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Nail it.

Jimmy, is that you?

Larkin?

Court is now in session.

All rise for the Honorable Cole Watkins.

What do you want?

What do you think I want?

I'm an animal.

And I should not be allowed free access to the community.

Does that ring a bell?

Wait!

Now you're out of order.

You're out of order.

You're out of order.

For the Lord!

For the Lord!

For the Lord!

In the city of angels, under cover of night.

People are drowning in a sea of light.

The devil holding your life on the line.

Angels are calling, praying for time.

Something's gotta give.

How are you, Detective Broussard?

What do we got, Bob?

Two male Caucasians, the first 35 years old.

Bailiff shot through the heart, second 55 years old. Cause of death appears to

be blunt force trauma.

Tendedly identified as Cole Watkins.

Judge Watkins? The same. You know him?

A man of more fire and brimstone than a revivalist preacher.

But he was always there.

He apparently died of massive head injuries caused by repeated blows from

honor's own gavel.

Our murderer was definitely not a fan of his honor.

There's something in his mouth.

Yeah, we didn't touch that.

Angry judge lectures killer before sentencing him to life.

Talk about making him eat his words.

This guy Larkin was your caller, wasn't he?

Yeah. Me and Garner Ellerby.

I'll put out an APB.

How in the hell did Larkin ever get out?

Yeah.

How did he ever get out?

97.

98.

99.

108.

Why aren't we ambitious this morning?

Just trying to get in shape for the annual.

Can I try?

Yeah, sure.

I thought you hated exercise.

Yeah, I know, but it looks like fun.

Fun? No.

Fun is on the ocean.

Here is hard work. All right.

All right, so listen, so back to the point.

So you met this woman where?

I told you.

We in the snow tires and we all wear the radials.

This is down for the convention.

Bunny is the manufacturer of books.

Bunny?

Her name is Bunny?

Yeah.

What's she do, stand around in a bikini selling retreads?

Well, I'm having lunch with her later at night. If you're that curious, why

don't you stop by and say hello?

Oh, you mean I'm in for some big surprise?

Well, as it just so happens, I'll be there anyway because I'm having lunch

David.

What's a David?

davis hollingsworth from the connecticut hollingsworth did i not mention him yes

we have done this whole plane some sparks never die

davis is from a mainline banking family but his true passion is film so he's in

town to bid on a movie studio the entire studio hey

that's the agency phone we grab it

I need to talk to him, Mitch. It's important.

Police business.

Uh, Leah, there's no way I can get in touch with Garner. Not right now.

But look, he'll be at nights around noon.

It's on the strand.

If you see him before I do, tell him Larkin's out.

Found his ex -partner.

Sounds like more than an ex -partner to me.

Yeah, yeah, she was.

You know how they say there's one love you never get over?

Yeah.

She's Garner? Yep.

Well!

It'd be quite interesting.

The lunch of lost love.

Garner and Leah, you and David Hollingsworth III, and, uh... You and

-Weather Radial? Well, I think I'll hit the showers.

Join me?

In your dreams.

On second thought...

Yeah, it's going to be a very interesting night.

Hi. Hi.

I smell trouble.

Johnny Larkin's been popped out on appeal.

Now I know the world truly has gone nuts. They were supposed to put him

the jail.

It gets worse.

They killed Judge Watkins last night and made sure we knew it was him.

He's just getting started. Is everyone aware of that? Because you better serve

to the wagons. I know.

And whatever list he's made up, you're on it.

And you too.

Where's the phone?

It's around the corner.

Wait a minute.

I think I see a Davis heading his way.

Ryan, you look like sunshine.

It's wonderful to see you. This place suits you. Thank you, Davis

I'd like you to meet Mitch Buchanan.

Ah, yes. Ryan's told me all about you. Most I discounted hyperbole. A barman,

your best single malt, two fingers, neat with a water bath.

I have had a frightfully hideous day.

Damn it, Pumpkin, it's great to see you like this.

Pumpkin. It makes this whole trip worthwhile, even if everything else

right through the floor. So how long are you staying?

Well, I thought a week, but the way people in this town refuse to make

decisions, it could be a month. I mean, how does anything ever get done?

My sentiments exactly.

Two hours waiting for a meeting only to have it postponed.

