1 00:00:59,853 --> 00:01:01,689 Blood pressure: 120 over 70. 2 00:01:01,981 --> 00:01:02,940 Normal. 3 00:01:07,236 --> 00:01:08,946 All right, open wide. 4 00:01:12,825 --> 00:01:15,160 Looks fine. Healthy as a horse. 5 00:01:19,123 --> 00:01:20,833 Just one more thing, Luther. 6 00:01:21,125 --> 00:01:22,793 You got to whiz in the cup, Frank. 7 00:01:23,377 --> 00:01:24,878 Then we're done. 8 00:01:43,021 --> 00:01:44,272 Fuck them! 9 00:01:44,940 --> 00:01:47,442 We going to argue the merits of journalism? 10 00:01:47,734 --> 00:01:50,821 You trying to tell me that's journalism? 11 00:01:51,738 --> 00:01:52,864 Look, Michelle... 12 00:01:53,782 --> 00:01:55,283 ...it's been a long weekend. 13 00:01:55,575 --> 00:01:58,578 Everybody's shooting one another and I've got to write about it. 14 00:01:59,246 --> 00:02:01,998 I'm serious. I'm tired of the crap, you know? 15 00:02:02,290 --> 00:02:06,169 I should get my Ph. D. Then I could write about stuff that matters. 16 00:02:06,711 --> 00:02:09,839 You're 23 years old. You don't know anything that matters. 17 00:02:10,257 --> 00:02:12,759 Well, fuck you too, Ev! 18 00:02:13,176 --> 00:02:15,470 All right, here's a shoulder. 19 00:02:16,179 --> 00:02:18,890 -What did they do to you? -Not "they. " He. 20 00:02:19,224 --> 00:02:20,225 Alan. 21 00:02:21,059 --> 00:02:23,978 He killed my sidebar on the Frank Beechum murder. 22 00:02:24,562 --> 00:02:26,940 That case stinks anyway, but it's not the point. 23 00:02:27,232 --> 00:02:29,567 -I read that sidebar. -It was good. Admit it. 24 00:02:29,859 --> 00:02:31,486 Best I've written in months. 25 00:02:31,778 --> 00:02:34,906 That was the one where you say that the media... 26 00:02:35,198 --> 00:02:39,202 ...glorified Beechum's victim to mask our patriarchal culture... 27 00:02:39,494 --> 00:02:41,871 ...which created the violence that destroyed her. 28 00:02:42,163 --> 00:02:44,916 You're right. He should have never killed that. 29 00:02:45,208 --> 00:02:47,210 -Fucking-A! -I would've tortured it. 30 00:02:52,966 --> 00:02:54,884 Well, it might have enjoyed that. 31 00:02:55,301 --> 00:02:58,054 I think it would've enjoyed every second of that. 32 00:03:01,474 --> 00:03:02,600 Another round? 33 00:03:03,643 --> 00:03:06,938 Another margarita for the lady, and I'll have my usual. 34 00:03:07,271 --> 00:03:08,981 Not your "usual" usual? 35 00:03:09,524 --> 00:03:11,692 No, my new usual. 36 00:03:13,069 --> 00:03:14,612 Virgin Mary. 37 00:03:15,613 --> 00:03:17,281 And heavy on the... 38 00:03:18,449 --> 00:03:19,784 ...virgin? 39 00:03:20,701 --> 00:03:21,827 Tell me something. 40 00:03:22,203 --> 00:03:25,998 If you're such hot shit, why are you stuck here in Bumfuck, California? 41 00:03:32,880 --> 00:03:34,048 Looking for love. 42 00:03:36,258 --> 00:03:38,427 You've come to all the wrong places. 43 00:03:40,346 --> 00:03:42,640 Not from where I sit. 44 00:03:49,105 --> 00:03:51,565 It's not good. Not smart. 45 00:03:52,108 --> 00:03:56,070 -What's smart got to do with anything? -I can't do this. 46 00:03:56,362 --> 00:03:57,613 I got to go. 47 00:03:58,072 --> 00:04:00,616 I got to go. You're married and you're... 48 00:04:02,076 --> 00:04:03,702 I can't do this. 49 00:04:06,372 --> 00:04:07,915 I got to go. 50 00:04:11,669 --> 00:04:12,753 Next time? 51 00:04:18,175 --> 00:04:19,760 Yeah, next time. 52 00:06:03,738 --> 00:06:04,530 Frank! 53 00:06:06,949 --> 00:06:08,326 We're out! 54 00:06:10,453 --> 00:06:12,413 Just hold on. I can't hear you. 55 00:06:27,595 --> 00:06:28,888 Morning, Frank. 56 00:06:31,641 --> 00:06:32,934 Can I get you anything? 57 00:06:36,020 --> 00:06:37,104 Some breakfast? 58 00:06:42,151 --> 00:06:43,819 Well, if I can get, like... 59 00:06:44,403 --> 00:06:46,739 ...a roll and some coffee. 60 00:06:47,990 --> 00:06:49,658 I'll get that right away. 61 00:06:52,703 --> 00:06:55,456 You're not wearing your protective glasses. 62 00:07:02,338 --> 00:07:03,714 You heard about it? 63 00:07:08,260 --> 00:07:09,094 What a tragedy. 64 00:07:09,386 --> 00:07:11,180 The Raiders are a tragedy. She drunk? 65 00:07:11,472 --> 00:07:13,682 I don't know. It was Dead Man's Curve. 66 00:07:13,974 --> 00:07:17,019 -Did she have anything big on? -The interview with Beechum... 67 00:07:17,311 --> 00:07:19,772 ...at San Quentin, then the execution tonight. 68 00:07:20,064 --> 00:07:21,398 It's worse for Michelle. 69 00:07:21,648 --> 00:07:22,566 You think so, Bob? 70 00:07:22,858 --> 00:07:25,861 If the warden will okay a replacement for the interview... 71 00:07:26,153 --> 00:07:27,946 ...I'll take Harvey out of that meeting. 72 00:07:28,238 --> 00:07:30,949 -Put Everett on it. -Steve has the day off. 73 00:07:31,241 --> 00:07:34,995 Not anymore. He can do the interview and witness the execution. 74 00:07:35,496 --> 00:07:38,999 And what's-his-name, the warden at San Quentin... 75 00:07:39,291 --> 00:07:41,627 Steve's dealt with him before. I can get him in. 76 00:07:44,630 --> 00:07:48,008 -You think Everett's an asshole. -I don't think that. 77 00:07:48,717 --> 00:07:51,678 You're wrong. He is an asshole. Trust me, I know him. 78 00:07:51,970 --> 00:07:55,140 But a lot of people who are good at their jobs are assholes. 79 00:07:55,432 --> 00:07:58,477 I know that, Alan, all right? It's not about that. 80 00:07:58,769 --> 00:08:03,231 Everything with Everett is a witch-hunt, like that Mike Vargas piece. 81 00:08:03,523 --> 00:08:04,441 He's not a drunk now. 82 00:08:04,733 --> 00:08:08,028 Two months ago he's a drunk, now he's Mother Teresa. 83 00:08:08,320 --> 00:08:11,281 This is not a Steve Everett slash-and-burn job. 84 00:08:11,573 --> 00:08:14,201 This is a sidebar. It's an issue piece. 85 00:08:15,243 --> 00:08:17,954 "An issue piece. " Well, dog my cats! 86 00:08:18,246 --> 00:08:20,332 It's capital punishment, Alan. 87 00:08:20,624 --> 00:08:24,294 We are putting a man to death tonight. We are killing a human being. 88 00:08:24,586 --> 00:08:25,879 Stop the presses! 89 00:08:26,171 --> 00:08:28,381 By the way, that Amy what's-her-name... 90 00:08:28,673 --> 00:08:31,635 ...the pregnant broad Frankie shot in the throat... 91 00:08:31,926 --> 00:08:34,846 ...was she a human being? Is that part of the issue? 92 00:08:35,305 --> 00:08:37,349 Yeah, that is part of the issue. 93 00:08:37,640 --> 00:08:38,975 Let me tell you... Cake? 94 00:08:40,935 --> 00:08:44,564 Issues are shit we use as an excuse to run good stories. 95 00:08:46,649 --> 00:08:50,987 "Judge Grabs Female Attorney's Tits. " The sex discrimination "issue. " 96 00:08:51,446 --> 00:08:53,364 "Nine-year-old Shoots Brother With Uzi. " 97 00:08:53,656 --> 00:08:55,366 The child violence "issue. " 98 00:08:55,658 --> 00:08:58,620 People want to read about sex organs and blood. 99 00:08:58,912 --> 00:09:00,038 You know what? 100 00:09:00,496 --> 00:09:05,001 We make up issues so they don't have to feel too nasty about it. Got it? 101 00:09:05,293 --> 00:09:07,754 I should call Everett, because that's his attitude. 102 00:09:08,046 --> 00:09:11,132 A little sarcasm? How long you been here? Three months? 103 00:09:11,424 --> 00:09:13,885 I've worked with Everett for three years. 104 00:09:14,177 --> 00:09:16,387 And let me tell you something, Bob. 105 00:09:16,804 --> 00:09:19,849 The guy is good, as good as anybody I've ever worked with. 106 00:09:20,183 --> 00:09:22,059 You know why he was run out of New York? 107 00:09:22,351 --> 00:09:23,394 I heard some things. 108 00:09:23,686 --> 00:09:27,064 He busted the mayor. The mayor of fucking New York City! 109 00:09:27,398 --> 00:09:29,567 He found a secret memo on a bribe... 110 00:09:29,859 --> 00:09:33,487 ...between His Honor and an ex-borough president and ran with it. 111 00:09:33,821 --> 00:09:34,572 So? 112 00:09:34,864 --> 00:09:38,117 The paper killed it because the owner was in bed with the mayor. 113 00:09:38,409 --> 00:09:39,493 What did Everett do? 114 00:09:40,912 --> 00:09:41,954 He didn't whine... 115 00:09:42,246 --> 00:09:43,914 ...and he didn't back down. 116 00:09:44,206 --> 00:09:46,334 He just fucking walked. 117 00:09:46,959 --> 00:09:48,794 That's Steve Everett. 