathing deeply]
So, what exactly did happen?
Something other than lighthearted pleasure, I assume.
Well, Ian was on call and stepped away and,
and I look up and suddenly Gavin was there.
At the restaurant?
And?
It was awkward.
Well, awkward because you were on a date
with someone else, or?
Yeah. I don't know if I'm ever gonna be over him.
You can't think of taking him back. Okay?
I can't trust him again. Not after he left.
[Hailey] Are you sure?
Yeah.
Well then all the more reason to date other people.
Maybe.
Why didn't you mention that you saw him in New York?
[gentle music]
Oh uh, I don't know.
It was like, random.
We crossed paths at a coffee shop and I figured,
why remind you of a heartbreak?
Look, focus on the bright side.
You're seeing Ian, fun, interesting Ian.
Should be a little consolation.
I'm going out with Ian.
Okay.
You were right.
This is even better than I imagined.
You know what?
I think this might be my new favorite sandwich.
Sandwich?
Yeah?
No, no, no. A hot dog is not a sandwich.
It's in a category all on its own.
Okay but, hear me out.
If a sub is a sandwich and a wrap is a sandwich,
then I don't see why a hot dog wouldn't be a sandwich.
I mean, isn't anything that you eat between bread,
a sandwich?
You know, I think we're gonna have to agree to disagree
on this one.
[chuckling]
So, I heard the show today.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I should have asked
-if you were okay with me-- -No, no, no.
I don't mind. In fact, I'm flattered.
I do feel for that guy though.
What was his name?
-Gavin. -Right.
I feel for him, 'cause it must be terrible getting over you.
Well, you're very sweet.
I'm glad you think so. 'Cause what I'd really like to do is punch him in the face.
Oh.
Even though I know I shouldn't say that.
Yeah, probably not.
So would you like to sit down for dinner tonight?
If it's too soon then I can--
No, I, I would love to.
Just let me take a couple more bites of this hot dog first.
[bright music]
Mm.
It's definitely a sandwich, by the way.
No. Not a sandwich.
-Not at all. -Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
Oh man, I think that last dumpling was a mistake,
but they were so good.
You only had five.
Yeah but, you know, it was after the hot dog,
and then the ice cream for dessert.
Well, you have to admit, I do know the best places.
Yeah, you really do.
Well, this is me.
[gentle music]
-I had a really good night. -[gentle music]
Yeah, so did I.
So, at the risk of sounding presumptuous,
is it too soon to ask you for another date?
No. Just nothing involving food, okay?
Deal.
Actually, one of my favorite local bands
is playing at Bar Noctum tomorrow night.
I love Bar Noctum.
So, it's another date?
It's a third date.
Great.
You know, it feels like just yesterday
we were on our first date.
You know, feel the same way.
[chuckling]
[tense eerie music]
Goodnight.
[objects clattering]
[tense suspenseful music]
Hey, someone back here?
[tense suspenseful music]
[cat meowing]
What're you doin' back here?
I'm gonna call the police.
[strong thud]
[eerie music]
[strong thud]
[Shannon clicking tongue]
Here kitty, kitty, kitty.
[deep somber music]
[eerie music]
[Announcer] You are listening to "Love on the Air"
with Shannon Baker.
[upbeat music]
Thanks for joining me for another glorious morning.
Before I go, I wanna leave you with the words
of a very wise woman.
"The world is full of creepy guys,
but also really really great ones too."
So get out there and take a chance because believe me
it's, it's totally worth it.
This has been "Love on the Air" with Shannon Baker.
-You okay? -Oh sure, yeah.
We can't all be so chipper when our days start at 4:00 a.m.
I should start making Jayden get me whatever you get
in your coffee order.
I don't think it's the coffee.
[car beeping]
[slow haunting music]
-[car horns honking] -[pulsating dance music]
[sighing]
[phone vibrating]
Hello?
Ian?
[Man] Hello. Is this uh, Shannon Baker?
[tense music]
It wasn't Ian on the phone. It was a police detective.
Um, they had found his body,
Ian's body by the side of the road.
And they think um, he, he'd been there since,
since not long after he left my place.
What do they think happened to him?
A car jacking.
[Hailey gasping]
Yeah, they think that he must've hit his head
when he was pulled from his car and,
that was, that was it.
I'm so sorry.
[tense music]
He was a really, he was a nice guy.
You know, he was charming and funny and thoughtful.
I just,
I don't know, I thought maybe,
I just can't believe it.
[slow somber music]
I'm gonna run a taped show. Okay?
No. No, I wanna go on the air.
