(breathing heavily)
(buttons pressing)
(♪ POP ballad)
MAN: ♪ I can't believe you looked me in the face ♪
♪ Can't believe you would go ♪
(lighter closes, hits table)
♪ All my tears keep on saying ♪
♪ I love you so ♪
♪ I'm sorry for all the times I hurt you ♪
(fades)♪ Sorry for all the times ♪
(soft breathing)
(gasps)
You been out here all night?
You're blocking the driveway.
(engine starts)
(water dripping, splashing)
Are you here by yourself'?
Mostly.
More coffee?
Please.
No milk.
Headed out west'?
East.
Away from...
Yeah.
He's probably reading my note about now.
"By the time I get to Phoenix"?
More or less.
Nice place you got.
You're kidding, right'?
Oh, no, no. First one's on me.
Thanks.
You okay?
I could really use a shower.
I'd rather not use one of the rooms right now, but...
(door opens) (bell jingles)
Good morning.
(door closes)
MAN: Good morning.
Sleep okay?
I slept fine.
Eggs?
You know, why don't you use my shower.
Soap's nicer than in the rooms.
Make your skin pretty.
Prettier.
(shower running)
This your car?
Can't drive like that. Tire's flat.
It was driving fine last night.
Well, probably was a slow leak.
Got a spare'?
That was my spare.
Well, miss, lucky I'm here.
Where you headed'?
Twin Cities.
Taking the back roads, huh? Yeah.
I always feel like the semis are gonna drive me off the freeway.
You spend any time in Flagstaff? Passed through.
Seems like a nice town.
On the surface maybe.
Most towns seem nice on the surface.
In the day, on Main Street.
But at night, in the bars, motel rooms,
it's a whole nother story.
Yeah.
The nicer the town, the dirtier the crime.
Spousal abuse.
Molestation.
Drugs. Prostitution. Murder. Every town's got 'em.
Everyone's guilty of something.
(chuckles)
Not a nail after all.
Looks like your tire got screwed.
(door opens) (bell jingles)
Surprised to see you here.
On my way home from Flagstaff. Long night.
Flagstaff?
Yeah, they wanted all hands on deck.
Gruesome scene.
You'll hear about it on the evening news, I'm sure. Mm-hmm.
You mind fetching Officer Gault some coffee?
Sure. To-go cups are in the back.
Well, that's my name, Miss... Laine.
Laine. I'd like it light and sweet.
You find everything you're looking for'?
Yeah, I think so.
This place is a dive.
There's plenty of nicer motels off the freeway.
Maybe I don't like the freeway.
Here you go.
Thanks.
Sweet, but not too sweet.
Just the way I like it. This one's a keeper.
WOMAN (on police radio): Officer Gault. Are you there'? Hold on a minute.
How about it'? How about what'?
Hey, gotta run. Just need to finish the air.
But it should hold up till you get where you're going.
Thank you. My pleasure.
How about staying on?
This place could use a fresh face.
Free room and board.
I would, um, but my mother's expecting me up in Minneapolis.
(engine starts) Suit yourself.
Luanne.
I sure would appreciate a room though.
- Just for the night? - You can have 3.
But if I get any paying customers, you're gonna need to clear out.
Okay.
(♪ up-tempo)
(car door slams)
WOMAN: Flynn, baby, you better be waiting for me. MAN: Indeed I am, my darling.
I just thought my momentum might help get you out the door.
Christ.
(door closes)
(footsteps)
This dump is deserted. What did I tell you'?
But I love my diamonds.
You need to wear them while eating a cheeseburger'?
They don't have steak'? Gloria, please.
Kidding. Okay, okay.
Ooh, Jesus Christ.
(door closes)
(doorknob rattles)
(light switch clicking)
Piece of junk!
(knocking) FLYNN: Gloria, open the door.
Will you take that out to the car for me'?
Gloria, you're not leaving. The hell I'm not!
- And where will you go'? - The closest hotel.
Don't be unreasonable.
Did you hear the way she was talking to me'?
And that place.
Ten minutes in there, and I feel like there's grease all over me.
