is the 10th episode of the second season of the crime-comedy series Castle , which originally aired on November 23, 2009. The episode is highly regarded by fans for its blend of a classic "double life" mystery and meaningful character development between the series' leads and their families. Plot Summary
: Fans often note that the final scene, involving Alexis returning the notebook, features Nathan Fillion (Castle) mimicking the style and mannerisms of Bruce Willis from the 1980s detective show Moonlighting . Notable Soundtrack
The central investigation begins when the body of Sam Parker is found stuffed in a garbage chute. The case takes a bizarre turn when two different women show up at the morgue to identify him: one who knew him as her husband, and another who knew him as her fiancé, "Jake Holland". Castle and Beckett must untangle a web of corporate espionage and personal betrayal as they discover Sam was leading a dual life to help an innovative startup overtake his original employer's business. Key Character Highlights
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