Are you sure? 'Cause I have something ready.
It's all cued up.
Really. I'm fine.
Look Shannon, I, I know you pride yourself
on being a strong person.
But you're not alone. Okay?
Thank you.
Come here.
[gentle music]
[Shannon sighing]
Good morning, beautiful people.
It's the Thursday morning edition of "Love on the Air"
with Shannon Baker.
I'm your host, Shannon Baker,
and this morning we have a great show.
[eerie music]
I'm sorry. I am not myself this morning.
It looks like I have a call.
Hi, welcome to "Love on the Air."
[Male Caller] I did you a favor.
Hello?
[Male Caller] We belong together.
I knew it the first time I saw your face,
before I even met you, I knew.
What are, what are you saying?
[Male Caller] Ian wasn't right for you.
He was soft, pathetic. So I killed him.
Wasn't a carjacking.
[eerie ominous music]
Cut the call.
[Male Caller] You should've heard the noise he made
when I hit him.
[tense somber music]
[Shannon breathing heavily]
What about tracing the calls?
The calls came from an unlisted number.
Well, with all the publicity that the show's been getting,
I mean, the killer could be anyone in the city.
Our best bets are the other men you went on dates with,
and the obsessive fan you mentioned.
The cupcake guy. You said he was creepy.
Yeah, but not a killer.
I should also mention that my ex-boyfriend Gavin
is back in town.
He came back a few weeks ago.
Has he contacted you?
Yeah, he actually um, called station
and shared his feelings for me on the air.
Interesting.
Yeah but, Gavin isn't violent. He's not a killer.
I mean, he would never hurt Shannon,
or any of us for that matter.
Understood. But I should still speak with him.
Right now, we all need to keep an open mind.
It's also possible this call was only a prank,
or a celebrity stalker.
They're obsessed with fame and hope to capture it
by getting close to someone who has it.
They're usually not actually dangerous,
but this case, nothing is cut and dry.
[tense music]
Thank you, detective.
Yes. Thank you.
You're welcome.
Remember the safety plan?
Yes, get a new alarm, change the locks,
and check in with my support system often.
And don't forget to change your routine.
Try going to a different gym or take new roads to work.
Most importantly, be alert.
Pay attention to what you see, hear, and feel.
And call me if you need anything. All right?
Yeah.
[gentle music]
[insects chirping]
[knocking at door]
[eerie suspenseful music]
I think maybe we should cancel the show.
Look, whoever is doing this knows too much about me.
He knows where I go. He knows who I date.
And for god sake, he knows where I live.
I mean, I agree, this is serious,
but would it really make a difference now?
People know your voice.
Your face is on every billboard in the city.
And since the press released the story,
I mean, we've had more listeners than ever.
Right?
What did Detective Wilson say?
Not much.
I mean, they didn't get any fingerprints
off of the pictures or the note.
What about the tie, Ian's?
[Shannon] Yeah, it was his.
So the stalker really was the killer.
This wasn't just some sick joke?
I think canceling is the only way to ensure your safety.
Now, I know this is your show.
But, this has gotten to a whole new level.
I, I, I don't know. I just don't know.
Think about it.
You don't have to make a decision this second.
Listen, I gotta get back.
Either way, I want you to promise me
that you'll keep a low profile.
[Franklyn] Please.
I will. I will.
I promise.
Okay.
If I cancel, I'm letting everybody down.
I'm letting down Franklyn and the audience,
and especially you.
I mean, you've done so much to promote "Love on the Air,"
and now--
Don't worry about it. You need to do what's right for you.
And on that note, we heard back from the judges.
You're a finalist. Top three, honey.
-[laughing] -That's incredible.
Hi Shannon. It's good to see you.
[tense music]
Gavin, what're you doing here?
Getting lunch. This is one of our favorite places.
-[somber music] -Yeah, it was.
I'm really sorry about calling the station.
That was impulsive and stupid.
Of course, I meant what I said, but,
I shouldn't have put you on the spot.
I'm sorry.
Franklyn told me about Ian getting...
about what happened to him.
I'm so sorry, Shannon.
I hope we can still be friends.
Thank you for the apology, Gavin.
I'm not interested in any kind of relationship with you.
I would really appreciate it
if you would just leave me alone.
Okay, so if you still care about me you will. Please.
Of course. I still care about you.
Whatever you want. Bye.
[somber music]
I don't even want this anymore.
Okay um, I'll get the check. You stay here.
Gavin. Hi.
Hailey. What is it?
