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This is my boss, Jonathan Hart.

He's a millionaire, self -made.

And this is his wife, Jennifer.

She's quite a lady.

Oh, and that's me.

My name is Max.

I take care of them, which ain't easy.

Because when they met, it was murder.

Valentine, this is Delta One Control.

Change squad.

Valentine,

enemy target 12 o 'clock, three miles opposite direction.

Descending your altitude.

Prepare to engage.

Valentine, collision alert. Repeat, collision alert.

Hunter,

heading 120.

Valentine, Delta 1, be advised, enemy target maneuvering to your heading,

listening to you.

Delta 2, who's under? I have visual. Delta 1, Valentine, Rogan will be on my

six. Valentine, Delta 1, front right heading 3 -0 -0, engage maneuvering to

heading.

Roger,

Valentine. Go to A -means. Clear to flight level 210.

Maneuvering.

Another one, Valentine.

I can't shake him.

These A -means are draining fuel fast. Please advise.

Please advise?

That's easy, pal.

You die.

After what?

I'm going to head for the hard deck.

Roger, Valentine, clear for the deck.

The answer to the question is... Just got a vessel locked up.

Nice shooting, Mr. McDowell. Thank you, Randy.

Oh, cheer up, old buddy. You never could outmaneuver me.

I must say you died a heroic death. We'll all remember you fondly. Thanks a

It really is too bad Jennifer couldn't come along.

Does she fly?

That's cute.

She's busy writing a story, but she did say to send you her love.

Yeah, well, if I'd known you'd be the only thing I'd get a look at, I never

would have extended the invitation.

Really? Yeah.

Come on, let's get out of this stuff. I'll give you the grand tour.

122 mil just to build that one section.

Not bad, huh?

You and me, we're from the same mold.

We did things the way we flew.

And by the seat of our pants.

Park Industries.

McDowell Aviation. The name.

The name was what counted.

Phil does, Bill. Yeah, I know, but everything's different now. They do

committee. There are no more barnstormers like us, Valentine.

Look, we're the last of a breed.

Now, I've brought McDowell Aviation to the brink of the next century.

The question is, what do we do next?

How about lunch?

Okay, all right, Phil. I'll shut up. We'll eat. Hey, I'm buying.

Come on, boy. That's it. Come to Max.

Come on.

That's it. Bring me the paper.

Well, how about fetch?

Fetch me the paper.

That's it.

Fetch.

Okay, I'll tell you what. Sit. Stay right there.

I'll get the paper.

Hey, did you ever hear the word door?

Thank you for calling the Seattle Marquis. May I help you?

Hello. Yes, please. I would like room 2026.

And the guest's name?

Jonathan Hart.

Just one moment. I'll connect you.

I'm sorry, ma 'am. He's not answering.

He's not?

Would you like to leave a message?

Oh.

Yes, please. Would you please tell him that his wife called again?

Certainly. Thank you.

Freeway Junior, you lousy mutt. Give me those papers.

The old man would be ashamed if he was alive to see this.

Max?

Mrs. H, he's got to be stopped.

He steals all my important papers and chews them up.

Max. If Jonathan calls, would you tell him I won't be home until after dinner?

You missed him. For the third time today.

Been missing each other a lot lately.

I know.

Believe me, it's not out of choice.

Is this your valuable paper?

Sammy's dream in the forest.

Sammy's dream?

That's his pick.

For God's sake, I wish you a lot of luck.

Max? Yeah, how's everything?

Yeah, fine here.

Where's Jennifer?

You just missed her.

She's out doing a story on that doctor fella.

making the heart grow fonder?

Yeah. I was thinking, maybe it's true, but sometimes a little of the real thing

goes a long way.

Call Piero at Valentino's, have him fix up a nice dinner, and, uh, Max...

We keep missing each other's phone calls.

Gets a little frustrating.

Hey, this is a nice piece.

La Cota.

It's a talking stick. Found it back in the caves up in Mount Bedford.

It's an old Indian custom.

Whichever tribe member has the stick does the talking.

When he's through, he passes it to the next Indian.

Without the stick, nobody says a word.

Good system.

Maybe I should use it at my next board meeting.

Lunch is ready, gentlemen.

poached white meat of chicken, julienne of fresh vegetables, bottled water, low

sodium. What happened to the pastrami sandwiches?

Enjoy your lunch, Mr. McDowell.

Mr. Hart.

Thanks, Lisa.

Unfortunately, she's very efficient, but she takes good care of me. Yeah, so I

see.

Mr. McDowell. Yeah. Your son's in the outer office. He'd like to say hi to Mr.

Hart. Oh, great.

Yeah, well, have him come in.

Your cat, he's in it like day and night, like he sleeps in it.

So, uh, how was the dog fight? It was, uh, unbelievable.

I've done my share of flying, but, uh, nothing quite like that.

Well, it's all in the software.

Six years of programming to develop it. Oh, you hear that, Jonathan? All in the

software? What about the pilot? I'm the guy that blew him out of the sky.

I'll print you out a hard copy and you can take it home.