And what about your brother?
Eddie can visit me at the hotel.
(exhales) Where's my jacket'?
Gloria, please.
Have you forgotten the reason as to why we are here'?
GLORIA: I have not. Then for God's sake,
will you please try and be sensible?
Look, after tomorrow night,
we're not going to have to worry about money for a very long time.
Gloria, Mr. Dunbar was good to us.
Two big ones.
So tomorrow night we leave'?
Yes.
After they make the drop-off.
Okay?
Oh, come on.
Darling, why don't you take one of your little pills
and get ready for bed?
Where are your pills?
Should be in there.
FLYNN: Well, I don't see them.
There's a new bottle in the bathroom.
Here, darling.
I never wanna come back to this rotten place.
Of course not.
♪ Will you come with me, my Phyllis dear ♪
♪ To yon blue mountain high'? ♪
♪ Where the blossoms smell the sweetest ♪
♪ Please come with me tonight ♪
♪ Wait for the wagon ♪
♪ And we'll all take a ride ♪
(door opens, closes)
(tires screech)
(inhales)
(exhales)
(bird cawing)
Good morning. LUANNE: Morning.
I slept very well last night. Happy to hear.
- I woke up this morning, and I was thinking... - It's too late.
I've changed my mind. I don't need you anymore.
I really do need a job.
Then why did you turn it down'?
See, that's why you sleep in a car.
Are you going to order something?
Because if you're not, we do reserve the stools for customers.
Well'? I'm sorry, Luanne.
I was wrong.
I was hurting and... and tired.
I couldn't think past getting some rest.
It was very kind of you to make the offer. I'll say.
Please.
I'm afraid if I don't have something to cling to right now,
I'll run back to him all over again.
You're not missing him, are you'?
It's a vicious cycle.
What about your mother in Minneapolis?
To be honest, she doesn't have much.
She drinks.
I suppose I'll just be a burden.
You sure have an odd way of showing gratitude.
Is that the blouse you wore yesterday'?
Yeah. I washed it in the sink.
Well, we'll have to do something about that.
Where should I start'? Well...
(mug thuds)
Who put the noose around your neck'?
Hey, goddamn it, Lee! Leave her alone.
She's a good kid.
(door opens)
Good morning. LUANNE: Morning.
(door closes)
Hi. Would you like some coffee?
If you're pouring, I shall drink whatever you've got.
Good morning.
Morning.
On vacation'?
Headed for Palm Springs.
My wife likes to think that she can golf.
Can't she'? She can swing.
Can't hit the ball, but she can swing.
LUANNE: Put on a fresh pot, will ya, doll'?
Oh. I should probably get one of those to go, for the wife.
She has a tough time falling asleep,
but once she goes down, a cadaver is easier to wake up.
And how long will you stay in Palm Springs?
Shouldn't you be scrubbing a toilet or something'?
(door opens, closes)
- Well, look who stayed. - Good morning.
I was driving by and saw that Nova still out there. I had a hunch.
Well, I best check on the wife.
Oh, hey, mister, do I know you from somewhere?
Excuse me. Didn't you want a to-go cup for your wife'?
- Oh, yes. Thank you. - (door opens)
They took 'em! (panting)
The diamonds! FLYNN: What'?
They took my diamond necklace!
Now, sweetie, will you try and calm down?
Oh, thank God, Officer.
Someone broke into my room and stole my diamond necklace.
Officer, my wife is obviously mistaken.
I am not mistaken.
Don't you call me mistaken!
I always put it in the side pocket of my suitcase.
You! I bet you know where they are!
I suggest you listen to your husband and calm down.
FLYNN: Now, Officer, I'm dreadfully sorry that you've been pulled into this.
- GLORIA: He's trying to help! - But this is the third time this week
that my wife has misplaced her zirconia necklace.
She's always worried that someone's going to steal it,
so she hides it so well that she can't find it.
I most certainly did not hide it! And besides...
No, darling, why don't you and I just go search the room'?
Yeah, maybe you should go and double-check
before you trouble the officer any further.
Okay.