Oh, I just wanted to say if there's anything
that you ever need to talk about, I'm here.
You know, I'm, I'm still your friend too.
-[gentle music] -Thanks, Hailey.
That's a uh, sweet to offer.
[laughing]
I'll let you know.
-[sighing] -Sorry it took me so long.
I had to practically tackle our waiter.
[ominous music]
You think I was too hard on him?
Gavin? Shannon, he broke your heart.
You could never trust him again.
And as terrible as what happened to Ian was,
you can't let that put you off from moving on.
Yeah, you're right. Of course you are.
There's no use pretending otherwise.
I need to run some errands.
Are you gonna be okay heading back to the station alone?
Yeah, of course. I'm, I'm parked right at the end of the block.
I'll just meet you back there.
Okay.
[tense eerie music]
[car beeping]
[eerie tense music]
This was left on my car.
And guess what shade? Fire apple red.
The police confirmed it.
Well did the police find any--
No, no, no prints, no clues.
And I didn't see anybody hanging around.
But I have a theory.
Mm-hmm.
Gavin claims he came back to town
because he can't get over me,
and I thought that he was being melodramatic.
But what if it's true?
[gentle eerie music]
What do you mean?
I mean, all of this started when Gavin came back.
He was at the, the, the restaurant the night I met Ian.
And then today, I run into him at a different restaurant.
And then a few minutes later, I find this on my car.
What if he's the one doing this?
I mean, do you really think that Gavin--
No. I don't know.
I, I'm not sure what to think.
But just because Detective Wilson hasn't made any progress,
doesn't mean that I have to sit still.
So call Franklyn. Tell him I made up my mind.
The show goes on.
[relaxed pop music]
You're listening to "Love on the Air,"
with back-to-back love songs to inspire your morning.
And speaking of inspiration, today, I have author
and speaker, Natalie Parker, with me in the studio.
Happy to be here.
Miss Parker is here to tell us about her new book,
"Love and the Single Girl," where she talks about
the beauty and power of love
and how to create healthy relationships.
Natalie, welcome to the show.
Thank you.
Now we have a lot of uh,
interesting things to talk about today.
Your new book, it introduces us to the basics
of healthy relationships.
But you also know a lot about issues like,
uh, jealousy, dependence, obsession, and even stalking.
Yes. Most people don't understand these dark emotions.
But, you know, they're far more common
than anyone likes to admit.
-Interesting. Why is that? -[gentle eerie music]
I think it comes down to a general confusion
about love and hate.
People think that love and hate are opposites,
but that's not actually true.
The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference.
Hate is actually a very passionate emotion.
And the passion of love can very easily become distorted
into the passion of hatred.
That sounds frightening.
It is frightening. But my new book--
I'm sorry. One more thing about stalking.
Is stalking a dark side of love?
No. No, stalking's never about love.
It's about power and control.
[suspenseful music]
Can you elaborate?
At its most basic, stalking is a form of mental assault,
calculated to place a victim into fear for their safety
or the safety of others.
Mental assault like leaving pictures or notes?
Absolutely, stalkers seek to invade
a victim's personal space.
Their car, home, social media, even work is fair game.
Huh? Well, what if the victim fights back?
Excuse me?
What if the victim flips the script
and fights back, puts a stalker on notice.
They will not be intimidated.
Is it stalking if the victim isn't afraid?
Stalking is a serious crime.
You should never attempt to deal with a stalker on your own.
If you feel unsafe, you probably are.
Don't hesitate to notify the police.
They're there to protect you.
Well it looks like we have a call.
Hi, welcome to "Love on the Air."
[Male Caller] You think you can hide from me,
-but I love you. -[eerie music]
I've always loved you.
I'm your biggest fan.
And I'll follow you until you love me,
until you are mine and--
[phone clicks off]
[tense suspenseful music]
[Shannon breathing heavily]
What is he?
What're you doing?
What if?
You did that on purpose.
Shannon, did you?
You wanted your stalker to call.
-Yes. -Why?
The police said that they can't track him.
It's, it's, it's not about tracking him.
[Hailey] Okay. Then what is it about?
Look, I know you're frustrated, but lashing out
won't make things any better.
I was speaking about stalkers in general on your show,
Shannon, but in your case, this isn't just a stalker.
This is a killer.
This is nothing to mess around with.
-[tense music] -I know. I know.
I have to get home.
Call me if you need anything. Night or day.
We'll get a cup of coffee.
But remember, your number one job is to stay safe.
[slow somber music]
[tense music]
Look, come stay with me tonight.
We can make some popcorn, watch a movie.