Great idea, Peter. Maybe next time it'll help him win.

Uh, Dad, you want to come down and check the lab?

I've been making some real progress with that thermal imaging idea.

Look, maybe later, huh, Peter?

Me and Valentine here, we've got some catching up to do.

Keep me flying in that simulator.

I'm not talking about flying, T .J.

He was a pilot.

He could light circles around me.

He was 28 when this was taken.

No, it's available.

Why now?

Defense contracts have all dried up. Now is the time to change McDowell Aviation

out of the defense business into peacetime.

Now or never.

Why me?

Because if it isn't you, it'll be somebody else.

Jonathan, I've worked too hard to see this torn apart.

I want it to continue.

But I want it in the hands of someone I can trust.

How about Peter?

How do you think he'll feel about all of this?

You know him, Jonathan.

He's not like his brother.

T .J., now.

T .J., he had the instincts, you know.

Peter, he lived in the lab with the computers.

Now, they'd be fish food in five minutes with the barracudas in this game.

It's sudden, Bill. I'll have to think about it.

In fact, it's right near that little lake where we went fishing a couple

ago. I want to see if I can find some more pieces like that talking stick.

You do your thing. Have your guys check us out.

Make a decision.

When I get back, we'll shake on it. One way or the other.

There's one other thing.

This idea is strictly between you and me, okay?

What do you say?

I'll think about it.

Fair enough.

We got a problem here.

Why don't we go downtown tonight, huh? There's a new place just opened up.

Always some interesting action.

You and me.

Take a wrench. Come on, you and me.

All right, sir.

All these years trying to whip each other.

Who could fly faster, build bigger?

There was always one thing I could never match you at.

One contest you won hands down a long time ago.

I would have given this all up for one thing.

For a woman like Janet.

Honestly. It's all right. Put her down. She's with me.

Very efficient.

Thank you.

Very nice.

I'm sorry. I couldn't resist.

You okay?

I'm fine. Thank you.

Come with me. I've got just the right medication.

Okay. What do you think?

Where in the world did you find this?

My God, I look young.

Copious research. I'm famous for it.

I didn't even know this existed.

Are there more?

You'll have to read my article.

Well, what has your copious research told you about us?

Well, let's see.

It's no secret that five years ago, World Team Medical was riddled with

corruption. But now you're saving lives again.

And you're almost back on track with the original idea, largely due to you.

Not me, them.

They're out there in places, not even on the map, fighting diseases.

They don't have names yet.

And they don't have to.

They want to.

Rather like you, I'd say.

Me? Sure.

You write magazine articles, but you don't have to.

That's what makes you so attractive.

Among other things.

Thank you.

More coffee?

No, thanks.

How about dinner, then?

Oh, sorry. I have a date with a telephone.

My husband.

I didn't expect to hear from you again. Are you kidding?

You did a great job for me on that last little bit of research I gave you. Hey,

shower me with praise.

I'm at your service.

What can I do for you?

McDowell Aviation in Seattle.

I'd have my own people check into it, but I don't want to say anything about

yet. A little basic research.

You available?

Absolutely. My desk is totally clear.

I got this off the bug in McDowell's office yesterday.

I want you to buy McDowell Aviation.

You're kidding.

No, not at all.

I've been after it for years, so now it's available.

Turn that off.

Why now?

What do you think will happen if Hart decides to buy McDowell Aviation?

There'll be tons of scrutiny.

Defense Department, the SEC, Hart's attorneys, and all your kickbacks.

All your overbilling on government contracts and all your sales to

buyers will become very, very public knowledge.

General, you're the damn Pentagon. What do you suggest?

I'd like to give Jonathan and I something else to think about.

Something that has nothing to do with buying McDowell Aviation.

Just long enough to close out the deals we started.

Set down the operation, disappear, and after that, who cares?

Well, that's great, but he's already started looking at the company.

How do you propose we do it?

Never meet the enemy head -on. You can defeat him before he ever reaches the

battlefield.

He discredits Jonathan Hart with his own troops.

Give him enough trouble at home, he won't have time to look into the Cabal

operation.

I can get you everything you need.

Bank numbers, phone logs, IRS documents,

fingerprints taken while he was in the service.

As you say, I'm the damn Pentagon.

Mrs. H., would you get that? I'm on the phone.

What

is this?

I didn't order this.

Max, did you order this?

Valentino, senora.

Buongiorno, filet.

What do you say? Even through the boxes, you a pretty good -looking woman, you

know?

How about a little bite of it, huh?

Sure, right on the linguine.

Malekuru. Darling,

it's time.

Again?

But now...

I think he's getting... Junior, I

have a new command for you.

Attack, attack, attack, attack.

Shh, shh, shh.

You'll wake Max.

Darling,

how long are we going to keep this up?

This is not good.

I know.

I've been thinking about it.

And I do my best work at night.

I know.

I've cleared everything for a long weekend.

Can you?

Done.

Down, boy.

Down.

Are you talking to the dog?

I never get tired of this view.

Me neither.

