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I'll have a coffee, please.

Aren't you girls too young to be smoking?

It ruins your sex drive.

PHONE RINGS

I'll get it.

I got it.

Hello.

Hey, how are you doing.

Have you got everything packed - we're out of here tonight.

Well, I still have to ask Darryl if I can go.

Do you mean you haven't asked him yet?

Thelma, for God's sake.

Is he your husband or your father?

It's just two days - don't be a child.

Tell him you're going with me.

Tell him I'm having a nervous breakdown.

Darryl already thinks you're mad. Are you at work?

No, I'm calling from the Playboy Mansion.

I'll call you back.

Darryl.

Darryl.

Hurry up, honey.

Goddamn it, Thelma.

Don't shout like that.

Haven't I told you I hate you shouting in the morning.

I'm sorry.

I just didn't want you to be late.

Honey. What?

Have a good day at work.

Thank you.

Honey?

What?

Would you like anything special for dinner later?

No, Thelma I don't give a shit what we have for dinner.

I may not even be home for dinner.

You know how Friday's are.

Yeah, it's funny how so many people want to buy carpets on Friday night.

You'd think they'd want to forget about it for the weekend.

Well then, it's a good thing you aren't the regional manager...

..and I am.

Jesus.

Goddamn it, Homer.

Christ, I've got to get to work.

I don't need this bullshit in the morning.

And, I want you out of here by 5pm.

No, 3pm - get out of here by three today.

PHONE RINGS

Good morning.

Good morning, is Louise there?

Why, yes she is - is this Thelma?

Thelma, when are you going to run away with me?

Not this weekend sweetie. She's running away with me.

What did he say? What time are you picking me up?

All right, I'll be over around 3pm.

Fine.

What do I need to bring?

Warm clothes, I guess.

It cold at night in the mountains.

I'm going to bring everything.

Okay, then I will too.

And get Darryl's fishing stuff.

Louise , I don't know how to fish.

Neither do I, but if Darryl knows it can't be hard.

I'll see you soon. Okay, bye.

Hello, this is Jimmy.

I'm not here right now....

Hi.

Thelma, we don't need the lantern.

The place has electricity.

I want to take it anyway, just in case.

In case of what?

In case there's an escaped psycho killer on the loose who...

..cuts the electricity off or tries to kill us?

Then that lantern will really come in handy.

Maybe we should tow your car behind too..

..in case he steals a spark plug.

We'd have to - that thing barely makes it down the driveway.

Is everything in? Yes.

Be careful.

Smile.

Louise, will you mind this gun?

Why the hell did you bring that?

C'mon, it's for psycho killers, bears, snakes.

I don't know how to use it - will you take care of it?

Put it in my purse.

Good Lord, Thelma.

So, who's place is this?

It belongs to Bob, the day manager.

He's getting a divorce and his wife's getting this place.

So he's letting all his friends use it.

He's just got to turn over the keys.

I've never been out of town without Darryl.

How come he let you go?

Because, I didn't ask him.

Shit Thelma.

He's going to kill you.

I know, but he'd never let me go.

He never let's me do anything that's any fun.

He wants me to hang around the house while he's out doing God knows what.

Well, you get what you settle for.

I left him a note.

I left him food to microwave.

Thelma, what are you doing?

Smoking.

I'm Louise.

It's getting late - can't we stop somewhere for a bit?

Thelma, we won't get to the cabin until after dark as it is.

Then what difference would it make if we stopped.

I never could do stuff like this.

It'll have to be a quick stop.

I haven't seen a place like this since I left Texas.

Do you want to drink? No thanks.

I'll have a Wild Turkey, straight up and a Coke please.

Thelma.

Tell me, is this my vacation or not?

You're as bad as Darryl.

Sorry, I'm not used to seeing you this way.

You're usually so sedate.

Well, I've had it up to my ass with sedate.

You said we were going to get out of town and let our hair down.

Well darlin, look out because my hair is coming down.

All right, I changed my mind.

I'm going to have a Marguerita and a shot of whiskey on the side.

All right.

What are a couple of cute dolls like you doing in a place like this?

We left town....

Minding our own business - why don't you try?

Louise is mad at her boyfriend...

..we just wanted to get something to eat.

Well, you've come to the right place.

They've got good chilli here.

Harlan, are you bothering these girls?

No, just being friendly.

