A scene from “Unfinished Business”

Oliver Hopkins: [to Sally Briggs, after Jessica exposes him as the murderer] Please, love. Getting upset won't change anything. I did it for you. Last night I was in the wings, wrapping things up after rehearsal, when I heard Martin make his offer to you. He keeps Franklin in the show if you go to bed with him. After you ran off, I saw that cruel, ugly look in his face. And I knew that even if he hurt the production, he would take his revenge on you by firing Franklin. I felt so powerless, and at the same time, I was relieved you turned him down. I ended up at Binkie's, talking to Peter when you and Franklin left. You went to your dressing room, remember? And I followed you. You had a terrible argument, but you told him nothing. I admire you for that, Sally. Then, after he left, I heard you call that beast Martin, trading yourself for Franklin's sake. You didn't want to go to his place, and I don't blame you. So you told him you'd meet him where no one would see.

Sally Briggs: But you came to me with a message from Martin.

Jessica Fletcher: Unless I'm mistaken, saying that Martin couldn't make it.

Oliver Hopkins: Oh, yes, but I made it all right. And I have no regrets, either. I hadn't meant to implicate Miss Highsmith, honestly. It was for you, Sally. You're going to be a big star someday, like Judy or Marilyn. You've got the talent, the looks, the je ne sais quoi. You'll go all the way.