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Oh, I'll twine with my mangos and waving black hair, where the rose

is so red and the lily so fair, and the myrtles so bright

with the emerald dew, the pale and the leader.

Why irregular?

Oh, they put a lady thock in there with the gents.

Which one's which?

It's unclear.

I'll roll the dice.

How much?

You tell me.

Say again?

The science says best offer. What are you offering?

Well, I mean, I don't know.

What's fair?

That's not for me to say. It's three pairs of socks, half of them ladies.

Probably not a million dollars.

Well,

I don't want to take advantage.

Two bucks.

Or if that's... Three bucks?

Tell you what, you give me $55, I'll give you the socks, and throw in this 12

-gauge.

I thought you were getting socks.

In the bag.

What the heck are you going to do with that?

It's for protection.

Just be careful you don't blow your own face off. It's not loaded, is it?

Well, if anyone could shoot themselves in the face with an unloaded firearm,

it's you.

Yeah Yeah,

my wife

I'm freaking out here.

I don't know what to do with Lester.

Have you been a bad boy?

Jeez.

Yeah.

Can you come over?

Good evening, Lester.

What do you want?

I suppose first I'd like to come in.

It's for a while.

No, no, she's at my brother's.

Lester, listen to me very carefully.

I need you to get down on the ground.

Now, wait just a second. Lester, on the ground.

I'm sorry.

About an electrocute. I was just... It is

obviously a misunderstanding.

Like I said, I'm just an insurance salesman.

Now, that is not... I got nothing.

There's nothing. You're mixed up. Nothing.

I'm just thinking, well... So, you see...

You

said him.

On the ice.

You said... Him. You said it was him.

Not you.

Him.

Yeah?

Well, I'm just guessing here. But, uh... Well, that Hess was not head -stabbed

by a girl. No, no.

No, no.

No, you said it like you had a face in mind.

No, wait.

Stay with me. Stay

with me. I need a name.

I need a name.

Wait, please.

Wait.

No.

Malvo? Is that a first name?

Lester, eventually you just swallow your tongue and you die like a fish.

Lorne, I think.

Lorne, like the fellow from Bonanza.

Lorne Malvo.

Where is he? Are you going to throw up? No.

No, you're not.

If you puke in here, I'll kill you. I mean, I'll actually kill you. Okay.

Okay?

Lester, I need information.

Look.

He took my car.

They called me.

Told me it was impounded in Duluth. So he's probably... I got a picture.

a picture of him. Picture of him up here.

Law enforcement. He's from an APB.

What if we want to stay?

Pardon?

I don't know. I mean, what if we like it here?

Yeah, that's a good one.

On your feet.

Hey, buddy, you might want to have a doctor look at that hand, though.

It's smart.

I said more sand.

Back then.

Yeah, wild goose chasing.

That's okay.

Hang on, Frank Holland.

Chief, there have been some interesting developments while you were... Frank on

the line. New storm data.

Yeah, Frank, what you got then?

This case is really... It's heating up. That much, huh? Geez.

I'm saying two feet, new accumulation.

So, uh, we got the phone dump back from Lester's from the night of the murders.

Okay, thanks much. You too.

Call Honaker with Stacy so we can get some more plows and make sure they're

plowing the cheap drive every few hours. Can't have Ida going into labor under a

snowbound scenario.

Okay, yeah.

Now, what's all this?

I was saying we got the phone dump back.

And right around the time Pearl died, an outgoing call was placed from Lester's

to Leroy's Motor Inn. So I made a call.

No one asked you to. I know, but you were in Duluth, so I figured... Left

Knudsen in charge.

Right.

So I made a call. And get this.

Lorraine, the manager.

Lorraine Abbey. Yeah.

No, sir. Lorraine Babbitt. Yeah.

Curly hair.

Looks like she draws her eyebrows on with a sharpie. No, sir. This is a

woman with hard hair.

Anyway, she had used a photo of the suspect from the naked fella kidnapping.

Says he stayed one night, that being the night Hess was killed.

She got a name for him, too.

Warren Malvo.

And you found this how?

Like I said.

A call was placed from Lester's house to the motel where the suspect was

staying. So I talked to housekeeping, and they say this Malvo fella left

some tokens from the lucky penny. They want to know how many flowers.

At least three, don't you think?

At least three.

He says he can give you two good ones and a pickup with baby flowers. Sir?

Yeah, I'm listening.

Okay, good.

So I go and talk to the lady that Hess was with, the dancer.

And she says that before he was stabbed, Hess was laughing about this fella that

he bullied.

Broke the poor guy's nose, she said.

The same day.

Chief, is that a yes on the baby towel? So right away, I'm thinking, who do we

know who got his nose broke the day Hess died?

