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I know you didn't come here just to flex your muscles. No.

I came here to suggest that you forget about going in the disco business.

I can't get you out of my mind.

I've already signed that girl thing.

A few more days, she's gonna realize that I can do all the things Monroe can

only talk about. You better wake up, little sister, because right now the

Kumu's on top. So I'm with them!

Sonny, how could you?

I'm worried about this case gentlemen. I've got a hunch that what we've

uncovered so far is just the tip of a very dirty iceberg.

We all just relax a minute. I'm going to get y'all in, I promise. I got a fire

law to worry about here.

All right, get down and boogie!

Hey, hey, Joey. Hey, Yvonne.

How you doing? Hi, what's happening?

I'm dying, that's what's happening. I tell you, I was born to dance.

Yeah, you and Fred and Gene.

Who's Fred and Gene?

I'll take over for a while. You want me to? Would you?

Yeah. Just this last one. Okay. Thanks a lot.

If you have any trouble, you come to me. I don't want any kids in here under a

certain age, because if they get into the place, I look bad. So be very...

Hey, Sonny.

Hey, Ray. Nice to see you. How's business?

Okay. Well, it could be better.

I don't see how.

They don't do us any good out here, Ray.

Well, maybe you should expand.

Maybe you need a partner.

Well, you know, Ray, I already have a partner, right?

Yeah, so you do.

Listen, why don't we go talk to him?

Come on, we got some business to finish. What do you say, huh?

See ya.

I'd offer you all a drink, but this isn't going to take that long. Bernie,

just listen to the man, huh? Bernie, this is your last chance to take

Hawaiian restaurant supply services before the price goes up. Go up?

Your laundry and your vending machines are already double what they should be.

True, but the booze and the cigarettes are a hell of a deal. Because they're

hotter than West Texas in July.

Look, boy, you may be some kind of gangster to the folks on this island.

But if I see you around here again, I'm going to get some old boys over here

from down home. They'll chew you up and spit you out.

Do you hear now?

Yeah, I hear you.

Yeah, and you're right about one thing.

Services are expensive.

But I got a feeling that in the long run, you're going to find out it would

have been a bargain.

Ray, please.

Don't say it, Sonny. How many times do I have to tell you? That's the Kumu. It's

the mob. Everybody has to deal with them.

Not everybody.

You're crazy.

Sonny, you're a good old boy.

Don't you worry too much.

Do I?

Thanks son.

Thank you.

Not much left of that car, huh, Dunno? Even less of the driver.

Who was he?

Bernard Adams, 41 years old, from Dallas, Texas.

Vacationer? No, he's a partner in one of those new discos, Sonny K's. It's in a

hotel down in Wankakee.

HPD figures the bomb was planted when the car was garaged. There are no

witnesses.

The list has all the earmarks of a professional hit, Dunno. Contact the

mainland. See what you can find out about Adams.

How do you read it, Ed?

This went to the timer on the bomb.

When the cassette player was activated, the timer started.

Very professional.

What do you think, Steve?

Lukumu, the syndicate, has traditionally been a factor in the nightclub business.

Victim's partner. What did you say his name was?

Sonny Kanekoa.

No, no, really, really, I'm fine.

The news said the police didn't know how many people were in the car.

Oh, Sonny, I was afraid that... Look, Yvonne, please, will you stop it? I'm

okay. Really.

Oh, you're the only brother I have.

Why would anybody want to do that to Bernie anyway?

You know, maybe some old dad's caught up with him, Vonnie. He was a gambler.

He'd have to be to go into business with me, right?

Now, don't joke.

Look, Vonnie, whatever happened to Bernie has nothing to do with me, okay?

I'm not gonna see you at church on Sunday.

Oh. Oh, Von. I mean, you know what time I get out of this place? I'm here all

day. It's my only day off.

I sing the solo.

OK, I'll tell you what.

I'll try, OK?

OK. Bye.

Everything all right with Sonny?

So he says.

You don't believe him?

I'm not sure. It's...

Just that not every day you find somebody you know getting blown up in a

car. No, it's not.

You finished it.

Johnny, it's a fabulous song. It will be when you sing it.

You really think that, don't you?

I've been in this music business a long time.

When you sing, it's something else.

Johnny.

Yeah?

Why don't you get the recorder and we'll put this down, okay?

It's an uphill climb to get on top, not to stop, and never

fall.

It takes so much time just to be secure.

