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[ Video Game Noises ]

[ Chimes ]

[ Traffic Passing ] [ Crickets Chirping ]

[ Young Man ] You like making us look stupid, don't you?

[ Muffled Speech ]Fucking little bitch.

You didn't think we'd see this, huh, Boyd?

You like to make people laugh, Boyd?

- How great is that? We can laugh. - [ All Laughing ]

See? Now that's funny. [ Laughs ]

[ Gasps ]

Late again.

[ Chuckles ] I know.

I-I-- [ Sighs ] Is he-- Is he pissed?

He's not thrilled.

Here you go, Sheriff. The usual.

Thanks, Al.Ooh. That looks good.

I will take a scoop of chocolate with some sprinkles, please.

Oh, easy there, Hopalong. We're still on duty.

Well--Just get him a sorbet.

- No-- - Right away.

Keep on keeping our town safe now.

Well, hello there, tardy two-shoes.

When everyone told me not to hire the guy fresh out of the loony bin, I ignored them.

I appreciate that, sir.Don't make me look like an idiot, Boyd.

Yes, sir. I'm sorry.

You know, if you would just set an alarm, you wouldn't have to eat that asshole's shit.

[ Clears Throat ]

It's not as good as when you make 'em, Kenny.

Thanks, Sheriff.

- What do you say, Irv? - Just living the dream, Sheriff. Living the dream.

Yeah.

Oh, by the way, I'm coming by your mom's place later on...

with some exotic oils.

It might just start smelling like eucalyptus. [ Chuckles ]

Boyd, grab your party outfit and get out of here. I got you working a birthday.

Yeah? Somebody's big day, huh?Yeah. Marty Prichard's turning 34.

Huge news. Whole world's celebrating.

Marty Prichard?Yeah.

Is that okay with you?Yeah.

Well, let's get a move on then.

♪♪ [ Speakers: Funk ]

Can I have some ice cream, please?

Yes, you may.

Enjoy your delicious scoop.

Thank you.

[ Marty ] I don't think he got the message. What do you guys think?

Oh, ho-ho-ho-ho!

[ Laughing ]

[ Chattering ]Looking good, Ken. Huh?

I'd be scared now.Do it now.

Oh!Oh!

[ Laughing ]

Hello?

Hi.Hi.

What do you recommend?

Oh, uh,

well, the chocolate "bananza" is really good.

"Bananza"?

Like bonanza, but "bananza."

Yeah, that's ridiculous.

Well, this particular flavor's gluten-free but may contain a trace amount of nuts.

If you're allergic to nuts, I'd recommend staying away from it.

I'm not allergic to nuts. No.Then it might be right up your alley.

Unless you'd like to try "rum raisin the roof."

[ Chuckles ]

I'll just give you a scoop of both.Okay.

Thank you.

Thank you very much, um--

Ken.

Okay. Stephanie. [ Chuckles ] Thank you.

Stephanie.

[ Laughing ]

Kenny Boyd! How you doing, buddy?

It's good to see you moving up in the world.

Look at yourself.

Oh, Kenny Boyd, this is--Hey, sweetie.

[ Chuckling ] Did you see Kenny Boyd?

Hi, Kenny.

This is great, baby. This is a great party. Thank you. Come on.

Oh, Kenny Boyd. [ Laughing ]

[ Screams ] No!

[ Screams ]

Get away from me!

Do you have any aspirin? I have a splitting headache.

I always carry aspirin, so you don't need to "ax." [ Chuckles ]

Well, this was no accident.

Well, this guy's going to heaven, and he's got an all "ax-cess" pass.

'Cause of the ax.

What are you doing?

I-I thought we were doing puns.

No. Why would we be doing puns?

I felt like you were doing puns--Ca-Ca-Ca-Ca-Ca--

This guy's got a hatchet in his head,

and then he was dumped in his backyard after his birthday party?

No, our guy knew his victim.

Knew him and hated him.

Why would someone douse a body in gasoline and not burn it?

[ Sighs ]

So we'd find it.

The coroner found these two cards stuffed in his mouth.

What do you think, Chief?

Hmm.

Hmm.

Hmm.

I got nothin'.Oh.

This looks like something my "ax-wife" would have done.[ Chuckles ] Good pun.

[ Crickets Chirping ][ Dog Barks In Distance ]

[ Mouthing Words ][ Door Closes ]

How was your day?

Just fine.

"Fine."

Thirty-four years, and all I ever get is, "Fine."

Not now, Ma.

Ah, yes. The other thing you say when someone pulls your string.

"Fine."

"Not now."

"Fine."

"Not now."

[ Mouthing Words ]

Marty had his vices,

but he wasn't a gambler.

At least not that I know of.Hmm.

Never owed anyone money?

I don't think so.Well, that must be nice.

Well, it's not something that I like to talk about,

but... Marty did spend a lot of time with... other women.

Oh.When he went missing the night of his birthday party,

I assumed he was off with some new hussy.

Hussies?

This guy. Really?

Can I be honest, Sheriff?

Of course you can.

I-I didn't kill Marty,

but I'm not upset that he's dead.

Does that make me a bad person?

No. No. Of course not.

Hey, Boyd.

Hey, Boyd. You moving into your new house?

Say, shouldn't you be in a padded room somewhere,

eating your own shit?

You like making us look stupid, don't ya?

No?

Seems a lot like you do.

[ Chuckles ]

I'll tell you what.

I'm gonna make you look stupid.

How about that?[ Chuckling ]

Hold that bitch.

[ Man ] Now we're talkin'.

Hold him. Ooh, he's shaking.

He's scared, man.

That's it, Lyle. Cut him.

[ Whimpering ]Make him bleed.

[ Muffled Screaming ]Keep him still, bro.

You like that, motherfucker?

[ Al ] Boyd?

Boyd, you're on street duty.

And for the last time, cover those up, will ya?

They're disgusting.

What?

He's right. They're not pretty.

Heads up, Minty.

[ Groans ]

[ Whispers ] Goddamn.

Oh, thanks.No problem.

You all right?Um, I-- You know,

my back just--

Thank you so much.It's cool.

See you later.See ya.

[ Grunts ]

You didn't have a problem with me playing basketball before Ronald came along.

Well, honey, that's because Ronald has opened my eyes...

to many of the mistakes and imperfections of the life you and I were leading.