But I did not hide it. Come on, darling.
And if I don't find it, I'll bring in the whole damn force!
Of course you will, darling. Come on.
So, you're still on that Flagstaff case'?
Between that and the Dunbar heist, our hands are full.
We're making progress.
Hey. Join me outside for a smoke'?
Wish I could, but I'm on the clock.
LUANNE: Go ahead.
(lighter flicks)
Must have been a real good reason made you stay.
Needed a job. Got one.
Mmm.
I know a girl in a hurry when I see one.
Uh, found it!
Under the mattress, of course!
Thanks so much for your help!
I should get back to work.
You don't need to be coy with me. I'm not.
Here's what I'm thinking.
9:00 my shift ends.
Pick you up, bring you back to my house. I'll throw some rib eye on the grill.
We'll drink some wine and discuss our situation.
You're barking up the wrong tree, Officer.
You're not serious.
Your kind will never do it for me.
Better if you left me alone.
Desert's a lonely place, so don't come scratching at my door.
Nice to see you too, pops.
Loraine, right? Luanne.
Yeah. Well, I'm gonna need the key to my room. I'm gonna crash.
How's room 2? Yeah, that's fine.
Oh, hey, and got any aspirin'?
Thanks. If I'm not in a bed in 30 seconds,
I'm gonna pass out right here on the floor.
Don't worry. I'll be up by 8:00.
(coffee percolating)
LAINE: Luanne'?
(coin clinking)
(record drops)
(♪ ballad intro)
MAN: ♪ By the time ♪
♪ I get to Phoenix ♪
(door opens)
Good afternoon.
♪ She'll find the note I left hanging ♪
This isn't gonna take all day, is it?
No, sir. What'll you have?
Tuna on white.
Pickle. Potato chips.
I don't think we have potato chips.
(sighs) Then just the pickle.
How's the coffee?
Brewed.
Fine.
♪ 'Cause I've left that girl so many times before ♪
♪ By the time I make Albuquerque ♪
♪ She'll be working ♪
♪ She'll probably stop at lunch ♪
I thought you said it was brewed.
I did.
Milk and sugar'? Black!
♪ But she'll just hear that phone ♪
♪ Keep on ringing ♪
♪ Off the wall ♪
♪ That's all ♪
♪ By the time I make Oklahoma ♪
♪ She'll be sleeping ♪
♪ She'll turn softly ♪
♪ And call my name out low ♪
♪ And she'll cry ♪
♪ ' Just to think d'
♪ ' I'd really leave her ♪
♪ Though time and time ♪
♪ ' I've tried ♪
(engine running)
(ignition off) (engine stops)
(footsteps)
Don't mean to alarm you, but I think someone just expired in your parking lot.
Yeah, he said he was tired.
I reckon I best get...
caffeinated.
I have a better idea. Ooh.
A girl after my own heart.
- I bet you say that to all the girls. - (chuckles)
Put it in a coffee cup, will you?
Makes it feel like less of a vice.
Ahh.
Like water on a desert rose.
(cup sets on table) (liquor pouring)
I like your style.
I aim to please. You should try my margarita.
I don't think there's a drink more suited for a celebration than a margarita.
Champagne?
That's not a drink. That is a soda.
(laughs) (knocking)
Flynn, baby, come on!
Hell hath no fury like a woman bored.
Why don't you take her out'?
Like to the desert and shoot her'?
(knocking) Ah.
I swear, she is heaven when she's in her element.
Here, not so much.
Oh, yeah'? Well, thanks again.
And I'll be back around 7:00 for those margaritas.
Until then.
Where has she gone'?
Darling.
(low chattering)
Where are you'?
MAN (on TV): In Flagstaff, police continue to investigate the homicide at a local motel.
The body was discovered yesterday morning after report's of a noise disturbance.
The victim has now been identified as Jed H. Burnham,
son of oil tycoon H.W. Burnham.
Burnham, vice president of Southwest Oil and Phoenix area resident,
was believed to be in the area for acquisition of land holdings in the southern region.
Considered a rising political favorite,
Burnham's gruesome murder has sent shook waves through the local community.