No.
Whoever is doing this wants to completely control my life.
They want me to be afraid.
It's gotten to the point where I can't even go outside
without feeling like I'm being watched.
But I can accept that.
What I cannot accept is that anybody else gets hurt.
-Shannon, please-- -I'm sorry.
I'm not gonna let you get hurt too.
[eerie music]
Haley. It's me.
I'm sorry that I yelled at you earlier.
-I'm just... -[sighing]
you've been so supportive and uh,
I think I'm losing it.
Anyway, I am home and safe,
and I'm just reporting that to you
because it's part of our plan,
which I'm following to a tee.
See you tomorrow.
[gentle music]
[tense suspenseful music]
[objects clattering]
[Shannon crying out]
-[glass shattering] -[eerie ominous music]
[Shannon groaning]
I'm at 4232 Euclid Avenue.
Please send somebody right now.
There's an intruder in my house.
[breathing heavily]
[tapping at door]
Knock knock.
Oh my goodness. Jayden, this is too much.
Blame Hailey. She's the one who bought out the gift shop.
Hailey.
Are you okay?
Oh, sure. Just a few bruises and a cut.
So what did the cops say?
Well, they couldn't find any prints.
They think that he got in through an unlocked back window
and went out the same way.
Well, you're not really going back on air, right?
Not after all this.
[Hailey] Mm-mm.
Especially after all this.
There wasn't even anything stolen or missing from my house.
So the killer just wanted to prove a point,
that he can disrupt my life whenever he wants.
Well, he can't. Okay?
Because I'm going to the broadcasters dinner.
I'm a finalist and I'm gonna be there
along with all of the other finalists.
Okay, I'm, I'm not gonna let these incidents
impact our opportunity to raise the profile of the show.
Shannon, it's--
No, whoever's doing this wants to completely control
my life, and I'm not gonna let him.
Okay.
I can't.
[Announcer] Love is on the air with Shannon Baker
every morning from six to 10, on KQAX.
Good morning, beautiful people.
It is the Friday morning edition
of "Love on the Air" with Shannon Baker.
Playing love songs to jumpstart your heart.
Now stay tuned because coming up we've got
a fantastic new track from...
[tense suspenseful music]
Um, uh, let's,
uh, let's go to the news,
or maybe the weather.
Um, most, hopefully wherever you are
it's uh, uh warm and definitely not cold.
Um.
I'm sorry. I don't feel like myself.
Listen to me, whoever you are.
Shannon is a dedicated professional
devoted to her listeners.
And it doesn't matter what you do, she isn't gonna crack.
So leave her alone. You hear me?
-Leave her alone. -[ominous music]
Thank you, Hailey. Thank you.
[Shannon] Good morning, beautiful people it is--
[Distorted Male Voice] Friday morning at the [distorted].
What're you saying?
What do you want?
[eerie music]
[gasping]
-Sorry. -Oh no. I'm sorry, I'm just,
I'm just jumpy.
Who can blame you?
Here, come here.
[Franklyn sighing]
I wanted to give you this.
It's a taser.
Hailey tells me you're going
to the broadcasters dinner tonight?
That's right.
Well, I'll be there, but I can't be everywhere.
So, just in case.
-I have no idea how to use it. -[eerie music]
The points make contact with the skin. All right?
Push this little button, and then--
[taser buzzing]
Oh! My goodness, that is terrifying.
Yeah. That's the point.
[Franklyn sighing]
Thank you. Thank you.
You're welcome. I only wish I could do more.
Part of me wishes I could lock you up.
-Keep you safe at home. -[somber music]
Oh, well, that's an image.
It should fit in your handbag.
Uh, yeah, I think, I think so.
Great. And you can bring it tonight.
Hey. Franklyn was looking for you.
He didn't say what for, but.
Yeah, he wanted to give me this.
[Hailey] Careful.
I know. He told me to take it with me tonight.
He says he's only trying to help
and that he wants me to feel safe,
but this thing doesn't make me feel any safer.
It's kinda scary.
No. Yeah.
Well, do you wanna at least take it to the party?
I'm fine. I have my pepper spray.
-Yeah. -Yeah.
Do you wanna give it to me and I'll lock it up?
Yes. Thank you.
-Okay. -[ominous music]
We should tell Franklyn.
No. What Franklyn doesn't know won't hurt him.
Just make sure you follow the same safety protocols
that Detective Wilson gave you, okay?
And you text me when you get home.
You're not gonna be there tonight?
Franklyn wants me to keep an eye on the studio, so.
