The Big Fix (1978) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Moses is hired to investigate the fake campaign flyer

   Lila brings the issue to Moses and introduces him to Sam Sebastian, Hawthorne's campaign coordinator. Sam hires Moses to determine whether former Berkeley radical Howard Eppis is behind a flyer endorsing Hawthorne. The meeting takes place at Hawthorne's campaign offices, establishing the case's purpose and stakes.

   When

   Early in the investigation

   Where

   Hawthorne campaign offices

2. 2

   Moses begins tracing Eppis by contacting old associates

   Seeking leads, Moses reaches out to former Berkeley radicals who might know Eppis's whereabouts. He is handed the name Oscar Procari Jr, the son of a businessman who supports Eppis. The search marks the start of a longer game of hide-and-seek.

   When

   Early–mid investigation

3. 3

   The trail narrows to Oscar Procari Jr

   Procari Jr emerges as a lead tied to Eppis's circle, but he proves elusive and difficult to pin down. Moses notes the elder Procari's support for Eppis and the possibility that the son's movements are connected to the larger plot. The lead intensifies the pursuit but remains unresolved.

   When

   Mid investigation

4. 4

   The flyer trail points to Pak Chung's electronics store

   Moses visits the printing company to trace the order behind the flyers. The investigation leads to Harold Pak Chung, who owns an electronics store connected to the flyer production. The discovery widens the web of suspects surrounding Eppis and Hawthorne.

   When

   During the tracing phase

   Where

   Printing company; Pak Chung's electronics store

5. 5

   Pak Chung vanishes after Moses tracks him to a casino

   Moses follows the lead to a casino where Pak Chung disappears, leaving investigators with a missing suspect and fresh questions. The disappearance heightens tension as someone may be pulling the strings behind the flyer scheme. The case grows riskier as the trail goes cold.

   When

   Soon after tracing the store

   Where

   Casino

6. 6

   Lila is murdered in her apartment

   Moses learns that Lila has been killed in her own apartment, a brutal blow to the investigation. The murder suggests a deeper connection between the campaign scheme and the California Four. The loss pushes Moses to question who is truly behind the plot.

   When

   After Pak Chung's disappearance

   Where

   Lila's apartment

7. 7

   Moses quits after Sam's emphasis on publicity

   With Lila's death, Sam's concerns shift toward publicity and optics rather than justice. Moses refuses to stay on under those terms and decides to quit rather than be fired. The breakup of the working relationship marks a turning point in the case.

   When

   Following Lila's death

   Where

   Sam's office / Hawthorne campaign HQ

8. 8

   Alora reveals Vasquez's connection to Lila's death

   Moses encounters Alora, who reveals she is Luis Vasquez's niece from the California Four. She says her uncle met Lila the night she died and has since disappeared. The revelation deepens the mystery and links to the wider radical network.

   When

   After Lila's death

9. 9

   Procari Sr contacts Moses; offers payment to find his son

   Procari Sr contacts Moses and explains that he hasn't seen his son in years, blaming Eppis for the rift. He offers to pay Moses to locate his son, but Moses declines. The exchange adds a personal dimension to the investigation and furthers the tangled web of motives.

   When

   Mid–late investigation

   Where

   Procari residence

10. 10

    Sam rehiring Moses as Eppis threatens bombings; police call it a hoax

    Sam brings Moses back into the case as Eppis contacts him with threats of bombings, though the police treat it as a hoax. Moses accepts the assignment again and prepares to track down the radical. The stakes escalate as public safety hangs in the balance.

    When

    Soon after the re-engagement

    Where

    Sam's office

11. 11

    Moses visits the address from the note and finds Eppis living suburban life

    Following a note, Moses visits the address and discovers Eppis is now living a comfortable suburban lifestyle and has moved away from his old radical image. This revelation challenges the investigators' assumptions about Eppis's motives. The transformation shows how the plan has evolved over time.

    When

    After the note

    Where

    Suburban address

12. 12

    Hitmen hired by Pak Chung attack Moses at the suburban address

    Two hitmen confront Moses at the suburban home and attempt to kill him, but Moses triggers an alarm and the hitmen retreat. The attempt confirms Pak Chung's direct involvement in silencing witnesses and advancing the campaign plot. The danger underscores the conspiracy's reach.

    When

    Shortly after the discovery

    Where

    Suburban address

13. 13

    Hitmen revisit Moses' office; Alora's associates capture them

    The hitmen strike again at Moses' office, but are ambushed by Alora and her associates who interrogate the assailants. They reveal that Pak Chung was hired to rig the campaign's messages and that his actions are part of a larger scheme. The confrontation brings the truth closer to light.

    When

    Later the same day

    Where

    Moses' office

14. 14

    Moses kills Pak Chung and reveals the true conspiracy

    Moses confronts and kills Pak Chung near a target site as the bombing plot nears execution. A tape recording appears claiming Eppis's responsibility, complicating the political fallout. In a shocking turn, Sam reveals himself as Oscar Procari, admitting his father orchestrated Pak Chung's actions to fix the election and implicate Hawthorne with Eppis.

    When

    Final confrontation

    Where

    Near the bombing site; van