You're never sure if it's worth it all, worth it all.

But tonight, whether it's wrong.

You can't trust everybody you meet Out here on the street You might want to

test your charms In a stranger's arms

Stranger's arms One more time. One more time.

Stranger's arms

Is there someplace around here we can talk?

What's that?

Is there someplace we can talk around here privately?

McGarrett, Hawaii 5-0.

I already told you guys all I know.

Well, if you don't mind, I'd like to hear it for myself.

There's not much to tell. He left by himself a little after midnight. I never

saw him again.

I don't suppose you have any idea who...

Might have wanted to kill him, huh?

Not a clue.

I haven't known him that long.

And you haven't had any problems with people trying to muscle in on your

business here?

I don't know what you're talking about.

Okay, Mr.

Kanekoa. Okay.

What was your business relationship with Adam?

Well, you know what we used to say?

We used to say that Bernie had the dough and I had the no.

Well, what do you know about Bernie's background? Where did he come from?

Look. Mr. McGarrett, please, huh?

I've been trying to put a club like this together for three years.

I mean, when Bernie came in with the money, I didn't ask any questions.

What about his family? Have you tried to contact them?

As far as I know, he was a loner. He didn't have any family.

Look, uh, if you're through, huh?

You know, I got a lot of things to do around here. Yeah, so have I.

Okay, I'm through for now.

Yeah, Dano, evidently Joey Lee is working for the guy who runs the disco.

What's his name?

Sonny Kanekoa.

Get in touch with him.

Tell him we're interested in Sonny's operation.

See what he can find out for us. He owes us one. I'm sure he'll cooperate.

Right, Steve.

Let's see what you can dig up on Sonny Kanekoa.

Looks to me like he's scared of something.

Maybe he's got a rap sheet.

Yeah, or the wrong connections.

At least we have something we didn't have before.

Suspect? No, I don't think so.

I have a gut feeling that Sonny Boy isn't the type to set a professional

hit.

Mr. Francis, I... I don't know how to tell you this.

Well, just open your mouth and let it come out. You're a lawyer. You'll figure

it out.

I had a call from Honolulu.

Somebody blew up Bernie Adams' car with him in it.

Yeah?

Well, was it a pro job or something personal?

Looks like a pro job.

Must be that local outfit, the Kumo, huh?

We're not... Sure, yet, Bernie could have been sleeping with somebody's wife.

Well, I asked if it was personal.

Now you give me the facts, understand?

Come back and give me your name. I want a name.

Go ahead.

Sonny.

Hey, Ray.

Hey, I heard you had a talk with McGarrett from 5-0. True.

Yeah, well, he wanted to know about Bernie. You knew he was gonna come.

I don't think he liked that record.

Why are you doing this, huh? I didn't tell McGarrett anything.

Sonny, why do I have the feeling that you're a lot smarter than your partner

was?

You know what I want to do?

Can I tell you what I want to do? I want to take on the laundry service, the

booze, the cigarettes, whatever you want.

All right, all right.

And you take on something else, too.

Just name it, Ray.

A new partner.

Me.

Dallas police.

Renaud Adams.

No felony or misdemeanor arrests.

Two drunk driving citations.

One reckless driving.

That's it?

Afraid so, Steve.

Where does he get his money?

He used to be with a company in Dallas called Lone Star Entertainment.

I called him. He quit four months ago.

And then showed up here with a bundle to invest in a disco?

Maybe he saved his money.

Sure, sure. In a piggy bank.

What does this Lone Star Entertainment do?

A lot of things.

Talent management, records.

Food and liquor distribution.

And, uh, vending machines, by any chance?

That, too. How'd you guess?

It's all a cash business, Duke.

Let's dig deeper, huh?

All right, Steve, I'll get back on the phone to Dallas Police.

And just in case, the Justice Department has an organized crime task force based

in Dallas.

See if you can get them to run this Lone Star Entertainment through their

computers, and also Adam's.

Now, what about this Sonny Conocoa?

His file's right there.

Narcotics misdemeanor arrest.

Petty theft, receiving stolen goods.

He's also been known to associate with several members of the local syndicate.

Of course, it'd be hard for anyone growing up in the Kalihi district of

Honolulu not to know someone in the Kumu, huh?

I see he has a sister singer.

Yvonne.

Have you ever seen her perform?

I sure have, Steve.

She's really got it. I think she can make it big.

I'm worried about this case, gentlemen. I've got a hunch that what we've

uncovered so far is just the tip of a very dirty iceberg.