Don't you wish the days like this would last forever?

Yeah, we should have more of these in our lives.

Did I ever tell you? When I was a kid, I used to have this fantasy about getting

on my horse and just taking off in one direction and riding and riding and

riding until I stopped.

I used to have the same fantasy.

You did?

But I didn't have the horse.

It can't be two o 'clock.

That's Max.

Will you get it?

Your turn.

Come on.

I've had a very busy day.

You have?

I'll give you a surprise if you get it.

Oh, now that's not fair.

You know I like surprises.

Any crises?

Not exactly.

Marcia left a message.

They're not publishing my story.

You're kidding.

No.

You worked very hard on that.

Yes, I did.

I'm sorry, darling.

Me too.

But I am not going to think about it today.

I'm gonna think about it tomorrow.

Now, where's my surprise?

What surprise?

Oh,

you know what I'm talking about.

Is that it?

What he would.

3 a .m. and you gotta shop around.

Certainly not a traditionalist.

Hey, 25 minutes.

I thought this was urgent.

Oh my God!

We've gotten back as soon as we could.

Oh. Oh, my God.

Gee, Mr. and Mrs. H., I feel awful.

The house is my responsibility.

I actually did everything you could.

Thank God no one was hurt.

Junior saved my life.

Draved me out for a walk, middle of the night.

Can you imagine that?

Maybe.

Things can be replaced.

We still have each other.

So many memories.

Best thing about memories?

What, darling?

They're fireproof.

Darling!

Look what managed to make it through the fire.

Do you remember this thing?

Lucerne, 84.

Right. The little fat man. We visited his shop down by the lake. What was his

name?

Philippe. Oh, he wasn't going to let you out of there until you bought me this

treasure.

I should have known it would manage to survive.

Oh, darling.

It's as if... Our entire life has gone up in smoke.

Come on, Max.

There's nothing more we can do here.

Better go to the hotel and get some rest.

You've got a lot of work ahead of you.

I do.

You've got to find us a place to live, at least temporarily.

Why not someplace new, different?

How about the beach?

The beach?

Yeah. The beach is great.

Just think about it.

Moonlight on the sand.

Sounds of the surf.

Right,

Max. The beach.

Come on, Junior.

We're going to the beach.

So, what do you think?

The hearts are going to love this place. We'll take it.

Come on, boy. Stretch your legs.

Just a moment.

I wasn't aware there was a pet involved.

Him? That's not a pet.

That's Freeway Junior.

Well, I'm not certain the owners want to take a chance on an uncontrollable

animal.

Uncontrollable? He doesn't look very well trained.

And if he's not trained... Madam, this is a champion schlemmerdine. One of the

most disciplined breeds in the canine world.

I've never heard of a schlemmerdine.

And it's also one of the rarest. Now watch.

Freeway. Sit.

That's very nice.

Lie down.

As I said, this is quite an elegant house and a dog running around on these

carpets. Now roll over.

You gotta love this dog.

I don't know.

He even cleans up.

Watch.

Pat.

Very well. I'll get the lease ready.

You've been holding out on me.

Darling.

Darling, are you sleeping?

The surf is so loud.

You'll get used to it.

I miss our house.

Me too.

Maybe some warm milk will help us sleep.

I'm fine.

On juice, Mrs. H?

No, thank you.

You know, the beach is a wonderful place.

You hear the sound of that surf? Makes me sleep like a rock.

I think I'll go change.

Mrs. H had a rough night.

She's okay.

Max, we've got an anniversary coming up.

How about dinner at Chase's? Mort always sets up a great meal.

Well, I was thinking about something different. Not a gift exactly, but

something we'll remember always.

Think about it, will you?

Sure thing, Mr. H.

Hey, stop that. Give me that.

You chewed up the whole A3s.

There's only one name I can read.

Crazy Lady.

Crazy Lady the Eighth. Six to one.

Hmm.

Jonathan Hart, please.

Speaking. Mr. Hart, hi. It's Eric Hayden.

Oh, hi, Eric. How are you? I'm good. Listen, you know anything about a

project involving smokers and non -smokers?

No. What kind of a project?

Must be some sort of employee health program.

All the accounts are designated smoker and non -smoker, but a lot of money for

health program.

Well, stay on it, Eric. I'm going back up there to look into some of their

research. I'll see what I can find out.

I'll get back to you in a couple of days.

Okay.

Liz, book me up to Seattle this afternoon.

Thanks.

Life -like images through solid matter.

Here, watch the monitor, John.

See, the computer already knows what a flower looks like.

So it takes the thermal images and transforms them.

I mean, it's just a model. There's no guarantee that it'll work.

Do you think it'll work?

I believe it has potential.

I mean, for what? I'm afraid to think.

I mean, if I do make it work, then it goes down the hall and McDowell

will see to it that any potential for death and destruction is not overlooked.

No, not necessarily.

It's your work.

Why don't you decide how they're going to use it?

You mean after we're acquired by Hart Industries?

What makes you think that?

You didn't come up here just to observe my research.