He and I now believe the time you spend on sporting events...

can now be spent with us, at Bible study.

Shall we? Jesus frowns on tardiness.

Guess he's okay with bad sweaters.

Lord, please send someone to aid this precious child...

and steer her down a righteous path. Amen.

Amen.

I do not like the tone in her voice lately.I will talk to her, honey.

Well, she has to learn that I--

I hope whoever he sends brings pizza, 'cause I'm starving.

[ Alarm Buzzing ]

[ Clicks ][ Buzzing Stops ]

[ Sighs ]

♪♪ [ Headphones: Rock ]

That's right. Don't let anybody see anything.

Keep it all to yourself.

[ Sighs ]

- I was gonna get that. - And come out of your little cocoon?

What kind of a mother would I be if I let you do a thing like that?

Doctor said seven out of 10 people try suicide again.

You want to off yourself,

you're gonna have to earn it.

♪♪ [ Music Box ]

Shit.

[ Girl's Voice ] See you later.

[ Ronald ] I just thought Tammy's dress was very inappropriate.

Well, you know how she is.It's a church.

I thought you told me the music box was from you.

Amy, honey, you scared us.

My music box. There's an engraving on the bottom.

"Love, Dad."

I guess you didn't know that.

Why don't I, uh, make us some chamomile, okay?

When I met him, he'd been in a hospital.

For depression or something.

He was just a mistake in my life that I decided to put behind me.

But you didn't consider what I might want.

It was for the best. He's a troubled person.

Eleven years, Mom.

I've spent 11 years thinking my dad just disappeared.

- I understand you're upset. - You think?

Do you know where he is?

How does the Lord feel about lying, Mom?

Where does he stand on that?

I-I think he lives in Green Oaks.

What's his name?

Amy, please.

What's my dad's name?

♪♪ [ Hip-hop ] ♪♪ [ Man Rapping ]

♪ I'm hard as a motherfucking boulder ♪

♪ But sometimes I wish I could start over Over ♪

♪ I won't ever give up I'm a motherfucking soldier ♪

♪ But sometimes I wish I could start over ♪

♪ Got the spirit of a tiger and I'm hard as a motherfucking boulder ♪

♪ But sometimes I wish I could start over ♪♪

Hey! [ Chuckles ]

Hey, motherfucker. You owe me a hundy!

'Cause you said I couldn't drive out here...

methed out of my motherfuckin' mind.

Well, guess what, faggot. I just did! [ Laughs ]

Hey. Hey. Shut up. Shut up.

I gotta bounce.

Just have my money ready.

Bitch.

[ Chuckles ] Hey! I hope your ice...

is a whole lot better than this shit what I've been smoking, man.

[ Laughs ]

What the fuck, bro?

♪♪ [ Instrumental Theme ]What the fuck?

I didn't come here for no movie.

[ Screams ]

[ Shouting ]

[ Siren Wailing ]

♪♪ [ Pop On Stereo ][ Singing Along ] ♪ Chasing the dance

♪ Gotta keep chasing the dance all night ♪

[ Falsetto ] ♪ I'm taking my chances

[ Normal Voice ] ♪ Gotta keep it rolling till I see the morning light ♪

[ Falsetto ] ♪ !¡Bailemos! ♪

♪ !¡Bailemos! ♪

Now say it juntos! ♪ !¡Bailemos! ♪♪

Todo lo que queremos. [ Chuckles ]

[ Grunts, Sniffs ]

What have you got for me, Ernie?

Another body, sir. Uh, Wade Hutchinson.

Got me a box?What? I mean, no, I just got the--

That-a-boy.Okay.

Any witnesses?No, sir.

Uh, the manager just showed up. He said the projection booth was broken into,

but nothing's missing, and there's nothing missing off of Wade either,

and he had over 200 bucks on him.Uh-huh.

This thing has no head, Ernie.I know, sir.

Most bodies have a head.Absolutely.

Where's this thing's head?Not sure yet, sir.

Well, we should find his head.Good idea, sir.

You don't just cut off a man's head unless you're one angry fella.

Oh.

- Found the head, sir. - Bring it on over.

[ Police Radio Chatter ]

See? Now that's funny. [ Laughs ]

[ Indistinct ]

You got what you deserved.

[ Phone Rings ]

Deputy Dawkins.

Uh, Sheriff, reporter from the Gazette's on line one.

Please hold.

Hey there.

Still no press, sir?You heard the mayor.

No press, no panic.

We're gonna find the bastard, Ernie. We're gonna find him.

We're gonna tear his skin off...

and make him wear his own skin.

Found a second body the other day.

Really?

Yeah, indeedy.

Did you know Wade Hutchinson?

You went to school together, didn't you?

He says yes.

Hmm. Well, somebody did old Wade in good. Yeah.

Decapitado.

Big old messy mess.

But you gotta do me a favor. You gotta keep this on the D.L.,

because anything this grisly gets let out, we're gonna--

we're gonna have a shit storm on our hands.

Sure thing, Sheriff.

I'm done.

Good kid.

Not gonna win any charisma contests, but good kid.

Well, he got it with one bold stroke. [ Makes Slicing Noise ]

Clean off. Machete.

I don't know. Maybe a samurai sword.Mmm.

That'd be cool.

It's like his eyes follow you. Hmm?

I think, uh,

you may also be interested in this.

Why does he have a tepee carved into his chest?

Tepee?Mm-hmm.

No, I'm-I'm thinking it's a "V."

[ Sheriff ] Oh. Hmm.

Yeah.A "V." Yeah.

Oh.

Why do you let Fooger push you around?

I like this job. I don't want to cause any problems.

Don't you see that as a fuckin' problem right there?

[ Exhales Deeply ] I used to look forward to taking out the trash.

Yeah, right.In the loony bin.

We used to have to-- We used to have to take the trash out...

to the loading dock, and there was this mural of a jungle...

that was drawn by some patients a long time ago.

It was hidden behind the Dumpster.

Hardly anybody knew it was there.

But if you moved the Dumpster just a little bit--

And because the sun never touched it, it was still this...

beautiful burst of color.

So a finger painting done by a bunch of schizophrenics-- that's what got you going?

That hospital turned you into a zombie, Ken.

