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Whoa. Slow down, tiger.

Jacket.

I'm going out there.

Well, hold your horses.

That snow's not going anywhere.

All

right.

Get you all bundled up here.

There we go.

Now, how about a kiss?

Look at my little snowman. Now be careful, Gary. If you get too cold, I

to come on back, and I'll make some hot chocolate for you with marshmallows.

School closings coming in now.

Freewell Prep, Riverdale, St. Josephine, Forest Man, and Pikesville High Schools

have all shut their doors today.

Fieldstone Elementary, Wellwood, Garfield, and Lundgren Day Schools are

reporting closings as well.

I'm Kurt Bell. Stay tuned for traffic, which is a mess out there, folks, and a

weather report on the 60s. And here's the weather. With the cold front from

northwest increasing, there'll be periods of heavy...

I don't suppose they get it. No, they do.

I...

I

get more... Today.

I'm out there saving people's lives.

That's what I do.

Marissa, how did you get here? By foot and by dog.

In this weather? Well, this is where I work.

Well, listen, the bar is closed.

The city's going to be shut down by noon.

You mean I could have slept in? Yeah, I wish I could.

Big day?

Well, let's see. I've got a kerosene heater fire.

I've got five people who are going to freeze to death. A roof caves in, and

I've got an elevator that's going to collapse because of a tree limb that

on a power line.

And then I've got a little kid who's going to jump out of a window and get

trapped in a snowdrift.

17 saves. Oh, my goodness.

Anything I can do? No, you can call the staff and tell them not to come in.

Oh, no.

What?

It's 7 .05.

So?

Daredevil youth dies in snowdrift.

Useful stunt turned deadly yesterday when 8 -year -old Alice Gargano dove

headfirst off a fire escape into a snowdrift.

Paramedics say the boy was embedded in the drift for at least 15 minutes before

suffocating to death.

I gotta go.

Gary? Yes?

Hat.

And scarf.

Come on, Riley.

How do you do that?

Alex!

Alex Cagano!

Alex!

Alex! I

got you.

You all right?

You all right? Yeah. You all right? Yeah, I'm all right. Yeah?

Click.

Do me a favor, would you?

Go home and get warm.

And the next time you have a snow day, why don't you build a snowman or

something, huh?

Okay. Thanks, mister.

One down.

Listen, I've toughed it out for worse nights than this one. Come. You don't

understand. This is my home here. I'm going to stand by.

Hey, Rob.

Yeah.

I got a ham sandwich down here somewhere.

Great. There you go.

Great. Frank, how's the meat?

It's getting better.

That's good. I got another ham sandwich.

Hey, Jimmy, you like salami, don't you? Uh -huh. I put an extra slice of tomato

on there for you.

Thank you.

And, uh, here you go.

Hey, Tom, want a sandwich?

No, thanks.

Well, all right.

Here you go.

Excuse me.

Hey, do you need a sandwich? No, no, no, no.

Hi.

It's Gary Hobson.

Oh, Cammie, what can I do for you?

I was wondering if you could do me a favor.

You seem to know these guys.

Yeah, I've known some of these men for a lot of years. Why?

Well, you might want to tell them they can't stay here tonight.

That steam grate's going to shut down, and if it does, well, this alley's going

to get pretty cold.

Look, I know you don't know me, but if you could trust me on this, please.

Hey, guys!

Look out, they just got some extra beds at the 16th Street Mission.

I think you should stay off the street tonight.

This?

They serve a 7 o 'clock hot supper.

It's supposed to get cold tonight. I mean really cold.

Wind chill minus 20.

And that steam grate can just shut down.

And if that happens, it'll be really, really bad.

All right, Earl.

Oh, you say.

Tom? Somebody's got to stay here.

Keep watch.

Tom, if memory serves me, I think they're serving hot turkey tonight.

Stuffing?

Yeah. Why don't I call ahead and make sure you get a double help?

Tom?

We'll all be here when you get back.

Why don't you go get yourself warm?

Okay.

I sure hope you're right, mister.

I'm right.

On behalf of all my guys, thank you.

I'll see you around.

Hamby died early last night from internal injuries and exposure while

an abandoned building.

Hamby... Hey, Earl.

Earl?

Hey, Earl.

Earl.

What's the rush?

Listen, uh... This storm's gonna get worse.

Maybe I ought to call it a day, huh?