You were looking forward to it so much.
Eh, no big deal. You know I'm always a team player.
[chuckling]
[sighing]
Hi Natalie, it's Shannon.
I was wondering, is that offer for coffee still good?
[Natalie] Hey.
Hi. Flat white, extra foam.
Thank you.
Thank you for meeting up with me.
Yeah, of course.
So how are you doing?
I'm, you know, I'm fine.
I've been following my safety plan.
I got a new alarm system, changed the locks,
and I got cameras too.
Oh, that's good.
Yeah.
Except I kinda feel like I live in a fishbowl.
You know, like a police officer comes by every day,
and then Haley calls every hour.
And she's threatened to move in with me.
Would that be a bad thing?
I love Hailey, she's great.
But, roommates, mm, we would kill each other.
[laughing]
But I mean, there's some good news.
I'm actually a finalist for a major broadcasting award.
Wow. Congratulations.
Thank you.
There's, there's a dinner tonight.
I'm going.
You're not gonna try and talk me out of it?
No.
Oh.
Well, good.
Yeah, 'cause everybody else seems to think
that I should just be, you know, just living in fear,
just like quietly hoping that this is all gonna go away.
But I refuse to be a victim, so I'm going.
Good for you.
You don't think I'm being selfish and irresponsible?
No.
Shannon.
[gentle music]
It's okay.
You are so strong.
It's okay to cry.
You know, it's horrible, you know, it's like,
I always feel like, who is it?
And how, how did he get my address?
Or know how to always find me?
You know?
[somber music]
I just don't know how it's possible
that anybody could know so much about me.
He could've hacked your phone.
How long is it since you changed your password?
Oh, my password, I, I haven't done that since
before my breakup.
[Natalie] Breakup?
My ex-boyfriend, Gavin.
We ended things a little over a year ago
but he recently came back into town.
-When the stalking started? -[ominous music]
Wait, but I thought you said that this was different
because it's a killer.
It's even more serious because it's a killer.
But, he's also a stalker.
Most talking is done by someone known to the victim,
and rejection is a powerful motivator.
You need to reset all your passwords
and purge all of your activity on a regular basis.
Okay. I'm gonna do that.
You're doing all the right things.
Keep staying alert and proactive.
So many of us are completely shut down.
But you're facing this.
I admire you.
Thank you.
[upbeat vocal music]
Jody, Dave, it's so good to see you both.
Congratulations.
We were so excited to hear you made the top three.
We were. No one deserves it more.
Thank you both.
Of course, we also heard about the uh, other thing.
Uh, I'm would've locked myself in a safe room by now,
but you are handling the whole situation
with such grace and courage.
[eerie music]
Who do you think it could be?
I, I, I have no idea.
That must be the most frightening thing,
that it could be anyone.
You know, I've heard that a lot of stalkers,
they wear like a mask of charm.
They seem like the nicest, kindest people in the world.
You know, the last ones you'd ever suspect, and then.
[Jody] Shannon?
What?
I'm sorry, I'll, I'll be right back.
[eerie music]
[Shannon breathing heavily]
What do you see?
What do I hear?
What do I feel?
[rapid pulsating music]
[door thudding]
-[Shannon breathing heavily] -[deep ominous music]
I know you're in there.
[Woman In Bathroom] Do you mind?
I'm sorry.
[dramatic chord]
-Shannon, you made it. -[Shannon gasping]
What's he doing here?
I came for work.
Shannon, just because Gavin no longer works
at our station doesn't mean that--
No, you don't understand. It's him.
He's the one who's been stalking me.
You heard him call the station. Now Ian--
-[eerie music] -You think I killed Ian?
Shannon, I don't know why you think this, all right,
but you're mistaken.
Gavin was with me the other night
when your house was invaded.
We were having dinner.
Wait? The whole night?
Well, not the whole night, but a good part of it.
I don't know who you think I am,
but I was at an engagement party the night Ian was killed.
Here are the photos. Check the timestamps.
I know we didn't end on the best of terms,
but after all the time they spent together?
What would make you think?
I mean, how could you ever think it was me?
I'm sorry. I don't know.
[tense music]
[Shannon crying]
[tense somber music]
[telephone ringing]
Oh god, pick up, pick up.
[phone vibrating]
[gentle somber music]
Hey you. Home already?
Oh, you were right. I'm an idiot.
[Hailey] I didn't say idiot.
I just accused Gavin of being my stalker right to his face
in front of Franklyn.
Oh, what did he say?
Well, he didn't have to say much because he had proof.