All right? You had no business even being there,

especially with all the people running around this world...

with a freedom they don't deserve.

Come on, man. It's a fucking joke.

[ Coughs ] All right. Let's get the fuck out of here.

You check the till?

Check the till? Yeah. Uh, yep.

I... scrubbed the sink. I washed the scoopers.

Forgot to lock the door.

Hey there.

Hey.

I'm sorry. We're closed. He just forgot to lock the door.

Can we get anything for you?

Okay, well, then, we're closed.

I just wanted to say thanks-- for the music box.

My mom told me you gave it to me.

But she didn't want me to know because she didn't want me to know about you.

Amy?

Yeah.

So... I guess I'm just saying thanks.

You're welcome.

Yeah.

I guess... have a good night.

Yeah. You too.

Thanks.

You're a really good ice cream cone.

[ Door Opens ][ Bell Jingles ]

[ Chuckles ]

[ Door Closes ]You have a fuckin' daughter?

Yeah.

Well, how old is she?Eleven.

And who's the mother?

Janet Wheeler.

Wait. Uh--

That girl you used to, uh-- used to date for, like, a week?

You got her pregnant?

I found out after she dumped me.

When I heard, I tracked her down in Clifton.

I took all the money I had. I bought an engagement ring.

It's the right thing to do. So I proposed to her.

She didn't want anything to do with me.

She said it was better to pretend I just didn't exist.

Couldn't really argue.

So that's when you, uh--

Yeah.

[ Door Closes ]

Hi, Dad.

Um, uh--

Oh, right. I knew there was something.

- Your daughter is here. - Yes. I noticed.

She showed up about an hour ago,

so I already went through the whole being surprised thing.

You just let her walk in here?

Well, I made her tackle a series of obstacles, but she passed.

Were you ever going to tell me about this?

- I don't want to get into this, Mom. - Seems a little late for that.

Now, go in there and say hello like a normal human being.

I don't know anything about her.She's 11,

talkative, unlike yourself,

and she tears through a batch of banana bread like a little gremlin.

She can't stay here.

She's staying.

But you could leave.

Now turn around. Turn around.

Go. Go.

Can you say hello? Hello.I don't--

Just say hello. Hello. Can you say hello? Hello.

What am I--She's your daughter.

[ Groans ]

[ Door Opens ]

[ Door Closes ]That's my boy.

- So she just showed up at your house? - Yeah.

Huh. That's great, Ken.It's not great. I don't know-- I have no idea what to do.

Get your fucking life back on track.

All right? You're 34. You work in an ice cream parlor.

Uh, you work in an ice cream parlor.

Yeah, but I'm a fucking loser, Ken.

All right? But you-- you once had spirit, ambition.

You're not a loser.

Man, I wish you weren't so fucking wrong.

You know, when you were gone, I tried to do a couple of different things.

I was a newspaper delivery guy, a garbageman.

I even removed snow.

Shit. I even tried to be a cop.

But the sheriff-- he pretty much laughed in my face.

You wanted to be a cop?

Look. Whatever. That's not the point.

The point is, that girl-- she's your daughter.

You have a right to be with her.

Yeah, but it's just not a good time right now, you know.

Come on, man. You said it yourself.

That chick Janet-- She wants you to fail.

So why not, instead of hanging around here,

you go home and you make an effort?

If not for yourself, do it for me.

Please?

Hi.

Hello.

Where'd my dad go?

I try not to make a habit of caring.

Gotta be kind of weird for him, you know.

I mean, one second he's doing his own thing, then I show up.

Know what I'm saying, Grandma?

Call me Ruth. Grandma makes me sound old.

[ Chuckles ] "Ruth" makes you sound old.

I like you.

Let's talk.

[ Crickets Chirping ][ Dogs Barking In Distance ]

[ Ruth ] Good night, honey.

[ Lyle ] You like that, motherfucker? [ Laughing ]

[ Gasps ] Shit.

Morning.

Morning.

Where'd you go last night?

I had, uh, things to do.

Like, what kind of things?

I had to meet a friend.

That's cool.

Hey, just so you know, my mom knows I'm here.

I told her that after 11 years of lying, she owed me at least a week with you.

- Don't you have school? - It's Sunday.

Oh, right.

That's right.

So, um,

if you're 11,

that means you're in the sixth grade?

Seventh. I skipped ahead.

Really?I have a good brain.

Can you believe the way we just ran into each other?

I mean, that's gotta be a sign or something, right?

Like, we were supposed to meet and spend time together.

Yeah. Yeah.

Maybe. Um--

Uh, did you want some, uh, coffee or something?

No, thanks. I tried it once, and I didn't sleep for like a week.

We've got a lot of catching up to do.

I want to know everything about you.

So what does my dad like to do? Do you like to fix stuff?

No. Not particularly.

Do you like bowling? Are you a good bowler?

I'm pretty sure I'm not.

- Did you know I'm on the basketball team? - Really?

Yeah. Point guard.

That's cool. You must be pretty good.

Yeah.

Actually, I'm probably the best one on the team.

Crap. I gotta run. Practice. Bye, Dad.

[ Door Opens ]

Not having a structured daily schedule, it really takes some getting used to.

[ Clears Throat ]

You'll figure it out.

I really appreciate you getting me this job, Irv.

[ Sighs ]

I wish I could do more, Ken.

I really do.

[ Door Opens, Closes ]

What a practice. I mean, I've been hot before, but tonight was crazy.

I was totally on fire from three-point land.

I was like, pop, pop, pop.

Honestly, I felt kind of bad for the other girls.

Did-Did you want some ice cream?

No. I'm cool. I just thought I'd swing by and keep you company.

You know, get to know each other a little.

Hey, Boyd. It's not cocktail hour, Boyd.

Oh, of course not, sir.

Table four's got some new gum on its underside.

Go introduce yourself.

Hey, mister.

Yes?

- You're rich, right? - Well, I... do quite well.

I'm sure. What kind of car do you drive?

Uh, it's a champagne Camry.

Wow. That's a sweet car, mister. How fast does it go?

Actually, I've had it up to about 91.

Awesome. I'm totally gonna tell my parents to get me a Camry when I grow up.

Thanks, mister.

Nice kid.

[ Crickets Chirping ]

You're shitting yourself now, huh?