He was just talking. Nothing's been decided.

No one else knows anything about him. Yeah, but he's thinking about selling it

to you.

And we both know why.

Why? Because I'm not TJ.

I mean, from the day that plane went down, I've been trying to step into his

shoes. But the truth is, is that TJ is like my dad. And I am like neither of

them. And I can't change that.

Look, Peter, I'm the one that's been pushing for a marriage between my

technology and yours.

Maybe he just started to hear what I was saying.

Jonathan, I'm a big boy now. You don't need to give me a pep talk about how

things are going to be different when McDowell is part of Hart Industries.

Depends on who's working here.

T .J.'s gone.

You're not.

I can think of about five peacetime applications for that idea.

Just off the top of my head, Peter.

Do it soon.

Jennifer?

This is such a coincidence, running into you like this. Isn't it?

Can we talk?

Marcia, we have a deal.

And I have a contract.

You said I could write about what I believed in.

You said I could make a difference by calling attention to worthwhile causes.

And that's exactly what World Team Medical is.

I think I deserve an answer.

Who's trying to kill this story?

Marcia. All right.

But you never heard anything from me. My lips are sealed.

A request to hold back on this story came from a big New York law firm.

A New York law firm?

That wouldn't by any chance be Aspel and Markowitz, would it?

How did you know that?

Copious research. I'm famous for it, remember?

It was about five years ago that Walter Ehrlich was convicted and sentenced to

prison. He was the former head of World T Medical. You remember that, don't you?

Right. Something about vaccine.

It fell into the wrong hands and people were dying. It was Aspel and Markowitz

that defended Ehrlich at the trial.

And you think that Ehrlich exerted influence over the story from prison?

Yeah.

you know that Walter Ehrlich was at Stanford with Harold Furman?

Look, Furman is my boss.

A request went to the top, and he agreed.

You don't work there. I do, and I like my job.

It's the only one I have.

So as far as I'm concerned, we never had this discussion.

Matter of fact, we never even saw each other, all right?

Right.

Oh, by the way, you know I'm not just going to drop this.

luck trying to find anything in that mess.

Corporate records. Apparently this guy's a freelance researcher hired to look

into companies targeted for potential takeover.

Yeah, Special Agent John Hayes.

Clearance 446257.

I'd like you to try to find me the last number dialed from this phone.

I'll wait.

You know, whoever called to tip us to check this place out knew something was

going on.

Okay.

Thanks.

Got anything?

Last number dialed from this phone. It's a new listing. Malibu, California.

According to the phone company, it's listed to a Jonathan Hart.

Find anything?

How's this?

We'll take you and your loved one by horse -drawn sleigh through the snow

-covered hills of Colorado.

to a romantic dinner for two by the blazing fire in the warmth of a cozy

mountain cabin.

Max, it's August.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Morning, Max.

Breakfast, Mrs. H? No, thanks. I'm late.

Don't forget about tonight.

Tonight? The cocktail party.

World Team Medical honoring Paul Menard.

You remember.

Were we ever really in the mountains? I'd forgotten we were ever there. Maybe

this will remind you.

What do you think?

Oh, yeah.

see you later have a nice day

I wasn't expecting any visitors.

Dr. Ehrlich?

Why did you kill my story?

What makes you think I had anything to do with that?

An educated guess.

You and Thurman were college buddies. If you asked him, he'd probably kill the

story. If I'm wrong, just tell me and I'll leave.

We were once the most highly respected team of doctors in America.

In the years we ran World Team Medical, Paul Menard and I were on the cover of

Time magazine.

Three times.

Now I sew up wounds from homemade knives stolen from the kitchen. I

set broken bones from fistfights in the prison yard.

There's been enough written.

Enough said.

But the story isn't about the past. It's about now.

Doctor!

That's of no interest to me now.

They're saving lives!

You believed in that once.

I will serve my sentence, Mrs. Hart.

Will you just do me this one favor, please?

Please? Will you read this?

I'm afraid the photographs were lost in a fire.

Will you reserve judgment until you've read it?

I know you hate this stuff, but it's supposed to be good for you.

Hey, Max.

Here's your dough.

A yard and a half.

So who tipped you to crazy lady?

Let's just say a friend.

Let's just say that friend's name.

Uh -uh, can't do it, Duke.

Then I guess you don't want to see this advanced copy of the fire investigation

report? Compliments to my brother -in -law?

Come on, Max, give... Who's the tipster?

All right.

It's the dog.

The dog.

Who's the dog?

Not a nickname.

Him.

No kidding. He chewed up the racing form and the only name left was Crazy Lady.

That's supposed to be some kind of a system?

That's stupid, Max. What the hell's wrong with you? That a man like you

believe in that kind of nonsense?

That's the stupidest thing I ever heard in my life.

I give you $2 ,000 for the dog.

Not for sale at any price.

Yeah.

Why sell the dog that laid the golden egg, right?

Listen, Max, let me know when he chews again.

Okay.

Abner, I got your message.

I thought you'd like that.

Any luck with the Birdman of Alcatraz?