118 00:09:49,503 --> 00:09:50,588 -Fine. -Good. 119 00:09:50,880 --> 00:09:52,465 -How's the quitting smoking? -Great. 120 00:09:52,757 --> 00:09:56,552 When you send the flowers to that dead girl... 121 00:09:56,844 --> 00:09:58,095 ...Michelle's family... 122 00:09:58,804 --> 00:10:01,182 ...would you include my name? Thanks. 123 00:10:01,599 --> 00:10:03,184 -See you. -All right. 124 00:10:06,312 --> 00:10:08,480 The mayor of New York City, Bob. 125 00:10:08,772 --> 00:10:11,025 The mayor, you gullible asshole. 126 00:10:11,317 --> 00:10:14,194 Yeah, I could have stayed in New York forever. 127 00:10:14,486 --> 00:10:17,615 They were about to put me in charge of an investigative team. 128 00:10:17,907 --> 00:10:20,242 That would have put me on the Pulitzer track. 129 00:10:20,534 --> 00:10:24,330 I really liked it there. Broadway shows, downtown jazz clubs... 130 00:10:25,205 --> 00:10:29,460 ...dinners at Elaine's, veal chops up the old wazoo. 131 00:10:31,086 --> 00:10:33,172 Not veal chops like that, though. 132 00:10:33,464 --> 00:10:34,840 Jaws! 133 00:10:35,924 --> 00:10:38,552 Now you have to kiss it and make it better. 134 00:10:41,221 --> 00:10:43,724 So you were the king of New York. 135 00:10:44,099 --> 00:10:47,269 Why are you hacking out metro stories at the Oakland Tribune? 136 00:10:48,061 --> 00:10:49,897 Well, that's a long story. 137 00:10:50,188 --> 00:10:53,692 I got caught in the supply room with a very young lady. 138 00:10:54,359 --> 00:10:56,695 Turned out to be the owner's daughter. 139 00:10:57,112 --> 00:11:00,115 How the hell was I supposed to know she was underage? 140 00:11:00,449 --> 00:11:02,451 She looked 18 to me. 141 00:11:03,035 --> 00:11:05,370 Anyway, I got blackballed all over town. 142 00:11:05,662 --> 00:11:08,457 You bad man! What did your wife say? 143 00:11:11,918 --> 00:11:14,880 We'd just had the kid, so she took it kind of hard. 144 00:11:16,423 --> 00:11:18,675 But Alan offered us this gig out here. 145 00:11:18,967 --> 00:11:20,510 Another town, another change. 146 00:11:20,802 --> 00:11:22,262 Bad man! 147 00:11:22,971 --> 00:11:26,725 First the owner's daughter, now the editor's wife. 148 00:11:29,060 --> 00:11:30,812 Do I detect a little... 149 00:11:31,313 --> 00:11:34,649 ...hostility towards authority figures? 150 00:11:35,317 --> 00:11:37,027 Only ones I work for. 151 00:11:37,319 --> 00:11:40,613 Is that what you'll say in the next town with someone else? 152 00:11:40,905 --> 00:11:43,783 "I got caught with the editor's wife. You know. " 153 00:11:44,284 --> 00:11:46,244 I get caught with the editor's wife... 154 00:11:46,536 --> 00:11:49,164 ...there's not many more towns that'll have me. 155 00:11:50,457 --> 00:11:51,875 So playtime's over? 156 00:11:53,626 --> 00:11:56,796 You've got to go to work. I've got to get home... 157 00:11:57,088 --> 00:11:59,716 ...see if the wife and kid still recognize me. 158 00:12:01,593 --> 00:12:04,012 You won't tell me how awful we are, will you? 159 00:12:04,304 --> 00:12:06,264 Bob, he's a decent sort. 160 00:12:06,931 --> 00:12:09,350 Good newspaperman, solid editor. 161 00:12:11,519 --> 00:12:14,105 So this all just stinks... 162 00:12:14,397 --> 00:12:15,189 ...right? 163 00:12:15,982 --> 00:12:17,025 What we're doing? 164 00:12:17,317 --> 00:12:18,609 Patricia... 165 00:12:18,901 --> 00:12:23,156 ...you and I are just two people swimming through the passions of life. 166 00:12:23,906 --> 00:12:24,782 You know? 167 00:12:25,658 --> 00:12:27,243 Look, it's all right. 168 00:12:28,661 --> 00:12:30,705 It's not like I love you or anything. 169 00:12:31,831 --> 00:12:32,748 That's good. 170 00:12:34,834 --> 00:12:37,712 Because I don't love you too. 171 00:12:45,595 --> 00:12:46,429 All right. 172 00:12:55,521 --> 00:12:57,106 Yes, all right. 173 00:13:00,901 --> 00:13:02,611 You won't believe this. 174 00:13:02,987 --> 00:13:03,946 What? 175 00:13:05,197 --> 00:13:06,449 That was Bob. 176 00:13:08,617 --> 00:13:09,410 What'd he want? 177 00:13:10,828 --> 00:13:12,037 He was looking for you. 178 00:13:14,165 --> 00:13:14,999 Who told him? 179 00:13:17,209 --> 00:13:18,544 How should I know? 180 00:13:26,135 --> 00:13:27,469 Morning, Frank. 181 00:13:33,058 --> 00:13:34,309 Mr. Plunkitt. 182 00:13:37,146 --> 00:13:38,731 Anything I can get for you? 183 00:13:39,022 --> 00:13:40,566 Anything you need? 184 00:13:44,069 --> 00:13:46,238 No, not anything I can think of. 185 00:13:50,576 --> 00:13:53,370 There's some matters I gotta discuss with you. 186 00:13:54,913 --> 00:13:57,666 Figured we'd do it first, get it out of the way. 187 00:14:00,627 --> 00:14:02,337 Your dinner tonight, for one thing... 188 00:14:03,005 --> 00:14:05,215 ...can be pretty much anything you want. 189 00:14:06,091 --> 00:14:08,969 You go ahead and tell Reedy here when you decide. 190 00:14:10,345 --> 00:14:12,180 Now, about your personal effects... 191 00:14:12,472 --> 00:14:13,974 My wife will take them. 192 00:14:15,225 --> 00:14:16,768 And your remains? 193 00:14:17,394 --> 00:14:19,104 That go for your remains too? 194 00:14:19,396 --> 00:14:21,106 If she can't afford the funeral... 195 00:14:22,524 --> 00:14:25,193 Our church raised some money. It's all right. 196 00:14:28,071 --> 00:14:30,740 So your wife will be claiming your remains? 197 00:14:34,202 --> 00:14:35,829 Yes, sir, that's right. 198 00:14:39,624 --> 00:14:43,295 I want to give you some idea of what's going to happen tonight. 199 00:14:43,962 --> 00:14:46,756 We'll have to ask your visitors to leave at 7 p. m. 200 00:14:47,799 --> 00:14:50,844 You'll be given your dinner and a fresh set of clothes. 201 00:14:51,386 --> 00:14:55,265 We'll come for you about a half-hour before the procedure. 202 00:14:55,598 --> 00:14:57,934 You'll be taken into the procedure room. 203 00:14:58,226 --> 00:15:01,437 They'll hook an EKG up to you and the intravenous lines. 204 00:15:02,730 --> 00:15:05,441 But nothing's going to happen early or anything. 205 00:15:05,817 --> 00:15:09,362 Right up until 12:01, we'll be monitoring the phones. 206 00:15:11,072 --> 00:15:13,741 We got lines to the attorney general and the governor. 207 00:15:14,617 --> 00:15:17,787 And those we check to make sure they're working. 208 00:15:18,246 --> 00:15:20,415 You have any questions? 209 00:15:23,668 --> 00:15:24,752 No. 210 00:15:31,843 --> 00:15:35,972 Just one more thing, and then I'll leave you in peace. 211 00:15:37,807 --> 00:15:40,184 -It's about the sedative. -I don't want one. 212 00:15:41,352 --> 00:15:44,063 Sedative's completely optional, Frank. 213 00:15:44,689 --> 00:15:47,066 It can make things a lot easier. 214 00:15:47,358 --> 00:15:48,442 I don't want it. 215 00:15:53,030 --> 00:15:54,991 I appreciate it, Mr. Plunkitt... 216 00:15:55,324 --> 00:15:57,702 ...but I want to be clear in my mind. 217 00:15:59,870 --> 00:16:02,665 When I see my wife, I want to be clear for that. 218 00:16:05,334 --> 00:16:06,669 Fair enough. 219 00:16:08,212 --> 00:16:10,589 You change your mind, let the officer know. 220 00:16:12,883 --> 00:16:14,885 I just had to give you my sales talk. 221 00:16:22,768 --> 00:16:25,479 Badges will be at the gate. Got the witness list. 222 00:16:25,771 --> 00:16:26,814 What else? 223 00:16:27,106 --> 00:16:30,818 Roadblocks are up. Demonstrators are light so far. 224 00:16:31,110 --> 00:16:33,195 -Visitors squared away? -Wife and kid. 225 00:16:33,487 --> 00:16:36,949 Your girl from the Trib, Michelle Ziegler, will be here at 4. 226 00:16:37,241 --> 00:16:38,784 Mea culpa. 227 00:16:39,326 --> 00:16:43,414 -She was pretty persuasive. -Let her persuade me next time. 228 00:16:44,039 --> 00:16:47,209 Arnie, what do you think of Beechum? 229 00:16:47,543 --> 00:16:51,171 Sometimes I think about the girl he shot dead over $96. 230 00:16:51,463 --> 00:16:53,882 Mostly I think about doing my job. 231 00:17:00,931 --> 00:17:02,182 Warden! Sir! 232 00:17:02,808 --> 00:17:03,767 I repent! 233 00:17:04,476 --> 00:17:06,103 Jesus, Atkins! 234 00:17:29,209 --> 00:17:31,169 Give me some of that pussy, baby. 235 00:17:31,461 --> 00:17:35,298 Give me some pussy on toast! I need some of that pussy on toast! 236 00:17:35,590 --> 00:17:37,842 Go ahead, baby, shake that thing. 