It's an uphill climb to get on top, not to stop, but never fall.

I love it. I love it. Yvonne, it's incredible. It's great.

Thank you. Johnny, that's a great tune.

It's terrific. Thank you.

Sonny, we want to make a demo. A classy one with a backup group and some special

effects. Almost like a real record.

But I don't know anything about making records, Vonnie. Yes, but Johnny does.

And all we need is some help from you.

You want me to put up the money?

Would you be interested in an investor?

Ray, hi.

This is Ray Santora. He's taken over Bernie's interest.

This is Johnny Monroe and my sister Yvonne.

I heard you're great and I mean it. Where did you learn to sing like that?

In church.

I used to sing in the choir.

Actually, I still do.

Really? I'd like to hear you again. When can I come?

Well, Sunday at the Ala Moana Community Church.

Ala... Moana.

Moana. I'll be there.

By the way, that song would make a great disco tune, right, Sonny?

Oh, sure, Ray.

Well, thanks. We appreciate your interest, but we don't really think it

should be a disco song.

We?

Johnny wrote the song.

Oh, I... I see.

Well, in New York, I used to turn out records for nothing but discos, and some

made millions.

Right now, I'm looking to start a local record label.

If you're interested, I would love to start with your song. What do you say?

I, uh... I really don't think so.

Well, there are a lot of songwriters in the business.

However, I love your sound, and I'm willing to invest cash.

Think it over.

And by the way, I mean it.

I will see you in church Sunday.

Go swimming by.

Sally's favorite cup.

Here. Me?

Mm-hmm.

You know, Sally, you really should be singing the big time. You know that,

don't you? I can see you don't know much about music.

No, I don't.

Sit down.

I need some information, Sally.

Wait a minute.

All these times you come in here asking all these questions, then you never buy

any drinks.

Why, McGarrett?

That's easy.

That's because I don't drink.

Well, I do.

You know, one of these days, I'm gonna get you so smashed, I'm gonna find out

what's behind that all-business front you put up.

What makes you think it's a front?

Hey, Bretta, two things Sally knows best.

One is music, the other is men.

Why don't you come see Sally sometime after work?

Sally.

You better watch out. I might take you up on that invitation one of these days

or nights, so you better be careful.

Right now, I need some information.

About what?

About the music business in this town. Tell me about it.

Well, it's very small, and we're isolated over here, as you know, and

there's not much TV and a few small radio stations.

So the mainland trends, you know, they kind of move slowly this way.

But the Hawaiian sound is getting there.

What about the disco business here?

Well, that's different.

It's big, it's hot, and plenty of money.

And just like nightclubs, discos need everything, you know, like laundry

services, restaurant supplies, vending machines, and plenty of booze. Yeah,

what you're saying is that the syndicate's always been very big in

these areas, huh?

Right on.

What do you know about Sonny Kanekoa?

Not much.

But I tell you what, it's just Yvonne.

Now, she could be the first native Hawaiian to really make it big on the

mainland, you know?

But I'm afraid the only thing that'll stop her is that she's teamed up with

this guy named Johnny Monroe.

Why is that a problem?

Steve, a lot of people can sing.

And most of all, they gotta be able to get along with people.

Now, what you're saying is that Johnny doesn't get along with people? Right on.

Well, she wouldn't be the first lady who teamed up with the wrong guy, would she?

Well, I found this girl singing. Yvonne Kanekoa.

Kanekoa? Is that, uh, Sunny's sister, the guy that runs a disco? That's the

one. Huh?

Oh, what I would like to do is use her to get us into the music business.

You see, the way I figure it, we could distribute our own records, put them

into our own jukeboxes, then it'll give us a lock on the whole business.

What do you think?

Ray, I wasn't too pleased with the way you dealt with that Texan, you know,

Bernie Adams.

I just want your assurance that this time you won't attract any more

unnecessary attention.

You got it.

All right.

But there's one problem.

A singer by the name of Johnny Monroe.

He keeps telling the girl that he can get her a record deal.

Well, do you think there's a way to keep that from happening?

I think something can be arranged.

I don't understand. I had an appointment.

I'm sorry, but he's out.

Well, what time will he be back?

He didn't say.

If you want to leave your number... But this booking has been set for two

months.

She packed the place.

You're the one who asked us back, Moki.

Come on, man. I'll kick back my salary. Just give her a shot.