No.

Hester. Wait. Chief.

So you see, Hess breaks Lester's nose.

Lester goes to the emergency room where he meets our suspect.

That night, Hess gets killed.

The next day, Lester places a call to the motel where our suspect is staying,

and shortly thereafter or about, Mrs. Nygaard and the chief are murdered.

Yeah, tell him I'll call him back.

He's going to call you back.

I'm a bitch.

Yes, sir.

So I'm thinking maybe this is a murder -for -hire type deal, right?

Where Lester hires this Malvo fella to kill Hess.

Only maybe Lester don't got the money to pay, so things get sour.

Listen, I know it's not my case, but I'd like your permission to go back to

Lester's house and see what he has to say.

Not at his house.

Okay, his work, then.

No, I'm saying he's not at his house.

He's in a holding cell.

Knutson says Lester took a swing at him.

I'm not sure if he was drunk or what.

He's in custody?

I told Dougie to keep him overnight, you know, let him sleep it off. Well, I

mean, we got to talk to him, don't you think?

I guess we better.

I need to use your computer.

Yeah.

It's on the front.

The computer's at the precinct. I have it on the back.

Here, let me.

What do you need?

There's a pastor up in Baudette named Frank Peterson.

A few hits.

The church website.

Some stuff from the local paper.

Is there anything with a picture?

Oh, stop.

What's this for?

A case. You said there were other news stories.

Nothing with a picture.

Church fundraiser.

New roof.

That kind of thing.

Check for Lorne Malvo. Could you check?

Nothing.

He steals a car.

I pull him over.

He drives away. The car's impounded.

He stays in Duluth.

He stays in Duluth. I stop him on the street.

On that street.

On foot.

He was on that street on foot.

Come in, Greta. Over.

Why was he on that street on foot?

Dad?

Greta? Do you want to... Come in, Greta. Oh, right.

Okay, it's almost bedtime.

And hey, I may go out for a bit.

Okay. Come in. Over.

Back for more, huh?

I need a police scanner.

Got a special on remote control helicopters.

Can you monitor police activity on it?

Doubt it.

I'll just stick with the scanner.

Okay. I got handheld or dashboard mountable. Oh, also?

Got this one in pink.

Do I look like I want a pink police scanner?

I don't know.

Could be a gift for a lady.

And in your experience, police scanners, is that a gift ladies get wet for?

Not once.

Owned a riot shield.

Made her own jerky. I'll just stick with the black.

Okay.

Anything else?

Yeah, I need a walkie -talkie.

Yeah.

Afraid I can't just sell you one stretch.

See the coming pairs?

You know, so you can chat with a friend.

I don't have any friends.

Sad story.

Still gotta sell you two.

Hey, maybe you could make a friend and give it to him.

Maybe I could give it to you.

Call you up late at night. You could listen to me shit on people.

Oh. Where's your phone?

What are you... Are you supposed to be here?

The phone.

Yeah, in the kitchen.

What's going on?

What's that?

Don't talk.

Are you calling him?

I said don't talk.

Where were you?

I was hunting. I heard about the bugs. He gave me a swing by.

It's too late now.

I'm going to pay.

The blackmailing, I'm going to pay it. Tell me what he said.

It doesn't matter now.

I broke a promise.

Me.

So I got to pay.

Look, I can find the guy. I just need a few more days.

I couldn't sleep last night. I kept going over and over it in my head.

And God brought ten plagues up on the house of Pharaoh.

And the last is the death of the firstborn son.

What exactly do you think is happening?

The firstborn son.

His book of Exodus.

God is watching and he knows.

Knows what?

I told Semenko to take Demetrius someplace safe until it all blows over.

thinks I'm crazy. You think I'm crazy?

We're only as good as the promises we keep.

Pick me up in an hour.

We'll get the money.

So? He's going to pay?

I can't.

A million dollars?

A million?

Are you kidding me?

Do you have a closet that locks? Yeah, the pantry locks, I think.

Oh, my God.

A million dollars.

Hey, how big is that? A million dollars. Does it fit into a suitcase or like a

bag? Of course, it's got to be pretty heavy, right?

Hey, can I lay in it?

You know, I always like that part of movies where the characters, they just

in a big pile. You got a drill?

Yeah.

Oh, and then they always take the money and they just, like, throw it up in the

air. And the money just, like, flutters down on top of them, you know?

Goddamn, we're doing this. We're really... I got goosebumps.

Good screws.

Yeah. I'm going to buy real marble for the spa.

Six inches thick.

I got these, uh, I got these French lotions on hold.

They smell like sunflower.

Uh, these?

Longer. Okay.

So what do we, uh, what do we do? You know, anybody call them in the morning?

