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Unless you're going to shoot me, put that thing away and don't drop that.

Hey, hey, you got a real one.

Good work.

Success is in the details.

Boy, I'll say.

Let's get going.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

I do the driving.

Okay, kiddies.

Last chance to tinkle.

Move!

Please, man.

Please, I need to talk to my wife. I need to know if she's okay.

Hey, hey, your wife's okay. She'll stay that way as long as you get your ass in

gear. Nope.

Ten seconds behind.

Master, we got the Bozo Brigade is getting a little fidgety out front.

I thought you said this plan was foolproof.

I didn't know there was going to be so many fools. Next time I will.

All right,

we got company.

I got it.

No, no, no. You stay here and get the chips. I'll get them.

Ooh, bad timing.

Now you're going to have a headache.

Freeze! Don't move.

You're under arrest.

Weird. The driver and the guard didn't even know they'd been ripped off until

they got here and opened the bag.

You mean they got robbed while they were moving?

So they're saying, and the driver says he never stopped once he left Central

Bank with the money, except for an occasional red light.

Huh.

Houdini's back from the grave, then, huh?

Well, they're dark, but there ain't no magic going on here.

I think with a tungsten cutting torch, it took them, what, ten minutes to cut

that hole?

Mm -hmm.

They probably threw the bags out and some other car came along and picked

up. Well, they could have pulled up alongside of them while they were still

moving. I don't think so.

Why not?

Excuse me.

You guys didn't feel anything different, any change in the suspension, nothing

at all?

Nothing. I mean, we would have done something. You know how bad this makes

look? You didn't stop anywhere, no coffee runs, no donuts? We came straight

here. What's this staining here, this bladder pattern? What's that about?

Oh, yeah, there was this oil spill over near Silver Avenue.

They had a Caltrans crew out there holding up traffic while they cleaned it

So you think you weren't here last night? No, we just got here a couple

ago. So the Caltrans guy from last night was part of the crew too, huh?

Clever.

So they stall the truck there and then lower the cutting equipment down from

here.

Harvey, get a photo of these marks here where they had the ladder. Let's see if

we can get a match on it. Will do. Anything else? Yeah. Take the driver.

Go on his route with him. My guess is that you're going to pick up the clue

trail about ten minutes from here. Got it.

Caitlin. Yeah.

I'll meet you at the clue.

Excuse me. You got something you want to tell me?

Like what?

Well, like, oh, I don't know, any job offers you might have gotten?

How did you hear about that?

The chief called me. Oh.

What, did he ask you for a reference?

No, I wouldn't say reference. It was more of an FYI, heads -up sort of thing.

It said there's a job opening for chief administrator of the special unit.

I assumed that at some point you were going to tell me about it.

Well, yes, I was.

I mean, of course.

Well,

I wanted to make sure it was real first, and I wanted to make sure I was going

to take it.

Really?

Yeah, I do realize that technically it would make me a bug.

Technically, maybe, but practically, I don't know.

Well, you don't have to worry about it. Whatever happens, I would never dream of

telling you how to run the SIU on a procedural level.

It's all the administration stuff that has me a little bit concerned.

Caitlin Cross, I think that you would make a fantastic administrator for the

special units.

Uh -huh.

I get it. So basically, you're saying it's fine as long as I keep out of your

hair.

That's a grand idea.

I'm glad you thought of that.

I'll see you.

So these indentations, they were exactly 16 inches apart. The width of a

standard portable fire escape ladder. We found five companies that make those.

That's not going to help us.

What else?

Well, we went down the road about 11 minutes.

Saw three streetlights shot out along a particularly secluded stretch.

Making it a perfect spot to throw out the money bags, huh?

This guy's actually clever enough to start to intrigue me.

What about the cutting torch?

Running down all the purchases we can find. Oh, yeah, and the dispatcher, the

guard, and the driver, they all passed their polygraphs.

Well, gee, I know you can trust somebody.