No, Johnny. I can't do that. What the hell are you talking about, man? You've

done it before.

Hey, that was a long time ago. Listen, I'm not asking it for me. She's

fantastic. Look, I know she's great.

But for old times' sake, let me put you straight.

I'd love to have her on the show, but I can't.

Not as long as you're with her.

Me Johnny you got a powerful and

I really think you'd come.

Is that right?

Well, when you get to know me better, you're gonna find out I always do what I

say. What makes you think I'm gonna get to know you better?

Well, I made brunch reservations for a St. Michelle's.

Oh!

Is this a business lunch?

Definitely not.

But there is one question I would like to ask you.

What is Johnny Monroe to you? What, is he a manager or something?

No, but he's been guiding my career.

Oh, I see.

Well, he's in as far as I'm concerned. As a matter of fact, I said that from

the beginning.

He's the one who's got a problem.

Please don't say anything bad about him. Oh, no, no, no, I'm sorry.

I wasn't trying to badmouth him.

But you want to know the truth, huh?

I'm going to tell you the truth.

I'm jealous of him.

What? Yeah.

Well, he gets to spend all that time with you.

And what do I get to do, huh?

Take you to brunch?

She still sings in the church choir.

She's so clean, she probably squeaks.

How about this Johnny Monroe guy down?

Oh, he played Vegas some.

Lounges, made some records.

One time looked like he was gonna break through.

Yeah, when I was in high school, everyone thought he was gonna be a big

star. And what happened? Nobody quite knows, or nobody wants to say.

One day there was an article in Variety saying Johnny fired his manager.

For what?

The manager was using Johnny's money on the tables.

What was the outcome?

There wasn't any, Steve.

All just faded away.

Yeah, like Johnny did.

Grab that, will you, Denner?

Williams, 5-0.

Thank you.

Telex from the mainland.

The Organized Crime Task Force dropped a red flag on our request for information

on Adams and Lone Star Entertainment.

That's interesting.

We'll fire a telex back, tell them that we must have that information, make it a

priority request, and copy the attorney general in Washington.

They want to play games, huh?

That's Lukumu, all right.

Sonny Kaneko has already got himself a new partner.

Alika brought in this guy from New York named, uh, Ray Santoro.

Used to handle the Colombo family's music interests. Yeah, Ray Santoro from

the East.

Well, we could just let it go. No, we just can't let it go.

How's it gonna look? We let him get away with something like this. Would you go

to the wall for me if you didn't know I was standing behind you working things

out?

I see your point. I mean, don't be stupid. Your lawyers are all alike. You

got no humanity, no feel for people.

To you, everything is numbers.

Well, Mr. Francis, what are we going to do?

I don't know yet.

But you can bet your tail on one thing.

We're gonna do something.

Johnny, Santoro's offering us a record deal.

Money right now.

Isn't that what we wanted? Not from him.

Why not?

Because he's bad people.

Kumu.

I don't believe you.

He's not even Hawaiian.

And besides, he's Sonny's partner, and Sonny would never do anything like that.

Ask him.

Johnny, what are we doing?

I've never seen you like this before.

What's that?

What is that?

Something I was working on this morning.

I like you.

What can't be?

You're with my friend, and he holds your hand.

Wasn't that supposed to be me?

Oh, baby, I can't get you out

of my mind.

I don't know why you came into my mind.

Why don't you get some paper? We'll put the music down.

Mr. Alika, please.

Mr. Alika is in here.

Well, tell him that Garrett would like to see him anyway.

I don't care who you are. If you don't leave, I'll have to remove you.

You're in my way, pal.

You're getting the picture.

Eddie!

You should teach your people some manners.

My apologies.

It's a nice move, McGarrett.

Welcome to my little grass shack.

Come in, come in.

Well, what's on your mind, McGarrett?

I know you didn't come here just to flex your muscles. No.

I came here to suggest that you forget about going in the disco business.

Now, where did you get that idea?

You know better than I do all the legitimate businesses I have an interest

in. Legitimate, huh?

I don't suppose you know Ray Santoro?

I know everybody.

He's new in town.

In the vending machine business.

Services some of the same customers I do. Does he now? What a coincidence.

Oh, McGarrett. You know, you've been a cop too long.

To you, everything's a conspiracy.

Sonny Conocoa.

And Bernie Adams are partners in a thriving disco business.

Okay.

Somebody eliminates Adams.

Now, a few days later, Sonny and your friend Santoro are best of friends.