Well, I left him my article to read.

I can't say that I blame him, really, for not wanting it published.

He's had enough bad publicity to last a lifetime. Where are you?

In my car, on the way to the party. I thought it would be best if we met

Great.

How will I recognize you?

I'll be the tall, dark, handsome man with a piece of straw between his teeth.

Hi, Peter.

Well, I'm on my way to Mount Bedford, and I'll probably be out of touch, huh?

Here, Dad, Dad, take a look at this before you go. It's that thermal imaging

was telling you about.

See, if I can figure out a way to clarify the fractal imaging, then I can

increase the number of pixels. Wait a minute. I don't understand all this

-jumbo, Peter. The only thing I know about pixels is... They help Santa Claus

Christmas. Very funny.

This has nothing to do with flying.

Does it have to be about flying?

Well, we are an aviation company.

For how long? You said yourself that things were changing.

We'll discuss this another time.

Let's discuss it now.

T .J.'s not the future of this company, Dad. He's dead.

I'm the only future you've got.

If you're thinking about this merger with Jonathan Hart... Wait a minute.

What did you hear about that?

I haven't said anything to anybody.

Dad, give me some credit. I know you.

Don't you think I deserve to be told?

Or should I just read about it some day in the Wall Street Journal?

You'd be told at the right time. When? After it was a done deal?

I'll be back in a couple of weeks.

We'll talk about it then.

Jennifer? Paul.

Congratulations on your story. It's just, well, I intend to use part of it

speech tonight. It's really quite moving.

How did you read my story? Walter Ehrlich read it to me over the phone. He

He seemed surprised.

He was my friend and partner. I visit him every chance I get.

It's the least I can do.

If only I hadn't been in Bangkok at the time of his trial, I might have been of

some help to him.

Good evening. May I help you?

Yes, the lady with the red hair and the black dress.

Who's the man that she's talking to?

That is our guest of honor, Dr. Paul Menard.

Thanks. Good evening.

He used his friendship with Harold Furman to kill the story.

I thought that was unfair, so I asked him to read it and then make up his

And so he did. He did?

Mm -hmm.

You mean he's going to let it be published?

Yes, he told me he plans to call Furman first thing tomorrow.

Oh, that's great. You know, for someone so soft and lovely, you're a very

formidable lady.

Thank you.

I applaud your tenacity.

And if you ever change your mind, we could... Well, I could use someone like

on the board of World Team Medical.

That's very kind.

Jennifer, excuse me It seems I have a phone call Oh

Bye, Daisy.

Jonathan, you didn't. Did you really?

The old telephone trick.

Yeah.

That's naughty.

Let's go out on the terrace and check out the view.

What a great idea.

This is a great view.

You look beautiful.

Oh, thank you.

You've seen this dress before. I'm not talking about the dress. What?

I'm talking about you.

Oh.

Come a little closer and say that.

You look beautiful.

Thank you.

to freeze this moment.

Freeze.

Mr. Hart, I'm sorry to interrupt you, but... Oh, no, I've already done that.

There are some gentlemen waiting to see you.

Right over there.

Jonathan, Jennifer, sorry to bother you here, but these detectives came down to

the office looking for you. I was working late. I figured the best thing

was come down here and get this thing settled.

Right away.

Settle what?

Mr. Hart, do you know a man by the name of Eric Hayden? I told him there's no

Eric Hayden. Yes, I know Eric Hayden. He's a freelance corporate investigator.

hired him recently to do some research. Did?

Why didn't you say anything?

What's the problem?

He's dead, Mr. Hart.

They found him at his home earlier.

Murdered. Jonathan, I don't think you should answer any more questions.

Take it easy, Lou.

Is there anything I can do to help? Just say.

Excuse us for a moment, Jonathan.

Please.

As your attorney, I must insist that you don't... Wait a minute, Lou.

Eric Hayden was a friend.

He had a hundred different clients that he took care of all at once.

If there's the slightest thing that I can do to help them... That's not it.

That's not it. You don't understand. They found things at Hayden's house.

kind of things? Files.

And what's in them strongly indicates that you're someone who might have an

interest in killing him.

Yes, that's Eric Hayden.

Why did you need me to identify him?

He had no known relatives, and yours was the last number he called.

What happened?

Our office received a call.

Hayden said he had some very sensitive information. He wanted to turn it over

us as quickly as possible.

He sounded very frightened.

And when we got there, we found him with a bullet in his head.

Now, what was he doing for you?

Research. What kind of research?

I know, and you must know I don't have to answer that kind of a question. Maybe

you better rethink that, Mr. Hart.

You could be in a lot of trouble.

It was Eric.

Oh, dear.

I'm not being arrested yet, but they're licking their chops in there.

Someone's trying very hard to make me look guilty.

Where's Lou?

He's on the phone.

Ted Avery wants a meeting of the board. When? Now.

Research.

Peter, Jonathan Hart.

Hi. I'm trying to find your dad.

Is he still there?

No, he just missed him. He left this afternoon to the mountains.

Anything I can do?