237 00:17:38,468 --> 00:17:40,720 Excuse me. Can I have some pussy on toast? 238 00:17:41,012 --> 00:17:44,808 I just need some pussy on toast. Give me some pussy on toast! 239 00:17:47,435 --> 00:17:49,729 -Is that you, newspaperman? -Back off. 240 00:17:50,021 --> 00:17:51,898 You got money. Give me some on toast. 241 00:17:52,524 --> 00:17:54,317 Come on, I need it. 242 00:17:55,026 --> 00:17:57,987 Promise me you will not spend this on food. 243 00:17:58,446 --> 00:17:59,406 Five dollars? 244 00:17:59,697 --> 00:18:01,533 You can give me more than that. 245 00:18:01,825 --> 00:18:04,744 Give me five, give me 10. Come on, give me 20, Steve. 246 00:18:05,036 --> 00:18:06,621 Give me $100, you got so much money! 247 00:18:06,913 --> 00:18:09,874 You got money on toast, baby! I know you do. 248 00:18:10,166 --> 00:18:12,752 -Hey, sister! -Get away from me. 249 00:18:13,044 --> 00:18:16,339 -I know you got some sweet pussy! -Get away from me. 250 00:18:17,840 --> 00:18:21,261 You nasty motherfucker! Shut your nasty ass up. 251 00:18:21,552 --> 00:18:24,472 I want something on the toast. Nothing wrong with that. 252 00:18:24,764 --> 00:18:27,850 Put some on the toast for me. I know she likes me. 253 00:18:28,685 --> 00:18:31,312 I know I'm going to give her my phone number. 254 00:18:42,740 --> 00:18:44,242 Hello, everyone. 255 00:18:46,327 --> 00:18:47,370 You got my message? 256 00:18:49,956 --> 00:18:52,375 Apparently, you and I have a little problem. 257 00:18:53,167 --> 00:18:54,085 Do we? 258 00:18:54,627 --> 00:18:55,628 Yes, we do. 259 00:18:57,213 --> 00:18:58,506 Look, Bob... 260 00:18:58,839 --> 00:19:01,634 Michelle Ziegler was killed in a car wreck last night. 261 00:19:02,718 --> 00:19:03,761 What? 262 00:19:04,178 --> 00:19:05,304 Michelle? 263 00:19:08,766 --> 00:19:11,852 That couldn't be. I was with her last night. 264 00:19:12,812 --> 00:19:14,438 Oh, no! 265 00:19:16,899 --> 00:19:19,026 She was only 23 or something. 266 00:19:19,693 --> 00:19:21,403 Dead Man's Curve. 267 00:19:23,572 --> 00:19:25,074 My God! 268 00:19:25,449 --> 00:19:27,034 The poor kid! 269 00:19:27,868 --> 00:19:30,120 Just out of school and 23 or something. 270 00:19:30,412 --> 00:19:32,164 I should have driven her home. 271 00:19:32,456 --> 00:19:35,834 She had an interview set up with Frank Beechum this afternoon. 272 00:19:37,878 --> 00:19:39,004 The poor... 273 00:19:39,296 --> 00:19:40,589 Beechum. 274 00:19:41,632 --> 00:19:44,802 Yeah, I heard they were going to juice him today. 275 00:19:45,094 --> 00:19:47,429 In fact, she said she had a seat for the show. 276 00:19:48,972 --> 00:19:52,810 Four o'clock in the deathwatch cell. Alan wants you to cover for her. 277 00:19:55,562 --> 00:19:58,148 Is he the one who killed that pregnant girl? 278 00:19:59,066 --> 00:20:02,653 College student, Amy Wilson. Working the summer in Richmond. 279 00:20:02,945 --> 00:20:05,822 Place called Pocum's Grocery. Owed Beechum 96 bucks. 280 00:20:06,114 --> 00:20:09,243 Repairs he did on her car or something. Shot her dead. 281 00:20:10,702 --> 00:20:12,246 Anything else I should know? 282 00:20:13,372 --> 00:20:16,708 Tough, black mechanic at the Amoco station in Clayton. 283 00:20:17,042 --> 00:20:19,795 But I warn you, do not pull a Dick Tracy on this. 284 00:20:20,087 --> 00:20:21,797 I don't want a big investigation. 285 00:20:24,758 --> 00:20:27,094 You can depend on that. Don't worry. 286 00:20:27,552 --> 00:20:30,347 Says here, Beechum's one of those born-agains. 287 00:20:31,681 --> 00:20:33,809 Yeah, aren't they all on death row? 288 00:20:34,309 --> 00:20:35,894 Biggest birthrate in the country. 289 00:20:36,186 --> 00:20:37,646 Cynical. 290 00:20:38,021 --> 00:20:41,233 He came from Michigan. Broken home, alcoholic mother. 291 00:20:42,192 --> 00:20:45,862 He's been in and out ofjails, violent assaults, drugs. 292 00:20:46,571 --> 00:20:49,950 He did two years for beating a cop who tried to give him a ticket. 293 00:20:50,242 --> 00:20:51,826 Sounds like a reasonable fella. 294 00:20:52,118 --> 00:20:54,371 Then another three for breaking into a store. 295 00:20:55,413 --> 00:20:58,124 Then he got out, met his wife. Nice girl, born-again. 296 00:20:58,416 --> 00:20:59,668 Led him to Jesus. 297 00:21:00,752 --> 00:21:03,380 They had a daughter, bought a house in Richmond. 298 00:21:03,755 --> 00:21:06,007 Yeah, now he's Mr. Nice Guy. 299 00:21:06,299 --> 00:21:09,511 I guess not. Six years ago, he walks into Pocum's... 300 00:21:09,844 --> 00:21:11,429 ...Amy Wilson's on the register. 301 00:21:11,721 --> 00:21:12,972 Let me guess. 302 00:21:13,640 --> 00:21:16,893 He asks Amy for his $96 and she says she doesn't have it. 303 00:21:17,143 --> 00:21:19,771 And old Frank, he gets his wicked temper up. 304 00:21:20,480 --> 00:21:24,192 I don't suppose he's expressed any heartfelt remorse? 305 00:21:24,525 --> 00:21:25,902 Nope. Get this. 306 00:21:26,194 --> 00:21:30,323 He still says that he just went to the store for some A-1 Steak Sauce. 307 00:21:30,615 --> 00:21:32,033 Steak sauce? 308 00:21:32,325 --> 00:21:34,786 Well, that's a nice touch. 309 00:21:35,870 --> 00:21:37,789 Nussbaum had two strong witnesses. 310 00:21:38,206 --> 00:21:39,290 Black or white? 311 00:21:39,582 --> 00:21:41,667 Let's see. Both white. 312 00:21:41,959 --> 00:21:44,545 A woman in the parking lot saw him run away... 313 00:21:45,588 --> 00:21:47,507 ...and this poor guy, an accountant... 314 00:21:47,799 --> 00:21:50,593 ...goes in to use the phone because his car overheated. 315 00:21:50,885 --> 00:21:53,513 Beechum is there, gun in hand, blood all over him. 316 00:21:53,804 --> 00:21:56,891 All I'm looking for is the human-interest angle. 317 00:21:57,183 --> 00:21:59,101 Final days, what it's like. 318 00:21:59,393 --> 00:22:01,771 -Got it? -Yeah, I got it. 319 00:22:02,563 --> 00:22:04,357 Anything else you need from me? 320 00:22:05,232 --> 00:22:06,233 Nope. 321 00:22:07,526 --> 00:22:09,195 Good. Okey-dokey. 322 00:22:09,945 --> 00:22:11,530 Get right on it. 323 00:22:15,534 --> 00:22:17,453 Something else on your mind, Steve? 324 00:22:24,293 --> 00:22:25,795 The witness... 325 00:22:26,378 --> 00:22:28,923 ...the one who found Beechum with the body... 326 00:22:29,215 --> 00:22:30,883 ...must have heard the shots. 327 00:22:33,135 --> 00:22:34,762 The shots. 328 00:22:37,097 --> 00:22:38,515 You know, he comes in... 329 00:22:38,807 --> 00:22:41,518 ...his car's overheated, he's got the hood up. 330 00:22:41,810 --> 00:22:44,647 Must be working on it. Meanwhile, a robbery's going on. 331 00:22:45,397 --> 00:22:46,857 He had to have heard shots. 332 00:22:47,149 --> 00:22:48,525 So he heard the shots. 333 00:22:49,902 --> 00:22:52,363 But this is a white accountant in Richmond. 334 00:22:52,946 --> 00:22:57,242 You're telling me he's going to walk into a store when he heard shots? 335 00:22:57,618 --> 00:23:00,788 You know what? I don't know if he heard the shots. 336 00:23:01,079 --> 00:23:02,998 Maybe he did. I don't care. 337 00:23:03,290 --> 00:23:07,753 What I'd like you to do is interview Beechum about his feelings today. 338 00:23:08,045 --> 00:23:10,923 Turn it into a human-interest sidebar. Can you do that? 339 00:23:11,381 --> 00:23:13,634 Yeah, I'll get right on it. 340 00:23:14,259 --> 00:23:15,219 No problem. 341 00:23:16,053 --> 00:23:17,304 Bye-bye. 342 00:23:18,555 --> 00:23:19,681 Fuck! 343 00:23:39,075 --> 00:23:39,951 Close one! 344 00:23:41,369 --> 00:23:43,538 I don't know what you did, but he's after you. 345 00:23:44,289 --> 00:23:47,959 We're about two seconds away from a full Bob Findley explosion. 346 00:23:50,795 --> 00:23:52,088 What are you, crazy? 347 00:23:52,881 --> 00:23:55,634 You're lighting up after Bob's "no smoking" speech? 348 00:23:56,551 --> 00:23:57,844 I missed that. 349 00:23:58,136 --> 00:24:00,138 Yeah. That was smart too. 350 00:24:03,683 --> 00:24:05,352 Try to be a good boy, okay? 351 00:24:25,788 --> 00:24:26,706 Beechum case. 352 00:24:27,665 --> 00:24:31,669 Victim: Amy Wilson, married, 20 years old, shot in the chest... 353 00:24:31,961 --> 00:24:35,840 ...with a.38 as she stood behind the counter at Pocum's Grocery. 