It's a good thing they're not all as friendly as you.

Your name is Harlan?

I've got an uncle called Harlan.

You do?

Is he a funny uncle?

If he is, then he and I have something in common.

I want to talk to my friend in private.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bother you.

But it's hard not to notice two ladies as pretty as you.

You better dance with me before you leave, or I'll never forgive you.

Sure, that would be fun.

Louise, that wasn't very nice.

Can't you tell when somebody's hitting on you?

So what if he was.

All your years of waiting on tables has made you dated.

Maybe.

Just relax, you're making me nervous.

All right.

That's a good band.

I wonder if Darryl's home yet.

I wonder if Jimmy got back.

Why don't you tell him to get lost, once and for all?

Why don't you ditch that no good husband of yours?

Thanks.

Well, Jimmy'll come in and you won't be there...

..he'll freak out and call you a load of times.

On Sunday night you'll call him and on Monday he'll be kissing the ground under you.

Exactly.

In the meantime, we said we were going to have some fun.

So, let's have some.

All right.

Let's dance.

Dance with me.

Do you want to dance, Miss?

Hey, Thelma.

I'm going to the little girls room, and then we're leaving.

Hey Louise, I want to come with you.

What's wrong?

Stop.

I'm spinning.

We need to get you some fresh air, little lady.

Did you see my friend?

Your friend, she's dancing over there.

How are you feeling now, darlin'.

I think I feel better.

You're starting to feel pretty good to me too.

I need to keep walking.

Wait a minute, where do you think you're going?

I'm going back inside. Harlan.

No.

Hey wait, stop.

Thelma, listen to me.

I'm not going to hurt you, I just want to kiss you.

No, no. C'mon.

All right, let me go now.

Let me go, I'm married.

That's okay, I'm married too.

I don't feel good, I've been sick.

I said I'm not going to hurt you.

Relax. Harlan, stop it please.

Stop, I mean it.

Louise is going to wonder where I am.

Fuck Louise.

Don't hit me.

Do you hear me? Don't hurt me, please.

Shut the fuck up.

Please don't hurt me, Harlan.

Damn bitch.

Let her go.

Let her go...

..or I'll splatter your ugly face all over this car.

All right, just calm down.

We were just have a little fun.

It looks like you have a real fucked up idea of fun.

Turn around.

In future...

..when a woman is crying like that...

..she isn't having any fun.

Bitch!

I should have gone ahead and fucked her.

What did you say?

I said, suck my cock.

Oh, my God. Get the car.

Jesus Christ, Louise you shot him.

Go on.

You watch your mouth, buddy.

Watch it, you fucking assholes.

Louise.

Louise, where are we going?

I don't know, just shut up so I can think.

Shouldn't we go to the cops?

We ought to tell the police.

Tell them what, Thelma?

Just tell them what happened.

Which part?

All of it, that he was raping me.

Just about a hundred people saw you dancing cheek to cheek with him...

..who's going to believe that we don't live in that kind of a world?

Goddamn it, pull over.

Thelma.

Thelma, I'm going to stop for a cup of coffee...

.. and get it together.

Then we'll decide what to do.

Everything's going to be fine. All right?

Yeah.

This is not the time to panic.

If we panic now, we're in trouble.

Nobody saw, nobody knows it was us.

So, we're still okay.

We just have to figure out what to do next.

We have to figure out what we're going to do.

I'll say one thing.

This is some vacation.

I sure am having a good time - this is real fun.

If you didn't want to have fun, we wouldn't be here now.

What does that mean?

It means, shut up Thelma.

So is this all my fault?

I have to go to the bathroom.

Sorry.

Thanks, I'll try again later.

Could you identify them if you saw them again.

I told you - yes.

But they weren't the types to do something like this.

You're not an expert witness, but how are you so sure?

If waiting tables in a bar doesn't make you an expert on human nature...

..nothing will.

I could have told Harlan he'd end up dead in the parking lot.

I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner.

Who did it?

Has anyone asked his wife?

I hope she did it.

Do you have any idea or don't you?

At a guess, I'd say it was some old gal or her husband.

It wasn't either of those two.

The smaller one with the tidy hair...

..she left me a huge tip.

Did you notice what kind of car they were driving?

It's a nightclub, Hal - not a drive in.

I don't follow the customers out to the parking lot.