The FBI has information only your dad and I could know about.

I think someone has bugged his office.

What? Do you know anything about a company health plan involving smokers

-smokers? Health plans, smokers and non -smokers?

Doesn't ring a bell, huh?

No. If you want to know anything more, you'll have to wait till he gets back

ask him.

Oh, thanks very much.

Bye.

Jonathan, we're sorry. We had to call you down here in the middle of the

Jennifer, you are a member of the board, but this is an executive committee

meeting and it may be rather awkward.

It's not awkward for me, Ted.

I'm here as Mrs. Jonathan Hart.

If that's a problem for anybody, just say so.

Well, I assume you've seen these files you received from the authorities. We

haven't had a chance to study them thoroughly, Ted. I've seen them.

Are all those signatures yours?

None of them are mine.

So you're saying that they're forged?

Yes. Do you realize that they show offshore bank accounts into which you

supposedly shuttled hundreds of millions of dollars of hard industry funds?

Where did you get those files, Ted?

According to the authorities, they were found in Eric Hayden's house.

Well, doesn't that tell you something?

Do you really think that if Jonathan had anything to hide, he'd allow files to

be left out for somebody to find?

This man Hayden was murdered, Jonathan. The FBI thinks these files give you a

motive. I'm warning him dead.

Do you think we have a right to know what this is all about?

Obviously, someone is trying to discredit me.

I don't know why.

Did you hire Eric Hayden?

Yes, I did.

I asked him to look into a company called McDowell Aviation as a possible

acquisition. Why someone on the outside? Why not one of our own researchers? And

why didn't you tell us anything about it? He doesn't have to report to the

every time he gets an idea, Ted.

But these files suggest that you used Hayden as a... conduit to launder

of millions of dollars of hard industry funds. There's no mention of McDowell

Aviation in any of them. How do you explain that?

I can only guess.

Someone wanted my attention away from McDowell Aviation.

Jonathan, what if the authorities filed charges against you? Now, something like

this, once it hits the papers, even if it isn't true, can have a devastating

effect on the value of hard industries.

We have a responsibility to our shareholders.

48 hours.

If I can't unravel what this is all about by then, you do what you have to

the company.

I'll go along.

All right.

Forty -eight hours. After that, we really don't have any choice, and you'll

to be removed from your position as CEO of Hart Industries until such time as

this whole matter is resolved.

Bill is the only one that can sort this out. We have to find him.

It is obviously an attempt to discredit you. It cannot possibly hold up. It

doesn't have to hold up. You know the story about a man's reputation. It's

a roller coaster.

Goes up slowly, comes down fast.

I used to sell papers right around the corner from here. You did?

Yeah. One day I had a chance for a better job, and Max came around the

pulled right up along the side of the newsstand, and handed me a new sport

All I had was a ratty old baseball jacket. It's the only thing I owned.

So I look at this gorgeous sports coat, and I look at Max, and he says, Here,

kid, take it.

Someday the name Jonathan Hart may mean something, but right now you got to make

him believe.

Jonathan. Yeah, come on, get in.

Uh, Jonathan.

Hey, buddy, can't you read?

I'd better talk to Max, see if he's still got that sport coat.

Oh, God.

He waited up for us.

We should have called.

Go.

Max.

Mr. and Mrs. Edge, where have you been? Here.

I want to show you something.

Where'd you get this?

Duke, my bookie.

His brother -in -law works for the arson squad. I asked for a look before they

issued it officially.

What does it say, darling?

It says the night the house was burned, there were signs of burglary.

Burglary? I went back at the house. They found a lighter. They got prints off

it, but no match yet.

Good work, Max.

What were they looking for?

Information. Information about what?

Well, let's start at the beginning.

Bill McDowell offers to sell me his company.

Right after that, when I get back, someone breaks into our house and sets

to it. Maybe someone at McDowell knew that Bill wanted you to buy the company

and they didn't want that to happen.

And they knew that I hired Eric Hayden.

About some project labeled smokers and non -smokers. He was too close for

comfort, and if you bought the company, it would only get worse.

And so they kill him and they leave evidence accusing me of stealing from

industries. Tying your hands so that you couldn't buy McDowell even if you

wanted to.

Pack your bags, darling. We're headed for Seattle.

Just like old times.

Peter said that Bill always camps up in the north and then works his way down.

Well, that part's a little tricky.

I was up there once.

I still can't help but think that we're missing something.

Like the pieces in a puzzle.

The only thing you came back from Seattle with was that computer readout,

Right. You think that was important enough to burn our house down?

Well, it's the only thing I had in the house that had anything to do with

McDowell. now we're missing something i can feel it in my bones well it'll all

come together when we find bill

Nice driving.

Thanks.

Hey, there's an old gas station down there.

Feel like taking a hike?

You folks want a cold drink or something?

Could be a long wait.

Just to change two tires?

Well, that wouldn't take long at all.

If we had any tires to replace them with.

Don't get much business around here anymore. Not since the new highway went

But why didn't you tell us this before?

Did you?