All right, let's stay after it. Harv.

Uh, I just wanted to give you a heads up.

My heads up? Hit me.

What do you think about bringing Evan back to the SIU?

Honestly?

Well, you could lie.

But I'd be through it.

I'd love to see him come back.

I don't know if he's ready.

Me either.

There's only one way to find out.

Hey, I'm up for it.

Me too, Lester.

I need to know that all the crap is in the past.

And that you're committed.

It is now, I sure swear.

I promise I won't let you down.

Welcome back. Your gun?

It's a badge.

Is it official?

Yes, it is.

Bro Helm. Harvey.

It's great, man.

I need protection.

Can you provide that?

Well, it depends. I mean, we're private investigators, not bodyguards.

You mind if I smoke?

Well, actually, I do.

I've been receiving crudely written death threats for the past few months at

online address. I've printed them up for your perusal.

Do you have any enemies that you know of?

I'm a restaurant critic. I interact with dozens of people every day.

I think I'm a fair man. Others may disagree. I can't help that.

Ashtray?

Actually, I said you couldn't smoke.

Oh.

I misunderstood.

Here.

Well, we can look into these threats for you.

Well, first I need to know if you have an interest in fine dining.

I like to eat out, if that's your question.

Do you know what haricots verts are?

Green beans.

Foie gras?

Good liver.

Very good.

You're hired.

I'll need a picture so I can get you a temporary press pass.

Well, sure, we can get one to you.

Also, I hope you have a healthy appetite.

Oh, yeah.

Thank you very much.

Well, you have reason to thank me.

Master's came for you via messenger.

Pop that puppy in. Let's see what's on it.

Harvey? Mm -hmm.

If you want to know who robbed the armored car, meet me at Justin Herman

at the payphone opposite the fountain in one hour.

Think it's set up?

No, I think it's an invitation.

Huh.

It is gig ever.

I get paid to eat at five -star restaurants, man.

It's a cakewalk.

A gourmet cakewalk.

I read this guy, boy, said to call him.

He'd be pretty vicious.

So?

Be careful.

He's probably got a long line of enemies that are sharpening their knives as we

speak, if you'll pardon the pun.

So what are we looking for?

Joe, it beats the hell out of me.

All right, I got it. I got it.

Yeah. Nash Bridges.

Who is this?

The heist yesterday.

My boyfriend did it.

I hear there's a $100 ,000 reward.

The proof would be nice.

There's an envelope taped under the outside bench.

Check under that bench.

You know, this is kind of a stupid game, lady. Why don't we meet?

No. It has to be this way.

I can make it safe.

You don't understand.

He'll kill me.

Did you find it?

Yeah, I got it right here.

Check the serial numbers.

They'll match with the bills stolen from the truck.

All right, I'll tell you what. You'll get your money as soon as we get the

conviction. And that's going to be kind of difficult since I don't know who to

arrest. I get the money.

You get the name.

Impossible. He's planning another heist.

This one's really big.

If you don't give me the money, you'll never catch him.

I'll see what I can do.

Firing blanks on that cutting torch. Too many friggin' possibilities.

Uh -huh. Well, try this.

Probably clean, but check out the adhesive under the tape.

Hell yeah. I believe I can see an index print with my naked eye.

All right. Well, find out who she is and then get her mysterious ass in here.

Ooh la la, I can do that.

Here, gentlemen.

Oh, thank you.

This is incredible.

You should try one of these. Excuse me.

These are stale. Please bring some fresh ones immediately.

What are you talking about? They're delicious. You didn't even try it. I'm

testing them.

Now just sit there and leave the work to the professional.

Oh, look at that.

The ones with the checks by them you order.

You're here to eat what I want. And don't be so polite.

You'll skew my whole service rating system.

So how's Jerry?

Little Jerry dude.

I wish I could see him on more than just the weekends, man.

But he's great.

Cuter with each passing day.

