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Boy, I'll pick you up about the same time tomorrow, a little before daybreak.

Yes, sir. I'll be ready.

All right. Maybe we'll catch some fish this time. We'll have better luck. Yes,

sir.

you're doing tonight whatever it is it won't be with you

Trust my luck.

Lost that again to thumb down. Go broke it out.

This is Wheeler. I just got in.

Good. Where are you?

Tell me where to meet you.

I'll be there.

Oh, and Wheeler, there's a bonus in this for you if you get back to Houston.

years in time.

Today was a long time ago.

Yesterday he did not understand.

Now he's learned how to hate, to kill and to rape.

He's lived a thousand lives and we don't know the fear

of being a man.

But tears come and go.

doesn't know what to become of his soul

yesterday

was a long time ago yesterday

he was but a child

He played with young friends, climbed hanging vines. He dreamed of

tomorrow and we learned new things for a little

while.

The day was a long time ago.

The Mystery of Being a Man

doesn't know what's to become.

We dreamed of tomorrow.

You didn't help?

No, thanks. Just finished.

Son,

those tires look mighty bad today.

If I were you, I'd get them fixed before I got any trouble.

Yes, sir.

We're going to do just that today.

There's no precipitation in sight.

Other readings include Little Rock at 42 degrees, Shreveport 48, Baton Rouge 52,

and Jackson 50.

Nice morning.

Sure is. Two nights for fixing flats.

Want to buy you a coat?

I could sure use one. Thank you. The box is right just inside. Help yourself.

How far is it to town?

Oh, about two miles.

Have you been on the road long?

Yep, about on my line.

Where are you from, son?

Well, I'm from Maine.

Maine? You sure don't talk like you're from Maine.

Maine part of Texas.

That's pretty good, son.

Morning, Mr. Bill.

You catch any fish?

Nah, it wasn't biting this morning.

Where's Connie?

She in the kitchen.

Good morning, Mr. Phillips. Good morning, girls.

Getting ready for the party already, Connie?

How many's gonna be here?

They'll be 20 if they all show up.

Oh, they'll all be here, Connie.

Oh, I'm sure they will.

It's not every day that I announce the engagement of my daughter.

Especially to someone like Steve Foster.

What brought that on?

Daddy still doesn't think Steve's good enough for me. Hell, you should have

ahead and married him a long time ago.

Ellen, you know I would never go against my daddy's wishes.

I could never be happy about marrying without having his blessings on it.

Anyway, I knew he'd finally come around.

I'm going to the drugstore, Connie. Do you need anything?

Where's Ella?

She's going home.

Miss Connie, we do need some of these napkins.

I can get them while you're at the drugstore, Daddy.

Wait a minute, I'll be right with you.

You been enjoying your fishing lately, Mr. Bill?

Oh, I guess it's all right, Bertha, as long as I don't get...

Hey, Texas.

Decided to stay in our little town?

Sure did.

Nice town.

Matter of fact, I, uh, really like it. I might stay a couple of days.

Oh, this is my daughter, Connie.

I don't believe I got your name earlier.

Name's Wheeler.

Pleased to meet you. We met earlier over a cold drink.

I'm William Phillips, Mr. Wheeler.

Mr. Phillips?

Can I buy you a cup of coffee?

Yeah, sure.

I'd better get my shopping done, Dad. I'll meet you back here.

Aren't you having coffee with us? No, thank you. I've lots to do.

You have a very pretty daughter, Mr. Phillips.

Yeah, I know.

But I'm afraid I've spoiled her.

She's the only family I've had since my wife died 15 years ago.

That's too bad.

About your wife, I mean.

What do you do for a living, Mr. Wheeler?

Merry Christmas, Bill.

Same to you.

Pick up odd jobs.

Just keep moving around.

Trying to find the right place.

How old was Connie when your wife died?

Nine.

It must be nice just traveling around the country.

Not bad.

What about yourself? What do you do?

I retired about a year ago.

I don't do nothing but fish anymore.

That's what I call nice.

Yeah, man.

I'm gonna retire some day, too.

Well... I think I'll look around a little more.

It's been a pleasure talking to you and thanks for the coffee.

What's your name, friend?

Wheeler.

I figured it was you.

What took you so long?

Did you have trouble finding a place?

Nope.

I'm slick.

You are?

I mean, that's what they call me.

I'm going to be working with you.

You know any of the details?

Nope.

It's going to be easy.

I've got this here old man.

Taken to a cabin I got in the woods.

Owed him two, maybe three days.

Boss is going to take care of everything else.

Okay.

I come into town every day and call the boss.

When he gives us a word, we take off.

I'll go back to Houston with you.