You know, tell them where to, tell them where to meet us? Uh, I don't know.

These? Yeah. Give me a few.

What?

Here.

Oh, man.

Hey.

Do I get, uh...

Use that voice thing again? You know, the Darth Vader, super sinister, like,

Luke, I am your father. Please step in.

Sure.

Hey, you know, I never even asked you. What are you going to do with your share

of the money?

My, uh... Uh... Yeah, my, uh... Did you mean to lock me in

here? We got a big day tomorrow. Get some rest.

I don't want you getting cold feet. I'll see you in the morning.

No, no, wait, hold on now.

I'm... What am I supposed to... What if I gotta go to the toilet?

You're a smart guy. You'll figure something out.

It's just slow now at the shop.

Lester? It's not my fault.

You bought me the tie.

And you...

Is

it a cut or what is it?

Puncture, maybe. Hard to tell with all the gore.

Mr. Niger, can you hear me?

Towels down. She's washing towels.

Mr. Nygaard, we're getting you to the hospital.

What happened to your hand?

It's bad.

What about the stuff? For $55,

he threw in the shotgun.

I don't understand. Were you shot?

Mr.

Nygaard?

Did you pay Lord Malvo to kill Sam Hess?

I never paid him.

Okay, offered to pay then.

Made a deal, and then... When he came for the money... I never paid.

I didn't pay.

Yeah, okay, but... Arrangements were made.

And then... I don't know, you tell me. Things went south. He was asking me...

Is that what you're looking for then?

Two kids.

I'm sorry?

I got two kids and a wife who thinks out loud.

This is the time I get.

Accidental for me.

Troubled mind.

I'll come to you.

The winters are cold, but I can't complain.

My socks have holes, but again, do I complain?

I do not.

The oldest needs braces.

The youngest one sneezed for three days straight.

But who could complain?

The gifts.

Children? All of it.

The cold. The holes.

Okay, so I have a question.

Spiritually, I mean.

Or not spiritually, but I don't know, of like an ethical nature.

Please.

Well... Let's say I know a person is guilty, has committed a crime, only,

you know, I can't prove it.

Like he has everyone else fools, but I know.

What am I... Find the proof.

Yeah, okay, but here's the thing.

I'm not a detective.

I mean, Molly, she's amazing, but I just...

And then there's Greta, you know, and am I supposed to put myself in danger, or

do I just... I don't know, just let it go.

A rich man opens the paper one day.

He sees the world is full of misery.

Is this a... It's a parable.

A rich man opens the paper one day. He sees the world is full of misery.

He says, I have money.

I can help.

So he gives away all of his money.

But it's not enough.

The people are still suffering.

One day, the man sees another article.

He decides he was foolish to think just giving money was enough.

So he goes to the doctor and says, Doctor, I want to donate a kidney.

The doctors do the surgery.

It's a complete success.

After he knows he should feel good, but he doesn't, for people are still

suffering.

So he goes back to the doctor.

He says, doctor, this time I want to give it all.

The doctor says, what does that mean, give it all?

He says, this time I want to donate my liver, but not just my liver. I want to

donate my heart, but not just my heart. I want to donate my corneas, but not

just my corneas. I want to give it all away.

Everything I am.

All that I have.

The doctor says, a kidney is one thing, but you can't give away your whole body

piece by piece. That's suicide.

And he sends the man home.

Knowing that the people are suffering and he could help.

So he gives the one thing he has left.

His life.

And does it work? Does it stop the suffering?

You live in the world. What do you think?

Killed himself for nothing?

Did he?

Well, I mean... You're saying...

What are you saying?

Only a fool thinks he can solve the world's problems.

Yeah, but you gotta try, don't you?

Keep it running.

Hey, Dad.

I was talking to the bug guy. He thinks it's all a real eye.

The crickets.

She's saying they're not local, you know?

Not from around here.

She's saying they're the kind you buy at a pet store to feed your lizard or...

God sent them.

Yeah. But, well... So, I called around all the pet stores, and wouldn't you

know... Look, kid, I don't have time for this now. Just clean it up.

Then pack your shit.

Wally is coming to take you to the cabin. No buts!

Just do it!

Hey there, Molly.

Hey. Uh, Lester okay?

Oh, he's had a bad week, that's for sure. Yeah.

What's this, the third time in? Yeah.

On the plus side, the nose is healing nicely.

That's a start. Yeah.

So, uh, um, looking about that hand.

Oh, real mess there.

Super infected, nasty stuff.

I drained the wound, removed the foreign object, cut away the necrotic tissue,

and filled him full of IV antibiotics.

He won't lose a hand, but it came close.