Go on home.

You kept me here all night to ask me the same questions over and over.

Aren't you going to offer me a drink?

Behave yourself.

Hal, neither of those women was the murdering type.

ANSWERING MACHINE

Hello, this is Jimmy

Thelma, are you in there? Uh-huh.

Thelma, let's go.

We're going to need money.

Have much money have you?

What?

We'll stop and get a motel room.

I'll rest and then figure out what to do.

I've got $61.

Shit - $41.

We need more money.

Why are you unpacking?

You said we'd just take a nap.

I'm figuring out what to do.

Wake me up, when you've figured it out.

What's wrong with you?

What does that mean? Why are you like this?

Like what?

How am I supposed to act?

Excuse me for not knowing how to act when you kill someone.

You can help me work out what to do

I'm trying to do that.

I suggested we go to the police...

..but you didn't like that, so I'm out of ideas.

What's the rush, Thelma?

Give them enough time and they'll come to us.

I'm sorry.

I'm not ready to go to jail yet.

Why don't you, em...

..why don't you go out and take a swim.

I'll figure out what to do.

Jimmy, it's Louise.

I've been trying to call you.

Hello, Louise.

Where the hell are you?

Are you all right?

I'm fine, how are you?

You sound funny, Louise.

I am funny.

Are you in town, you sound miles away.

No, I'm out of town.

I'm in deep shit, in Arkansas.

Louise, tell me what's going on.

I came back and nobody knew where you were.

Is Thelma with you?

Listen Jimmy.

I've about $700 in the bank.

I know you can't get it out...

..but, I need that money.

Can you wire it to me and I'll pay you back?

What the fuck is going on, Louise?

Listen.

Something really bad happened.

I can't tell you what.

I did it and I can't undo it.

Will you help me?

Please.

Yeah, of course I will.

Why can't I bring it to you?

Jimmy, do you love me?

Yeah.

Never mind.

Just wire it to Western Union in Oklahoma City.

So that's where you are.

Not yet.

Call me back and I'll tell you which office to go to.

All right, I'll call you in an hour.

Thelma.

Thelma.

Thelma.

Get in the car.

Even if they didn't to it, they were probably witnesses.

Somebody should talk to them.

Put out an APB and see what we get.

All right.

Do you think they've left the state?

That's certainly possible.

We should tell the FBI too.

Louise.

Don't get mad, but where are we going?

Oklahoma City.

Jimmy's going to wire me some money.

You talked to Jimmy?

Did you tell him, is he mad?

No, I didn't tell him.

Darryl could call and make all sorts of noise.

When you call him...

..don't tell him anything about this.

Sound normal.

I called at 4am and he wasn't home.

He's nothing to be mad about.

I'm the one who should be mad.

Thelma...

..I'm going to Mexico.

Now, I can make it in 2½ days...

..but I'll have to haul ass.

Are you up to this?

I have to know.

It isn't a game.

I'm in deep shit and I have to know what you'll do.

I don't know.

I don't know, I don't know what you're asking.

Don't start flaking out on me.

Every time we get into trouble, you just go blank...

..or plead insanity or some such shit.

Not this time. Things have changed.

Everything's changed.

I'm going to Mexico - I'm going.

Louise.

Is that how you answer the phone?

I was afraid I'd missed you.

I got it.

It was hard to cash the cheque on Saturday.

Who did it?

A friend who owns a club.

Did you tell him what it was for?

No, I said I was buying a car.

That's good - where do I go?

It's called the Vagabond Motel.

It's at 1921 north east 23rd.

It's under Peaches.

What?

That's the code word.

I miss you, Peaches.

Thanks, Jimmy.

I appreciate it.

Mam, wouldn't you prefer a large economy size?

No, that's okay.

I want you to call Darryl.

Call him?

Tell him you're having a wonderful time and you'll be home tomorrow.

Will I be?

I don't know - I won't.

I want to get the newspaper.

PHONE RINGS

Hello, this is Darryl.

Will you accept a call from Thelma?

Yes, operator.

Thelma, where are you?

I'm with Louise.

We're in the mountains.

Have you lost your mind?

Is that it?

I leave for work and you take leave of your senses.

Darryl, calm down.

Don't get so mad, I can explain.

Hold on.

We're going to stay here, fish and hang out.

We'll be gone one more day and we'll be home tomorrow.