We'll meet the boss there and get our bread.

Where did we get this old man?

Do you know him?

Yeah, I know him.

He's a retired oil man.

Name's Phillips.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Nothing at all.

You know where he lives?

I'll show you.

Boss wants this done as soon as possible.

Fine. Let's go.

Hell, lady, we can't wait all day.

Up yours.

Daddy don't stay at the club too long You have to greet the guests with me at

six o 'clock and you need some rest before then I'll be back in plenty of

Look

he's

going to his car man. There's no time like right now

Oh, Mr. Phillips, we seem to be seeing a lot of each other today.

What's the meaning of this?

Oh, it's just one of those odd jobs I mentioned, Mr. Phillips.

Trying to make enough money so I can retire and go fishing every day.

Now, if you'll be good enough to follow my car.

Now, listen, Mr. Hoyler.

No, you listen, old man.

And don't give me no hassle.

I won't have to use this.

Now, shut up and let's go.

you'd be just as nice and sociable as you was earlier.

And we'd get along real good.

If you don't, well, that would kind of upset me.

And you'd better be sure, old man.

Don't want me upset.

Hey,

you know, I never guessed he was so damn rich.

I'll send you to the rest of your life in jail.

You ain't seeing nothing!

Will you come on later?

Get the hell out of here!

I bet it must really be something having all that money. Not having nothing to

worry about, but how many fish you're going to catch.

How's it feel being rich folks?

Do you know how to enjoy it?

Yeah, I'll bet you do.

I don't know what you boys came here for.

You're not going to get away with it.

I've seen you around before.

Ain't you a local boy?

Why don't you just keep your damn old cotton -picking mouth shut?

Slick.

I'll shut him up.

You give me any trouble, old man.

I'm going to get rid of you real fast, lad.

Better yet, I might go back and get that bitchy -looking

daughter of yours.

Hey, Slick, why didn't we get her instead of the old man?

Just think, all the good fun.

I could have with her at the cabin in the woods.

Yeah, man.

I'd sure a lot rather take a pretty girl to the woods than a

hairy -legged old man.

I just might go back and get her anyway.

We could make a party.

How about it, Mr. Retired Big Shot?

Would you like to have a party with us?

Just a child of sorrow running down a...

I'd give my very life away, everything I have,

if I could turn his world around and take away the sad.

I've dealt with uppity, high -class big shots like you before.

Y 'all think it's so damn much better than everybody else.

Tell me, Phillips.

Are you better than me?

What about that suck -up bitch?

Is she better than me?

Sure. She'd have brought her along. I'd like to find out just how good she is.

Lookie here, Phillips.

Found you a new home.

Ain't it nice?

This, Phillips?

Outdoor junk.

How about that? For real class, huh?

That's what you're used to, ain't it? Class.

Damn it, Phillips, when I asked you something, answer me!

I'm out there, he fucks nothing.

Get easy, will you?

I'm hurting.

Hurting, hell.

Kill butter and ham for less than that. Don't you go telling me how to handle my

work!

Put him on a bed and tie his hair.

Ain't much to eat.

You on a diet?

There's some beer in the fridge.

I could cheer you as a number.

Got any?

No, man.

I've been kind of dry lately.

I might score tonight.

I'll go try.

Now you're talking my language.

Say, let's get a friend here high tonight.

Yeah. Be a waste.

Yeah. I guess you're right. There ain't no use in wasting the stuff.

$6 .30 and a crummy checkbook.

She don't carry much cash.

Afraid somebody's going to rob you.

Oh, he got the bread all right.

Plenty from what I hear.

I sure hope somebody thinks you're worth it.

Got me an idea.

We're gonna have a little enjoyment out of that.

Sit him up and untie his hands.

Now!

Mr. Phillips?

Sir?

You'll write me a check?

For $100.

Think you can afford it, Mr.

Phillips?

Oh, make it up for cash.

Flick, what do you think about our friend here buying us some weed? Yeah,

you don't even get a hit.

You're a nice guy, Mr. Phillips.

Thank you.

Hey, Wheeler, how you gonna cash the check?

How do you think?

I'm gonna walk in the bank like I own the place.

That's cool, Wheeler.

Just make sure you don't go and screw the deal up for us.

Don't you worry, man.

Everything's gonna be beautiful.

I'll tell you what.

When we finish this job,

And everything's done.

I'll make sure that you never, ever had to worry about anything ever again.

I'll take care of it personally.

Okay?

Tell Moneybags back up.

And if he gives you any trouble, kill him.

me the trouble of doing it later.

Golly, what'd he go and do that for?

Messed up everything.

Lord, don't kill me.

Gosh, I gotta find him.

Thank you.

