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Your friend Kirkwood is a very bad boy.

International trade's his game, all right.

But he doesn't exactly deal in corn and soybeans.

He's a middleman supplying any cause that'll pay his price.

It doesn't matter who or what, right, left, American communist.

He's only in it for the money. Grab the lights.

And he did all those things you showed us?

He supplies arms and electronic devices, whatever it takes, as long as he gets

paid. Why don't you arrest him?

The man's no dummy. He doesn't exactly leave a trail we can use to convict him

of anything.

So you're saying you just suspect him of these things?

Mr. McDermott, in a court of law, I just suspect him.

Here in this room, he's dead guilty.

Christine. Careful.

We need to Kirkwood and we blow the whole operation.

You want me to come? Wait a minute. I don't need a whole army going over there

to tip him off.

Good evening, St. Gregory Hotel.

Listen very carefully.

I planted a bomb in your hotel.

It's set to go off within one...

Your bed sheets.

Do you take them from the St. Gregory?

No.

I sleep on stitched -together burlap.

It builds character.

I love building character.

Peter. I'm sorry, Christine. I tried to call you, but your line was dead.

What's wrong?

Well, I screwed up. I double -booked conventions, and now I need to find 50

rooms somewhere fast. I need your help.

Peter, I'm busy.

I know. I'm sorry.

Can't it wait until morning?

I've got 50 insurance salesmen and their wives ready to...

Pitch sleeping bags on the floor of my lobby.

I'll be with you in a minute, Peter.

You're not going, are you?

You can see what he's doing.

I have to.

I'm sorry.

I can't believe he's acting this way.

I can.

Just leave the hotel as soon as possible.

No, ma 'am, you cannot go back upstairs. I'm very, very sorry.

No, yes, sir. We're evacuating the hotel. Just walk up to the door.

Back your place, sir.

Yes. Right through to the front door. Thank you. Front entrance, please.

I'm sorry.

You know we don't know anything. Just leave the hotel as soon as possible.

thank you.

Hurry. Thank you.

Call Peter at Christine's if you can't reach him at home. We already did.

There's no answer.

Okay, did somebody go up to Mrs. Cabot? She's on her way down.

Good. Listen, five more minutes and I want the elevator's help for emergency

only. You got it.

What if it's a hoax?

What if it's not?

What the hell is going on? Bomb threat. They said within the hour.

What are you still doing here? Was the bomb squad called? Yeah, on the way. Did

he give any clues?

Nothing. Oh, great.

Well, I guess the basement's got a place as strong as any. You'd better wait for

the bomb squad, Bob. You wait for the bomb squad. That thing can go off any

minute.

Is there anything I can

do?

Everything's under control.

Where's Art going?

Look for the damn bomb.

The bomb squad's stuck across town. They won't be here for ten minutes. Do you

have enough people to handle the evacuation? Yeah. We've got more on the

but in the meantime, we'd better try to find the thing.

You go up, I'll go down.

I'll help you.

Pay special attention to closets, hallways, and public bathrooms. Right.

You'd better wait for the bomb squad.

I'll be okay.

But you'd better get outside. I know, I know. In a few minutes, all right?

You lied to me? You made that all up to get me away from Adam? Christine, will

you just listen? It's not what you think. Instead of saying anything

about what you feel for me, all you do is tear Adam down.

All you do is try to... Christine, I'm sorry I had to do it like this, but I

explain. I'm sure you can.

Peter, where are you going?

There's someone you have to meet.

Right this way, everyone.

Right out here.

Look around down here.

I'm trying to disarm it. Hey, Archie, better stay away from that thing.

You guys better put your earplugs in.

You know what you're doing there?

Oh, I had a little training in the service once. Of course, that was 40

ago.

I'd better go upstairs and wait for the bomb squad.

Don't bother.

If this is the wrong wire, we'll catch them on the way up.

I am sorry, Mr. Ryder, but this all strikes me as pure fiction.

Adam Kirkwood is a sweet, gentle man.

Kirkwood is here to do business with a man named George Sandler. I believe

you've met him.

Wait a minute. Kirkwood is one thing, but Sandler, you're talking about a man

who's been involved in underground business and political maneuvering for

He's a respected businessman.