No suspects are yet in custody, (knocking)
NN but local and state police are... (TV off)
Hope I'm not bothering you. Mm-mmm.
Just about to take a nap.
May I?
What do you think? It's pretty.
Try it on.
This was yours? Mm-hmm.
A gift from Maxine's on Melrose.
Johnny had impeccable taste.
Who's Johnny?
Oh, a man from another life.
Just as I thought.
Looks better on you than me. You like?
Yeah, I do.
Then it's yours. Thanks.
We'll have to do something about this hair too.
I know exactly how you should get it cut.
You're awfully nice to me.
Well, you work for me now, doll,
and if you look good, I look good.
Besides, maybe one day, when we least expect it,
you'll be able to return the favor.
Huh?
Hope so.
Let me know if you hear or see anything, okay'?
And don't nap too long. I might need you.
(door opens, closes)
(♪ country) Mmm.
Spared her life'?
I decided to give the old broad another chance.
These do look good.
MAN: ♪ Tryin' once again ♪
♪ To be just friends ♪
♪ Tryin' to find the words to make it end ♪
I'd like to make a toast.
Um, here's to getting rich.
(squeals, laughs)
♪ Knowing it's all for the best but it's still not fair ♪
The ones at Rosie's taste better.
After the fifth one maybe.
Another pitcher coming up. FLYNN: Ahh.
Now, this is a party. Mmm. Mm-hmm.
Eddie.
Eddie, you gotta see what I got at the Injun shop.
I got this for you, little brother.
Oh, cool. Just like the one they scalped Custer with.
Yah! Yah-tah!
Me want blonde scalp.
(gasps) You've reached the end of the line, Davy Crockett.
King of the wild frontier. Any last words'?
My name isn't Davy Crockett. I'm Daniel Boone.
(gasps) (pistol clicks)
Ohh! You shot me anyway! Oh-ho!
(groaning) I did. Get up.
And where did you learn your trade?
Um,
my mom.
Every day at 5:00, she'd turn away from the TV
and say, "You know what time it is, sweetie?"
And I'd make her a drink.
I'll be damned.
Hell of a good reason for having kids.
(♪ continues) Hold still.
Oh, God. Oh, Gloria. I mean, please.
I just... I just wanna... (grunts)
I just wanna see what you look like as a big mean ol' Injun.
♪ Tryin' once again to be just friends ♪
Okay, lift your hand and say "How."
Come on! How.
(gasps) You look perfect!
Chief Big Daddy.
Do you wanna know what I want for Christmas'?
I do. I do.
How are those drinks coming'? Oh.
Just fine.
Flynn, baby, you really made this a happy day.
I bet you could turn Alcatraz into Aruba.
(laughs) Keep drinking, baby!
Keep drinking! (♪ '60s soul)
Oh, my God. Shh, everyone! This is the song I've been waiting for.
Oh, shit! Friday night basement club.
GLORIA: 1962!
Where is Rod Serling?
I feel like I've just entered an episode of The Twilight Zone.
More'? Urgently.
FLYNN: Got enough for another pitcher'?
There is a whole second bottle.
Well, keep 'em coming. Keep 'em coming.
I'll make it extra special... cherry.
Cherry margarita. She'll love that.
(singing along) ♪ Oh, baby, it's a dance ♪
♪ Made for romance ♪
♪ Shoo-bop, shoe-bop, ahh ♪
What a show!
Whoever said that this highway was dead'?
Gotta grab some more ice.
- Oh, that does look sinful. - It will be.
Dance with me! Gloria, I just...
♪ Wah-a-wah ♪
♪ Wah-a-watusi ♪
♪ Come on and take a chance ♪
♪ And get-a with this dance ♪
(gasps)
♪ Shoo-bop, shoe-bop, ahh ♪
♪ Baby, baby, when you do the fly... ♪
(jukebox off)
(taps) - Who's in the back'?
- The girl that works here. - Goddamn it!
(water running)
Come here. Oh, hello.
I didn't hear you with the water running. Get out here.
(water turns off)
What's she doing here'? I work here.