You'll be back today.

Get your butt back here, Thelma.

Goddamn it.

Darryl.

You're my husband, not my father.

What?

That Louise is a bad influence.

If you're not back by tonight...

..well then, I don't want to say.

Darryl.

Thelma.

Go fuck yourself.

That's good, that's sweet.

Shit, darlin.

Are you okay?

Did I cause that?

No, I'm sorry.

You're okay, all right.

Is there something I can do for you?

No, it's okay.

Excuse me Mam, which direction are you headed?

I'm trying to get back to school and my ride fell through.

I'm stuck here, so maybe you're going my way.

I think we're going to Oklahoma City.

I'd appreciate a lift.

It's not up to me, it's not my car.

We'd have to ask my friend.

But, she'd probably say no.

She's a bit up tight.

Maybe it's not such a good idea.

But, thanks for your time.

I can ask, it wouldn't hurt.

No, it wouldn't hurt.

Louise.

This young man is on his way back to school.

I thought since we're going the same way...

.. we could give him a ride.

It's probably not a good idea.

No, probably not - but I appreciate your time.

Drive safe.

Louise.

Did you see how polite he is?

Thelma.

What?

Good luck now.

Fill her up.

I wish we could have brought him.

What would Darryl say?

He'd say he'd want to make sure I was okay.

That I deserved some fun after putting up with him.

And that he loved me.

How long before we're in Mexico?

Here, take this and find all the secondary roads to Mexico.

Via Oklahoma City.

We should stay off the Interstate.

We could get onto this road here and go to Dallas.

I don't want to go through Texas.

Find a way we don't have to go through there.

You want to go to Mexico via Oklahoma...

..but you don't want to go through Texas.

Thelma, you know how I feel about Texas.

We're not going that way.

I know, but we're running for our lives.

Can't we make an exception?

Look at this map.

The only thing between Oklahoma and Mexico, is Texas.

We're not going to talk about this.

Either find another way, or give me the map and I will.

Do you understand?

No.

Now, why didn't you ever tell me what happened you there?

Look, if you shoot a guy with his pants down...

..Texas is not the place you want to get caught.

Trust me.

I'm not going to talk about this any more.

# Well, you do all the things that you want to do

And I can tell

The way you do the things you do

The way you do the things you do #

Is the manager here?

Marion, there's a police officer here.

All right, okay.

The other night there was a murder at the Silver Bullet.

A man was shot.

We have witnesses that saw a 1966 T-Bird convertible...

..leaving the scene.

It was speeding out of the driveway.

That vehicle is registered to Louise Sawyer.

We believe your wife was the other occupant of that car.

What?

What?

You're standing in a pizza.

So tell me, Miss Thelma.

How come you haven't any kids?

If God gives you something special, you should pass it on.

Darryl, my husband...

Darryl?

..he says he's not ready yet.

That he's too much of a kid himself.

He prides himself on being infantile.

It's a lot to be proud of.

Louise and him don't get along.

She thinks he's a pig.

I know he's a pig.

Did you marry young, Miss Thelma?

I guess eighteen is young, but...

..we'd been going out four years when we got married.

How long?

Four years.

I've never been with anyone, but Darryl.

I'm sorry.

If you don't mind me saying so, he sounds like an asshole.

It's okay, he is an asshole.

Most of the time I just let it slide.

You should slow down, Miss Louise.

There's a cop ahead.

Maybe you got a few too many parking tickets?

We'll take you to Oklahoma City and then you can go.

All right.

The prints on the car, match those of Thelma Davidson.

Well, isn't that strange.

Her husband says his gun is missing.

She took a lot of stuff.

It seems she planned to be gone a while.

The strange thing is...

..her husband said she would never touch the gun.

He got it for her because he's out late a lot.

He said she didn't touch it and wouldn't learn to shoot it.

It was kept in a drawer for years.

What kind of gun was it?

A '58. Right, where are they?

They were on their way to a cabin and they never showed up.

All right, listen up you two.

I'm going in here for a minute.

Say goodbye.

Hi, I'm here to pick up a money order for Louise Sawyer.

We have nothing here.

Could you try the code word 'Peaches'?

Did someone say "Peaches"?

Oh my God, Jimmy.

That's the secret word.

Show the lady what she's won.

What are you doing here?

I came to see you, baby.