Now I hear Santoro is Sonny's partner.

That doesn't look like conspiracy to you?

No. Looks like a very smart business move on Santoro's part.

Come on, McGarrett. It's a free country with opportunity for all.

Opportunity, huh?

We call it murder.

Is there anything else? No, not at the moment.

I suppose I can look forward to seeing you again. You can count on it.

Uh-oh.

Watch it.

Watch it.

Billy Swan.

Yes, sir.

Have somebody find Santoro.

Yes, sir.

Hey, Sally, got time for little sister?

Bonnie! Oh!

How come you stay away so much?

So much is happening.

I forgot how much I missed you.

Missed me?

When did you ever have the time to miss me? I heard so many good things about

you. I'm so happy for you.

It's so complicated, though. Sally, how did you handle it when you were getting

started?

Badly, I'm afraid.

Too many decisions.

Oh, Ray, sit down, sit down. Thank you, Billy.

Ray, uh... I've been thinking over that music business proposition of yours, and

I'm not sure that now is really the time, you know?

Oh, no, Tony, it's all in the works. We'll be at the profit in six months.

You've already signed that girl singer?

A few more days, she's gonna realize I can do all the things Moreau can only

talk about.

Has anybody ever told you that a man can be at his most dangerous when he's got

nothing left to lose?

Monroe will be no problem. I promise you that.

Ray, I don't even want to hear what you're saying.

One thing we don't need right now is another body.

And if there is one,

there's going to be a third.

Yours.

Have you told Johnny how you feel?

I'm afraid to.

He may not think of me that way at all.

Well, wouldn't you rather know one way or the other?

Oh, I see what you mean.

Well, what about this other guy who's making all these big promises?

His name is Ray Santoro.

He's Sonny's partner in the disco.

Honey, do you know who Ray Santoro is?

Well, I know who Johnny says he is, but I... I'm not sure I believe him. If he's

telling you that Santoro is Kumu, believe him.

Fanny, I've got this friend.

He's a policeman.

No. He's a special man. No, Sally, no, please. Fanny, he's no. No, Fanny. No,

if it's right, no.

Fanny, wait.

Sonny, I have to talk to you.

Sure, baby. Why?

Is Santoro with the Kumu?

What's a Kumu?

Sonny, you've lived here all your life.

So have you, Vani.

And if you really knew the Kumu, you'd know better than to come into my office

asking about them.

Sunny, how could you?

What choice did I have?

Hmm?

You want to see me like Adams? I mean, you like funerals or something, Ivan?

I'm telling you, you better wake up, little sister, because right now the

Kumu's on top. So I'm with them!

I'm telling you, Vani, you cannot fight these guys.

Johnny can.

Sure.

He's doing a great job for you.

You're doing great. He's got your TV shows, records, bookings. Am I right?

Not yet, but he will.

Bonnie, please, baby.

I'm telling you, if we don't do what they want us to do, we're going to wind

up like him.

i think we should risk it

sure she was coming here

sally said she was coming here to see her brother tell you what donald i'll

try it you can go that way

excuse

me sorry excuse me

Pardon me, please.

Excuse me.

What's the matter?

My sister found out that you're Kumu, and I think she's going to do whatever

Monroe wants.

No problem.

We'll just see two of them, or Monroe wants the same things we do.

Everything you said was true.

I'm really sorry you had to find out about Sonny that way.

Well, I just wanted you to know that I'm with you all the way.

And I've got something to tell you, but I don't really want to say it on the

phone.

Then why don't you get off the phone and come over here?

I'll be there in a minute.

Bye.

Miss Connicoa?

Yes? I'm Steve McGarrett, Sally's friend.

Hi. Hi.

I'm with Five-O.

Did you want to talk to me?

Why would I want to do that?

Oh, Sally thought you might be in some kind of trouble.

Not anymore.

Excuse me.

I got a message for you, Monroe.

A friend of ours thinks you're standing in the way of Yvonne Canico's career.

He thinks she'd be better off with you out of the picture.

Don't try to muscle me.

I got some friends who are just as tough as you are.

But where are they, now that you need them?

No, don't call.

Don't call anybody.

Don't call anybody. Give me the phone.

I know the police. My name is McGarrett. I bet we can call the police. And Sally

said... Forget Sally.

Forget the police. What are you going to do?

I'm going to call some friends on the mainland.

What for?

Johnny, what for?

Did you believe World War III?