I miss you.

Sorry I'm late. No, no problem.

Buchanan, you know this creature?

Bunny, this is Davis and, um, Pumpkin. Bunny is in town on a promotional tour

for Beauregard Times. Really?

Bobo's an old friend.

Whatever he's paying you, it isn't enough.

That's sweet.

So, what exactly is your title? I've heard, um, Miss All Terrain, Miss Snow

Go.

Mitch, what have you been telling these people?

Actually, I'm vice president of marketing.

Oh, that's great.

You're dead.

Let's all get a booth, shall we? Great idea, but just give me a second. I want

to say hello, okay?

Oh, yeah, I'm going to go with him, but then we'll join you in a minute. Okay.

Hey, you okay?

Yeah, yeah.

Well, you don't look fine.

No, it's cool, it's cool. There's nothing to concern you guys.

Gardner, you're our partner. If it concerns you, it concerns us.

Somebody wants to kill Leah.

And me.

When John Larkin was sentenced to life without parole, he swore he'd get even

with everyone involved in his conviction in the same amount of time it took the

jury to deliberate.

36 hours.

You and Leah arrested this guy?

Yeah. I didn't think much about Larkin's threats then. He was facing life, but

he's out now.

He's already murdered the judge that sent him.

Leah? How you doing? This is my partner, Ryan McBride.

Hi, how are you?

I gotta go. The assistant DA who prosecuted has been murdered.

We're going along.

Um, David.

I'm really sorry. Something's come up. We have to go.

No, no, no, no, no. Don't worry your pretty little head pumpkin.

We'll be fine.

Bunny, it's... Oh, don't worry about it, Mitch.

Call me later.

Ta -ta.

Did I mention I was going to buy a movie studio?

Bob

Brown

always liked pushing iron.

I said the barbell crushes larynx.

Check this out.

Justice delayed is justice saved.

Larkin wants you to know it's him.

Well, yeah, it's working.

Why weren't there some uniforms around?

He refused them. He said he could handle it himself.

Well, he may have been able to, but not on the downstroke of a bench press.

He knew exactly when and where to hit him. This guy has definitely done his

homework.

He made sure Brown could see him in the mirror.

Part of his plan?

Yeah, he taunts his victims.

What's the point of killing a guy if you can't see him scream?

Some kind of psychotic vengeance.

It's probably what sustained him in prison.

Leah, if I were you, I'd get the more security of the other people on the

because obviously what you've got now is not working.

I think you're right.

Say, Leah, why don't you let me see you?

I'm a cop. I can see myself home.

I shouldn't be seeing you home. You're allergic to my cats.

You don't have a cat.

Go down there.

Watch your backs, huh?

So what do you say we go see how Bunny and Davis are doing?

Pumpkin.

That's funny.

That's funny.

Hey,

Donna. Hey.

Hey, we left a couple of noncombatants inside, you see?

Or if you're referring to the prepster and the radio queen, they left arm in

about an hour ago.

Arm in arm?

Listen, guys, I'd love to chat, but the plane's waiting at Santa Monica Airport,

and my date's waiting in Vegas, so... You're going to Vegas now?

Sure. Don't have to be back till 6 a .m.

I'll see you guys.

Have fun.

See ya.

Well, easy come, easy go. You know, David wasn't your type anyway.

Yeah, well, Bunny wasn't your type either.

Really? How do you know?

I can tell.

What is your type?

I don't know that I have one.

What you mean, someone who's easy to be with, who doesn't constantly fill the

air with words, who's smart, who's got a great sense of humor, and who cares

much more about others than she does about herself.

I don't know.

Is that it?

Nobody I know.

So, What about physical attraction?

Absolutely necessary.

And she's got to be a great kisser.

What about you? What's your type?

You.

Me? Sort of the Eagle Scout with an attitude type.

But you're not on my list because I don't dance where I work.

But if I did...

I'd run Little Miss race and flicks and everyone like her right off the track.

Good night.

Ryan? Yes.

You're a great kisser.

Really?

Nobody's ever done that before.

See ya.

To come in or not to come in.

It's your choice.

You ready to start this up again?

Part of me is.

Funny.

All I can remember right now are the sweet times. Oh, yeah, plenty of those.