Can I have another room please.

Put it on my credit card.

Thelma.

Oh shit, Jimmy.

What are you doing here?

Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.

Good answer. Same goes double for me.

Who's the cowboy?

This is J.D. He's eh...

He's gone.

We're giving him a ride and then he's going.

He's gone.

Yeah, that's what I'm doing.

Nice meeting you.

Yup, there he goes.

I love watching him go.

Thelma took to him.

Well, I got you a room, Thelma.

Go in and take a cold shower.

You know me Jimmy, I'm just a wild woman.

This is our future.

What are you going to tell him?

Nothing.

I'm not telling him anything.

The least I can do is make him no more of an accessory than he is now

You are so sweet to him...

..you really are.

Imagine not wanting to drag him into this.

I didn't ask him to come.

He's no different to any other guy. He just loves a chase.

Well, he's got his work cut out for him now.

Thelma, shut up.

Now...

..I want you to guard that money.

Okay.

If there's any problem, call me in room 211.

Okay.

I won't wait up.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Want a drink? No.

Tell me what's going on.

I'm not going to tell you what's going on.

Someday soon, you'll understand why.

So, I'm not going to, and don't ask me.

Can I ask you one thing?

Maybe.

Do you love somebody else?

Is it something to do with another man?

No, it's not anything like that.

Well, what is it?

Are you just going to leave forever?

Did you fucking kill someone?

If you do this, I'm out of here.

I'm sorry.

Come and sit down.

I'm fine right here.

I want to give you something.

Give it to me here.

Try it on.

You didn't see that coming, did you?

Why, Jimmy?

Why now?

Try not to get too exited, Louise.

I just flew across two states with that ring in my hand.

You know I hate flying.

You came all this way because of me?

You thought I was seeing someone else.

That's not why I came.

I don't want to lose you.

And I get the feeling I'm going to.

That's not a good reason to get married.

I thought that's what you wanted.

I do, but not like this.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Louise?

No, Thelma it's me.

I was out there, and I was thinking...

..I know I should be gone.

But, you know...

..I'm having no luck getting a ride in this rain.

I was just thinking about you.

This is crazy.

I'll get out of your hair.

Wait, wait.

Where are you going?

I don't know.

Nowhere.

Do you think I'm happy playing one- night gigs?

Do you think you're the only one with dreams that don't work out.

We both got what we settled for.

Maybe you don't love me anymore.

I do love you.

But I think it's time to just...

..let go of the old mistakes.

And, just chalk it up to bad timing.

I think it's time to let go.

C'mon, you're too weak.

All right.

C'mon.

See, you have an unfair advantage.

There's too much metal here.

That's better, what do you think?

Who are you anyway?

Tell me, I know you're not just some schoolboy.

Oh, I'm just some guy.

A guy who's parole officer's probably having a shit-fit right now.

What do you mean "parole officer"?

Are you a criminal?

No, not any more Thelma.

Beside's busting parole, I haven't done anything wrong in a long time.

What did you do?

I'm a robber.

Are you a bank robber? No.

I don't rob banks.

What do you rob?

Well, let's see.

I robbed a gas station, some stores...

Oh, my God.

How?

First you pick your place and sit back and watch it for a while.

I wait for the right moment to make my move.

That's something I know up here, it cannot be taught.

And then - shit, I don't want to talk about this.

I do.

All right.

Then I'd walk in.

And I'd waltz on in, and I'd say...

..ladies and gentlemen, let's see who wins the prize for staying cool.

Simon says, everybody down on the floor.

You sir, you do the honours.

Take that cash and put it into that bag.

You've got an amazing story to tell your friends.

That, or you'll have a tag on your toe.

You decide.

Then I just slip on out.

And get the hell out of there.

My goodness, you sure are gentlemanly about it.

Well, I've always believed that done properly...

..an armed robbery doesn't have to be a totally unpleasasnt experience.

You're a real live outlaw, aren't you?

I may be an outlaw, but you're the one stealing my heart.

Remember when we first met?

Yeah.

Tell me what you said.

I said you had nice eyes.

What did I say?

Do you remember?

You shut them and asked me if I knew what colour they were.

And, what did you say?

I didn't know.

Jimmy, what colour are my eyes?

They're brown.

Do you want some more coffee?

I never know what's going on with you or what you did...

..but I'm not going to tell anyone anything.