With extensive holdings in several third world countries.

Holdings which you'll protect by either supporting or helping to overthrow the

government in power at the time.

with no regards to what side the United States is backing.

You're saying Adam is selling him arms?

This is crazy.

In this particular case, not arms, but a radar guidance system.

All air -to -surface missiles have one of these.

Well, how can Sandler use that?

Think about guerrilla forces not having to worry about air attack.

Could mean the fall of a government if it sued the Sanders purpose.

Why are you telling me all this?

We know what Kirkwood is doing, but we don't know when, where, or how.

We'd like you to help us find out.

Did you know this is what he wanted?

You know better than that.

Miss Francis, what we need from you is very simple.

Look, Mr. Ryder, I'm not convinced that any of this is true.

But truth or not, I care for Adam Kirkwood, and I'm not going to spy on

Miss Francis.

Please understand that this is a confidential federal investigation.

Kirkwood should get word of this. You'd be considered an accomplice.

Look, I'm sorry, okay?

I was afraid you might be in trouble.

Why don't we stop playing social games, Peter?

We both know there's something between us.

Managed to keep it pretty civilized.

Until now.

Look, it's not... We've got to stop pretending that our relationship is

business.

It's not.

It should be.

I've always felt we were more than just... friends.

I don't think we know what we are.

Thank you, Mrs. Cabot. Not at all, I thank you. You did a marvelous job.

Mr. Patterson. Yes.

What do you think the mayor will say to you this afternoon?

Well, she'll probably congratulate me and then tell me I was a damn fool.

Well, that's a smart lady, the mayor.

Oh, hey, come on. Took a lot of guts to do it, yeah.

A lot of guts.

Yes, indeed.

Well, thank you.

So, did you and Peter get your convention sorted out?

Yes.

It must be difficult having two men in love with you.

Adam, please. I told you it isn't like that.

I'm sorry.

I'm behaving badly. I promise I'll be better by dinner.

I have to work late tonight.

Tomorrow, okay?

Sure.

Adam. Hmm?

Tell me about your business.

What about it?

Anything. I know so little about what you do.

Well, one of my ships just arrived from Spain with a load of shoes.

I purchased a large quantity from the Spanish manufacturer for a very cheap

price.

I'm selling them to the American retailers for a nice profit.

Then they'll turn around and sell them to the American consumers for an obscene

profit.

Sounds like everyone gets rich.

It's the American way.

The middle man is king.

And you have a warehouse where you keep everything?

Yes. Where?

At the docks here.

How did I do?

Well, I'm very disappointed.

Not one oil tanker.

But it was all part of the job.

I need to get these requisitions out.

You got a problem with me?

No, no problem.

You don't think I should have done what I did, do you?

No, no, I don't.

It was irresponsible, dangerous grandstanding.

The bomb squad didn't arrive until after the timer was set to go off.

Art, the hotel was empty.

When you saw where the timer was, we should have gotten out to the street

everyone else. It was crazy.

It went against everything you ever taught me.

Maybe I didn't teach you enough.

Are we on schedule?

I'm always on schedule.

Our friends from the FBI are making things a little warm.

Are you concerned?

When can I take delivery?

I'm having a party tomorrow afternoon.

There'll be a lot going on.

That's very nice.

Transportation to my boat?

Arranged.

I trust everything is being taken care of on your end.

Always the money, eh, Adam?

What else is there?

After money, power.

Not in my world.

Can I help you, honey?

Yes. Is there a representative here from Kirkwood International?

Afraid not.

But they just received a shipment of shoes.

You sure you got the right place?

Yes.

Don't know what to tell you, then.

Hasn't been anything going in or out of there for five or six weeks now.

Are you sure?

Unless they came and went with a padlock on the door.

Anything else I can do for you?

No, thank you.

Talk to me, baby.

Guess I need to know computerese.

Yeah, we got it right in here.

Not only can you see it...

But you can take it home to your kids.

Some idiot had a good laugh on us all.

What? Well, that thing's all dressed up with no place to go.

No juice.

No kaboom. It's a dummy.

Some real crazy's out there.

Peter, you got a minute?

Sure.

I think Mr. Ryder might be right about Adam.

What happened?

I found out a few things.

He lied to me.