[ Cell Phone Rings ]

[ Beeps ]

- Hello? - [ Whispering ] Where the hell are you?

I'm doing something.

[ Whispering ] Get your ass home.

How old is my dad in this picture?

I'm a little busy right now, Ma.

She won't stop talking.

- Is this my dad with the beard? - Oh, God. Oh. Oh.

Home. Now.

Can I have 10 minute--

[ Beeps ]

[ Groaning ][ Blows Landing ]

[ Sighs ]

Sure would make things easier if he put a return address on here.

[ Sighs ] Shit.

[ Siren Wails, Stops ]

[ Police Radio Chatter ]

[ Camera Shutter Clicks ]

That... is weird.

What the hell's happening to my town, Sheriff?

We're doing everything we can, sir.

Well, it's clearly not enough.

Sir, with all due respect,

if you don't want to bring in outside help, that's fine,

but that just leaves me and Ernie here to solve the problem.

Hell, those other two guys can barely read.

Now, you can't tie our legs behind our backs and ask us to sprint.

So, please, either call in reinforcements, take my badge or shut the fuck up.

[ Police Radio Chatter ]

It's quite a tableau, huh, Ernie?Tableau, sir?

You gotta allow yourself to look at this thing in the greater context--

as part of the whole.

The killer's use of abstract expressionism...

and dada.

I mean, the obvious homage to the great works of Marcel Duchamp.

It's like the bodies before it.

It's displayed with a sense of minimalistic purity, constraint.

Like the Dumpster, the wicker chair.

Now, you see, the bathtub--

It's... imprisonment.

"I bring justice."

Punishment.

Well, punishment for what, you think?

I have no idea, Ernie.

Why do you smell like eucalyptus?

How's the spaghetti, hon?

Great. Thanks.Good.

Do you cook, Dad?I made lasagna once.

- Yeah? - It was pretty good.

Really?

Don't make me lie twice, Ken.

[ Sheriff ] So how do you like Green Oaks so far?

It's cool. Not much happens really.

Well, we have an owl festival in a couple of weeks.

Hmm.

- There have been some murders. - Yeah?

Walt, we do not need to talk about this.

Oh, come on. She's a big girl. What are you, 19?

- Eleven. - Ah, that's close enough.

- Do you have any idea who's doing it? - Let's put it this way, hon.

If we dumped all of our leads into a bucket...

and then dumped your head in, you wouldn't drown.

But don't tell the mayor that. [ Sighs ]

[ School Bell Rings ]

[ Chattering ]

- Dad? - Oh, hey.

What you doin'?

- Errands. - Errands?

No, it's just--In Clifton?

Clifton.

You came to give me a ride home, didn't you?

I'll take that as a yes.

- [ Clears Throat ] - What's with all this?

Oh, these are when the-- when it rains,

the floor wells get damp, so I use these to blot them.

Your car smells.Sorry.

That's okay.[ Engine Starts ]

It's a good thing you're driving, 'cause I've gotten, like, eight D.U.I.'s.

I'm kidding.

Let's go.

- What's this? - It's an ice cream sundae.

- Boring. - You don't want it?

Well, the whole point is to mix as many flavors as possible.

Um, cranberries, uh, the yogurt chips,

coconut thingies,

caramel.

[ Ken ] Mmm.

You gotta spice it up.

Mmm.

Hey, do you have any gummi worms back here?

That's disgusting.You should be ashamed of yourself.

I am.

Oh. Check out what I got at the gas station.

[ Ken ] I know some people who could use one of these.

Yeah. Me too. I would have got more, but that was the last one.

Don't look now, but there is a woman over there...

who is totally checking you out.

Way not to look.

Go help her.

Nah, Betsy can help her. [ Clears Throat ]

Hey, Betsy, um, can I borrow you for a sec?

What are you doing?My dad will help that customer.

I have a birds and the bees question.

Okay. Ken, would you be a dear?

[ Whispers ] Now let's talk.

Hi. [ Chuckles ]

Ken, right?

Yeah.Stephanie.

Hi, Stephanie.Hi.

Is that your daughter?

Uh, yeah, no, I-- Yeah. Yeah.

So we're still waiting on the paternity test then?

Oh, no, no, no. That's-That's-- She-She-She's my daughter.

Oh. [ Chuckles ]

She's, uh-- Yeah.

She clearly adores you.

- You think? - Yes. I do.

Um, hmm, I'll tell you what. Um, uh, I will trade you my number...

for another scoop of that surprisingly good "bananza" thing.

Sure. Um, throw in two dollars and 90 cents, and you got yourself a deal.

[ Chuckles ]No, seriously.

If the till is low, my boss will tear me apart.

Fair enough.

Um--

[ Clears Throat ]

Um--

[ Clears Throat ]Right.

You like this stuff, huh?Sure.

Why would I order it?

Thank you.

Bye then. Bye.

Bye.

So? Where you gonna take her?

What? Nowhere. I'm not gonna call her.[ Door Closes ]

Yeah. Great idea. Women love that.

Well, I'm in no shape to be going on a date.

Well, then you'll just have to get in shape.

I brought homework. You think about where you're gonna take her,

and then we'll discuss.

By the way,

Betsy knows a lot about sex.

Sit down.

Am I interrupting something?

We're going to have a date.

A date?You need to practice.

Okay. I don't know a whole lot about you,

but I know you're not much of a talker.

That's okay in this situation. Let her talk.

Women love to talk.

You listen.

Listen?Mm-hmm.

I can do that.

You should probably ask a question.

Ask a question? So I shouldtalk?

A little. Just a little would help.

Okay.

No? Nothing?

Give me a minute.

Okay. I'll go.

- Um, how'd you get this? - I don't want to talk about that.

Polar bear attack, right?No.

Sword fight?No.

Steel cage match?

Not quite.

Well, whatever. Your scar's cooler than Harry Potter's.

A lightning bolt. [ Chuckles ]

Gay.

I guess my ultimate goal in basketball is to get a nickname.

A nickname, huh?Uh-huh.

The Iceman, the Admiral, the Mailman.

If you get a nickname, it's like people care enough to come up with something.

Plus, Amy's kind of blah.

I see myself more as a Georgina.

I like Amy.[ Chuckles ]

[ Garbled ] I had fun today.

You did?Mm-hmm.