But, um, we both know we don't really work, don't we?

I know.

And I haven't changed.

Me neither.

So, uh, it would be stupid, wouldn't it?

Beyond stupid.

Best thing I could do right now is say goodnight and get the hell out of here.

Since when have we ever done what's best?

I guess that means I'm staring.

We wouldn't want to be inconsistent, would we?

I do have some wine in the kitchen.

Wine would be nice.

Don't get nervous, Leah.

I could still go.

Leah!

It's not your time, L .A .B., but you get to keep score.

You see, I'm going to take the others out first, and then I'm coming back

you.

And there's not a damn thing you can do about it.

It's what I call creative revenge.

Yeah, yeah, they need this for a nasty headache.

A few cuts, you gotta get some.

He was in there the whole time, you son of a bitch!

It's okay.

Come on, take it easy.

That's exactly what he wants. What?

Just sit down. Just sit down.

He wants you out of control, man.

He's getting off on your rage. Don't you see that?

Mitch, he is anticipating every move.

He knew I'd take Leah home. This guy sat in a cell for a long time planning this

thing out.

Now it's going to take a lot to outthink him.

All right, gentlemen, let's really get to know this guy, shall we?

Oh, I know him.

I know him.

Two, this is one. How's it going out there, Mike?

Two, this is one. Come in, two.

Two, all clear.

How you doing, Mr. Marks?

A little bit for a detective.

Put a fresh pot of coffee on. Would you like a cup?

Thanks. I would.

Mr. Jory Foreman Marks.

You know, I got one question.

It's been eating at me.

Why?

I never did anything to you.

Hell, I don't even know you.

Why did you stick your nose into my business?

I was on the jury.

Yeah?

It was my duty.

Duty?

It was your duty to send the man to living hell?

Well, Larkin's not the classic serial killer like Bundy or Gacy, but he

definitely shares some of their traits.

Like what?

Well, he's a loner. He's meticulous.

He hates authority.

And he definitely wants some respect, particularly yours.

Why mine?

Because you beat him.

In some perverse way, he respects that.

He admires you.

He wants to finish everybody off and have you cheering for him at the end.

Tell me.

Yeah, we got three more victims. A detective and a jury foreman included.

Thought you might be interested.

Yeah.

Thanks. Good.

What? He just got three more.

Two cops in a civilian.

We've got to stop this guy.

We've got less than 12 hours.

Here we are playing catch up, but he's got the damn ball.

Gotta find a way of getting a step ahead of this guy.

Well, where's he getting all his money and his guns and his transportation?

Oh, I don't know. He's a loner. He didn't have it before he went to prison,

anyway. What about in prison?

You think Lee can get a hold of the warden at Pelican Bay and find out who

friends were in there?

Sure. That's a good idea. Then I can go up there and talk to some of those

friends, if he had me.

Nuh -uh.

I should go.

Oh, no.

Come on, that's a maximum security prison. There's some bad boys up there.

Brian's right. I'm sure those guys would rather talk to her than to you.

Yeah.

I'm okay. I just have a little headache.

I just wanted to go see how you were doing. Listen, call me every couple of

hours so my hair won't turn gray.

Okay. Okay.

How is Leah doing?

She just needs some rest.

Here we go, guys.

Larkin's buddy is Muhammad Aziz.

Made up some money stealing cars, then set up a pipeline overseas, shipping

to Asia and the Middle East.

So he's trading hot cars for drugs.

Pure, uncut heroin.

Mrs. Bright?

Yes. Terry Cooper. And the assistant warden. Nice to meet you. Please, have a

seat.

I just want to talk before Aziz comes in.

This visit was a request by LAPD. It's been approved. Oh, I know, I know. I'd

just like you to tell me what this is all about.

Well, we feel that Mr. Aziz has some information that could help an

investigation already in progress.

You know who Aziz is?

I've read his file, yes.

This is a powerful, very dangerous man who in many ways has more control over

the prisoners in here than we do.

I'm sorry, I don't follow the point.

The point is...

If you get him talking, I have some questions I would like you to slip into

conversation.

Mr. Cooper, I can appreciate what you're trying to do, and I'll be glad to help

out in any way that I can, just as long as it doesn't interfere with my case.

Well, I can recognize a non -answer when I hear one.