Darling, there's an airstrip near Bill's campsite. How much to charter that

plane? Charter?

Who's going to fly it? Me.

You got a license?

Not on me, but I can fly it.

I don't know. Ain't been up too much lately. Big insurance risk.

I'll give you 500 bucks up front.

Enjoy your flight.

I'll get my purse.

Everything all right?

First thing they teach you in pilot training.

What's that?

Never fly a plane if the parts come off in your hand.

We'll take a boat across the lake.

What else could possibly go wrong?

I'll give you either or.

Either we had a couple of blowouts within a matter of a few seconds, or

is trying to keep us away from Bill.

That's not very funny.

That is very good news, Tony. Now get out of there before anybody sees you.

Well, the old pilot has been grounded.

What are the chances of having two blowouts within a few seconds on four

new tires?

No luck in there, is there?

He's not talking. I didn't think he would.

What are the chances?

I'm afraid not very good.

Sorry, Mr. Hart.

But he could still be there alive.

Yes, he could be in there anywhere.

Those caves go on forever.

And if he is alive, we'd have to get to him within the next few hours.

But there's just no way to locate his position.

Maybe there is.

I'll need a phone.

Got one right here.

Research. Peter?

Jonathan.

We found your father.

But he's in trouble.

We need your help.

There's been a cave -in up here at Mount Bedford.

Your dad is trapped inside. We're not even sure he's still alive.

What can I do?

I want you to use your equipment to hook into a satellite feed.

Jonathan, wait a minute. Hard Industries uses the GRS satellites in search of

natural resources.

They're waiting to patch you in.

This is all experimental. I mean, I'm not sure it'll work.

Well, you're about to find out.

Geocentric resource satellite, 1423997.

Now, the satellites should distinguish varying degrees of heat inside the

mountain.

I'm getting thermal images now.

I'm getting something.

Wait. Let me see if I can resolve it.

Is that him?

My God, I... I can't tell if he's alive or not.

Give me the coordinates.

I'll pass it.

I'm supposed to go by this?

You got a better idea?

Come on.

How's that looking?

Let's go. Just take it down.

I'll jump down there.

That's 14 feet.

How's that looking?

On up. On up.

Take it up slow.

Valentine. Got a cigar?

Yeah.

Hello, Peter. Peter, it's Jennifer Hart.

They've got him.

Thank God.

One,

two, three.

Okay,

clear. Okay.

Uh, Jonathan's talking with him right now.

He seems to be okay.

Thank you.

And thank Jonathan for me.

No, you're the one who deserves the thanks.

I hope you feel better than you look.

I'm now on a strictly golf.

Do you mind giving me a few minutes alone with my friends? Thanks.

This cave -in was no accident, Jonathan.

What the hell's going on?

Someone in your company heard you and me talking about future plans.

And they went to great lengths to stop that from happening.

How dare?

Bugged your office.

What? They gave new meaning to the word Indian talking stick.

You were talking. They were listening.

I'm running out of time, Bill.

I need your help.

Someone's trying to discredit me. They'll go to any length to stop me from

buying McDowell.

Tell me.

Do you know anything about smokers and non -smokers?

They're code names.

Heat -seeking missile guidance device.

Long and short range.

Maybe the biggest contract we ever had with the Defense Department canceled

about eight months ago.

It's all news.

Who else on the project know about the codes?

It could have been anybody.

A lot of people knew.

Bill.

Suppose someone planned to sell those devices after the contracts were

I have to sell to hostile countries.

They call that treason.

Well, they sure make a fortune.

So, Jonathan, I'm really sorry.

When I suggested you buy the company, I had no idea it would lead to this.

I'll come see you in the hospital.

You'll have plenty of time to think while you're there.

Think?

About what?

About how we were able to locate you in the mountains.

She'll tell you about it on the way down to hell.

How is he?

He'll be all right. Did you find out anything?

Not enough.

I'll bet it's for you.

Jonathan Hart.

Jonathan, I owe you one.

I may be able to pay you back right now.

I traced the bug in Dad's office.

I know where it leads.

I'll call you when I get back.

You know, you're right.

I think we have rediscovered something since we started all of this.

It's nice, isn't it? Yep.

I think it's time to introduce the widow.

The widow?

The widow. Don't tell me you forgot.

Oh, introduce the widow.

Jonathan. We haven't done that in a long time.

Think you're up for it?

Why not?

She's in Mr. McDowell's office and she's refusing to leave.

She's demanding to see you and Mr. Silken right away.

Did she give you a name?

No.

wanted to see us?

Oh, yeah.

Now, which one of you is which?

I'm Doug Slocum. This is Hal Bartlett. And you are?

Me, little old me.

Well, I thought you'd know.

I'm Mrs.

Eric Hayden.

Well, uh, please sit down. Mrs. Hayden, is it? No, thank you. I think I'll sit.

I thought maybe you could help me sort out his accounts.

I'm sorry, there must be some mistake. We've never met your husband.

No?

Well, I won't keep you any longer then.

I'll just take those files to the proper authorities.