I'm sorry it had to be like this, Christy. Yes, oh my.

You get involved with someone, you give your heart to him. It's done, okay?

No.

Not yet, it isn't.

I told Mr. Ryder whatever he wants me for, whatever he wants me to do.

I'm ready.

Christine Francis.

Good morning.

Good morning.

The party is shaping up beautifully.

How nice.

Is it all right if I send my driver for you around three?

I'll be ready.

Hopefully I can stop playing host after an hour or so and we can spend some time

alone together.

I'll... Take that as a promise.

See you soon.

Bye.

Adam?

You had a phone call from the Chamber of Commerce. They want to book the Grand

Ballroom for a convention.

Christine, don't get involved in this. It's the FBI's job.

He would have had me give up everything.

My career, my friends.

He would have uprooted my entire life on a lie.

Christine, you're out of it now. Stay out.

Peter, you're doing it again.

I've made a decision.

This is the interior of Kirkwood's mansion.

We've been trying to get a bug upstairs here, but the security's too tight.

That's the bedroom.

Look, when it comes to electronics, the remote control on my TV is about all I

can handle. Well, don't worry. We'll teach you.

This is Kirkwood's study.

It's where he does all his business.

If he and Sandler have something to talk about, they'll do it right here.

Now, this little baby can hear through a wall.

What we want you to do is plant it here at the bedroom next door.

Activate this switch right here.

Get out.

That's all?

Well, that's a lot.

Hopefully it'll help us find out when and where they're planning the exchange

the radar guidance system Yeah

You

got a minute yeah come in

I know about the bomb.

What are you talking about?

I know you planted it.

You've got a lot of guts accusing me of something like that after all I've done

for you.

You're the one who taught me that the hotel comes first before anyone.

That's not all I taught you, son.

I taught you everything you know.

How to dress, how to talk, how to think.

Yeah, well, I know what you did.

You don't know anything.

Mr. McDermott, what can I do for you? Come in.

I want to know what you're planning to do with Christine.

There's nothing to worry about.

Try me.

She'll be planting a listening device. Where? In a place we haven't been able

get to yet. I'm sorry, I can't tell you anymore.

Can't or won't? Christine's a civilian. Is she cleared to know more than I am?

In this particular case, yes.

We can't have you interfering.

It could be dangerous for everyone.

The whole thing sounds dangerous. You can't use people like this. She

volunteered. There's more to it than that. She's angry, hurt, and you're

advantage. There's nothing to worry about. I'll be close by.

But not close enough to do it yourself.

We're taking all precautions. Don't worry.

You know, whenever anybody says that to me, I get worried.

Peter, you got a minute?

Not really. Can it wait? It's important.

What's the problem?

It's Billy.

Still, what the hell's going on with you two? Oh, it's his attitude. He's

getting more and more difficult.

I haven't noticed anything.

It's not you he's making trouble for.

Look, Art, it's your department.

Why don't you take care of it yourself? I'll take care of it.

Have a nice time.

What was that all about?

I don't know, Billy and Art aren't getting along.

Why so anxious to go to this party?

Anxious? Me?

Usually I have to bribe you to go to these affairs.

It's Christine and Adam.

It's a long story.

We've got time.

Keep smiling. This is not a crime.

Adam.

George. So glad you could make it. Pleasure.

It's a pleasure to see you again, Mr. Sandman.

Oh, you make me feel old. Call me George.

Please enjoy yourself.

I trust you'll have some time for me later?

Of course.

Hello?

Mrs. Cabot. I'm so glad you came.

It's my pleasure, Mr. Kirkwood. It's a lovely place you have. Please consider

your honor.

Peter, what a nice surprise.

I trust your guests at the hotel are all cared for. Absolutely.

Justine?

Peter?

You want to see me?

Yes, come in.

Sit down.

Billy, it seems you think you're something that you're not.

What's that?

Chief of security at the St. Gregory.

Bart, you know that isn't true.

I bet you'd like to be, wouldn't you?

You have an ambition, huh?

What is it you want, Art?

You're good, Billy.

But you should be. You had a good teacher.

However, class is over now.

And I'm not going anywhere.

Does Mr. McDermott know how you feel?

He spoke.

He knows.