He had an airtight alibi for the time that Ian died.
[sighing]
I'm so embarrassed, and Gavin must be furious.
I can't blame him.
No, no, no, no, no.
With all the stress that you've been through,
I'm sure he doesn't blame you.
[Shannon sighs]
Are you still at the station?
Yep. Still here.
Everything's done.
Yeah, no, I know.
I just wanted a new stinger for the show.
And Jayden's free, so he's gonna stop by in a few.
I figured if I had to be here already,
we might as well bang it out real quick.
Okay. Well, I'm heading down.
I just, I really need to be with friends right now.
Oh, oh okay, yeah. I'll see you in a few.
Okay.
-[sighing] -[tense scary music]
[deep tense music]
[car beeping]
[tense suspenseful music]
Hailey?
[slow suspenseful music]
[cell phone ringing]
[dramatic music]
Hailey.
What? Huh?
[Hailey] Here.
What happened?
I um, I was working on a promo and,
don't, don't touch that board.
It shocked me.
Where?
Um.
[slow somber music]
Doesn't look like it burnt you anywhere.
No it just, it hurts my head though. Whatever.
Are you okay?
I think I just need some water.
Okay. I'm gonna get you some water.
[Jayden] What's going on?
The board shocked Hailey. It knocked her out.
What? How did that even happen?
I don't know. I'm texting Franklyn.
No, no, not necessary.
No. Yeah, of course it's necessary.
Are you kidding me?
I'm, I'm fine.
[tense eerie music]
This looks like it was cut.
Let me see.
It was cut.
- But, how? - I was supposed to be at the board tomorrow morning.
You weren't supposed to be here.
That was meant for me.
[Franklyn] Hailey. Oh my God.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just, I'm a little rattled.
-[sighing] -I'm taking you to the hospital.
No, no, no, not necessary.
Oh, I'm so sorry, Franklyn.
I know how much you were looking forward
to the banquet tonight.
Maybe you could just give me a ride home.
Of course. I'd be happy to.
No, no. You are far more important than any banquet.
All right. You're still getting checked out.
If not for me, then for the insurance company.
All right. I'm not taking no for an answer, come on.
Come on.
[deep suspenseful music]
Um, I should get home.
Go ahead.
I'll let the police know, and check with security.
Thanks.
Shannon. Wait.
Please don't be afraid.
Look, Gavin, of course I'm not afraid of you.
I'm so sorry about earlier.
It's okay.
You're not mad?
I was. But this whole situation is so crazy.
I can understand how you could think--
Crazy things?
[gentle music]
Thank you for understanding.
Was there something?
No.
[gentle music]
Nothing.
Wait.
If you need anything, I'm here.
Even if you only want someone to sit outside your door.
Even after everything?
No, hey. None of that matters.
Not with everything you've been through.
All I care about is that you're safe.
[insects buzzing]
Thank you, Detective Wilson. I appreciate the call.
All clear.
Great. That was Detective Wilson.
She said there was no sign of forced entry at the studio.
So it had to be someone with access.
She didn't say.
[object clattering]
[tense suspenseful music]
[cat meowing]
I guess you're still feeding stray cats.
[Shannon gasping]
Hey, are you okay?
Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.
Your hands are shaking.
[Shannon sighing]
It's just that the last couple weeks
I've had the feeling that somebody's watching me.
[eerie music]
I don't know, it's like if I'm quiet enough
I can almost hear him.
I can almost see him.
Shannon--
Let's just say it. I, I'm crazy.
I've lost my mind.
No, because it's not true.
Now you're one of the bravest people I know.
Only right now, we both need a distraction.
[soft music]
You're serious?
I'm sorry for everything.
For taking that job in New York without consulting you.
And for arguing.
And most of all for leaving.
Shannon.
I forgot soap.
I'm sorry, I forgot soap and, and I'm gonna get some
in case you wanna shower in the morning.
[phone vibrating]
Hailey, what's going on?
What'd the doctor say?
Me, oh, you know,
I'm Hale and healthy and I'm already home.
I told Franklyn he's blown this whole thing
out of proportion.
-[sighing] -Good. I'm glad.
Um, I also have some other good news.
You sitting down?
Uh, well I'm actually laying down.
I just, I just woke up, actually.
They got him.
Got who?
[Hailey] Your stalker.
[gentle eerie music]
Shannon?
Um.
Sorry. Who, who was it?
Your cupcake creep.
Him?
They found him lurking around the studio.
I thought I felt somebody watching me.
Well, it turns out, they brought him into question,
and it turns out his DNA matched evidence
related to Ian's murder.