This is Wheeler.

We had the old man.

Yeah, that's right.

He's at the cabin.

Yeah, man.

You get what you pay for.

That's right.

I'll take care of both of them.

Okay. I'll see you in Houston.

Yeah, right.

Uh, Sheriff Tom?

Uh, Bo, there's something I'd like to tell you. Is it important?

Yes, sir. All right, you all come on in.

Thank you. Mm -hmm.

Do you have identification, sir?

Ma 'am, that's why Bill made the check out to Cash.

You see, uh...

We were fishing this morning and I lost my wallet.

Could you wait a moment, sir?

Please hurry.

I'm sure Bill would appreciate this.

Because when I catch your ass, you're going to need all the help you can get.

We'll be right back.

Thank you.

Depends on what you're looking for.

The friend said I might score you.

Who's your friend?

His name's Flick.

He's from around here.

Still depends what you're looking for.

Hello, man. I'm looking to buy some weed.

Now, you just put me onto the right man.

Here, finish the game.

Sorry, man. Can't help it.

I'm going to have my stick back.

Also by the mansion in the sky.

So have mercy. You scare a person to death.

But you won't.

Hello, Connie. I'm looking for Bill. He told me to meet him here.

Well, he ain't here.

You just come back later.

I'll wait.

It's all right, Bertha. Go ahead to the store.

Well... Go ahead, Bertha. Well, all right, Miss Connie.

Since you say so, but I'll be right back.

I'll be right back.

Dad went to the country club. He'll be right back most any time now, Mr.

Wheeler. It is Wheeler, isn't it?

Yep. That's right.

Wheeler. Could I get you some coffee, Mr. Wheeler?

Yep.

Sure.

Do you take sugar?

All I can get.

Looks like you're going to have a party.

Yes, this evening. It's to announce my engagement.

Well now, congratulations.

You know, it's funny.

I was just discussing a party this morning with someone.

A man sure could envy the lucky fellow that marries you.

I bet he must really be looking forward to this party.

Well, no, not really.

That is, well, he doesn't know about it yet. It's kind of a surprise.

A surprise?

It's not like it sounds.

We've been wanting to get married. It's just that, well, you'd have to know us

better to understand.

You see, my daddy didn't want... Excuse me.

Mr. Wheeler, this is Ellen Peterson, my best friend and neighbor.

Ellen, this is Mr. Wheeler, a friend of Daddy's.

Hi. Pleased to meet you. I just made coffee, Ellen. You want some?

Yeah, I'll have a cup.

Mr. Wheeler, what's your first name?

Just Wheeler.

No Mr.

No other name.

What do you do, Wheeler?

I do most anything.

What do you have in mind?

Don't you do anything?

Are you going to the party?

Daddy, what are you doing here?

Mr. Peterson, this is Mr. Wheeler, a friend of Daddy's.

Hello, Mr. Wheeler.

You're the young man with the bad tire.

Yep.

Connie, do you know where your father is?

Yes, he's at the country club.

No, I've checked there already.

Now, Connie, I don't want to upset you, but Bill may be in some sort of trouble.

Tell me, are these Bill's glasses?

I can't be sure, Mr. Peterson. They do look a lot like Daddy's.

Where'd you get them?

Well, Connie, you know that little boy that fishes a lot with Bill?

Well, he found his car out by the old refinery.

Now, I figure that Bill could have stepped out and accidentally dropped his

glasses and then maybe stepped on them.

Where would Daddy be if his car was still there?

I don't know, because...

I saw signs of another car being there.

And maybe, maybe he went off with someone else.

It's just not like Daddy to go off with someone else and leave his car behind.

Mr. Peterson, we have just got to find Daddy.

We've got all our forces out looking for him. Now, Connie, please don't hesitate

to call me the minute you hear anything.

I'll be at my office.

Nice meeting you, Mr. Wheeler. Same here, Sheriff.

I sure hope Bill's okay, and let me know if there's anything I can do.

Danny, I'll stay over with Connie until Mr.

Phillips shows up.

Well, that's fine, Ellen, but please now, don't hesitate to call me.

Oh, Steve, it's you.

What?

Uh -huh.

Connie, what's wrong?

Yes.

Yes, I understand.

You mean you... Yes.

Yes. Okay.

Okay.

Steve...

Yes, right away.

Connie, what is it? What's the matter?

What did Steve say?

What's wrong?

Ellen, he's been kidnapped.

They called Steve. They want $200 ,000 or they're going to kill Daddy.

Oh, my God.

Connie, call my father.

No. No, we can't. They'll kill Daddy. Steve said they meant it. They would

him. I've got to go right now and get him the money.

But he has to know. He can find him. I know he can. No.