Having kids is a kick, brother. We may need to turn you into a papa.

One thing at a time, Marv. One thing at a time.

I hear that.

Okay.

Larissa!

SFPD!

Police!

Stop!

SFPD, I need your hands in the air right now!

Put it down, son. Right now.

Don't come any closer.

Hey, son, son, son.

Now, think about what you're doing.

Come on, what are you going to do? Are you going to shoot me?

You're not that dumb. You don't want to do that.

Because that's your whole life.

Over. The instant you pull that trigger. Come on.

Right now.

Harvey!

Come here.

Put your hands up against the wall.

Ready?

Baby's... That lives in that apartment.

No.

But I did see some guy drag her out.

That's why I went in, because they were gone.

I didn't break that door.

Go on.

Well, you know, she was kicking and screaming. You can tell she didn't want

go.

Harvey, can I talk to you for a second?

Yeah.

Listen, I ran a search on the name of the guy that was on Clarissa's lease.

Apparently he's been paying her rent every month, and his name's Randall

Jackson. And he's a major suspect in a bunch of unsolved robberies. You got a

picture of him?

Yeah.

Gray,

he look familiar?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. That's the guy that dragged her out.

Can I go now?

No, you can't just go. It's not that easy. You sit tight.

According to Interpol and the FBI, Randall Jackson is a prime suspect in

dozen major robberies globally.

How come I don't know it?

Well, he's the new boy on the block. He only came across the Fed's radar as of

late last year.

Now, all these guys do are hype. It's only top flight jobs.

He recruits specialized individuals, and then they spend months planning.

There's two or three jobs per city, then they get out. And coincidentally, he

arrived in San Francisco two months ago.

Degree in engineering, 165 IQ, trained as a Navy SEAL. This guy's the full

package.

I say we untie the bow.

Nash. Nash, we found Clarissa.

But I don't think she's going to be telling us anything.

Damn. Where?

Baker Beach.

Damn it.

So we got a positive on her?

Yeah, that's our Clarissa.

beaten, strangled, and thrown into the bay.

She looks different than I pictured her somehow.

What's up, bud? You all right?

I feel a little dead body, sir.

I never... I never thought about the person.

These eyes make me think of being up on a ledge. It doesn't do any good to look

down, you know?

So we don't look down.

We catch a scumbag. That's the only way we can help this girl, right?

Have you ever worked with this guy before?

No, but I know him by reputation.

That's what we're paying him for, his resume.

The Albert Hotel. How may I help you? This is Terrence Galt.

I'm heading in from the airport now.

Listen, one of my bags got held up in customs.

Have it sent to my room when you receive it. Yes, sir, Mr. Galt. Thank you.

Hey, driver, you're going the wrong way.

We're taking a little detour.

Huh.

That must be him. Fine.

Mr. Gold.

Ah, in the flesh.

You're late.

I have a little detour coming in from the airport.

Please. Thanks very much.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Would you like the pear, Mr. Galt?

No, thank you, Ms.

Chase.

Terrence Galt.

Nice to meet you.

Is there someplace I can wash up?

It's been a long trip. Around the corner up the stairs.

Thank you.

Uh, I don't believe I told you to stay away from bad guys.

Nuh -uh. You told me to stay out of trouble. It's not the same thing.

I miss you, Nash.

The name is Galt. Terrence Galt. And don't you forget it, or I will bust you

quick and so hard, it'll make you forget your own name.

You bust me, I'll blow your cover.

Don't play me, Chase.

Can't we make a compromise? You help me, I help you. This is not a negotiation.

You help me, and then I'll figure out what I'm going to do with you later.

Sounds exciting.

What are you guys laughing at? I didn't know you had another job.

What? You set me up.

Whoever wants to kill you sees my face with your name, and I become the target,

huh? I'll admit, I sent your picture to the other paper.

But you dodge bullets every day.

I'm a food critic. I'm defenseless. That's why I hired you, right?