I'm not going to say I even saw you.

What did you do - take some kind of pill that makes you say the right thing?

Yeah, I'm choking on it.

Are you sure I can't come with you?

I don't think it's a good idea right now.

I'll catch up with you later.

Down the road.

Well, my taxi's here.

So, why don't you keep this.

Thanks.

I just want you to be happy.

I am happy, sweetie.

As happy as I can be.

Well, why don't you give me a kiss, goodbye.

Come here, Jimmy.

I'll be seeing you, Louise.

Have a safe trip.

It's a good thing he left when he did.

We thought we were going to have to put out the fire.

Hi.

What happened your hair?

Nothing - it got messed up.

Thelma, what's wrong?

Nothing.

Why?

Do I seem different?

Well now that you mention it, you seem...

..like you're crazy, or on drugs.

Well, I'm not on drugs.

But I might be crazy.

Thelma, what happened?

What happened? J.D. came back.

Oh my God, Louise.

Oh, no.

I can't believe it.

No.

Oh, my God.

I finally understand what all the fuss is about now.

It's just like a whole new thing.

Darling, I'm so happy for you.

That's great, I really am.

You finally got laid properly.

Where is he now?

He's taking a shower.

Thelma, did you leave him alone in the room?

Where's the money?

It's on the bed table.

It's on the nightstand.

Oh, I don't believe it.

I've never been lucky.

Shit.

That son of a bitch burgled me.

I don't believe it.

Louise, are you okay?

Louise.

I'm so sorry.

Louise, it's okay.

No, Thelma, it's not okay.

It's definitely not okay.

None of this is okay.

What are we going to do for money?

How are we going to get gas?

By trading on our good looks?

I mean...

..oh goddamn, it's not okay.

Louise.

Listen to me.

Don't worry about it.

Stand up.

Don't worry about it, do you hear me?

C'mon.

Get your stuff, let's get out of here.

Move.

C'mon in, wipe your feet.

As you know, we've tapped your phone.

In case she calls.

Will that cost me?

Excuse me, may I?

Hey, live it up.

That's what it's there for.

We're going to have someone here on the phone until we find them.

You can't let on you know anything.

We want to find out where they are.

I don't want to get personal...

..but, do you have a good relationship with your wife?

I love Thelma.

I don't mean to offend you, sir.

It's just a question I have to ask.

Are you close to her?

Yeah.

I guess so.

I mean, I'm about as close as I can be to a nutcase like that.

Yeah, well if she calls - be gentle.

Say you're happy to hear from her.

That you miss her.

Women love that shit.

Okay, if you say so.

Women love that shit.

Do you want anything?

Drive Louise, drive.

Go, go.

What happened?

Did you rob the store?

You robbed the goddamn store?

We needed the money.

It's not like I killed anybody.

Thelma.

I'm sorry, we needed the money - now we have it.

Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit.

Louise, c'mon get a grip.

Drive us to mexico.

Oh, shit.

How did you - what did you say?

Well, I just waltzed on in there and I said...

..good morning ladies and gentlemen, this is a robbery.

Now, if nobody loses their head nobody will lose their head.

Simon says, lie down on the floor please.

Mam, could you get down?

Not you, sir.

Let's see who'll win the prize for keeping their cool.

Sir, would you do the honours?

Take all that cash out of the drawer and put it in a paper bag.

You're going to have an amazing story to tell all your friends.

That, or have a tag on your toe - you decide.

Sir, get down please.

Thank you, just stay there.

Just get real comfortable.

Hey, throw in a few bottles of Wild Turkey too.

Now, you get down too.

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for you co-operation.

Stay on the floor till I'm gone and have a good day.

Jesus Christ.

Good God.

My Lord.

Louise, you'd better slow down.

I'd hate to get caught over a speeding ticket.

I really wish this car wasn't green.

Should we be driving like this, in broad daylight?

No, we shouldn't.

But, I want to put some distance between us...

..and the scene of our last goddamn crime.

Oh man, you wouldn't believe it.

It was like I'd been doing it all my life.

Nobody would believe it.

I think you found your calling.

Maybe.

The call of the wild.

You are disturbed.

I believe I am.

Thelma, watch your litter.

God, this always happens when you're in a hurry.

Are you going to stay drunk all day?

Isn't that nice.

Truck drivers are the nicest on the road.