Yeah, well, I got a couple more stops to make. There are a lot of hungry people

out there to feed.

Well, on a day like today, this weather can be pretty dangerous.

Yeah, but on a day like today is when people need me the most. Yeah, but look,

Earl... Don't worry about me.

I'm well taken care of.

Food.

Food? Food.

You must need more food to deliver.

You can never have too much food. Yeah, well, I own a bar, McGinty's.

You could swing by there. My partner Marissa, she'll give you everything you

need.

Well, I guess you're making me an offer I can't refuse.

Well, good, good. I'll give her a heads up, and then she'll be expecting you.

It's Illinois and Franklin.

People on the street will bless you for this.

You got a good heart.

Gary? Gary.

You got a good heart, Gary.

Illinois and Franklin.

Got it.

His name is Earl.

Yeah, Earl Canby. He delivers food to the homeless.

Just give him anything he wants out of the kitchen, but keep him there until I

call. Okay.

How's it going?

Well, I'm in the homestretch. I got to keep a family of four from freezing to

death in a car after being evicted from a day hotel.

Look, Marissa, I got to go.

Keep him there until I call, all right?

You'll be doing me a big favor.

Right.

Staying here for three weeks, Mr. Mourning.

$15 a day was the agreement.

What can I say to raise one up? As of when? As of right now. Mr. Jenkins?

Excuse me.

Mr. Jenkins, Eldon Jenkins?

Yeah, that's me.

Tonight I don't think is a very good night for you to be checking out.

Well, believe me, I don't want to. This guy's making me.

Huh? He owes me cash.

My house burned down in a fire and we lost everything.

Can't you give the guy a break?

Why don't you just butt out of it?

Nobody ever cut me a break. If you can't pay for that ticket, you stay off the

ride. That's the way it goes.

All right, you, you take your wife, your kids, you get out of my hotel. Wait a

second.

How much?

How much you got?

Mister, I can't let you do this. No, no, that's all right, really.

It's fine.

Twenty dollars.

You hear that wind out there?

Nobody is going to want to stay out there on a night like tonight. People

going to want to pay top dollar for a room in this hotel. Good, good, guys. I

hear it's 60.

Fine. I'll make this up to you. I can pay you back.

That's all right. You and your wife and your family, you just make sure you stay

inside and stay warm, will you?

Thank you. Come on.

The guy's pathetic.

Hey, you know what, pal?

There ought to be a law against people like you.

The world is a tough place, buddy.

I just live in it.

And to repeat, Chicagoans are advised to stay off the streets.

City officials have declared a state of emergency.

Meanwhile, the Weather Bureau predicted more snow tonight at 30 miles an hour.

We can expect a total... Mass

transit is running through.

Water floor.

Must be the top floor in there.

Miss Bolton?

Who's there?

Oh, uh, Miss Bolton, if you'd open up, uh... Go away.

Miss Bolton, I have something for you. No solicitors.

Well, Miss Bolton... Whatever you're selling, I don't want, and that's final.

Miss Bolton, I'm not selling anything.

My name's Gary.

I'm from the prize patrol.

The what?

The prize patrol.

With the sweepstakes.

You're with the sweepstakes?

Yes, ma 'am.

You do send in, don't you? Oh, every other day.

Oh, well, because of your years of dedication to our organization,

well, your time has come, Miss Bolton.

Oh!

What have I won?

A space heater.

This is great.

People I know, they're really going to appreciate this.

I can make more. No, no, no. You've been more than generous.

You guys, on a night like tonight, it's best to keep moving.

Well, I gotta be going.

Clothing!

What?

I'm sure you could use some extra clothing at the shelter.

People need warm clothes.

Yes, yes, they do.

Gary has lots of clothes he's been meaning to donate.

Really?

Well, I can tell you from personal experience that on a cold night like

that radiator could explode.

Oh, my. Yes, ma 'am. And I'll tell you what. Why don't I set this up and then

the morning you can call the super and have him check on this?

Oh, I will.

Believe me, young man, I will.

There we go.

Miss Baldwin, may I use your phone, please?

Local?

I tried.

I stalled him as long as I could. I even gave away half your wardrobe.

Your what? Well, it was the only thing that I could think of.

Sorry. No, that's fine.

I'm telling you, this guy's got a will of iron.

Well, what are you going to do?

I don't know. I'm done with everyone in the paper here.