Yeah, well, don't ever pull a stunt like that again without telling me.

Try the carpaccio. It's delicious.

Ah, skip the list. We'll have a bottle of the Chateau Latour 93.

I'll make it up to you.

Don't ever pull something like that again or I'm gone.

So what, now you're threatening me too?

You know, I can see why somebody would want to take you out. Really?

Tell me.

Well, for starters, you're arrogant, you're deceitful, you're selfish. Shut

Let me explain how this works.

I pay you.

Therefore, you sit there, you eat, you do your job, and you keep your mouth

shut.

Let me explain to you how it works. You keep your money, I'll keep my dignity.

What is it?

My name's Harvey Leak. I'm a police officer.

Your son's in trouble.

What'd he do?

He broke into an apartment.

I caught him with an illegal gun.

He almost shot me with it.

Do whatever you have to.

Your son, Dre, needs some help. He could use a parent right now.

I can't deal with this right now.

Can't you see I've got four children?

My hands are full.

Because of this time lock device, which we cannot circumvent, we'll need a laser

ignition system to get through the uranium plating on the vault.

There's only one in the Bay Area, so we'll have to take it.

Too high.

Doubles the exposure.

Then what do you suggest? We call it after we can borrow it?

You're taking it when it's in transit, right?

Unless you have a better idea.

I can sneak into that trucking company, change the manifest, and have that son

of a gun delivered anywhere you want it.

You think that'll work?

Guaranteed. Or your money back.

All right.

What in the hell are we stealing that requires a laser cutting torch?

State -of -the -art wetware flash chips used by the U .S. Navy for their missile

guidance systems.

That's not exactly something you can resell on eBay, is it?

Who's the buyer?

None of your business.

Maybe I better explain to you how I work.

I don't get involved in any job unless I know all the moving parts.

I don't put myself at risk because somebody else says it's a good idea.

So either answer my questions or I'm out of here.

Who's the buyer?

A Chinese arms dealer named Kwan Lee.

The chips are for the Taiwanese military.

Thank you.

All I wanted to know for now.

Except one thing.

How do you intend to get past this retinal scanner?

Simple. We're holding the wife of the security guard who goes in and out of

scanner. Actually, Kwan's got it.

Needless to say, the guard's Mr.

Cooperative at the moment.

And a kidnapping, too.

When do we throw in that anthrax gear?

You don't approve.

No, I don't. I've hit my limit, golf.

This is my job.

You want to leave, leave now.

You can't get rid of me that easily.

Ooh, firm.

Don't get comfortable.

You're sleeping on the couch.

What makes you think I'm sleeping here at all? I've got my own room.

Because, sister, I intend to keep my eye on you, and I do not like crumbs in my

bed. Thank you very much.

What do you like in your bed?

Somebody warm, cuddly, and trustworthy.

Considering I could have you killed with a slip of the tongue, you aren't being

very nice.

Uh -huh.

Well, you just better be careful where you slip your tongue, hadn't you,

In the meantime, tell me about this dame they have hostage.

I told you I don't know anything.

A facilitator. You know, a broker.

They need a truck, a car, a room, a driver. I get that. That's all I do.

How do you get yourself into these things? Just out of curiosity.

I'm attracted to excitement.

It's probably why I like you.

Cute.

Who is it?

It's Paul the concierge, sir.

Ah, yes. Hi, Paul.

Mr. Galt? Yeah?

Alfred has arrived, sir. He's been waiting patiently for you to check in.

Okay. Why don't you send him on up?

Sir.

Oh. Just a little joke. Come on. Wheel him in.

How is Alfred, anyway?

He's resting.

Resting, huh?

Cool.

Whoa.

That's the most... It's unusual pets, sir.

Yes, it is, isn't it? Hi, Alfred.

Will that be all, sir?

Uh, yeah, I guess that'll do it for now.

Oh, uh, listen.