I told her to tend bar.
This isn't a goddamn party.
I want you out of here.
I think you're overreacting. She's a friend of Luanne's.
She's not a friend of Luanne's. She's worked here one day.
(ringing)
Stay where you are.
Yes?
What does this mean'?
Hello'?
(handset settles in cradle)
Where's Luanne? FLYNN: Who was it'?
You're leaving.
Yes, I think it's for the best. Thank you for everything.
No.
I'm sorry'?
This place is my responsibility. I'm not leaving while there's customers here.
We are not customers.
Well, if you're not buying anything, I think you better leave.
Aah! Jesus!
Lee, what the hell'?
What are you dressed up for'? All right, I'll go.
Who the fuck are you'? Nobody.
When I tell somebody to leave and they refuse, my teeth get hot.
- I just needed a place to stay. - Like hell.
Lee!
Oh, maybe I'm overreacting.
Maybe she is exactly who she says is... nobody.
Please.
I had nowhere else to go.
What about your mother in Minneapolis, huh'?
LUANNE: Lee, stop it. She doesn't know anything.
Two million!
What'?
(pants, coughs) Two million dollars.
From the Dunbar armored truck.
It's going to be delivered here tonight.
Oh.
You must have some kind of death wish, don't ya, honey'?
I overheard. Through the vent in my room.
We didn't say anything to anyone.
Last night I could hear you two arguing.
She was upset because she didn't want to be here.
All of you idiots are gonna wind up dead.
Please, I won't say a word. I swear. I won't go to the cops.
(hammer cocks) I can't.
I can't go to the cops.
I'm wanted.
What for'?
Murder.
But I didn't mean to kill him.
Who'?
They're gonna give me the chair.
Was this in Flagstaff'?
You're telling me you killed Burnham'?
Bullshit. I swear.
I met him in a parking lot. We went back to his room.
What for'?
I just needed to get out of Flagstaff. I thought he could help.
Uh-huh.
But as soon as we got back to his room,
he got silent.
He grabbed me, pinned me down on the bed,
wrapped a belt around my neck.
The more I fought, the tighter he pulled.
He was trying to tear off my clothes.
I wiggled an arm loose and we fell on the floor,
and he got the wind knocked out of him.
I could've left, but...
I didn't.
That's quite a page-turner.
You don't believe me'?
Honey, at this point, why should I believe anything you tell me'?
(hammer cocks) Wait. Wait.
I have something of his. It's in the bathroom, in the garbage can.
In the café?
Yes.
- Gloria, check the garbage. - Why me'?
(footsteps running)
I didn't tell you to bring the whole can.
I'm not putting my hand in there.
Find it.
I won't have a chance if they catch me.
They will give you the chair.
But what's this got to do with the money?
I just thought...
I just need a couple thousand dollars.
Just to get away.
Leave the kid alone, Lee. I'll give her the money.
Why'? Not exactly gonna break the bank, would it'?
It's pathetic.
I'll keep this.
For insurance.
That was them on the phone.
There's been a snag. They don't know when they'll be here.
What does this mean'?
Sorry, kid.
LUANNE: Help her up, would you'?
Just trying to help.
(Spits)
I fucking knew it. We should've split the money when we had it.
We could've been in Mexico by now.
That wasn't an option.
And to add insult, they're gonna take a out just to clean the money?
The bills were marked. They'd have found you in a day.
And she...
She's taking a full cut, and she wasn't even there.
Don't you forget, boy. This is my place!
And it's my connection that's cleaning the money!
Supposedly cleaning the money.
They'll never show up, or if they do, they won't bring the money.
They'll bring a bullet for each of us.
You think that's true? No.
Luanne's known these people for decades.
She's just a washed-up showgirl.
(grunts) You fucking crazy'?
- I'm not afraid to punch a woman! - You should be!
Eddie, sit down.
You're not my boss.
Boss or no boss, sit down.
Now, let's take a breather, boys.
Fighting isn't going to get us anywhere.
We're almost at the finish line, right'?
- If the money's delivered. - It's gonna be delivered.