The only thing is that I'm afoot. You really gave away all my clothes?

Mostly sweaters.

My good sweaters?

You're all right, all right.

So how are you going to stop him, Gary?

I don't know.

You'll hear from me.

Hey! Hey!

I could use some help here.

You.

What do you want?

I need a ride across town.

Good luck.

No, I just need a lift.

Not a chance.

I just got in. I'm not going out again.

Look, it's an emergency.

Call 911.

I'll pay you.

How much?

Forty bucks.

Made it. No, I'll get more later. Yeah. Look, there's a chance someone could

die. Not my problem.

Now listen to me.

I'm going to take that truck.

The hell you are.

Give me the key. Get off me. What are you doing? Come here. Get away.

You're looking for my keys now.

Where are they?

Come over here and help me with my keys.

It's not my problem, pal.

Get back here.

I got eats.

Hello?

I'm not the police. I've got food.

You have food?

And blankets.

What kind of food?

Sandwiches.

Turkey, ham sandwiches.

You, uh, you look like a ham sandwich kind of guy.

So, uh, how long you been running?

Six weeks, maybe seven.

Hey, you're right on the fence.

What do you mean?

A lot of guys can't tell how long they've been on the streets.

They forget.

First they forget how long they've been running.

Then they forget why they ran.

Finally, they forget the most important thing of all.

Who they are.

So did you leave anybody behind that's worth remembering?

My little brother.

When's the last time you spoke with him?

Not since I left.

Take this card.

It's the St. Mary's Mission.

It's on Leland Street, about three blocks from here.

They'll give you a hot meal and a warm bed.

They'll also let you use the phone.

You call your little brother.

Thanks, man.

Anybody else up here?

Heard something from upstairs.

I don't know.

The place is pretty freaky.

Yeah.

Why don't you take off?

Hey, you call your brother.

Hello?

I got sandwiches!

Damn it!

That was stupid!

Where did you come from?

Listen, Earl.

Earl, tell me what hurts, huh?

More like what doesn't hurt.

I am having trouble breathing.

Earl, I'm going to get you out of here. Listen.

All right, listen.

Hey.

Yeah, it stopped snowing.

You ready to get out of here now? Yeah.

Come on.

Here.

I can't move my leg.

Earl,

I think your legs may be broken.

It should have filled that way.

I gotta get to a phone, Earl.

Got one.

Inside pocket.

Shirt pocket.

Hey, big beauty.

The cell phone type, Earl.

Can't live without it.

Hello? 911 dispatch.

How may I help you?

Look, I'm over at 630 West Cavalry. I'm on the second floor. I've got a fellow

with a stomach wound and both legs are broken.

Is he conscious, sir?

Yeah, he's conscious, but you gotta get it quick.

Sir, all of our ambulances are out right now. We'll do the best we can to get to

him. Look, you gotta do better than that. Sir, I understand, but this storm

overwhelmed all of our resources.

Listen, if you... Don't get here quick. I don't think this guy's gonna make it.

Hello?

Hello?

Earl?

Earl, listen to me. You gotta stay awake. Open your eyes. Come on. They're

the way.

I'm just resting.

Listen, yeah.

Talk to me, Earl.

What do you want to know?

You, uh... Anything.

Where are you from?

I'm, uh... I was born right here.

On the south side.

I, uh... Two years ago, I had an apartment going on Blackstone.

Before that, I lived in the streets.

Is that why you're helping people out, Earl? Trying to give something back?

No, Gary.

It ain't about giving back. It's about taking back.

Good night, Mr. Morning.

Hey, Albert.

Where did you put the shovel I bought last year?

It's in there.

I've been looking. On the floor, to the left.

Okay, I got it.

You gotta give me a hand outside.

I'm heading home.

Some guy, he ditched my keys out in the snow. We gotta find him. I've been here

15 hours, Mr. Morning.

Life's out in my building. The kids are scared.

I guess you ain't gonna listen. I've got a problem here.

Mr. Mornin. Okay, okay.

I know a shakedown when I see it.

Here is a buck.

Now shovel out my case.

A buck?

I would do it myself, but I'm not as young as I used to be.

I'm going home.

Five bucks.

My family needs me. You don't do this, and you don't come back tomorrow,

Yeah, yeah, I've heard that before, Mr. Mornin. But who else would put up with

you? I'll see you tomorrow.

I am serious, Albert.