Could you just, uh, have Room Service send up a couple of live mice?

One for Alfred and one for the kitty.

Very good, sir.

I hate to say it, but you're nicer to the snake than you are to me.

The night is young, my dear.

All right, keep him warm or cool or whatever it is the snake's like.

Is it fine now?

Oh, I'm sure you'll figure it out. You think?

I'll be back.

Yo, Bubby, what's up?

You know that guy Galt is so good at breaking into places?

Uh -huh. Well, he breaks out pretty good, too. Uh -oh.

He escaped in custody.

Who do I scream at?

Well, not our guys. The bailiff had him in a secure room in City Hall.

Well, we better find the son of a bitch, and I mean in a hurry, before he finds

Jackson. Maybe we should take down Jackson. No, we can't. His buyer's

one of the guard's wives hostage.

He's a Taiwanese arms dealer named Kwan Lee.

Why not? I saw him on TV.

Oh, well, guess who else is in this little play?

Who? Remember Chase?

Chase.

Oh, that Chase.

She was working as a facilitator for Jackson, but I've got her at my hotel on

ice to keep her out of trouble. Well, a certain kind of trouble. No, no, no, no,

Bubba. I do not mix business and pleasure.

Except on leap years.

Boy, shit.

I found out who's been making those threats. I thought I fired you. No, I

But I was putting your file through the shredder and I noticed something.

You have my full attention.

Oh, good. That's exactly what I want.

Uh, you remember a chef named Sack Freeman?

No. Oh, figures. I'd like to read to you from a review that you wrote.

The real revelation here is Chef Sack Freeman.

His work in the kitchen is nothing short of magnificent.

And if the restaurant gods are smiling, one day soon we can hope Mr. Freeman

will have a restaurant of his own. So I encourage young talent. Shoot me.

Yeah, well, I'd like to read to you from a review you wrote four months later.

Saks Freeman's spanking new restaurant, Les Jardins, is an abomination.

Everything that can go wrong has gone wrong.

Restaurant business is a high -risk venture. What can I say? You're

Your words destroyed this man's life.

Just thought you'd like to know.

I ordered us dinner.

Yeah, so I see.

Yeah, since you're keeping me prisoner here, I figured you're the only date I

could get.

I don't date people that I work with.

Oh. Bad experience?

Learning experience.

Oh.

I never learn.

Who didn't know that?

Cheers.

I ordered yours rare.

Perfect. But to be fair, I should let you know, nothing's going to happen.

What do you mean?

You know what I mean.

I'll eat your pita like a good little girl.

Can you believe this kid, Dre's mother?

This is so... I've got to find this kid a place to live, and it can't be the

standard foster home scenario, because this kid won't make that.

Harvey, it seems to me that you're getting really emotionally involved with

kid, and I don't know if that's very good.

Well, that's a very Christian attitude.

Well, I hate to say it, Harv, but... Seems like a reasonable attitude,

considering the kid was ready to shoot you.

You know what it is?

I never told you this one.

About 12 years ago, I'm working the tender line. I'm in uniform. I was a

cop then.

We get a 211.

What is that? You know that one liquor store? You know the one that's been

robbed 400 times?

Right, right.

So I respond.

I end up chasing these suspects into a garage. One of them's got a gun. The

garage is really dark. I sense somebody coming at me. I shoot. I hit him.

And it turns out that it's this little 12 -year -old kid.

Did he die?

No.

They patched him up.

Put him on trial for attempted murder of a police officer.

Point is, nobody cared about the kid.

They just cared about me.

He was just a scared kid, Evan.

Kid's probably spent about three months out of jail since he was 12.

So, no, he didn't die that day, but his life was sure as hell over.

And I just don't want to see it happen again, man.

What are you doing here?

Time for your court hearing.

Now, what does that have to do with you?

I'm taking you in there.

You're going to be really polite with this judge.