(phone ringing)
LUANNE: Frontier.
Yes.
(handset settles in cradle) They'll be here within the hour.
FLYNN: See, everything is on track. We just need to relax.
And look, we haven't even tried Laine's cherry margarita.
(footsteps)
You all just want to sit around drinking cherry margaritas'?
Lee, would you like to do the honors?
What you need to do is sober up.
You do know I'm more sober when I drink.
- I'll make coffee. - Stay right where you are.
- Luanne will make it. - Do I look like I work here'?
Okay.
Can I have one of those?
Last one.
Oh.
I guess I didn't steal your necklace after all.
Well, I can't explain it.
First it wasn't there, then it was.
You were in the movies, right?
Spent some time in glitter. Yeah.
Must have been fabulous.
I'd be lying if I said it wasn't.
- So Why'd you quit? - Who says I quit?
GLORIA: Was it because you didn't quite have what it takes'?
No, that's what happened to me.
I was studying, and my teacher said,
"You got the looks, but you don't got "it."'
And I said, "What's "if?"
And he said, "If you don't know what "it' is, that means you don't got it."
Well, I definitely had it.
Oh.
- EDDIE: It was because of her boyfriend. - Excuse me'?
EDDIE: That's why you left.
Because your brilliant boyfriend put a hit out on a studio director
'cause you didn't get a part.
Johnny wasn't my boyfriend. He was my fiancé.
And that's not the way it happened.
Everyone having coffee'?
LEE: Yes. EDDIE: Not me.
- Keeps me awake. - (bell jingling)
GLORIA: So why did you leave the business?
You know who Jack Warner was?
He was some big-time studio guy, right'? Yeah.
Some big-time studio guy.
Well, at the time, I was doing bit parts
in a series of low-budget costume dramas,
and Jack noticed me.
Called me in for a screen test for Dark Victory.
That's the movie with Bette Davis. My mom loved that movie.
Should have been Luanne Brice.
I did all the make-up tests, the costume fittings.
Oh, you should have seen me.
And then, just days before shooting,
he calls me in for a meeting.
Tells me the director wants Davis instead of me
and offers me some second-rate flop in exchange.
- What'd you do'? - I told him to go fuck himself.
So, what about that business with your fiancé and the director'?
That might have happened.
But Johnny was just giving him a scare.
Splashed him and his little poodle with some gasoline.
That's all.
But I didn't need Hollywood. I had Johnny.
Johnny was going to produce a movie showcasing my talents,
show the world what I could do.
He hired a writer, and we wrote a script.
No Time for Tears.
We were so close to making it.
We were in Vegas, raising the money, when...
when...
With Johnny gone,
there was no picture.
There was nothing.
So you came here.
Johnny won this place in a bet years before,
and I thought I'd just hide out, rest a little.
But it's funny how,
when your heart's been choked,
days turn into weeks, into months,
into years.
Until...
you wake up one day, and you don't know who you are.
Well.
I hope I'm not boring you.
Oh. No. I'm... I'm just sleepy.
Those margaritas.
This Coffee's not doing much for me. (bell jingles)
(door closes) Sure you don't want some coffee'?
EDDIE: Nah.
I think I need some air.
That's pretty good.
(door closes) I should go check on her.
"The Frontier."
Cowboys and Indians.
Makes you think of the past, don't it'?
But it's really about the future.
Okay. Come on.
Let's go sit down.
Think I drank too much.
This never happens with juice.
Oh.
Is Eddie okay'?
Yeah, Eddie's fine.
Are you okay?
Mm-hmm.
That Lee, he hurt you.
I'm gonna be okay.
Eddie's so funny.
I never get to see him anymore.
He's always driving places.
♪ Wait for the wagon ♪
♪ And we'll all take a ride ♪
Please don't let me die.
You're not gonna die.
Good.
I don't wanna die.
Eddie'?
You... You put something in the coffee.
You put something in that drink.
Didn't you? Yes.
What do you want?
A thousand bucks?
You can have it.
That's nice, Eddie.
But I don't want a thousand bucks.
I want it all.
You...