Lord, how original.

He's a pig.

What did he have to do that for?

James Leonard?

Who wants to know?

Arkansas State Police.

Hi.

Thelma.

What?

I want you to call Darryl.

What for?

Find out if he knows anything.

If you think he does, hang up.

If he does, the police have probably tapped the phone.

Tapped the phone?

What are you talking about?

Murder 1 and armed robbery.

Murder 1?

We can't even say it was self defence?

It wasn't, we were walking away.

They don't know that.

It was just you and I there.

I'll say he raped me and you shot him...

..that's almost the truth.

It won't work. Why not?

Because there's no physical evidence.

We can't prove he did it. We can't prove he even touched you.

How do you know about this anyway?

What can we say about the robbery, there's no excuse for that.

There's no such thing as justifiable robbery.

Right Louise.

Where did you get this?

I stole it.

Hi.

He's a nut.

That's Mrs. Dickinson's husband.

Where did you get the $6600 in cash?

From a friend.

We spoke to a man today who said he delivered very close to that amount...

..to a Miss Louise Sawyer.

Do you know her too?

Yes, I believe she was the woman driving the car.

He said he took it to a motel in Oklahoma City.

He also says, he met a man.

He identified you, through a series of mug-shots.

He also told us that you and Mrs. Dickinson seemed close.

Is that true?

Well sir, you might say we had a meeting of the minds.

Do you know that Mrs. Dickinson and Miss Sawyer...

..are wanted in connection with a murder?

Murder - Thelma?

Damn!

Did they indicate they were on the run from the law?

No, but they were a bit jumpy.

Do you know what? What?

You're annoying me.

Me too.

You two have a lot in common.

Maybe I should step out of the room for a bit.

I'v a better idea.

Do you mind if I speak to him alone?

What, what did I do?

Nothing - that's what.

This is a crock of shit.

I've got a feeling about something.

Yeah?

Do you think Thelma Dickinson would have committed armed robbery...

..if you hadn't taken all of their money?

Take your foot off that table.

Cat got your tongue?

No, how do you know I took it?

Don't you fucking lie to me.

Those two girls had a chance.

They had a chance.

And you screwed it up.

And now they're in serious trouble.

I'm going to hold you responsible for this if anything happens to them.

I have no feeling for you.

Now, you're going to tell me all you know...

..so there's a small chance I can do them some good.

Or, I'll be all over you like a fly on shit for the rest of your life.

You're misery will be my mission in life.

Yes, sir.

Understand?

Good.

Mr. Dickinson, I'd like a word with you.

I like your wife.

Come back here.

Come here, you little shit!

I'll kill you.

Fill her up.

Excuse me, is there a phone?

Thank you.

Listen, Thelma.

Even if you're not sure, hang up.

Understand?

PHONE RINGS

Hello.

Darryl, it's me.

Thelma, hello.

He knows.

I need more time.

What, all I said was hello.

PHONE RINGS

Yep.

Darryl, this is Louise.

Let me talk to the police.

Hello, Louise.

Let me talk to the police.

There's no police here.

Where are you girls anyway.

Darryl, let me talk to the police.

Hello, Miss Sawyer.

I'm investigator Hal Slocombe, Arkansas State police.

How are you?

I've been better.

I hope you're being careful with that gun.

Yes, I know.

You girls are in trouble.

Are you okay?

Yes, we're fine.

Do you want to tell me what happened?

Sure, I'll buy you coffee sometime.

I want you to know that neither of you are charged with murder yet.

You're wanted for questioning.

Although, Mrs. Dickinson's wanted for armed robbery.

Look, we have to go.

I'll call you back.

I don't think you're going to make it to Mexico.

We should talk.

Please.

Shit.

That J.D. is a little shit.

Thelma, how did they know we're going to Mexico?

How did they know that?

You told that thieving little shit where we were going?

I just told him...

..if he ever got to Mexico, he should look us up.

I asked him not to tell on me.

I didn't think he'd tell anyone.

Why?

Why, what's he got that's worth my life's savings?

Goddamn it, Thelma.

I'm sorry.

Goddamn it, Thelma.

Till now, we had two things going for us.

One - nobody knew where we were.

Two - nobody knew where we were going.

Now one of those things is gone.

Look Thelma, you have to stop talking to people.

You've got to stop being so open.