You're not going to show her any attitude. You're going to say you're

for what you did, and hopefully she's going to let you go so we can get you

a good foster home situation.

I am not going to a foster home.

Hey, you're not staying in, Julie.

I don't go with it.

Didn't you hear me, man? I'm not giving up on you.

Now, I want to hear at least four yes, ma 'ams and five I'm sorrys in there. In

fact, you're going to be the nicest boy that she ever met.

who carries a hat.

Hey, brother.

Hey, Harvey.

So tell me what happened.

Oh, Judge, you gave him a suspended sentence, man.

Oh, right on, brother. Congratulations, man.

Well, let's see now. I count one, two, three, four guards. How are you going to

get past them?

By going through them.

You're prepared to raise the table stakes from grand theft to premeditated

murder?

The SFPD is going to look upon murder quite differently than a no harm, no

armed robbery with the kidnapping.

And as usual, I'm sure you have a better plan.

I can evacuate that entire building. We don't lose a man on either side.

Provided nothing goes wrong.

Harvey, oh my God.

What? It's Galt. He's here.

What do you think? Can we take him? No, no, no. Jackson might kiss. Let me call

Nash.

That's my plan.

Yeah. Nash called to show up. He's headed your way right now, like outside,

immediately. Now, wait a minute, sweetheart. I can explain.

Can you hold on one second?

Dan's will end distress. It's going to require a little personal attention.

Will you excuse me?

It's for you.

All right, get him out of here. Make sure he doesn't do another David

Copperfield on us. Get ready. It's going down tonight.

Yep.

Francisco Animal Control.

We got a call about a non -domesticated pet loose somewhere here in the

building. I don't know what you're talking about, pal. I didn't get any

about any... I'm

guessing somebody else called it in.

Get in here.

Uh -huh. So, uh, how long do you guys think it'll take?

It's hard to say. It could be a nest.

A net?

Yeah, a net.

Well, you know, they travel in pairs, and when couples get together, they do

their coupling thing.

Yeah, I think you get the gist. Right, you would get a net.

Uh -huh. Well, that's why we're going to have to take a look around.

Keep your eye out for rendering.

Oh, yeah.

Turn all the alarms up in the building for about 20 minutes. Okay.

I really suggest you find something safe.

You don't have to tell me twice.

Brandon, we're evacuating. I'm on it.

It's okay.

Hey, hey, your wife's okay.

She'll stay that way as long as you get your ass in gear. Now open.

Ten seconds behind.

Faster, we got the Bozo Brigade is getting a little fidgety out front.

I thought you said this plan was foolproof.

I didn't know there was going to be so many fools next time I will.

All right, we got something.

I got it.

No, no, no. You stay here and get the chips. I'll get it.

Ooh, bad timing.

Now you're going to have a headache.

Freeze!

Drop the gun. You're under arrest.

Stand very still.

Don't move.

Stand very, very still.

Okay, now look at me.

Alfred, you're earning your teeth.

Be a nice, good snake.

Here we go.

All right, Al, baby.

Okay, all clear.

Actually, there was only one snake.

Oh, uh, unless, of course...

He laid eggs.

See you in an hour with the cash.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait a minute there, fearless leader. Where are you going

the booty?

To make the exchange.

Not without me, you're not.

Your crew may trust you.

And that's great.

But I don't.

I'm coming along.

You want to make this an issue?

I mean, I ain't bad.

But the bad don't mess with me.

You must be Galt, huh?

Your reputation precedes you.

Only if you got our money.

Of course.

How about the chips right here?

Beautiful. So, where's the woman?

You can let her go now.

Baker Tutler!

Unfortunately, she has seen my face.

We need to kill her.

Well, who didn't know that?

I understand it's just business, lady.

You're under arrest.

Don't move!

Don't move!

What the hell is this?

Bad karma, baby.

Son of a bitch.

You were so ready to take me out as soon as we closed this deal. Take him.

We're the cop.