Connie's right.

Call the sheriff. He'll probably kill him.

But how can you get that much money?

Steve said for me to go right now to the bank and explain everything to Mr.

Willis. Mr. Willis is Daddy's closest friend, and Steve said he would let me

have the money.

Helen, I've got to go right now before the bank closes. Will you call everyone

and tell them the party's off?

Tell them I'm sick.

I've got to call my father.

He has to know.

You're not going to call that redneck sheriff.

But Daddy has to know so he can help Mr. Phillips.

I gotta see Mr. Willis. It's very important. Well, Connie, I believe Mr.

is still in his office.

Connie, sure, you know you can get the money.

But let's be sure, let's be very sure we do this thing right.

Maybe, just maybe, I should have a talk with Steve.

Mr. Willis, Steve said that I gotta get him the money right away.

Think, have you told anyone?

Anyone at all?

Connie, how could anyone possibly know you had access to that much money?

But Mr.

Willis, I didn't tell anybody.

That is no one but Steve.

No.

No, Mr. Willis. Not Steve.

He wouldn't.

He wouldn't!

Connie, I think we'd better call Sheriff Peterson.

Oh, my God.

the Savior who died and about how he

was crucified and for that you've got a free ride

ask your heart brother where you're gonna hide

on that day when the angels

sing

I'm telling you, brother, it's all right now.

Wings of truth and wings of tear.

Wings of peace and wings of prayer.

I'm telling you, brother, it's all right now.

I'm telling you, sister, your soul's got hair wings.

Wings of truth and wings of care.

Wings of peace and wings of prayer.

I'm telling you, sister, your soul's got hair wings.

um

Jack Mitchell.

What happened to you?

Son, can you take me to town?

All I know, Steve, is that Tom said he was going to be taking Connie home.

And he wanted us to bring you down to the office to answer some questions.

You're going to join us there later.

Does this mean I'm under arrest?

Well, only if you refuse to come with us, yeah.

Hey!

I've been everywhere that a boat can go.

There's not a river that I don't know.

I brew my coffee in the late afternoon and do a little fishing by the light of

the moon.

Well, I'm gonna lose the honor of a boatman.

So what do you have?

I'll have a beer.

Kind of slow today, ain't it?

Uh -huh.

How about a dance?

Are you wasting all that good music?

I don't think so.

How about another beer?

You know, I don't know why you won't dance.

Certainly not because you're running your ass off waiting on customers.

I just don't want to dance, okay?

You remind me a lot of mama.

Why don't you go ahead and dance with the mama's boy?

Some people just can't take no for an answer.

All

the

way up, let me go high.

All the way up.

I wouldn't trade for life or any new world.

Now,

bitch, let's dance.

Now you've gone and found somebody new.

Those pretty words have gone.

You're lively.

Come on. Pick it up. Get a laugh. Come on. Pick it up. Get a laugh. Bastard.

I kept waiting.

Yeah.

That's right.

What?

Pick it up. Come on, pick it up. That's right.

All right.

Faster.

Faster. Faster.

Faster. Faster.

Faster.

Faster.

Faster.

Faster. Come on. Give me a trip. Come on, Ben. Dad.

Come on. Come on.

Come on. Come on.

The day has come and gone too soon, leaving me in this

small room.

One, two, three, four walls are closing in.

Young dreams seem to fade and die.

I'm lying here and wondering why.

One, two, three, four walls keep closing in.

Running down the lonely road.

Creeping through. Dance. Dance.

Keep dancing. One, two, three, four. Dance. Dance. Dance. Dance. Dance.

Come on. Keep dancing. Dance. Dance. Dance.

Dance. Dance.

Dance. Dance.

One,

two, three, four. Dance. Keep closing in.

That's it.

That's it.

That's it. That's it.

That's it.

DAH!

Young dreams seem to fade and die.

I'm lying here and wondering why.

One, two, three, four walls keep closing in.

My life reclames before my eyes.

Dreams I have not realized.

I plan my way so straight and true.

But no man knows what they can do All

right, Steve, hold it or I'll shoot!

One, two, three, four walls keep closing in.

One, two, three, four, walking, closing...

Yet today was a long time ago.

Yet today he was but a child.

He played with young friends, climbed hanging vines.

He dreamed of tomorrow and we learned new things

for a little while.

Yet today.

was a long time ago.

Need any help?

You're the fellow with the bad tie.

You're not going to call that redneck shirt?

Yesterday was a long time ago.

Yesterday he did not understand.

Now he's burned all his bridges, left broken hearts.

He's cried a million tears and we know the sorrow

of being a man.

But sorrows come and go And Wheeler doesn't know What's to

become of his soul