354 00:24:36,132 --> 00:24:40,219 Six months pregnant at the time. Both she and the baby died. 355 00:24:40,511 --> 00:24:41,471 Two witnesses. 356 00:24:42,221 --> 00:24:45,266 First witness: Nancy Larson, housewife... 357 00:24:45,558 --> 00:24:48,311 ...mother of three. Drives into Pocum's parking lot. 358 00:24:48,603 --> 00:24:51,564 Larson couldn't see whether he had a gun or not. 359 00:24:51,856 --> 00:24:53,107 No weapon was found. 360 00:24:53,566 --> 00:24:55,943 Later she picked Beechum out of a police lineup... 361 00:24:56,235 --> 00:24:58,738 ...the same lineup where he was picked out... 362 00:24:59,030 --> 00:25:01,365 ...by Dale Porterhouse, CPA. He was in the area. 363 00:25:01,657 --> 00:25:05,119 His car overheated, so he drove into Pocum's. 364 00:25:05,411 --> 00:25:08,998 Porterhouse picks Beechum from the lineup that same day. 365 00:25:09,290 --> 00:25:12,209 Records show Amy Wilson owed Beechum $96... 366 00:25:12,501 --> 00:25:13,919 ...for carburetor work. 367 00:25:14,211 --> 00:25:15,671 Note for future essay: 368 00:25:15,963 --> 00:25:18,591 Why so few female car mechanics? 369 00:25:31,687 --> 00:25:32,521 Want coffee, Ev? 370 00:25:32,897 --> 00:25:35,733 It's back in fashion as a late-morning pick-me-up. 371 00:25:37,818 --> 00:25:38,903 Make it a big one. 372 00:25:39,320 --> 00:25:41,071 Women can fetch coffee now... 373 00:25:41,363 --> 00:25:43,949 ...because job opportunities give us new confidence. 374 00:25:45,576 --> 00:25:48,954 Do you think being the trends editor's getting to you? 375 00:25:49,413 --> 00:25:51,915 I don't know. Was I an insane person before? 376 00:25:54,460 --> 00:25:55,878 You're a great person. 377 00:25:56,795 --> 00:25:57,963 You take it black? 378 00:25:58,338 --> 00:25:59,465 I do. 379 00:26:09,558 --> 00:26:10,809 Shit! 380 00:26:17,274 --> 00:26:19,568 Steve, thank God. Where are you? 381 00:26:20,193 --> 00:26:22,696 I'm at the paper. They roped me in. 382 00:26:22,988 --> 00:26:26,033 Did they call you at the gym? They tried here. 383 00:26:26,325 --> 00:26:29,244 I stopped by to pick something up and they grabbed me. 384 00:26:29,536 --> 00:26:31,330 Did you have a good workout? 385 00:26:31,997 --> 00:26:33,457 Yeah, decent. 386 00:26:33,749 --> 00:26:37,711 Good. Anyway, you promised Kate you'd take her to the zoo. 387 00:26:39,087 --> 00:26:40,213 The zoo! 388 00:26:42,883 --> 00:26:44,176 God, I forgot! 389 00:26:44,509 --> 00:26:47,012 Steve, she really is expecting you. 390 00:26:47,471 --> 00:26:50,432 I'm sorry about that. I really just forgot. 391 00:26:50,724 --> 00:26:53,268 You worked all weekend. She didn't see you at all. 392 00:26:53,560 --> 00:26:56,021 You know how she loves her daddy. 393 00:26:57,022 --> 00:26:58,315 I know it's work... 394 00:26:58,607 --> 00:27:02,652 ...but I feel it would be a bad idea to let her down again. 395 00:27:03,111 --> 00:27:05,238 Barbara, there's been an accident. 396 00:27:05,614 --> 00:27:08,533 Remember Michelle Ziegler? You met at Christmas? 397 00:27:08,950 --> 00:27:11,286 She piled up her car on Dead Man's Curve. 398 00:27:11,578 --> 00:27:15,040 That's terrible. There's been so many accidents there. 399 00:27:15,331 --> 00:27:17,125 They ought to do something. 400 00:27:17,792 --> 00:27:21,379 -What was that? -They ought do something about that. 401 00:27:21,671 --> 00:27:25,008 -Is she hurt? -"Not if I heard anything like that. " 402 00:27:26,134 --> 00:27:27,218 Yeah, dead. 403 00:27:27,802 --> 00:27:29,971 That's awful. You're filling in for her? 404 00:27:32,056 --> 00:27:35,351 They've got a ticket for the execution tonight. 405 00:27:35,768 --> 00:27:40,064 Don't tell me they couldn't get someone else. You worked all weekend. 406 00:27:40,356 --> 00:27:41,232 Finally! 407 00:27:41,566 --> 00:27:44,110 What? Where are you? 408 00:27:45,069 --> 00:27:49,323 Barbara, look, I don't have to be at San Quentin till 4. 409 00:27:49,615 --> 00:27:53,703 Why don't I pick up Katie, take her to the zoo and bring her back at 3? 410 00:27:53,995 --> 00:27:54,871 Coffee time! 411 00:27:55,163 --> 00:27:57,874 What about her nap? She has her nap after lunch. 412 00:27:58,249 --> 00:27:59,167 Her nap? 413 00:27:59,459 --> 00:28:00,835 Isn't today your day off? 414 00:28:01,335 --> 00:28:03,379 She gets cranky without her nap. 415 00:28:03,671 --> 00:28:06,257 Well, I'll bring her a double espresso. 416 00:28:07,008 --> 00:28:09,969 -It's just a joke. -I'm busting a gut. 417 00:28:10,261 --> 00:28:13,347 I'll be there in a half-hour, 12:30 at the latest. 418 00:28:13,931 --> 00:28:16,142 Why'd you go in there on your day off? 419 00:28:16,434 --> 00:28:19,770 Are you still trying to make up for that Mike Vargas thing? 420 00:28:20,104 --> 00:28:22,732 I'll be there at 12:30, all right? 421 00:28:26,402 --> 00:28:30,614 More and more workers insist on the right not to breathe secondhand smoke. 422 00:28:31,490 --> 00:28:33,701 And more and more scumbags don't care. 423 00:28:36,287 --> 00:28:38,914 Well, Bridget, you're an adorable person. 424 00:28:39,957 --> 00:28:41,709 Sexual harassment. 425 00:28:42,793 --> 00:28:44,170 What are the guidelines? 426 00:28:44,795 --> 00:28:46,505 Who can say? 427 00:28:47,006 --> 00:28:48,591 I hate my job, Ev. 428 00:28:49,216 --> 00:28:51,176 But I love watching you do it. 429 00:28:53,971 --> 00:28:55,639 Don't look now. 430 00:29:01,145 --> 00:29:05,607 Gosh, Mr. Reporter, is that what real newspapermen get to read? 431 00:29:06,066 --> 00:29:07,943 Well, Dale Porterhouse: 432 00:29:08,444 --> 00:29:10,404 "No, I couldn't have heard the shots. 433 00:29:10,696 --> 00:29:15,367 The windows were rolled up and I had the radio and air conditioner on. 434 00:29:15,659 --> 00:29:18,078 That's probably why the car overheated. " 435 00:29:18,954 --> 00:29:20,164 Close quote. 436 00:29:20,455 --> 00:29:23,584 That's another wild hunch down the drain. 437 00:29:24,042 --> 00:29:25,836 My condolences. 438 00:29:26,295 --> 00:29:27,546 No great loss. 439 00:29:27,879 --> 00:29:29,631 Look, anybody calls... 440 00:29:30,340 --> 00:29:31,800 ...I'm at the zoo. 441 00:29:32,092 --> 00:29:33,343 Me too. 442 00:30:01,371 --> 00:30:02,747 Good morning, Frank. 443 00:30:06,751 --> 00:30:08,420 I thought maybe... 444 00:30:09,296 --> 00:30:11,423 ...if there's anything I can do for you... 445 00:30:11,715 --> 00:30:14,009 ...anything you'd like to talk about... 446 00:30:14,300 --> 00:30:16,928 ...I want you to know I'm here, I'm available. 447 00:30:21,349 --> 00:30:23,184 I understand you read the Bible. 448 00:30:24,436 --> 00:30:26,438 That's right, isn't it, Frank? 449 00:30:29,357 --> 00:30:30,692 But, you know... 450 00:30:32,527 --> 00:30:35,446 ...just reading the Bible isn't enough, is it? 451 00:30:35,738 --> 00:30:36,865 No. 452 00:30:37,824 --> 00:30:41,869 Man can't go to his Maker with the sins of his soul unrepented of. 453 00:30:43,079 --> 00:30:45,915 With the hurt he's caused folks just, you know... 454 00:30:46,582 --> 00:30:48,001 ...unrepented of. 455 00:30:51,963 --> 00:30:54,424 A lot of folks would feel better to hear... 456 00:30:54,716 --> 00:30:57,719 ...you were remorseful for the pain you caused them. 457 00:30:59,137 --> 00:31:01,305 You could do a lot of good with those words. 458 00:31:09,147 --> 00:31:11,023 I don't have anything to tell you. 459 00:31:13,985 --> 00:31:15,069 Reverend Shillerman... 460 00:31:15,403 --> 00:31:18,614 ...I want you to leave. I have my own pastor coming later. 461 00:31:27,123 --> 00:31:28,582 I don't need to tell you... 462 00:31:30,793 --> 00:31:34,547 ...there will come a time, and I'm afraid it's not far off... 463 00:31:35,423 --> 00:31:36,173 Reedy! 464 00:31:36,465 --> 00:31:38,926 ...when you'll wish you'd made a different decision. 465 00:31:39,218 --> 00:31:40,428 But it will be too late. 466 00:31:44,765 --> 00:31:45,808 What can I get you? 467 00:31:46,350 --> 00:31:48,143 Get this damn fool out of my face! 468 00:31:48,435 --> 00:31:49,770 Call himself a man of God. 469 00:31:50,354 --> 00:31:51,230 Reverend Shillerman! 470 00:31:53,232 --> 00:31:55,192 Reverend Shit-For-Brains. 