You're okay and so is your husband.

You look taller on 60 Minutes.

I can't believe you'd have the nerve to show your faith here.

I'm not Norman Kraft.

No, I'm Norman Kraft. At least that's my nom de plume.

Look, we know about the email.

All right, I want both of you out of here now.

I came to apologize for what I wrote. You see what you've done to me, don't

No one comes here.

They're going to foreclose on the restaurant.

I had to take a second mortgage out of my house to buy this place.

I may lose that, too. I said I was sorry.

Maybe I made a rash judgment.

Or maybe I even made a mistake.

I never had a chance.

Look, I have a proposal.

Why don't you make a meal for my friend and me? Why would I do that?

I'd like to try your food again.

I told you to be gone when I got back.

I wanted a chance to say goodbye.

Okay. Goodbye.

Not even a kiss?

Don't even push it, little girl.

Thanks for not arresting me.

I'm still thinking about it.

You should have been gone while you had the chance.

I think you talk about this in bed, don't you?

Well, you know what I think?

I give up.

You're never going to give up.

Oh, listen, listen.

You're going to like this.

I think I found a place for you to stay.

It's with a woman I've known a long time, Dre.

She's great.

Probably the best foster mom in the whole system, okay?

Well, I was thinking maybe if I came to live with you.

Dre, I can't do that.

I know,

I know.

That's cool. I was just kidding. No, man, I'm never home.

I work insane hours.

I got a little baby boy that I don't see enough as it is. It wouldn't be fair,

man. Yeah, I know. Whatever.

Doesn't mean we can't still be friends.

Yeah, whatever.

That's for you.

What is it?

The full amount I owe you, plus a little extra.

You deserve a bonus for what you did for me.

Are you feeling okay?

Oh, here. I want to read this to you.

What is it? A review. It's running tomorrow. And don't worry, it'll have my

picture in byline.

As a food critic, I like to believe I'm infallible. My taste is impeccable, my

recommendations beyond reproach. But once in a while, I make a mistake.

Le Jardin may be the best moderately priced restaurant I've encountered in my

career.

The end, and it goes on.

Well, that's great, Ferber.

I'm going to put his restaurant on the map, Joe. People will be waiting months

for reservations.

You sure you're feeling okay?

I feel fantastic.

Do you know how freeing it is to do good? Well, of course you do, because,

know, I'm a changed man, Joe.

You did this to me.

I love you.

I really love you.

Paid in full, plus bonuses.

Here's a copy of Boy Shits' latest for tomorrow's newspaper.

The changed person, Ashman.

Hot dog.

All on account of you, huh?

What can I say? It's all about client satisfaction.

Can I help you? Yeah, I'm Ridges. I'm Gordon Stumpf from Animal Control. You

called me about a snake.

Oh, yeah. He's right up those stairs.

Well, Ms. Cross, I didn't see you come in.

Guess what?

Uh, you took the job.

I heard.

Why do you always have to be one step ahead of me? You do, don't you?

Well, yeah.

If I wasn't, I'd be one step behind you.

Well, then I assume you've heard about my first assignment.

No.

No? No.

Oh.

Well, um, I've been ordered to do a...

Full financial audit of the SIU.

How do you feel about meeting me here Monday, say, 7 a .m.? That way we can

started before the day's crushed.

Is that good for you?

No, that's not good for me.

Well, I guess if you get here any later, I'll just start without you. I know my

way around.

Can this possibly be happening?

Captain Bridges, this cage is empty. I can't find the snake.

Just to find him quickly? Where might he likely be?

Well, they like warm, dark places.

Well, like that box.

Wait, wait, wait. Guys, guys. I spent the night with him in a hotel last

It's just a snake. Like a tabloid reporter, for goodness sake.

Yeah, well, tell us when you find him.

Captain Bridges, SIU.

No, no.

I'm the only one here right now.

Can I get you to call back?

Well, I don't know how long it's going to take.