I mean, I was so angry all the time I couldn't see straight.

Oh,

I was a mess.

Listen to me, Earl.

Earl, from what I see, you ought to be pretty damn proud.

No, I've got too many casualties in my past.

shot a man once what would this fella do or all this is this fella you shot it's

the saddest part about the whole thing I don't even remember what the man did

I remember being in the police car looking at those blue and red lights

around and uh I had a moment of clarity

I'll change.

You let them live.

I'll be different.

I'll do good.

Two souls were saved that day.

Here's the money.

Cold all the way to my bones.

I'm sure you can. You know, when I was a little kid, I used to love the snow.

I'd love it. And as soon as that first snow fell, I'd be the first one to get

out there and get my hands in. I'd stay in it for hours.

And you know what? I was never cold until that walk home.

The thought of that walk home would make me cold. But then I'd remember there'd

always be a cup of hot chocolate waiting for me.

I think about that hot chocolate and you see that warms me up.

What's wrong?

Where the hell is he?

Come on, give me a break.

What's the matter?

What kind of help?

If I don't get to him, Earl, he could die.

Then you should go.

But I can't, Earl.

Hey, hey.

You've done everything for me that you could do.

And the ambulance is coming.

Earl, I can't leave you here alone. I'd rather die

alone than mess

up somebody else's chance at life.

Look, Earl, you don't know this guy. He's not half the man you are.

Hey, hey, hey.

Don't judge.

If I had been judged...

Fifteen years ago, I'd already be dead.

Gary, everybody deserves a second chance.

Now, it's time for you to go.

dying man.

A future.

Cliff, come on.

Come on, listen to me, Cliff. Everything's gonna be fine. Come on.

We're gonna get you to the hospital. I'm dying.

No, you're not, Cliff.

Hey,

I need some help here. I got a guy having a heart attack.

Let's do it.

Earl, it's me.

What have we got?

The Earl opening eyes.

Penetrating abdominal injury. He's been bleeding for a while. Lost a lot of

blood. The skylight fell on me. He was trying to... Sir, please step back.

Well, he's a friend of mine. I understand, but you need to let us work.

Let's lift him on three. Wait.

Earl, it's me. Sir, you gotta give us some room.

He's been down 12 minutes. No vitals. I'm calling it. Mark him DOA.

I'm sorry.

He lost too much blood. I truly am sorry.

Excuse me, sir.

Your friend, the cardiac arrest, Mr. Morning?

We've stabilized him.

I should say that we've stabilized him momentarily.

He has serious heart disease.

We're going to take it moment by moment, but I like to be honest about these

things. It doesn't look good.

Where are you, Gary?

I'm at the hospital.

The hospital?

Earl's dead, Marissa.

I'm so sorry, Gary.

I didn't get there in time.

Well, he wanted to be out there, Gary. He wanted to be out there helping

I was supposed to save him.

You did all you could do.

Here's another guy I brought in.

He had a heart attack. I don't know if he's going to make it either.

Don't put this on yourself, Gary.

How many lives did you save today?

I don't know.

Sixteen, Gary.

Sixteen lives.

And if that's what stopped you from getting to Earl in time, I'm sure he

understands.

And I'm sure this other guy does, too.

Gary.

Looks like a flutter.

BP 78 over 40.

Skinny to new heart.

You know, that abdominal wound that came in earlier, DOA, that was an organ

donor.

Tell him to open OR5. We're on our way.

Dr. Snowwise is en route.

Stuck in snow, but he's on his way. Okay, where's the donor? They wheeled

already.

What's going on?

Your friend might be getting a new heart.

A what?

I can't talk right now.

A close one there, huh?

The doctor said that you wanted to see me.

Sit.

Well, I... Please.

All right.

I've had three weeks to think about things.

You saved my life.

I don't know what to say about that.

Except that when I was slipping in and out there,

I kept thinking, let me live.

Please, let me live.

And I'll change.

I'll do good.

Don't you believe me?

No, I don't believe you.

Everybody deserves a second chance.

Tell me about him.

How's that?

The guy who gave me this.

I hear he was something.

His name was Earl.

Tell me about Earl.

All right.

He was born and raised in Chicago.

Southside.

The better part of his life, you might say, he helped save souls.

it wasn't always that way that we you might see he started out angry and on

verge of trouble and just when he hit bottom something happened

Lauren

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