471 00:31:56,986 --> 00:31:58,529 Now, Frank... 472 00:32:00,155 --> 00:32:02,533 ...I wouldn't want to be strapped to that table... 473 00:32:02,866 --> 00:32:05,327 ...with the wrongs I've committed unrepented of. 474 00:32:05,619 --> 00:32:07,788 When they stick that needle in your arm... 475 00:32:08,956 --> 00:32:10,416 ...feel your blood run to ice! 476 00:32:10,708 --> 00:32:11,834 Reverend, that's enough! 477 00:32:12,543 --> 00:32:14,294 Get him out of here! 478 00:32:15,003 --> 00:32:16,380 I feel sorry for you, Frank. 479 00:32:17,047 --> 00:32:18,674 I'm sorry too. Believe me. 480 00:32:18,966 --> 00:32:21,009 I mean it. We don't want no trouble. 481 00:32:21,301 --> 00:32:23,720 All right. I just felt it's my job. 482 00:32:24,012 --> 00:32:25,639 It might be upsetting... 483 00:32:31,520 --> 00:32:34,356 Everyone wants in on the action, right, Frank? 484 00:33:01,174 --> 00:33:04,135 Twelve hours from now, convicted killer Frank Beechum... 485 00:33:04,427 --> 00:33:07,013 ...will be executed by lethal injection. 486 00:33:07,305 --> 00:33:09,099 He was convicted six years ago... 487 00:33:09,391 --> 00:33:13,979 ...of the brutal slaying of 20-year-old Amy Wilson and her unborn child... 488 00:33:14,271 --> 00:33:17,774 ...at Pocum's Grocery in the Richmond section of the county. 489 00:33:18,066 --> 00:33:20,193 Wilson, who was six months pregnant... 490 00:33:20,485 --> 00:33:22,946 ...was working when Beechum shot her... 491 00:33:23,238 --> 00:33:26,950 ...during an argument over $96 she owed him and was unable to pay. 492 00:33:29,661 --> 00:33:30,829 Now the weather: 493 00:33:31,121 --> 00:33:33,915 Morning low clouds with some afternoon clearing. 494 00:34:09,200 --> 00:34:10,535 Help you? 495 00:34:10,827 --> 00:34:13,412 Yeah, I'm a reporter from the Oakland Tribune. 496 00:34:13,704 --> 00:34:16,040 Isn't this where Amy Wilson was killed? 497 00:34:16,332 --> 00:34:17,792 It sure is. 498 00:34:18,084 --> 00:34:20,920 She was right behind this same counter. 499 00:34:21,212 --> 00:34:23,965 Almost six years ago exactly. 500 00:34:24,382 --> 00:34:25,424 Mr. Pocum says... 501 00:34:25,716 --> 00:34:27,385 ...the needle's too good for him. 502 00:34:27,677 --> 00:34:29,136 For Beechum. 503 00:34:29,428 --> 00:34:32,098 They ought to bring back the chair. That's what I say. 504 00:34:32,390 --> 00:34:34,934 Really let him have a jolt of something. 505 00:34:35,226 --> 00:34:36,352 What's back there? 506 00:34:36,977 --> 00:34:37,937 Bathroom. 507 00:34:38,229 --> 00:34:39,563 Mr. Pocum was always nice... 508 00:34:39,855 --> 00:34:42,983 ...about letting folks come in and do their business. 509 00:34:43,901 --> 00:34:48,656 I'll come back some other time maybe and do some really serious shopping. 510 00:34:49,115 --> 00:34:51,200 Am I going to be in the newspaper? 511 00:34:52,326 --> 00:34:53,577 Was something here before? 512 00:34:53,869 --> 00:34:56,080 That's where the potato chips used to be. 513 00:34:56,372 --> 00:34:58,791 But Mr. Pocum moved the rack over here... 514 00:34:59,083 --> 00:35:00,918 ...so it'd be what you call... 515 00:35:01,210 --> 00:35:03,963 ...an impulse kind of purchase. 516 00:35:04,505 --> 00:35:06,423 This in that story you're writing? 517 00:35:08,008 --> 00:35:09,635 That's a good point. 518 00:35:09,927 --> 00:35:13,097 I'm writing a human-interest sidebar. Do you know what that is? 519 00:35:13,597 --> 00:35:14,932 No, I don't think I do. 520 00:35:15,224 --> 00:35:17,184 I don't think I do either. 521 00:35:36,036 --> 00:35:37,621 Sorry, I got hung up. 522 00:35:38,622 --> 00:35:39,790 Daddy! 523 00:35:40,082 --> 00:35:42,000 Aren't we going to the zoo today? 524 00:35:42,292 --> 00:35:46,129 Well, what's holding us up? Don't you want to get dressed? 525 00:35:46,421 --> 00:35:49,966 -Let's change your clothes. -What animal do you want to see? 526 00:35:50,258 --> 00:35:52,636 Daddy, I want to go see the hippopotamus. 527 00:35:52,928 --> 00:35:54,763 Come on, let's change your pants. 528 00:36:00,060 --> 00:36:02,729 I tell you, looking into those eyes... 529 00:36:03,021 --> 00:36:04,397 ...I don't think... 530 00:36:05,482 --> 00:36:10,070 It was like looking into the eyes of a goat. Something like that. 531 00:36:10,737 --> 00:36:12,697 They were that cold. 532 00:36:13,323 --> 00:36:16,743 I can't honestly say that I've ever wished anyone dead. 533 00:36:17,035 --> 00:36:21,039 But I think I'll feel a lot safer when Frank Beechum's gone. 534 00:36:21,915 --> 00:36:25,877 That's Dale Porterhouse, an accountant with the firm of Stokes and Whitney. 535 00:36:26,169 --> 00:36:30,715 Porterhouse was the state's key witness in the Wilson case six years ago... 536 00:36:31,007 --> 00:36:34,677 ...a case that will culminate at one minute past midnight... 537 00:36:34,969 --> 00:36:39,015 ...with the execution by lethal injection of Frank Beechum. 538 00:36:39,307 --> 00:36:41,017 Information. What city, please? 539 00:36:41,309 --> 00:36:45,605 Oakland, for a Stokes and Whitney. It's an accounting firm. 540 00:36:45,897 --> 00:36:47,690 The number you requested is... 541 00:36:47,982 --> 00:36:49,859 Come on, let's go. Daddy's here. 542 00:36:50,151 --> 00:36:51,319 Steve, what is it? 543 00:36:51,611 --> 00:36:53,613 Just a hunch I've got. Bear with me. 544 00:36:54,072 --> 00:36:56,366 Tonight, finally, is the execution. 545 00:36:56,658 --> 00:37:00,536 It's been a long six years. Do you feeljustice is finally being done? 546 00:37:00,828 --> 00:37:02,872 Is Dale Porterhouse there, please? 547 00:37:03,164 --> 00:37:06,334 -Mr. Porterhouse is at lunch. -Get off the phone, Daddy. 548 00:37:07,960 --> 00:37:09,670 Right now! 549 00:37:10,922 --> 00:37:15,384 This is Steve Everett. I'm a reporter with the Oakland Tribune. 550 00:37:15,676 --> 00:37:18,638 Could you have him call me? It's about the Beechum case. 551 00:37:18,930 --> 00:37:22,099 Nothing will end that rage except the death of the monster... 552 00:37:22,391 --> 00:37:25,228 ...who killed my daughter and my unborn grandchild. 553 00:37:25,686 --> 00:37:27,146 I'll give you my beeper number. 554 00:37:27,980 --> 00:37:29,565 You're not taking that beeper! 555 00:37:29,857 --> 00:37:33,194 Just a second, it's just a hunch. No big deal. 556 00:37:34,779 --> 00:37:36,530 Yeah, it's 5-5-5... 557 00:37:37,073 --> 00:37:38,491 ...1-4-3-9. 558 00:37:38,783 --> 00:37:40,576 -I'll make sure he gets it. -Thanks. 559 00:37:41,577 --> 00:37:44,080 Okay, sweetheart, what do you think? 560 00:37:44,413 --> 00:37:47,416 Are you ready for the big hippo? 561 00:37:48,375 --> 00:37:50,586 You want to go in the den with Dad? 562 00:37:50,878 --> 00:37:54,298 I'll show you something Dad's got to take with him. 563 00:37:55,216 --> 00:37:57,885 Not the beeper. Right? Not the beeper. 564 00:37:58,177 --> 00:38:01,764 Let's pick up my beeper. This goes "beep, beep, beep. " 565 00:38:04,725 --> 00:38:06,977 Yeah, it goes "beep, beep, beep. " 566 00:38:08,020 --> 00:38:10,397 Come on, get your jacket on. 567 00:38:10,689 --> 00:38:14,693 And now we're just hours away from the actual time of execution. 568 00:38:14,985 --> 00:38:17,488 Daddy, I want to go see the hippopotamus. 569 00:38:17,780 --> 00:38:20,366 After a break, we'll be talking to someone... 570 00:38:20,657 --> 00:38:23,494 ...who thinks capital punishment is never the solution. 571 00:38:23,786 --> 00:38:25,537 I love you! 572 00:38:27,206 --> 00:38:28,874 Bye, Katie! 573 00:38:29,750 --> 00:38:32,085 Have a good time! I love you. 574 00:38:32,377 --> 00:38:34,171 I love you too, Mama. 575 00:38:35,797 --> 00:38:37,090 Wait! 576 00:38:38,258 --> 00:38:39,259 The car seat! 577 00:38:40,177 --> 00:38:42,054 Mother, I'm too big for a car seat. 578 00:38:42,346 --> 00:38:44,097 We'll put her in back. How's that? 579 00:38:44,640 --> 00:38:46,725 Put her in the back seat. Seat belt! 580 00:38:48,560 --> 00:38:51,063 Don't forget the seat belt! 581 00:38:54,650 --> 00:38:55,942 The seat belt, Steven! 582 00:38:56,276 --> 00:38:57,778 It's fine. It's fine. 583 00:38:58,070 --> 00:38:59,946 I should've never stopped by that store. 