Luanne.
(door closes) (bell jingles)
Surprised to see you open so late.
Yeah.
Some of the guests had a little party here,
and I got stuck with the cleanup.
Run out of rooms'?
I think he had a little too much gin.
Luanne said just to leave him.
If my father was here, he would write that man a ticket for public drunkenness,
then slip it in his wallet to find when he wakes up.
- Your dad's a cop'? - Was. County sheriff.
Died a couple of years back.
I'm sorry.
Yeah, he let the job get the best of him.
Didn't even make it to retirement.
I imagine it'd be hard not to.
(sighs)
Look, I...
I wanted to apologize for the way I acted earlier.
It's okay. No.
I was out of line.
Been under a lot of stress lately, you know,
with this Flagstaff killing.
Please. I'm sorry.
You were just being friendly, and I was...
It's just been a while.
I'm terrible at this.
I don't know why, but sometimes I'm scared
of the very thing I want.
Oh, yeah'?
Got any time off this weekend'?
What do you have in mind'?
Rib eye?
I think I might have Sunday off.
Maybe you'll swing by and pick me up.
I'll think about it.
Well, can I get you some coffee before you go'?
Yeah. Coffee sounds good.
(coffee pouring)
You know, on second thought, I'll take a Coke.
You sure?
Yep.
But I'll take it to go. I don't want to keep you.
Need a straw?
Much obliged.
Who do you think did it'?
Excuse me'? Flagstaff.
See, State thinks it was someone who knew him,
that it was a calculated hit covered up to look
like he was killed during a robbery or some other kind of transaction.
Oh, yeah'?
How I see it, I think he was killed by a whore.
Hmm.
But what do you think?
You agree with me or with the State'?
I really have no idea.
Well.
Good thing you're not a cop.
(door closes)
(vehicle pulls away)
(vehicle approaching)
(door opens, closes)
(door closing, engine starts)
(engine starts)
Fuck!
No, no, no.
(engine cranks) Come on.
Come on! Come on!
(engine starts)
He took it! He took the money!
Eddie'? He must have put something in the coffee.
You made the coffee. He's the only one who didn't drink it.
- The bastard! - I tried to stop him, but... (groans)
he knocked me out.
You could do better than that.
I'm still here, aren't I'? FLYNN: What happened'?
Did they deliver the money'? Eddie took it.
- Eddie? - No. Eddie wouldn't do that!
- Eddie wouldn't do that! - Then where the hell is he'?
I don't know!
Maybe he took the money, and he's bringing it somewhere safe.
Somewhere safe'? Stupid broad!
We're taking your car. Everybody get in the fucking car.
Oh, Lee... Now!
You too, missy. Nobody leaves my sight.
He could be anywhere by now.
Stop at the first gas station, see if somebody spotted him.
LUANNE: How are we going to find him'?
Gloria?
- I don't know where he is. - Take a guess.
I don't know!
- Why would he do this'? - Ask him when we find him.
Right now I just wanna know where he is,
so think, damn it, think!
What is it'? There's something up ahead.
- Flynn. Don't let him! Don't let him, Flynn! - All right.
He left his gun?
Actually, it looks like mine.
Look! There's blood!
There's blood on the road!
Is it Eddie's'?
Does he bleed red'?
Come on, darling. Get in the car. Just get in the car.
He couldn't have gotten far.
If we find him, will you let me talk to him'?
- Lee, will you let me talk to him first? - .Jesus Christ!
Shut the fuck up!
Wait a minute. What's that?
That's Eddie!
Oh! Eddie!
Oh, my... Oh! Eddie. Eddie. Eddie.
Eddie! (crying) Why did you do it'?
Eddie, why did you do it'?
You know I wouldn't.
I was gonna...
I don't care why he did it. Is it all there?
- (hammer cocks) - Lee, don't you do this!
He's hurt! Look at him. He's hurt!
EDDIE: The coffee.
- It was in the coffee. - I know it was the coffee.
No! You're a beast! I won't let you do it!
If you want to shoot him, you'll have to go through me.
(hammer cocks)
Such a tragedy.