Apparently he's been obsessed with you for a while now.
They even found a shrine of you in his house.
Shannon, are you there?
Yes.
Uh, should I come over?
No.
No, it's all right.
I'm, I'm all right.
Look, I know this is a lot to process,
but, you're safe now.
He's in custody and everything will go back to normal.
I promise.
Hailey. Uh, thank you.
I'm gonna go though, but I'll call you soon.
[Hailey] Uh, is someone there?
I remember you like it with cream, extra sugar.
Shannon?
That was Hailey, um,
they got him.
They got the killer and he's in custody--
Hey, hey, it's all right.
Sorry. Thank you for the coffee.
[gentle music]
[sighing]
And for just, for being so understanding,
and for spending the night, and just
for being so understanding.
You know I'd do anything for you. I love you.
I love you too.
I never stopped loving you.
Why don't we celebrate tonight?
I can make that chili you like so much.
Your grandma's recipe?
What else?
[sighing]
[sniffling]
Deal.
Well, if we're gonna celebrate, then I gotta get started.
Started on what?
Shopping.
-Obviously. -[laughing]
Get me somethin'? Right?
[gentle music]
[eerie music]
[gentle music]
-[eerie music] -[gentle music]
Shannon Baker. I saw you outside, but I had to be sure.
Can I get an autograph?
Yes.
-Yeah. -I love
wake up and smell the Monday.
Your voice is the only thing that gets me out of bed
in the morning.
[eerie music]
What did you just say?
I love wake up and smell the Monday?
-Thank you. -Oh, yeah.
-Have a good day. -Oh, you too.
[tense scary music]
[gentle music]
They said it couldn't be done.
But, I knew better.
Even when I got skunked in the super-mega grocery store,
or got led down the aisle of the discount retailer,
I never lost hope.
See?
Voila.
Acia de walanca.
This better be as good as I remember.
Oh, it's good. Believe me, it's good.
[knocking at door]
Don't tell me you ordered take out?
-[chuckling] -Special delivery.
[gasping]
It's from Franklyn. I can't believe it.
You're radio personality of the year.
I won.
You won.
[both laughing]
You won.
Hey, we need to celebrate.
Okay.
Let's see.
[Shannon] Oh my god.
A toast to the radio personality of the year.
And to our reunion.
I'll drink to that.
[phone buzzing]
Franklyn, I just got your thoughtful gift.
You did?
[Shannon] Yeah, with my favorite wine.
Wine?
I'm calling because I just found out
you've been chosen as the radio personality of the year.
-But I didn't send any wine. -[ominous music]
You, but, no, your name was on the card.
Shannon, I didn't send any wine.
Gav, Gavin.
[tense suspenseful music]
Gavin.
Gavin. Oh!
[phone keys clicking]
[9-1-1 Operator] 9-1-1, what's your emergency?
I'm at 4232 Euclid Avenue. I need somebody right now.
My boyfriend was poisoned, and he passed out.
Now!
-[Shannon breathing heavily] -[tense ominous music]
How is he?
He's still unconscious.
But the amount of poison he ingested
was not enough to kill him.
If he drank more, he'd be dead.
[unsettling music]
It was meant for me.
We've notified the police.
I'm sure they'll wanna talk to you.
Okay. Can I stay with him tonight?
Visiting hours are over.
Are you a family member?
Um, I'm, I'm his girlfriend.
I'm sorry, family only.
But you can come back tomorrow.
He should be able to go home then.
Okay. Thank you.
Jayden said you wanted to see me,
and he also sent your coffee.
Yeah. Um, have you heard from Shannon recently?
Uh, not since this morning.
I think she's just taking the day easy.
No, I just talked to her a little while ago,
and there was some mix up with some wine.
I got worried.
Some wine?
Uh, no, I'm sure everything's okay.
She would've called me otherwise.
I'm part of her safety plan.
This is the award.
[Franklyn] Mm.
Wow. Lucky girl.
No one deserves it more.
This year, Shannon, next year, me. Right?
Actually, the executive board decided to go
in another direction for the evening news show.
Oh. Oh, I see.
[tense suspenseful music]
But I pulled for you. I really did.
I'm sure you did everything you could.
You know, I think I grabbed my coffee by mistake.
Give me a second, and I'll be back with yours.
Sure.
-[suspenseful music] -[car beeping]
Detective Wilson, this is Shannon Baker.
Listen, I had a bottle of poisoned wine
delivered to my house this evening.
So whoever you've got in custody,
you've got the wrong man.
