Allie, Noah, Maya, Sam and Nick are all back in the second episode in the Picture Perfect Mystery series. Mystery is afoot in Willow Haven.
Allie is photographing a gallery show, put on by Noah's mom, Camille. It was a who's who of the elite in town. During the art owner's speech, the lights go out and a very valuable diamond necklace is stolen. This could ruin Noah's mom's reputation...so he enlists Allie to help him find the necklace and figure out what happened.
"We're trying to catch a thief."-Allie
Uncle Luis, Sam's chess partner, has been called in from his island retirement to help with the renovation. Uncle Luis is played by none other that Chips star Erik Estrada.
A fair bit of comedy is added in to this episode, like with the three card Monty chase scene.
"Well, I married well and divorced better."-Mr. Baxter
Enter a pushy reporter for the Gazette named James...maybe a romantic rival for Sam?
"She has this infuriating habit of just showing up at crime scenes. It's like she can't just leave well enough alone. If I didn't know any better, I'd think she was actively seeking out trouble."-Sam
Allie and Sam go on their first coffee date...or do they?
"Luis! Get off that couch! Get out of the house!"-Luis (channeling his diseased wife)
The mystery was complex and well put together, the show is still being built and it is not up to par yet with my three Hallmark favorites...Hannah Swensen's Murder She Baked, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries and Mysteries 101...but I have hope for this sweet couple!