Which files?

Oh, the files my husband gave me before he died.

But that shouldn't mean anything to you. As you said, you didn't even know him.

This is a wonderful collection.

Come on, fish.

Bite. Does either one of you gentlemen have a cigarette?

Um, no.

No? Oh.

I should become a non -smoker. You know what I mean?

I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about, Mrs. Hayden. I'm really

sorry.

I believe you are.

My husband was murdered, Mr.

Bartlett.

He was murdered because of what was in those files.

Someone even tried to use him to frame Jonathan Hart.

But I suppose that doesn't mean anything to either one of you.

I'm sorry. I wish we could help you.

Well, maybe you can.

That's why I came here.

I'm just a poor little old widow now.

What am I supposed to do?

Very good, Jennifer.

Don't get carried away.

Is there anything else, Mrs. Hayden?

Uh, no, I suppose not.

Well, again, we are terribly sorry about your loss.

I wish there was something we could have done for you.

Good day, Mrs. Hayden.

Thank you for your time, gentlemen.

Whoops.

Damn.

What the hell was that all about?

Jonathan.

I don't know. We'll find out.

All right, make a call. Have her tailed the minute she leaves the building. Make

sure somebody gets those files.

Darling, I'm sorry. I couldn't get anything from them.

Maybe I've just lost my time.

on candid camera.

What was that you thought you lost?

Thank you very much.

Arch Residence.

Hey, Mr. H.

Everything okay?

afternoon. Great.

And I've decided what to give Jennifer for her anniversary.

A diamond.

A diamond?

That's it?

Look, Mr. Edge, I'm not one to give advice, but... I want you to take care

few things.

Get back to there. Come on.

No damn bureaucrats. They don't let you do anything around here.

Hello, Bill.

Ah, Jennifer.

Hi, Jonathan.

Hey, why aren't you back at the lab working?

What? You think it's easy running a company like McDowell Aviation?

You got a lot to learn, kid.

Are you sure about this?

Don't argue with me. I'm still your boss.

At least for a while.

Aren't you two forgetting something?

Marriage of technologies?

Taking McDowell Aviation from defense contracting back into peacetime? Wait a

minute. You're not backing out on me, are you?

Hell, Bill, I've got all of this on tape.

Well, wait a minute. You'll hear from my people in a couple of weeks.

The way I figure it, Hart Industries has got a new partner.

Wait a minute. I still got something to say about this. Get over here.

Thanks, old buddy.

You sure won this dog fight.

Oh, Jennifer, it's not too late to leave this. Wait.

Darling, why can't you tell me where we're going?

Humor me. Can't you tell me what I'm supposed to wear?

Something beautiful.

But you always look beautiful.

Is it formal?

Very. Very formal.

Very. Mr.

and Mrs. H, what do you think?

This looks great, Max.

I brought in everything I could to make you feel like it's your place.

Our place, Max. Yeah, our place.

It's perfect.

Not quite.

Not quite?

Now it's perfect.

The old vase.

The old vase.

Why do I feel I'm in a Japanese monster movie?

The vase that wouldn't die.

Probably home.

Thanks, but it's not ours.

Yes, that's right. Of course. I'm sorry.

Well, what a surprise.

How did you ever find us?

Actually, I got your new address from Marcia. I just wanted to say goodbye.

I'm off to South America. We're starting up a new World Team Medical Unit there.

Wonderful. Well, good luck.

You know, your article was a big help to us in raising funds for the unit. I

just wanted to thank you again for what you did.

Well, as you said, they're wonderful people doing important work.

Oh, I see you've got yourself a new briefcase.

I like this better than that black one.

It's more you.

Oh.

Where did you say you were going again?

South America, the mountains of Peru.

Oh, goodness. It must be sort of out of touch there, huh?

Well, you get used to it. I'm sure you do.

I guess you've seen just about every part of the world there is now.

East Africa.

Bangkok. That goes with the territory.

Jonathan, take care of her. She's a fantastic woman.

Darling, that's no way to treat a guest.

Do you want to know who burned down our beautiful house?

Him? I didn't have a briefcase when I went to interview him.

How did he know I bought a new one?

Jennifer. Remember when I said I thought there was something missing?

Yes. Well, supposedly all my photographs burned in the fire, right?

Right. Wrong.

He took them.

He did?

All those old photographs I dug out, I had them in my old briefcase on the

I remember when I first showed him those photographs, there was something that

spooked him.

I didn't think very much of it at the time, but now I am absolutely sure I

what it was.

What was it?

One of those photographs placed him in East Africa at the exact time he swore

was in Bangkok.

During the trial.

So he lied and his partner, Walter Ehrlich, took the blame and he went to

prison. Exactly.

Jennifer, I don't want to be negative, but what if you're wrong?

Well, at least I got rid of this.

That his fingerprints will match with the fingerprints found at the fire.

What about?

Against you?

No way.

Max!

to do with our anniversary.

love you.

You do?

Mm -hmm.

Do it again.

been watching baseball for 50 years, but I never saw a play like this.