We should do it again sometime. [ Spits ]

Wanna tuck me in?

Come on. It's easy.

Published reports show that only five to 10 people die...

from tucking their daughters in each year.

[ Roars ]

[ Chuckles ]

[ Giggles ]

Who's the 11-year-old girl here?

Yeah.

Um,

good sleep, you.

[ Giggles ]

Do you want this open or closed?

Uh, open.Open.

This much?

Yeah. That's good. Thanks.

Don't you fuck this up.

We're gonna get freaky on her Murphy bed.

[ Stephanie ] Um, I will have the vegetable plate.

Thank you.

Um, I'll have the curry goat...

and a side order of ribs.

Thank you.

Where was I? Oh, yes.

Uh, I've been here about eight months, maybe.

Um, I just-- I needed a change of scenery from Cincinnati, so--

- Cincinnati? - Well, London before that.

Um, I followed a guy back to the States like a little puppy.

And then the two of us married, despite knowing absolutely nothing about one another,

which I don't recommend.

So, how is Green Oaks treating you?

Oh. Yeah. It's, um--

So far so good.

Um, I'm working at a travel agency, which is pretty blah.

The other lady there smells of charcoal.

But, you know, I'm just using it to get some cheap trips and--

I'm hoping to fly back to England and visit my parents.

Eat some humble pie.

Do you like to travel?

- I don't know. - You don't know?

I've never really traveled.

Ever, anywhere? [ Chuckles ] How is that possible?

- Well, I've been away. - Away? [ Chuckles ]

What, like prison?

Sort of. Uh, Cotton Valley State Hospital.

Oh, is that the, um-- That's the-- like, the--

A place for crazy people? Yeah.

Oh. Yeah. [ Mumbles ] Nice to know.

I'll close my eyes and give you a chance to leave.

I won't be offended.

[ Chuckles ] Okay, um,

my ex was a Harvard-educated pediatrician.

He turned out to be an alcoholic cocksucker who videotaped me while sleeping...

and cheated on me throughout our sham of a marriage.

I try not to judge.

[ Person Coughing ]

It always blows my mind that people can draw with such detail.

If I drew a stick figure with an arrow pointing to it...

saying "stick figure," you'd still be like, "What did she draw?"

This is kind of amazing really.

Yeah. It's nice.

Hmm.

Mmm. What do we have here then?

[ Chuckles ] A frustrated artist, or a harsh critic?

No. I don't know. I leave the art to the artists.

Oh!

No.

I ca-- You know, I can't believe they made me buy it.

[ Laughing ] Well, yeah.

You know.

Weird. [ Chuckles ]

Uh, I had a very good time. Thank you.

Me too. I had fun.

Good.

Um-- [ Chuckles ]

Um-- Good night then.Good night.

I bought this painting for you.Oh! Lovely.

Thank you. [ Laughs ]

I don't know where I'm gonna--

Could you get the door?[ Mutters ] Sure.

Thanks. [ Laughs ]

Okay.Okay. Take care.

[ Thuds ]Oh. [ Chuckles ]

Bye now.Bye.

Whatcha doin' out here, Kenny?

Hey, Sheriff.

Just a little private time to draw.

Wrap my mind around things.Oh, yeah.

I-- I hear you.

[ Groans ] There's a lot goin' on these days, huh?

So, uh, drawing helps you, right?

You know, for me, it's chess.

I don't actually play the game, but just thinking about it,

for some reason, it relaxes the shit out of me.

Yeah.

Well, let me have a look-see at that.

Come on. Kenny, I hear you got real talent.

Who said that?

Well, your buddy Irv.

I heard him pushing you to the owl fest dad guy,

you know, trying to get you to do the brochures...

or the... flyers or something.

He did?Oh, yeah. Yeah.

Irv, yeah, he was pushing old Glen really hard,

but apparently Glen's already got a guy he uses.

Yeah, I-I'd never seen Irv so worked up,

especially over something that doesn't really concern him.

You want a piece of gum?

Ah.There you go.

[ Clears Throat ] So.

Come on. Let me have a look at that thing.

[ Sighs ]

Wait. Look at that.

That's a thing of beauty, Kenny.

Really.

I tell ya, that-- You--

Huh.You think?

Why-- [ Laughs ] You got an eye on you, kid.

Wow.

Well,

I'll leave you to it.

You have a good one.

I'm not seeing it, Ernie. All I'm seeing are tire tracks in mud.

Now you say I'm supposed to be seeing a hidden image of Jesus here?

No. No, sir. Just the tracks.

These are the tracks that we picked up at the drive-in movie.

They were made by, uh, Yokohama Avid T4's,

but I-- it's a really common tire.

Mmm.

How common?

Gary from the Tire Center said that he sold that model...

to hundreds of customers just in this year alone.

Well, you just go get a list from Gary, and then, uh,

cross-reference it with Green Oaks High grads.

- Green Oaks High?- - All the victims were from Green Oaks High,

and right now, that's the only connection we have.

♪♪ [ Stereo: Rock And Roll ]

There you go, Mildred, an extra scoop of praline on me.

Oh, thank you.

You have a nice day now.

Hey, Irv, could you do me a huge favor?

Yeah. What's up?I wanna catch the end of Amy's practice.

Would you cover for me?Yeah, man, of course.

Thanks a lot.

[ Woman ] Move it! Wow, do you smell something bad in here?

I do. It's basketball.

Does anybody know how to play it?

This stinks, ladies. Come on!

You're giving me a headache you're so bad.

We're not gonna cut it.

I am sorry. You could really take a home ec class.

I think all of you should learn how to cook...

because you cannot play basketball.

Okay, ladies, let's hit the--[ Basketball Bounces ]

Very nice. Very nice.

Give me one more, and I will pass out.

Wonderful. Wonderful.

Keep it movin'. Let's hustle.

Nice. Nice.

Okay. That's a good sound. I heard the swish of the basket.

Nicely done.

Well done. All right, come on. Okay.

All right. You know what? I'm gonna step out.

You guys keep playing around. It's gonna--

Do you wanna be Wheeler? Do you wanna be Wheeler?

No, you don't wanna be Wheeler.

Keep playing.

Keep playing like you know how to play basketball.

[ Laughs ]Hey, Wheeler.

[ Amy ] Is this about the race tonight? 'Cause I already heard.