Yeah. Now, when you say, uh, for an object... Shotgun pellet, it looked

Had some fabric attached to it, so it's possible the pellet passed through

something before getting into Lester's hand.

You're someone.

Pardon?

Can I talk to him?

Well, he's sedated now on account of he was septic when you brought him in, so,

like I said, real nasty stuff.

Right, yeah, yeah. Be a while before he can answer any questions.

Hey, you seen Ida?

Wait, is she here?

Yeah, upstairs.

Just had the baby.

Holy smoke.

Yeah. Girl or boy?

Bernadette, I heard.

So, girl.

Yeah. Yeah.

Excuse me. All right.

It was the Romans, wasn't it?

What are you saying?

St. Lawrence, your window. The Romans burned him alive.

They did?

You know why?

Because he was Christian.

Maybe.

I think it was because the Romans were raised by wolves.

Greatest empire in human history founded by wolves.

You know what wolves do?

They hunt.

Like hell.

That's why I never bought into the jungle book.

A boy is raised by wolves, he becomes friends with a bear and a panther.

I don't think so.

I knew a guy once had a 110 -pound Rottweiler, and one night this girl

it'd be funny to get down on all fours and let the dog hump her.

The dog still had its balls.

Well, the dog gets up there, but he's not in on the joke.

This is just a bitch in heat as far as he's concerned, and he's not leaving

until he gets what he came for.

Well, the girl, too late.

realizes the kind of mistake she's made, she wants to get up.

The dog had other ideas.

Shoot it behind the ear to get it off.

I don't, uh... Well, I'm saying that the Romans, raised by wolves, they

see a guy turning water into wine, what do they do?

They eat him.

Because there are no sites in the animal kingdom.

Only breakfast and dinner.

So what time do you want me to pick you up in the morning?

Nah.

We're done.

You can stay the night, but you gotta hit the road come dawn.

Here's what I owe you.

Sorry it didn't work out.

Grimley? Yeah.

Molly. Oh, yeah. How you doing there?

Pretty good.

How's things going with you?

Oh, not bad. Just trying to figure this thing out.

Yeah, so I was wondering with this fella I arrested, how come he was there, you

know, on the street?

On that street. I mean, if he is our guy and not, you know, some pastor,

actually.

So what'd you come up with?

Well, see, I'm not sure what I'm looking for is the problem.

Plus, you know, it's dark out, so maybe go back out tomorrow.

Oh. I'm thinking I might drive out in the morning and take a look at Lester's

car.

That maybe after we could get together.

You know, compare notes on this thing.

Sure. That'd be... I'd like that.

Okay, so tomorrow then.

Okay.

Help you?

You're not supposed to be here.

Oh, no. I'm pretty sure I'm right where I'm supposed to be.

Hi.

Neighborhood watch.

If you don't move, I'm going to have to call the cops.

Well, friend, there's no need for that.

This is a nice neighborhood.

Children play in the streets. My children.

We have block parties.

Food punch.

We don't need a man in a dark car doing things.

You mean like sitting?

Don't be a nudnik.

This is a community.

People watch each other's backs.

Someone gets sick, someone dies, you bring a casserole.

Help.

Maybe I'm here to help.

No, you have black eyes.

You're trouble.

I'm going inside and I'm calling the cops.

Which building?

The one with the Jew bus outside?

There it is.

Now the truth comes out.

You know, some people think you don't need alarms on second story windows.

Think they can save a few bucks, you know, and still be safe.

Another way they save money is they don't hook up the alarm to the phone

So the bell rings, but the cops don't come.

Or they come, but only after the neighbors call.

Which, if this community's tight, as you say, you know,

just might be quick enough to save your life.

Or your children's lives.

Maybe.

Say, Irina.

How come we're all in the hall then?

I didn't kick this out. I said we were being too loud.

Ah. Well, she did just have a baby, so.

We all agreed it was a good point.

So you're being loud in the hall instead.

All right, boys, let's pack it up.

Sorry,

sleeping.

Well, that's a baby, all right.

Smeller. That's what a new one smells like.

How you holding up?

Me? You're the one who just had a baby.

Yeah, and I get to lie down now.

I just look tired.

Inside, I'm raring to go.

Do you want any details?

Just tell me you're taking care of it.

I'm trying, yeah.

Do you want me to stay the night? I could sleep in the chair.

Nah, I got people coming.

My sister and her daughter.

Be around 11, she said.

They said, uh, Bernadette.

Bern's idea.

His mother's name.

I wanted Allie.

And now he's dead.

That man always knew how to win an argument.

I think it's pretty.

Good, because you're the babysitter.

Go home. Let me sleep.

You do the same. You look like a raccoon.

Yeah.

I gotta go to Duluth in the a .m., but I'll stop by after.

Now I get it.