[suspenseful eerie music]
[suspenseful ominous music]
Franklyn. You know who the killer is.
Who is it?
[Male Voice] You think you can hide from me,
but I love you.
I've always loved you.
I'm your biggest fan.
Franklyn, it was you?
[Male Voice] You think you can hide from me,
but I love you.
I've always loved you.
I'm your biggest fan.
[eerie music]
[tense somber music]
Oh god, Franklin.
Oh god, please don't be dead.
God, Franklyn. Don't be dead.
[phone buzzing]
Detective Wilson, I'm here with Franklyn at the studio and--
[Wilson] Shannon, wait a minute.
I got your message,
but I have no idea what you're talking about.
We never arrested anyone for stalking you
-or for Ian's death. -[suspenseful music]
But, Hailey said--
[door slamming]
Do not move. Put the phone and the mace down.
Hailey.
[taser buzzeing]
-You like your award? -[ominous suspenseful music]
Bet you're not surprised, huh?
You always get everything.
The love, the fame, the job.
The guy.
How many times did I tell you to break up with Gavin? Huh?
How many times did I say he wasn't right for you?
Hundreds. You said--
Yeah, that's right. I said it hundreds of times.
He wasn't right for you because he was right for me.
-[sqealing] -Me, I love Gavin.
I always have.
[Shannon] Hailey.
I met him first.
Franklyn introduced us on his first day at the station.
We talked for almost an hour.
I knew in that moment he was my destiny.
And then you showed up.
You know, when you broke up, I thought, I have a chance.
But, I went to New York and I wanted to make sure
to run into him.
But he was seeing someone else.
I tried to talk to her, but,
she said that he was still hung up on you.
And then there was an accident.
You know it was my idea
for callers to suggest men for you to date.
So you could fall in love.
And then Gavin would see that I'm the one for him.
It was my idea!
And the ratings were huge.
And then Franklyn promised me my own show.
If I could just, you know,
get you to win radio personality of the year.
Finally, I'd have the job and the guy that I deserve.
And no one would have to get hurt.
I never meant for anyone to get hurt.
You know that, right?
You believe me?
Yes, yes. Hailey I believe you.
When Gavin came back, I thought it was for me.
Oh, and then he called the station and,
I just wanted to prove that you moved on with Ian. Right?
But, Ian heard me and,
-oh, I panicked. -[laughing]
He just, he just wouldn't be quiet.
I never meant to kill him. I swear.
Then, why go through all of this?
I mean, the, the calls to the station.
The, the photos, the,
Why make everyone think I had a stalker?
Shannon.
It was because I love Gavin.
And I knew with Ian dead, it was only a matter of time
before you went crawling back to him
and stole him away from me.
So you had to go.
Had to get creative, and smart.
It was actually your cupcake creep that gave me the idea.
With Ian's death, that deadly stalker seemed plausible.
Pre-taped phone calls, the lipsticks, some photos,
a little breaking and entering.
It helped sell the idea.
Then Franklyn, not only reneged on our deal,
he said that you didn't drink the poison wine.
Time for stronger measures.
Murder, and suicide.
With you dead, Franklyn will take the blame
as your deadly stalker.
And the station will need a new host for the morning show.
And then Gavin, he'll need a friend to comfort him.
And all will be well in the world.
Oh, wake up and smell the morning.
Where do you think Gavin'll take us on our first date?
I hate Chinese.
But I know it's his favorite, so.
I don't know, maybe I could learn to love it.
[dramatic adventirous music]
[Shannon yelling]
[Hailey grunting]
[grunting]
[Shannon grunting]
Stop that.
[adventurous music]
You don't have the guts.
Wanna bet?
Don't move. Hands behind your head.
[police radio chatter]
Got here as soon as we could.
-[police radio chatter] -[gentle music]
[upbeat music]
[Announcer] Love is on the air with Shannon Baker,
every morning from six to 10 on KQAX.
♪ Wake up, it's a new morning
♪ Time to get out of bed
[Shannon] Good morning, beautiful people.
Welcome to "Love on the Air" with Shannon Baker.
And it's time to wake up and smell the morning.
I've got some news and some gossip for you,
including a sweet dedication that will melt your heart.
But first, I have some personal love news.
As it turns out, I'm back together with somebody
that I really, really care about.
And, we're taking it slow, but, I've never been happier.
[laughing]
[eerie music]
Good morning.
It's time to kiss your sweetie and head on out.
But I'll be with you all through your morning drive
with "Love on the Air" with Hailey Michaels.
[gentle haunting music]