No, I-- I'm just trying to figure out...

why you're even on the team, Wheeler,

when you know you're not gonna get any playing time.

Yeah. Wearing the uniform doesn't make you a player. All right?

And wearing a purity ring doesn't make you a virgin.

Uh! What did you just say?

Yeah.

Go get it.

[ Chattering ][ Engine Idling ]

Hey.

Next time, why don't you pick on someone your own si--

- [ Thuds ] - [ Car Alarm Blaring ]

[ Laughs ] Wow.

Nice, buddy.[ Laughing ]

[ Girl ] What an idiot.[ Car Alarm Continues ]

[ Stephanie Laughing ] Sorry. I don't mean to be laughing about your accident.

[ Ken ] I-- You know, it's fine.

I just--

The next time I see that other car, it's gonna be a little awkward.

[ Laughs ] I refuse to drive--

Uh, something about the steering wheel I can't get out of my mind,

like a little tug here or there, and you've killed someone,

which is just too much power for me. [ Chuckles ]

I guess I'll take power wherever I can get it.

You're a dad. You have all the power in the world.

Ah! That's like the world's worst greeting card ever. [ Chuckles ]

Hey, toots, why don't stop by the surplus store sometime?

Clearly you're into damaged goods.

[ Man Laughs ]

Here we go.

[ Men Chattering, Laughing ]

[ Voices Fade ]

He's a little wanker, isn't he?Oh.

You know what we should do?What?

I think we should buy Amy something.

Buy her something? Like what?I don't know.

Use your imagination. [ Chuckles ]

[ Toddler Chattering ]

[ Dog Barking ]

Up for some action?

Do you know what? I'm pretty exhausted. Practice was crazy.

- I know. - You know what?

I know you suck.

I mean, I stopped by the practice to pick you up.

I saw.

Coach needed eight for a team, and only eight showed up for tryouts.

Yeah, but it doesn't matter.

Let's see your form.

Come on, let's go.

I could teach you that shot if you want.

All right, balance.

Legs shoulder width apart.

Bend your knees.

Okay, you hold the ball with this hand.

You shoot with this hand Okay?Okay.

That's good.

Watch me.

[ Laughs ] Were you on your high school team?

[ Grunts ]

Not exactly.Not exactly?

You love being all secretive, huh?

Um--

I didn't make the team.Hey, an answer!

See? That wasn't so hard.

Okay. Shoot.

I think that was actually closer.

[ Phone Ringing ]

It's like some horrible parlor game I don't understand.

Well, six more and we could field a baseball team.

[ Laughs ]

Oh. Not the time. Sorry.

Where are those yearbooks?

- You going out? - Yeah, in a few minutes.

- Where you going? - Just have to take care of a few things.

So, we have a pretty big game on Thursday,

and I'd like you to come.

Will you come?

Sure. I'll come.

And bring Stephanie.

Yeah?You like her, don't you?

Yeah.You playa.

[ Laughs ]

Okay, I'll call her.Sweet.

I'll be the one on the bench.

[ Giggles ]

All right.

Good night.Night.

Goddamn it.

They're all on the same fuckin' team!

What?Yeah! Look at that. Look at that.

The "V," the blackjack, the map of the U.S.

He's pickin' off the whole team.

No, no. There's only one of them who still lives here. Huh?

[ Phone Rings ]

Miller's.

No, we're closed.

We open at 9:00.

9:00.

Shit.

Fucker!

[ Clattering ]

Who the fuck's out there?

[ Gun Cocks ]

I just cleaned this fucker. You do not wanna do this.

I was in the Green Berets, asshole.

And the Navy SEALs.

And I was at Gettysburg.

Fuck! Fucker! Fuck me!

I think I still have bullets.

Shit.

[ Gurgling ]

[ Gasps ]

[ Clatters ]

[ Exhales ]

[ Sheriff Sighs ]

[ Ernie ] He didn't dump it.

Why?

Well, based on the skid marks outside, he left in a damn hurry.

Somebody interrupted him.

He got spooked.

Think he's all done?

Sir?

[ Sheriff ] Hmm.

[ Chuckling ] Oh, thank you, sweetie.

[ Sighs ] Found another body last night.

Yeah?Mmm.

What happened to your hand?

[ Inhales, Exhales ]

I was opening a box of sprinkles...

and the box cutter got away from me.

Wow. That's a hazardous job you got there.

You should be more careful, huh?Yeah.

Mm-hmm.I should.

And when your hand scars,

your wrist will have a new friend.

♪♪ [ Cell Phone Rings: Woman Singing Country ]

[ Cell Phone Vibrating ]

Gotta go.

[ Grunts ]

The tire tracks outside of Miller's door...

match the tire tracks in the mud at the drive-in theater.

And, according to Gary from the Tire Center,

Ken purchased a set a few months back.

Yeah, same kinda tire, but--

[ Sniffs ] it's not enough to get us to Boyd.

Uh, but he did go to Green Oaks High.

Yeah, but what's his connection to the basketball team?

Can't we at least bring him in for questioning?

No, no, no. Not yet. Boyd may be fuckin' weird,

but I can't arrest him for "fuckin' weird."

[ Chuckles ] 'Sides, if I bring Ruth's son in and I'm wrong,

she's likely to stop giving it up,

and I've sort of taken a shine to her for that.

Oh, hey.

What's up?

Hey. Going to work.

Yeah.

I'm goin' for smokes. You in, hon?

No, thanks. Too many fractions to multiply.

Okay. Be back soon.

[ Door Opens ]

[ Door Closes ]

Amy?

Hey.

What'd you do?

What?She left.

I went out, came back.

She was gone.

I thought I told you not to fuck this up.

[ Sighs ]

[ Chattering ]

Amy.

It didn't work out.

Well, I hate to say I told you so--Then don't!

Now you know why I kept you away.

He's a loser, Amy.[ Sobs ]

[ Horn Honking ]

[ Honking Continues ]

Asshole!

It's been going on for three days.

Come on, get inside. You're damn near on time.

I know what it is! I drive the speed limit.

[ Customers Chattering ]

You're working tonight?Yeah, I asked for Betsy's shift.

I thought you had Amy's game.I'm not going.

Why?She left.

She left?Yeah.

Why?I don't know.