584 00:39:01,156 --> 00:39:02,365 Oh, God! 585 00:39:08,497 --> 00:39:12,459 Dale Porterhouse, please. This is Steve Everett of the Tribune. 586 00:39:13,752 --> 00:39:16,671 Be with you in just a second, darling. 587 00:39:16,963 --> 00:39:19,799 This is Dale Porterhouse. What can I do for you? 588 00:39:20,967 --> 00:39:24,095 I'll be ready in a second, darling. We'll go in a second. 589 00:39:24,387 --> 00:39:27,307 Mr. Porterhouse, this is Steve Everett of the Tribune. 590 00:39:27,599 --> 00:39:30,894 I'm covering the Beechum execution tonight. 591 00:39:32,312 --> 00:39:35,940 I thought you were one of the chief witnesses in that. 592 00:39:37,067 --> 00:39:39,819 Just a second. Just a second, sweetheart. 593 00:39:41,029 --> 00:39:44,365 I was wondering if I could have 10 minutes with you. 594 00:39:44,657 --> 00:39:47,243 I'd be glad to. I can't talk right now. 595 00:39:47,535 --> 00:39:48,953 I could meet you later. 596 00:39:49,162 --> 00:39:50,038 Yeah, where? 597 00:39:50,497 --> 00:39:54,417 How about we meet at the Bread Company restaurant? Know it? 598 00:39:54,709 --> 00:39:56,544 Yeah, I know it exactly. 599 00:39:57,503 --> 00:39:59,172 On Ninth Street, isn't it? 600 00:39:59,923 --> 00:40:03,176 -How about we meet in a half-hour? -Half-hour it'll be. 601 00:40:04,218 --> 00:40:05,720 Thanks. Bye. 602 00:40:06,304 --> 00:40:07,221 Okay, baby. 603 00:40:07,513 --> 00:40:09,140 Come here. Come on. 604 00:40:10,350 --> 00:40:12,602 But I'm too big to sit in a stroller! 605 00:40:12,935 --> 00:40:16,606 That's nonsense. We're going to play this game called Speed Zoo. 606 00:40:16,898 --> 00:40:18,608 Speed Zoo? 607 00:40:20,568 --> 00:40:22,028 Monkeys! 608 00:40:30,453 --> 00:40:33,080 -Giraffes! -We go fast. 609 00:40:36,208 --> 00:40:37,376 Birdies! 610 00:40:37,668 --> 00:40:38,878 Speed Zoo! 611 00:40:40,463 --> 00:40:41,631 Camel lips! 612 00:40:46,552 --> 00:40:48,095 We go fast. 613 00:40:48,554 --> 00:40:50,014 We go fast! 614 00:40:51,348 --> 00:40:53,392 Where's the hippopotamus? 615 00:40:53,684 --> 00:40:55,895 Elephants! Look at the elephants. 616 00:40:56,520 --> 00:40:58,272 Where's the hippopotamus? 617 00:40:58,564 --> 00:40:59,982 Speed Zoo! 618 00:41:00,608 --> 00:41:02,651 I want to see the hippopotamus! 619 00:41:03,027 --> 00:41:04,403 We go fast. 620 00:41:04,695 --> 00:41:06,405 I want a hippopotamus! 621 00:41:19,835 --> 00:41:23,005 I'm sorry. I wouldn't have this happen for the world. 622 00:41:24,923 --> 00:41:26,133 I want my mommy! 623 00:41:26,425 --> 00:41:28,218 I know, sweetie. 624 00:41:29,553 --> 00:41:30,596 Daddy's sorry. 625 00:41:35,058 --> 00:41:37,603 Oh, my God! What happened to you? 626 00:41:38,020 --> 00:41:40,814 She's a real trooper, I've got to tell you. 627 00:41:41,440 --> 00:41:43,150 What the hell's wrong with you? 628 00:42:41,833 --> 00:42:43,334 How you holding up? 629 00:42:48,923 --> 00:42:51,468 Like I said, there's always a chance. 630 00:42:53,011 --> 00:42:55,180 But with all the feeling about the girl... 631 00:42:55,889 --> 00:42:58,933 You know how the governor's tough on crime. 632 00:42:59,726 --> 00:43:02,061 So Mr. Berris says that maybe... 633 00:43:02,353 --> 00:43:06,024 ...if you just tell him about how remorseful you feel... 634 00:43:06,399 --> 00:43:07,859 You know what I'm saying? 635 00:43:08,818 --> 00:43:10,945 -I didn't do it. -I understand. 636 00:43:11,237 --> 00:43:14,949 I'm just telling you that's what we're facing here, all right? 637 00:43:17,243 --> 00:43:19,871 I can't say I'm sorry for what I never did. 638 00:43:21,289 --> 00:43:24,167 I'll call you as soon as the appeal comes down. 639 00:43:24,459 --> 00:43:25,460 Hi, Daddy. 640 00:43:25,752 --> 00:43:28,421 I brought you a picture, but it's not done... 641 00:43:28,713 --> 00:43:30,756 ...so I have to finish it, okay? 642 00:43:32,758 --> 00:43:34,677 Hold on. They're going to let me in. 643 00:43:39,140 --> 00:43:42,476 Don't be sad now. We're not going to be afraid. 644 00:43:43,060 --> 00:43:45,938 Give Daddy a big hug, please? 645 00:43:49,191 --> 00:43:53,321 Come on, don't be sad. Don't be afraid. We're not gonna be afraid. 646 00:43:53,863 --> 00:43:57,158 I'm gonna finish my picture now, Daddy, okay? 647 00:43:57,658 --> 00:44:01,620 You do Daddy a favor, okay? Now, walk over here with me, okay? 648 00:44:06,417 --> 00:44:10,880 I want you to sit right here while I have a little talk with Mommy, okay? 649 00:44:13,174 --> 00:44:14,592 Give me a kiss. 650 00:44:21,599 --> 00:44:22,975 Come on. 651 00:44:24,393 --> 00:44:25,352 Come on, now. 652 00:44:26,478 --> 00:44:29,857 You know I'm just going home to dreamland, that's all. 653 00:44:33,193 --> 00:44:36,363 It's green pastures, Daddy. See? 654 00:44:36,655 --> 00:44:39,700 Here's the blue sky. I made it at the motel. 655 00:44:40,200 --> 00:44:43,829 Gonna be holding two places at the table for us. 656 00:44:47,082 --> 00:44:48,167 We're not gonna cry. 657 00:44:48,458 --> 00:44:50,085 I'm sorry. Okay. 658 00:44:50,419 --> 00:44:54,047 We know I'm going to a better place beyond this place, right? 659 00:44:58,719 --> 00:45:01,221 The thing I worry about most in all this... 660 00:45:06,351 --> 00:45:08,687 No, she loves you. 661 00:45:09,104 --> 00:45:11,148 She loves you. 662 00:45:12,399 --> 00:45:15,026 I don't want her to ever think her daddy did... 663 00:45:15,318 --> 00:45:17,028 She won't think that. 664 00:45:17,863 --> 00:45:19,489 She knows you. 665 00:45:19,865 --> 00:45:22,993 I can't find green, Mama. Do you have it? 666 00:45:25,078 --> 00:45:28,331 All the crayons are in the box, honey. 667 00:45:28,957 --> 00:45:30,667 Well, I can't find it. 668 00:45:32,586 --> 00:45:34,963 Don't you ever let her think it. 669 00:45:36,006 --> 00:45:37,299 You do that for me, okay? 670 00:45:37,632 --> 00:45:38,925 I swear. 671 00:45:39,968 --> 00:45:40,802 It's lost. 672 00:45:41,094 --> 00:45:42,929 I can't find it anywhere. 673 00:45:43,513 --> 00:45:45,974 Can you use another color, honey? 674 00:45:46,683 --> 00:45:48,601 I have to have green. 675 00:45:48,893 --> 00:45:51,062 It's green pastures! 676 00:45:52,397 --> 00:45:54,858 Look for it. It's got to be here somewhere. 677 00:45:55,150 --> 00:45:57,444 Daddy won't mind if you use another color. 678 00:45:59,863 --> 00:46:01,281 Okay, baby. 679 00:46:02,323 --> 00:46:03,825 Calm down. 680 00:46:04,325 --> 00:46:06,035 Calm down, honey. 681 00:46:08,496 --> 00:46:09,289 Mrs. Beechum? 682 00:46:11,499 --> 00:46:13,543 What parking area did you use? 683 00:46:31,769 --> 00:46:33,187 Yeah, just a moment. 684 00:46:36,732 --> 00:46:38,401 It's your lawyer again. 685 00:46:52,039 --> 00:46:53,165 We lost it. 686 00:46:54,083 --> 00:46:55,293 I'm sorry. 687 00:46:57,420 --> 00:47:00,464 Mr. Berris will be at the governor's late this afternoon. 688 00:47:02,925 --> 00:47:05,469 We got to be honest about what's going on. 689 00:47:06,011 --> 00:47:07,138 Know what I'm saying? 690 00:47:12,309 --> 00:47:14,311 I'm really sorry, Frank. 691 00:47:15,479 --> 00:47:18,858 We tried, but you know, itjust didn't work. 692 00:47:19,733 --> 00:47:23,028 I don't know what else to say. I'm so sorry. 693 00:47:24,071 --> 00:47:25,614 God bless you, Frank. 694 00:47:32,413 --> 00:47:35,833 -So is there anything? -No, nothing yet. 695 00:47:36,125 --> 00:47:39,336 You know how these legal things are. They take forever. 696 00:47:44,466 --> 00:47:46,802 Control, we've located the material. 697 00:47:51,306 --> 00:47:52,599 Copy that. 698 00:47:54,059 --> 00:47:54,852 Good news. 699 00:47:56,728 --> 00:47:58,772 They found the crayon. It'll be here soon. 700 00:48:01,775 --> 00:48:03,277 You hear that, sweetie? 701 00:48:03,569 --> 00:48:07,072 Now you can show Daddy some real pastures. 702 00:48:07,489 --> 00:48:12,202 -Green pastures. -That's right. Baby's green pastures. 703 00:48:12,494 --> 00:48:13,704 Come here. 704 00:48:18,375 --> 00:48:20,127 Your green is coming. 705 00:48:20,419 --> 00:48:22,295 Told you they would find it. 706 00:48:29,553 --> 00:48:32,931 I believe there's such a thing in this world as good citizenship. 