Oh, what the hell, I understand.

Well, whatever you can do.

Private investigations.

An interesting career choice for a woman.

Let's just say I like being my own boss.

Indeed.

Why would you think you'd be able to relate to that, Mr. Aziz?

Ah, you must be desperate.

Why, because I'm here?

Because I only get called Mr.

Aziz when someone truly wants something from me. What do you want, Ryan McBride,

private investigator?

I need your help.

My resources are a bit limited at the moment.

Oh, I think you're being modest.

I think a man like yourself would be able to get anything he wants, even in

here.

Judging by your weight and muscle tone, I would say that you have steak or fried

chicken at least three times a week.

Real, now that you mention it.

And all the protection you need from your little homeboys.

Pay to have friends.

It costs to have friends, Mr. Aziz.

And that's how I know that your business associates on the outside are still

pumping money into your hands.

Can I help you if the wheels of commerce have a life of their own?

All right, look, I'll get right to the point.

I need to know what John Larkin did in order to obtain your support.

Everything in here is done on the barter system.

So he had to have something to trade for your little favor.

You know, he's killed six people since he was released.

The man... and does know how to hold a grudge.

All that man knows how to do is kill.

That's no lie.

I wouldn't want to have my name in his pocket.

Thank you, Mr. Aziz. You've been a lot of help.

Okay, here it is.

State of California versus Muhammad Aziz.

He went to trial January 9th.

Here's the prosecution's witness list.

Ernie Watts, four prior arrests.

Well, if there's a chance for a retrial, it would benefit Aziz to have Ernie

Watts out of the way. Professional sense, but I love him. Oh, God help him.

He lives a better life.

So much for Ernie Watts.

You're doing better than I thought, Ellerbee, but still no cigar.

Have a nice day.

I'll never catch up with this son of a bitch. Where the hell is he going?

Garner, who's left?

Garner, Garner, are you there?

Yeah, Lee, are you okay?

Yeah, it's nice to hear your voice again, L .B.

Hey, you listen up.

You want to see this bitch alive again, you just do as you are told.

And you'll meet us at the steam plant in Playa Vista in one hour.

Come along.

She is dead.

Is she okay?

Yeah, yeah.

Hey, Garner.

You're talking to us, pal. You want to tell us the truth?

This is out of your hands. I got to do this by myself.

Barkin has Leah, doesn't he?

He wants me to meet him alone one hour.

Where? The old steam plant for you, mister.

Scattergood plant.

He said to come alone or he'd kill her.

Don't you see that's exactly what he wants you to do? Don't you think I know

that? You're not going there without us. I'm not getting Leah killed.

Garner, he's going to kill her anyway.

He just wants you to see it before he kills you.

All right, the way I see it, this is the first chance we got to get one step

ahead of this guy.

Garner, I know the scatter good plant like the back of my hand.

Here, I'll show you something.

Here's the plan.

There's something about this place.

There's no way this guy could know.

Under here, there's an underwater entrance.

Maybe your old partner's going to stand you up, Detective.

But I don't think so.

He's going to be here because he's a damn hero.

Where the hell are we, Larkin?

Really want to know?

Yes, I really want to know.

Hi, Annette.

You're a dead man, Larkin. Well, you're a little confused, darling.

You and Garner are dead.

You are my peak state of resistance.

And I'm going to be here to enjoy every moment.

You're really sick, Larkin. You know that?

I know.

So if you're a false guard, it's going to die.

You know he won't.

Great.

Garner!

She's going in, man!

Better come out and play!

Let's try, Ella B.

You better move. She's going down.

Oh, God.

Come on, Mitch.

Come on, man. You got to be there, man. You got to be there.

but you can't hide.

You'll be all right.

I'm going to go get Gunner some backup, okay?

What

the

hell?

And your fight is done. It's you and me.

It's over, Larkin. Drop the weapon.

I'm oppressed.

I said drop the weapon. Put your hands on your head or you die.

It's not my style.

You guys okay?

She's all right.

Another hot shower, won't you?

In the night, we can hear the baron's

call as another angel falls.

The grace to the boulevard in the blink of an eye. The devil is watching as we

fly into the night.

Good night.

You can hear the sirens call as another angel

calls. Good night.