Why the hell did you have to kill her'?
At this pace, you may well be next.
Now open the trunk. Why?
This is where you earn your thousand dollars.
I asked for 2,000. Open it.
Jesus Christ!
LEE: Who the hell is that'?
Eddie did this'?
How? How do you think'?
Help me with the bodies.
Let's get this done, now!
(door closes)
I'm sorry.
(door closes)
Flynn?
You want me to drive'?
Flynn?
(gunshot)
(door opens)
(sawing)
(shouting)
(gagging)
Stop it, Flynn! Get off of her!
Shoot him! No.
What a shame.
LEE: Goddamn it.
Just get me in the car.
Tell me, what is it that keeps you up at night?
Luanne, there's a doctor in New River.
He'll take care of me there.
Those aren't things to worry about.
Christmas is right around the corner.
And we're all here.
Luanne, I'm gonna die.
Don't you see'?
There's no time for tears.
Is... is that from your goddamn movie'?
Goddamn it, Luanne!
Look.
The snow is falling. I think it's a sign.
Next year will surely be heaven.
Will you be a doll and drive'?
But he's gonna die.
We can't be going to New River.
Not tonight.
You've been such a big help.
I'd hate to have to leave you.
Well, that went better than expected.
Where are we going?
The Frontier.
(engine starts)
(zipper opens)
I couldn't have done this without you.
So I want you to have this.
I don't know how much is in there,
but it should last you a while.
Go ahead.
I don't know what to say.
Thank you.
Oh, you're so young.
I'm gonna teach you everything I know.
Now, if you wouldn't mind, go make us some coffee.
I'm gonna round up a few things before we hit the road.
We don't have much time.
Yeah.
Laine'?
Stop it!
(Luanne grunts)
(grunts)
(screams)
MAN:♪ I can't believe you looked me in the face ♪
♪ Can't believe you would go ♪
♪ All my tears keep on sayin' ♪
♪ I love you so ♪
♪ I'm sorry for all the times I hurt you ♪
♪ Sorry for all the times I lied ♪
♪ Give me one more chance and I'll show you ♪
♪ The devil has died ♪
♪ I can't change what's happened ♪
♪ Let me try to ease the pain ♪
♪ Please don't go ♪
♪ I need you so ♪
♪ I know I'm to blame ♪
♪ If my tears cannot stop you ♪
♪ One thing be... ♪
(♪ continues, faint)
Hold it right there.
Drop the bag.
(bag hits ground)
Kneel. Hands on your head.
She's dead, isn't she?
Dispatch. This is 62A requesting backup.
WOMAN: Your 926'?
Frontier Motel. Old 66. Truxton.
Copy that. The situation'?
(sighs)
We got at least a half dozen bodies here.
Half a mile down the road, near a vehicle.
And at least one here at the motel.
Jesus Christ.
Looks like some of the players from the Dunbar heist.
Any sign of the money'?
- Is this everything? - As far as I know.
No sign of the money,
but I'll have backup search the premises.
Please stand by.
Those people in the trunk...
Eddie couldn't have killed them.
And who are you?
Just a customer.
Picked the wrong motel, didn't you?
Woke up. Heard some screaming.
Gunshots down the road.
Stepped out and almost got yourself killed.
Yeah, that sounds about right.
In a few minutes, a whole lot of people are gonna be here
to clean up this shithole.
Make sure you're here. They're gonna ask you some questions.
What am I supposed to tell them'?
The truth, naturally.
(sighs)
MAN (on radio): And in Truxton, the three-week search for those responsible
in the Dunbar armored truck heist ended in violence today.
Three suspects-John Flynn, Lee Towers and Eddie King...
Were found dead along Route 66.
The fourth, Luanne Brice, was found dead
at the local motel she owned.
In a strange turn of events authorities have also obtained evidence
linking the thieves to the murder of Jed H. Burnham,
whose body was found earlier this week at a Flagstaff motel.
Burnham's father, H.W. Burnham,
has commended police for solving his son's murder.
So far, no money has been recovered.
(engine starts)
(inhales, exhales)