Didn't you call her?No.

Come on, Ken, why not?

'Cause I didn't.

[ Sighs ]I'm--

Who the fuck was I kidding? I'm not a father.

We had it right when she thought I didn't exist.

I told you, she shouldn't be around me.[ Scoffs ]

Whatever, man.

♪♪ [ P.A.: Pop ][ Chattering ]

No extra scoop?Not today.

Hi. It's me, uh, Stephanie.

Um--

I'm just-- I'm calling to see if you're okay--

[ Chuckles ] 'cause, um, I think we, uh,

had plans to go to Amy's game tonight.

Um-- You know, so, give us a call, or--

[ Cell Phone Beeps ]

Beth, come on![ Crowd Chattering, Clapping ]

Hard to find a bigger loser than you are? Keep moving!

Pass the ball! Pass the ball!

Okay, defense.

Betty D! Block her out!

[ Coach Groans ]

Who's that? Come on--

Frasierman, you're a Jackal. Be strong.

Come on, walk it off.

Wheeler, you're in.

Ha, ha. Very funny, Coach.

We're up 28 points with six seconds left.

I'm actually curious to see if you can "F" this up.

[ Laughs ]

[ Clapping, Cheering ]

[ Whistle Blows ]

- [ Buzzer Buzzes ] - [ Cheering ]

Awesome.

[ Clears Throat ]

What are you doing here?

Well-- [ Chuckling ] it's nice to see you too.

What do you want?

Wow. Um--

Uh, I was just-- I came by to see why you stood me up.

Had to work.

You couldn't have called or--

It's not gonna work out, all right?

[ Stammers ] I don't, um, understand,

'cause we were having a really nice time together.

[ Door Opens ][ Bell Jingles ]

[ Man On TV ] ...controversy involving a series of crimes...

previously unreported.

Four homicides have been committed in the small community of Green Oaks.

Kenneth Boyd, 34, a local resident,

was taken into custody late last night...

for his involvement in the grisly slayings...

of four other Green Oaks residents.

All were killed in what police are calling premeditated executions...

utilizing a hatchet, machete and butcher knife.

Boyd was recently released from Cotton Valley State Hospital,

after a stint for clinical depression and suicidal tendencies.

The victims have been identified as Marty Prichard,

Wade Hutchinson, Lyle Bagwell and Brett Miller,

all local businessmen.

For more on this story as it develops, keep it tuned here on--

[ Sighs ] Hey.

You know, I gotta admit, Kenny, I was--

[ Chuckling ] I was hoping it wasn't you.

Turn that thing on, will you, please?

It's the red button in the plate.

Ah. Good.

Uh, I'm sorry I went into your room, but, uh,

I tell you, these drawings--

Excuse me.

These drawings, they are just beautiful.

All of them.

Look at that.

I mean, in a fucked-up kind of way, you know.

Also, you left this,

mmm, at a couple of the crime scenes.

That's the thing about tires.

They leave tracks.

[ Groans ]

So, you know, it took us a while...

to figure out what your connection to all this was, Kenny.

I mean, who would hate the basketball team that much...

that he'd kill 'em a whole bunch of years later?

Hmm?

You know, I was at the mayor's office today,

and, uh-- [ Sighs ]

Want some gum? No?

We were discussing the upcoming festival, you know.

It, uh-- It hit me.

Who would have motive?

[ High-pitched ] Who?

Who?

[ High-pitched ] Who?

[ Normal Voice ] Exactly.

The owl.

[ Imitates Owl ]

[ Footsteps ]

[ Ragged Breathing ]

Look, Irv, uh,

I'm sorry about your friend.

You stood up for him, and he let you down.

But how shocked can you really be?

I mean, you spend your whole life fuckin' up, you're bound to snap, right?

Come on.

Gimme some of that... Fooger energy.

[ Vehicle Approaching ]

[ Doorbell Rings ] [ TV, Faint ]

Amy. Uh, hi.

Hey, Irv.

Um, I was wondering if I could talk to you about my dad.

Like right now?

You knew him pretty well.

I thought maybe you can clear some stuff up for me.

Yeah. Yeah, sure. Come on in.

Thanks.

Did you visit my dad a lot when he was away?

Um,

no.

No, I didn't.

There. Just, uh, sit there.How come?

Um--

[ Stammering ] Well, you know, I really wanted to,

but it was hard.

You know, I-I didn't really--

I didn't like seeing him like that.

Why did he hate those basketball players so much?

I mean, he wanted to be on the team,

and when he didn't make the cut, he was crushed.

You know, they-they-- They made him the mascot.

And...

for a while the thought he was one of the guys,

but, of course, the assholes on the team, they didn't see it that way.

[ Scoffs ]

And... it built...

and it built to the point where--

where they thought they could do anything to him.

And then his comic book came out, and it made them look like idiots.

I mean, these players,

they were used to being treated like kings,

and now-- [ Chuckles ]

the whole school was making fun of them.

So one night...

they decided to make him pay for it.

What did they do?

Do you want some water? Let me get-- Let me get you some water, okay?

[ Clock Ticking ]

He didn't confess?

No. No.

Mm-mmm.

[ Sighs ] But he also didn't deny it either.

He just kinda sat there.

I never thought he'd hurt someone.

You know, it's hard to imagine what those guys did to him,

but whatever it was, it stuck.

[ Exhales ]

Look, I know it's a little awkward now,

seeing as I just arrested your son for murdering a bunch of people,

but I-- I hope in time...

we could get past this.

[ Whispering ] Not likely.

Yeah.

Do you mind if I grab a cold one for the road?

No.

Ahh. I'm gonna drink and drive--

[ Chuckling ] so don't tell the cops.

Amy made that for me.

Fuckin' adorable, isn't it?

I wish I were creative.

It must be one hell of a release.

Here you go.Thanks.

[ Clattering ]What was that?

Oh, that's my cat. He hates being locked up. [ Chuckles ]

I didn't know you had a cat. What kind?

Uh, I don't know. Like a-- You know, just, like, a cat-cat. Regular cat.

I mean, are there even other kinds?

Yeah, sure. There's like 40 different breeds.

See? I-I didn't know that.

Now these were a real treat, Kenny.

I mean, who doesn't like gettin' mail?

[ Chuckles ]

You really ramped up the creepy on them.