707 00:48:33,223 --> 00:48:37,269 A man sees an injustice, let alone a cold-blooded murder, he has... 708 00:48:37,602 --> 00:48:40,564 Let me get this straight. You didn't see the murder. 709 00:48:40,855 --> 00:48:43,525 Of course not. I never said I did. 710 00:48:43,858 --> 00:48:45,068 Well, what did you see? 711 00:48:45,360 --> 00:48:48,113 Mr. Everett, I've been through this so many times. 712 00:48:48,405 --> 00:48:52,450 -I can't tell you how many... -I have trouble getting it into my head. 713 00:48:52,742 --> 00:48:53,993 It's simple. 714 00:48:54,411 --> 00:48:56,871 I went into Pocum's to use the phone. 715 00:48:57,330 --> 00:48:59,124 My car had overheated. 716 00:48:59,416 --> 00:49:03,503 When the door slammed behind me, he jumped up from behind the counter. 717 00:49:03,837 --> 00:49:05,797 He was covered with blood and had a gun. 718 00:49:06,464 --> 00:49:08,883 I guess it was when he was bending over Amy... 719 00:49:09,300 --> 00:49:12,428 ...I mean, Mrs. Wilson, stealing her ring and her necklace. 720 00:49:12,762 --> 00:49:16,307 He got one good look at me, then ran out the service entrance. 721 00:49:16,599 --> 00:49:21,145 My concern is for the girl, so I immediately dial 911. 722 00:49:23,356 --> 00:49:24,232 I figured... 723 00:49:24,524 --> 00:49:27,151 ...why should I run after a killer who's got a gun... 724 00:49:27,485 --> 00:49:29,487 ...when I can let the police do their job? 725 00:49:29,779 --> 00:49:31,114 And they sure did it. 726 00:49:31,447 --> 00:49:33,116 Yeah, they sure did. 727 00:49:33,408 --> 00:49:36,119 We live in a country where there's a rule of law. 728 00:49:36,411 --> 00:49:39,622 I mean, an ordinary citizen who does... 729 00:49:39,914 --> 00:49:42,875 Aren't you going to take notes or use a tape recorder? 730 00:49:43,167 --> 00:49:44,919 Usually when I talk to reporters... 731 00:49:45,211 --> 00:49:48,130 ...they want to keep a record of what I say. 732 00:49:48,881 --> 00:49:50,925 I've got a photographic memory. 733 00:49:51,551 --> 00:49:52,927 Is that some kind of joke? 734 00:49:55,513 --> 00:49:57,515 No, I have a notebook right here. 735 00:49:57,848 --> 00:50:00,810 Just having an off day. You'll have to excuse me. 736 00:50:03,771 --> 00:50:04,605 Slow day. 737 00:50:05,231 --> 00:50:06,524 Yeah, well... 738 00:50:08,442 --> 00:50:11,821 -My point simply was this: A man... -Mr. Porterhouse... 739 00:50:12,154 --> 00:50:14,031 ...let me cut to the chase. 740 00:50:15,116 --> 00:50:17,868 Are you absolutely sure about your testimony? 741 00:50:19,036 --> 00:50:20,830 Absolutely. Why wouldn't I be? 742 00:50:21,330 --> 00:50:24,875 You saw Frank Beechum's face and the gun? 743 00:50:26,460 --> 00:50:30,422 If I had doubts about my testimony, I would've told the police. 744 00:50:31,548 --> 00:50:35,219 That must have been scary, having him point that gun right at you. 745 00:50:35,511 --> 00:50:38,180 No. Thank God, no. It wasn't like that. 746 00:50:38,514 --> 00:50:39,682 Was it above his head? 747 00:50:39,974 --> 00:50:44,061 No, he had the gun down by his side in a very normal way. 748 00:50:45,604 --> 00:50:48,357 How could you have seen over the potato chips? 749 00:50:48,899 --> 00:50:49,900 What? 750 00:50:53,153 --> 00:50:54,780 What potato chips? 751 00:50:55,072 --> 00:50:56,990 I had a perfectly clear view. 752 00:50:57,616 --> 00:51:01,286 Look, right here. Here's where you come in the main entrance. 753 00:51:01,828 --> 00:51:05,290 You look across and see Beechum going out the service entrance. 754 00:51:05,958 --> 00:51:09,795 Here in the center is a rack of potato chips. 755 00:51:10,420 --> 00:51:13,215 I don't know how you could have seen a gun there... 756 00:51:13,590 --> 00:51:15,759 ...unless he was waving it over his head. 757 00:51:17,135 --> 00:51:19,262 Why would I say I saw a gun if I didn't? 758 00:51:19,596 --> 00:51:20,722 I don't know. 759 00:51:21,014 --> 00:51:22,891 Maybe you like telling the story... 760 00:51:23,183 --> 00:51:27,104 ...telling the police or reporters something they didn't already have. 761 00:51:27,604 --> 00:51:31,608 Maybe you like telling the girls around the office coffee machine. 762 00:51:35,278 --> 00:51:37,447 This is absolutely absurd. 763 00:51:37,739 --> 00:51:41,451 You actually think that I would jeopardize a man's life... 764 00:51:41,743 --> 00:51:44,621 ...in order to impress the girls around my office? 765 00:51:45,288 --> 00:51:48,041 I don't know, Mr. Porterhouse. We only just met. 766 00:51:48,583 --> 00:51:52,212 That's right, Mr. Everett. We only just met. 767 00:51:52,671 --> 00:51:56,383 But I did some checking on you before I returned your call. 768 00:51:56,841 --> 00:52:00,553 You led that crusade to get the rapist released last year, didn't you? 769 00:52:02,138 --> 00:52:04,224 That lying what's-his-name? 770 00:52:05,225 --> 00:52:08,186 You wouldn't be referring to the Mike Vargas case? 771 00:52:08,978 --> 00:52:12,065 Had all your facts straight on that one too, didn't you? 772 00:52:12,774 --> 00:52:16,736 Then they threatened him with the DNA test. The guy confesses. 773 00:52:18,196 --> 00:52:21,407 I'm surprised they didn't fire you on the spot. 774 00:52:22,158 --> 00:52:23,660 So am I. 775 00:52:28,039 --> 00:52:29,207 Look, I'm sorry. 776 00:52:29,791 --> 00:52:31,167 I just thought... 777 00:52:32,877 --> 00:52:34,629 I don't know what I thought. 778 00:52:38,633 --> 00:52:40,551 Can I tell you about our specials? 779 00:52:47,391 --> 00:52:51,103 All right, lunch is here and the drinks are cold. 780 00:52:51,395 --> 00:52:52,605 Who gets the roast beef? 781 00:52:53,314 --> 00:52:54,690 Over here, Zach. 782 00:52:55,066 --> 00:52:55,858 Here you go. 783 00:52:56,651 --> 00:53:00,571 Seems like there's more fat and less meat every time I get this. 784 00:53:00,863 --> 00:53:04,450 Ain't that the way you order it? Hold the meat, leave the fat? 785 00:53:04,742 --> 00:53:07,912 Arnold's all right. The more of him, the better. 786 00:53:11,374 --> 00:53:14,460 What do you say we do some work while we feed our faces? 787 00:53:15,044 --> 00:53:17,004 You all know that at 1800 hours... 788 00:53:17,296 --> 00:53:20,257 ...the whole staff meets here for a final briefing. 789 00:53:20,841 --> 00:53:22,426 Excuse me, Warden. 790 00:53:25,471 --> 00:53:28,974 The reverend here will hold a prayer meeting after the briefing. 791 00:53:32,520 --> 00:53:35,314 Which is optional for anyone who wants to stay. 792 00:53:39,777 --> 00:53:41,487 Also be advised... 793 00:53:42,321 --> 00:53:45,032 ...there's a change in the 1600 interview thing. 794 00:53:45,949 --> 00:53:48,077 The girl had some kind of accident. 795 00:53:51,205 --> 00:53:53,040 They've replaced her with Everett. 796 00:53:54,374 --> 00:53:55,417 Damn! 797 00:53:55,959 --> 00:53:59,505 I realize his butt ain't quite up to the standard of Michelle's... 798 00:54:04,259 --> 00:54:06,094 ...but that's who's coming anyway. 799 00:54:07,804 --> 00:54:09,431 Everyone clear on that? 800 00:54:43,048 --> 00:54:44,466 Well, speak of the devil! 801 00:54:44,758 --> 00:54:46,676 Alan tells me I'm paying you too much. 802 00:54:46,968 --> 00:54:50,764 You can rest assured I'm frittering it away on women and booze. 803 00:54:52,474 --> 00:54:55,143 You're a real dyed-in-the-wool son of a bitch. 804 00:54:55,435 --> 00:54:56,895 Anybody ever tell you that? 805 00:54:57,395 --> 00:54:58,980 Just close friends and family. 806 00:55:00,190 --> 00:55:03,401 -I'll come back later. -No, I was just leaving. 807 00:55:04,778 --> 00:55:06,946 Still sober as a judge, right? 808 00:55:07,238 --> 00:55:10,992 Guess you haven't been partying with the Alameda County judges lately. 809 00:55:11,993 --> 00:55:14,537 Yeah, sober as an ex-drunk, sir. 810 00:55:15,663 --> 00:55:17,415 Good to see you, Steve. 811 00:55:23,046 --> 00:55:25,465 Stop fucking Bob's wife. He doesn't like it. 812 00:55:25,757 --> 00:55:27,592 What'd he do, put it in the newspaper? 813 00:55:27,884 --> 00:55:31,137 If he comes to me and wants your ass, I have to give it to him. 814 00:55:31,429 --> 00:55:33,681 You'll just be a hole with no ass around it. 815 00:55:33,973 --> 00:55:37,518 You know what, Ev? You're a fucking womanizer, that's what. 816 00:55:37,894 --> 00:55:39,729 You'll fuck up your career and marriage. 