I'll give you a letter of reference if you want. Maybe a couple of weeks'

severance. Wait a minute, Art. There's nothing more to discuss. Have your

resignation on my desk first thing tomorrow.

I'm sorry, but I'll have to go inside for a few minutes. Will you excuse me?

Will you be long? No. Just some business.

Care to dance?

No. Peter, I'm sorry. I'm busy.

Christine, don't do this.

Peter told me what's going on. I think you're being very foolish.

Excuse me.

Excuse me, Miss Francis, but no one's allowed upstairs. Mr. Kirkwood's orders.

Oh, well, he just went up there and told me to meet him.

He didn't say anything to me.

Well, I guess he expected you to understand.

Wait here. I'll go up and check.

Okay, but I think he's in a meeting. He just told me to wait for him.

In the bedroom.

Okay, go on up, but stay in the bedroom, please.

You getting anything over there?

As much as I enjoy doing business with you, George, I can't make delivery

without confirmation that the money has been deposited into my Swiss account.

I understand.

But let's not blow this whole deal over a delayed, transatlantic phone call.

Yes?

Yes?

What is the number?

Thank you very much.

Nicely done, George.

You just bought yourself a missile radar guidance system.

If you'll wait for a moment, I'll bring you your party favor.

She's been up there a long time.

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

Please be careful.

I believed in you.

But everything we had was a lie.

You were a lie.

What are you doing here?

Doesn't matter.

You're so naive, Christine.

If the men in the other room knew that you were here, they'd have you killed.

Didn't your FBI friends tell you that?

Could you kill me, Adam?

Of course he could.

Couldn't you, Adam?

You realize she has to be dealt with.

I'll take care of it.

I want to make this very clear.

The girl talks, and I'm caught.

I talk.

You understand?

I said I'd take care of it.

I think I'll save you the trouble.

So come with us.

You don't trust me.

Of course I do.

I just want to spare you anything messy.

My helicopter is out back.

It'll take you to your boat.

That's a wise decision.

I think that'll work very nicely.

Of course.

The ocean.

Very nicely.

Miss Francis, it'd be wise for you to come along privately.

Sorry, Christine.

You're going to just stand there and gawk at me, or what?

I want to talk like we used to, straight man to man, no crap.

I'm listening.

Since Ethel died, I haven't tried to understand you.

I just expected everything to go on the same as always.

But something went out of you.

Get to the point.

I'm going to resign like you want.

But I don't want you to think that I'm leaving because I'm afraid of you.

I'm leaving because I'm grateful to you.

I want to remember you the way you were.

You were always the man.

Don't ever pull a stunt like this bomb thing again or I'm gonna get you

Needed any

I'm interfering again

Who

is

it? It's me

Too late?

No, come on in.

You still haven't had your place decorated, huh?

You know, what's your need as a wife? Somebody to take care of you. What are

waiting so long for? You think you're getting younger?

I just haven't found the right girl.

Probably needs a good cleaning, too, this place.

Can I get you a drink?

No.

No, I'm fine. I'm just tired.

Billy, you remember my sister Rose down in Florida?

How could I forget her?

Last time she came to visit, I think I gained five pounds.

I know.

Well,

She wants me to go live down there.

Help her with her garden or something.

This couch is pretty comfortable.

Want me to get you a blanket?

Would you mind?

No problem.

I haven't been...

Going back to my place too much.

So, I told Rose that I might come down and check it out, you know.

Thank you.

Maybe get a place of my own if I like, you see.

Because, you see, I figure that I've brought you far enough along now that

can handle things at the St. Gregory.

Oh, I'll talk to Peter and Mrs. Cabot about it, but I'm sure that they won't

mind making you the new chief of security.

Oh, of course, you're not the original, you understand.

But then, what is these days?

What time is it anyway?

Sleep.

How could Adam have gotten away?

A smart man.

We'll catch up with him one day.

I can thank you both. You were a great help. We've got the radar system. We

that's a victory.

Thank you again.

Adam saved my life.

Now he'll have to run and hide forever, won't he?

You were his weakness.

He couldn't let them kill you.

Guess I owe you an apology.

I guess you do.

I apologize.

For what?

For being so stubborn and causing you trouble.

That's all?

That's all.

There was no trouble.