My favorite-- You wanna know my favorite?

"I am a monster."

Gave me the chills. You did a really nice job on that.

Thanks.

What are you doing here, Kenny?

Excuse me?We never got that message.

"I am a monster"--

That was Son of Sam or something like that.

That's... good water.

Thanks.Yeah.

Um, so, is there, like, anything else--

[ Yowling ]you-you needed?

Your cat doesn't sound so good.

Uh--Can I say hi?

No, no, no. You see, he's-- He's just skittish.

You know, that's why I put him in the room when I heard the doorbell.

- I'm really good with cats though. - I would rather you not.

- Why? - I'm just a little overprotective, okay?

- I'll be nice. I promise. - No, not today, Amy, okay?

[ Yowling ]Your cat sounds sick.

Look, the cat-- Okay? She's fine.

I thought it was a he.Goddamn it, kid!

Okay? I don't need any of this right now.

Look, Amy,

I just think it would be best if you went home, okay?

Okay. I'll go. I'm sorry.

Yeah, that's for the best.

Bye, Amy.

I've been lookin' at this evidence all wrong.

These drawings, they don't indict you. They exonerate you.

I mean, you-- you get it out in the work--

Kill 'em on the page, so you don't need to kill 'em for real.

I mean, you clearly hated the fucking guys and you wanted 'em dead, but--

Maybe you even, I don't know, visited some of the crime scenes.

Maybe you even tried to convince yourself that you could actually do it, but--

You're a creator, Kenny. You're not a killer.

The only person you could really hurt is yourself.

[ Creaking ]

[ Clattering ]

Oh, boy. That leaves us in a very-- [ Chuckles ]

a very interesting place here.

Huh.

You kill a bunch of guys on paper,

and then this bunch of guys ends up dead.

Now it may not have been you, but it sure as shit's gotta be somebody...

who hated 'em as much as you,

someone who, uh,

you know,

had this thirst for punishment.

Just as sick.

Sick. Just as--

So,

what's your pal Irv been up to lately?

[ Thud ][ Yowling ]

[ Muffled Whimpering ]

Quiet. Please be quiet.

[ Whimpering Continues ]

- [ Grunts ] - [ Groans ]

Your father gave him everything he had,

and he wanted to destroy him.

They tore away his soul. They took away his life.

- And I could have stopped it. - You're hurting me!

Something had to be done. Okay? I couldn't let them get away with it.

- Please let me go! - I can't.

You'll tell.[ Amy Screams ]

[ Groans ]

[ Gun Cocks ]Hold on! Hey!

It's over, man. It's over.

[ Panting ]Okay?

Calm down. Calm down.

Come on!

I never killed anyone before,

but when I killed Prichard,

it felt good.

And when I killed Wade Hutchinson,

it felt fucking great.

My hatred began to build with each asshole that I killed.

Made things better.

[ Gurgling ]

Ken didn't have it in him.

He could never do what needed to be done.

[ Car Engine Starts ]

You got your five guys, Irv.

Why Fooger?

I failed to protect him once.

I wasn't gonna fail him again.

The bad guys need to be punished.

Uh-huh. You're quite a friend, Irv.

You would have made a lousy cop.

[ Sighs ]

[ Door Opens ]

All righty.

Oh.

Hmm.

I wanted to kill them, Sheriff. I wanted to kill them more than anything.

I know, but you didn't.

You know, if thinking about killing a bunch of pricks made us guilty--

[ Chuckles ] we'd all be locked up for life.

[ Vehicle Approaching ]

[ Grunts ]

You know, wait a minute. I gotta ask you, Kenny.

[ Sighs ] Why were you willing to go down for it?

I'm not really sure where I fit in this world, Sheriff.

Being locked away just seems a lot easier.

If you don't know your purpose out here, Kenny,

you're dumber than a bag of shit.

[ Knocking ]

Hi. May I help you?Yeah. I'm here for my daughter.

I'm sorry. You are--Her father.

- Amy! - Ken, what are you doing here?

- Dad? - Hey there. You wanna come over?

[ Chuckles ] Hell, yeah.

Get your stuff.

Ken, you can't come in here and take her like that.

Eleven years, Janet.

It's my turn now.

So how's it going? You good?

This is for you.What's this?

It's a little something.

[ Rattles ]Is it a puppy?

[ Chuckles ]

That is the best nickname ever.

Thanks, Dad.

[ Engine Starts ]

Uh, I'm sorry.

[ Stammers ] I'm sorry about... the other day.

I really am. I'm really sorry.

Oh. And innocent.

I'm excited for the weekend. Who's excited?

[ Amy ] What do you have planned?

Well, there's the owl festival.[ Stephanie ] Oh, what else do you have planned?

We could shoot some hoops. How's your shot?

[ Amy ] Still sucks.

But I hit backboard now.That's good. That's something.

Ma! Amy's here.

[ Ruth ] No shit, Ken.

♪♪ [ Folk-rock Intro ]

[ Man ] ♪ By the light of the moon

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ Howlin' all the way

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ On my hands and knees

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ I know when I been beat

♪ Yeah, I'm comin' home

♪♪ [ Rock Beat ]

♪ By the skin of my teeth

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ By the sole of my feet

♪ You'll know I'm comin' home

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ But I ain't comin' home for you ♪

♪ I'm ridin' out the wind

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ It don't matter where I been

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ Crawlin' on all fours

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ Turnin' brick walls into doors ♪

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ I got the taste in my mouth

♪ I got a hunger in my gut

♪ My skin has turned to leather ♪

♪ My hair is banded rope

♪ My knees have buckled beneath the weight of doubt ♪

♪ But now I miss the things that I have done without ♪

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ But I ain't comin' home for you ♪

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ And there ain't nothin' you can do about it ♪

♪ Ain't nothin' you can do about it ♪

♪ Don't leave a light on

♪ Don't need you anymore, my old friend ♪

♪ Put a cross upon the door

♪ Lay up the boards

♪ I'm on my way

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ I'm comin' home

♪ I'm comin' home ♪

[ Woman ] ♪ Chasin' the dance

♪ Gotta keep chasin' the dance all night ♪

♪ I'm takin' my chances

♪ Gotta keep it rollin' till I see the morning light ♪♪

♪♪ [ Continues In Spanish ]