817 00:55:39,979 --> 00:55:43,566 If you can't keep your prick in your pants, I can't protect you! 818 00:55:44,984 --> 00:55:45,818 How was she? 819 00:55:46,444 --> 00:55:48,613 None of your damn business. Not bad. 820 00:55:49,489 --> 00:55:51,783 Lucky! I always liked and respected her. 821 00:55:52,074 --> 00:55:54,535 Did I ever tell you about the D. A. I was banging? 822 00:55:54,827 --> 00:55:59,332 No, and if you do, I'll rip your throat out with my bare hands. 823 00:55:59,624 --> 00:56:01,959 I'll save it for another day. Edifying story. 824 00:56:02,251 --> 00:56:05,880 -I've got this problem. -The nickel finally drops! 825 00:56:06,172 --> 00:56:07,214 You do have a problem. 826 00:56:07,506 --> 00:56:10,760 I told you Bob's been gunning for you since the day he got here. 827 00:56:11,093 --> 00:56:13,596 In his quiet, earnest, reasonable way. 828 00:56:13,888 --> 00:56:17,475 He's glad you banged his wife. Now he has a mandate to destroy you. 829 00:56:17,767 --> 00:56:20,603 I live to make him happy. That's not the problem. 830 00:56:20,895 --> 00:56:22,730 Fuck my wife. I'd just punch you. 831 00:56:23,022 --> 00:56:23,773 I did. 832 00:56:24,065 --> 00:56:25,107 Was she good? 833 00:56:25,399 --> 00:56:27,443 A wildcat. But that's not the problem. 834 00:56:27,735 --> 00:56:29,111 What is it? Tell Papa. 835 00:56:29,403 --> 00:56:32,573 Come to Papa, you soulless sack of shit. What is it? 836 00:56:34,617 --> 00:56:35,493 It's Frank Beechum. 837 00:56:37,828 --> 00:56:39,914 I think he may be innocent. 838 00:56:44,293 --> 00:56:47,212 After the briefing, Arnold will check the phones... 839 00:56:47,504 --> 00:56:49,340 ...make sure the lines are working. 840 00:56:49,632 --> 00:56:51,842 Don't want the governor to get a busy signal. 841 00:56:52,134 --> 00:56:55,429 Don't worry. I got call waiting put on that line. 842 00:56:55,721 --> 00:56:56,722 Christ, Atkins! 843 00:56:57,014 --> 00:56:59,725 Reuben, make sure the clocks are synchronized. 844 00:57:00,017 --> 00:57:02,311 And the one in the press room too. 845 00:57:02,853 --> 00:57:04,313 You've got the strap-down team. 846 00:57:04,605 --> 00:57:06,940 I myself had a personal heart-to-heart... 847 00:57:07,232 --> 00:57:09,985 ...with the prisoner myself this morning. 848 00:57:10,277 --> 00:57:13,614 And going by my experience with the men, he won't be any trouble. 849 00:57:13,906 --> 00:57:15,199 In my opinion. 850 00:57:27,836 --> 00:57:29,129 All right. 851 00:57:30,547 --> 00:57:32,507 What have you got on Beechum? 852 00:57:41,308 --> 00:57:43,310 -Listen to me... -I don't have to listen! 853 00:57:43,602 --> 00:57:45,562 I'm looking at you. I'm looking and... 854 00:57:45,854 --> 00:57:49,566 ...I can see a reporter who's about to tell me he has a hunch! 855 00:57:49,858 --> 00:57:51,401 I've been checking some things. 856 00:57:51,693 --> 00:57:53,862 You know my opinion of reporters with hunches? 857 00:57:54,154 --> 00:57:57,532 This witness said he saw a gun. I don't think he did. 858 00:57:57,824 --> 00:58:00,368 I can't fart loud enough to express my opinion! 859 00:58:00,660 --> 00:58:04,247 Even Michelle thought there were discrepancies. 860 00:58:04,581 --> 00:58:08,126 After a police investigation, a trial, six years of appeals? 861 00:58:08,418 --> 00:58:12,797 And you found discrepancies? How long did it take you, half an hour? 862 00:58:13,089 --> 00:58:14,257 You know the system. 863 00:58:14,549 --> 00:58:17,969 His first attorney was probably some 12-year-old legal-aid guy. 864 00:58:18,261 --> 00:58:22,056 He couldn't object enough for the court to make an intelligent decision. 865 00:58:22,348 --> 00:58:24,225 -If they could make one. -Come on. 866 00:58:24,559 --> 00:58:25,685 I got your appeal. 867 00:58:25,977 --> 00:58:28,062 They're going to kill the guy tonight. 868 00:58:32,275 --> 00:58:34,527 All right. Man, I must be on acid! 869 00:58:34,819 --> 00:58:39,157 So you're telling me you want to turn a routine execution piece... 870 00:58:39,449 --> 00:58:41,617 ...into a fight-for-justice story... 871 00:58:41,909 --> 00:58:44,329 ...and give me an excuse to stand up for you... 872 00:58:44,620 --> 00:58:48,041 ...when Bob asks me to transfer you to the toilet. 873 00:58:48,875 --> 00:58:50,293 Alan, I need this. 874 00:58:52,295 --> 00:58:55,715 You won't get your wife and kid back. She'll find out. 875 00:58:56,007 --> 00:58:56,716 I'll fix that. 876 00:58:57,008 --> 00:59:00,970 I can't tell you what will happen if this is another Vargas piece. 877 00:59:01,262 --> 00:59:05,808 So you come up with something, fine. I'll run it. But it better be good. 878 00:59:06,100 --> 00:59:09,979 The Vargas thing, I was drinking. You lose your nose. My nose is back. 879 00:59:10,354 --> 00:59:13,024 Well, we'll both find out, won't we? 880 00:59:14,108 --> 00:59:15,818 Just one thing. 881 00:59:16,193 --> 00:59:20,197 If I come up with something, we can't wait till tomorrow to run it. 882 00:59:20,489 --> 00:59:23,034 My God! I know what you're thinking. 883 00:59:23,325 --> 00:59:26,120 It's like dogs that hear a sound that humans can't. 884 00:59:26,412 --> 00:59:30,374 I can actually hear your little brain ticking away. I really can. 885 00:59:30,708 --> 00:59:34,587 If you go to Lowenstein thinking he'll call the governor... 886 00:59:34,879 --> 00:59:36,505 The governor will listen to him. 887 00:59:36,797 --> 00:59:39,717 It better be good. Or he not only won't call the governor... 888 00:59:40,009 --> 00:59:42,887 ...he'll eat your heart and throw you to the dogs. 889 00:59:43,179 --> 00:59:47,016 You won't have to bone his wife, pal. He'll fire you for free. 890 00:59:47,975 --> 00:59:49,226 Thanks. 891 00:59:52,229 --> 00:59:53,606 You don't have to thank me. 892 00:59:53,897 --> 00:59:57,693 I don't know whose ass you're trying to save, Beechum's or yours. 893 00:59:58,193 --> 01:00:02,156 But if your nose for a story is gone, my friend, you are gone too. 894 01:00:02,489 --> 01:00:04,324 Because I won't run this paper... 895 01:00:04,616 --> 01:00:07,494 ...to salvage what's left of your smarmy existence. 896 01:00:08,203 --> 01:00:12,958 So you stand there and you look me in the eye and you tell me, man-to-man: 897 01:00:14,418 --> 01:00:16,044 Was she pretty good? 898 01:00:16,420 --> 01:00:18,422 -Seriously. -Fuck you. 899 01:00:19,006 --> 01:00:20,465 Lucky bastard! 900 01:00:20,966 --> 01:00:22,593 Go get them, tiger. 901 01:01:02,257 --> 01:01:04,134 I don't know what to say to you. 902 01:01:06,678 --> 01:01:08,388 Been trying to figure out... 903 01:01:08,680 --> 01:01:12,475 ...what it was I wanted to say to you, and I don't... 904 01:01:15,186 --> 01:01:16,896 I'm sorry, Bob. 905 01:01:17,397 --> 01:01:19,315 I really am sorry. 906 01:01:22,444 --> 01:01:24,571 I don't think you are. 907 01:01:25,947 --> 01:01:28,408 I don't think you're capable of feeling sorry. 908 01:01:28,700 --> 01:01:32,078 You're not capable of feeling anything for other people. 909 01:01:35,164 --> 01:01:36,666 Maybe you're right. 910 01:01:37,917 --> 01:01:39,752 Maybe you're right, Bob. 911 01:01:40,461 --> 01:01:42,005 How'd you find out? 912 01:01:43,089 --> 01:01:44,674 She told me. 913 01:01:46,259 --> 01:01:47,343 She told you? 914 01:01:50,096 --> 01:01:54,600 She saved your cigarette butts in an ashtray by the side of the bed. 915 01:01:56,310 --> 01:01:57,812 Her way of letting me know. 916 01:02:05,611 --> 01:02:09,448 I guess that's all I was, a way of getting your attention. 917 01:02:12,410 --> 01:02:16,205 If it helps any, I feel awful. 918 01:02:19,250 --> 01:02:20,418 It doesn't help. 919 01:02:40,563 --> 01:02:42,731 That is so beautiful, sweetheart. 920 01:02:42,982 --> 01:02:46,152 I'll keep it with me always. I promise you. 921 01:02:48,320 --> 01:02:50,322 Can we come back tomorrow? 922 01:02:50,573 --> 01:02:53,284 Can we stay at the motel again? 923 01:02:53,993 --> 01:02:55,452 Tomorrow. 924 01:02:58,455 --> 01:03:00,624 Tomorrow you and Mama get to go home. 925 01:03:01,250 --> 01:03:04,670 I don't want to go home. I want to stay with you.