We're fugitives now.

Let's start behaving like that.

Right. Thank you.

TELEVISION SHOW

God, this is beautiful.

It surely is.

I always wanted to travel - I never got the opportunity.

You've got it now.

What's going on?

Nothing.

We don't need that map any more.

Hey, look.

Look, it's that guy.

Ignore him.

Hey, baby.

I'm your captain muff diver.

I'm your storm trooper of love.

I ignored him.

What are you laughing at?

Harlan.

What about him?

Just, eh...

..just the look on his face when he...

What?

...he wasn't expecting that.

Suck my dick - bang.

It's not funny.

It happened to you, didn't it?

What are you talking about?

In Texas.

Isn't that what happened.

You were raped.

Look, I'm warning you.

Just drop it.

I'm not going to talk about that.

Understand?

Yeah.

I'm not talking about it - understand?

Yeah.

It's okay.

We're being pulled over.

Shit.

What'll we do? I don't know.

We'll play it by ear, maybe he'll just give a me a ticket.

Oh God, please don't let us get caught.

I'm pulling over.

Turn off your engine.

What's he doing?

He's walking over.

Is there a problem?

Can I see your license?

Okay.

Here it is.

Take it your of your wallet, please.

I told you to slow down, I told her to slow down.

Yes, she did. How fast was I going?

A hundred and ten.

Oh.

Step out of the car, please.

Sure.

Is this your vehicle?

Yes sir, it is.

Will you get into the car, please.

Take off your glasses, please.

Yes, sir.

Am I in trouble, Officer?

Yes Mam, you're in a lot of trouble.

Will you step back and get into your car.

Officer...

.. I'm so sorry about this.

Would you let go of that.

I really apologise, but would you put your hands on the steering wheel

If you get on that radio, you'll find out we're wanted in two states

We're probably comsidered armed and dangerous.

I am anyway.

The our whole plan will be ruined.

Louise.

Take his gun.

Take it.

I'm sorry, excuse me.

Will you step out of the car please.

Three days ago we'd never have done this.

But if you met my husband, you'd understand why.

Put your hands on your head, please.

Louise.

What? Shoot the radio.

The police radio, Louise.

I'm sorry.

Got it.

Okay, step to the back of the car please.

Get the keys.

GUNSHOTS

What happened?

Air holes.

Open the trunk.

Step into the trunk, please.

Please, I have a wife and family.

You do?

Well, you're lucky.

Be sweet to them, especially your wife.

My husband wasn't sweet to me. Look how I turned out.

Now, get in there.

Wait, Officer could I have your belt please.

Extra ammunition.

Can I exchange glasses with you?

Thanks.

Officer, I'm very sorry about this.

I apologise too.

Let's hit it!

I feel like I have a knack for this.

I think you do.

Drive like hell!

Either those girls are real smart - or real lucky.

Brains will only get you so far, and luck always runs out.

Was this the one to Mexico?

Yes.

Then, aren't we going in the wrong direction?

Well, if you take a state policeman, take his gun and lock him in the trunk...

..it's better to get out of the state, if we can.

Get away from my car.

I think I fucked up.

I got us into a situation where we could get killed.

I don't know why I didn't go to the police right away.

You already said why.

What did I say?

Nobody would believe us.

We'd still be in trouble and have our lives ruined.

You know what else?

What?

That guy was hurting me.

If you hadn't come out, he would have done a lot worse.

And nothing would have happened to him because everyone saw us dancing.

They'd say I asked for it.

My life would have been ruined - worse than it is now.

At least now I'm having some fun.

And I'm not sorry that son of a bitch is dead.

I'm just sorry you did it and not me.

Let me talk to Slocombe.

She's wants to talk to you.

Hello, Louise. Hey.

How are things?

Weird, there's a snowball effect happening.

You're still with us though.

You're somewhere on the face of the earth.

We're not in the middle of nowhere, but we can see it from here.

Louise, I almost feel like I know you.

You don't.

You're getting in deeper every moment you're gone.

Would you believe this whole thing was an accident?

I do believe you.

That's what I want everybody to believe.

The trouble is, it doesn't look like an accident.

And you're not here to tell me about it.

I need your help.

Did Harlan... I don't want to talk about him.

Do you want to give yourselves up?

I don't think so.

Then I'm sorry, we'll have to charge you with murder.

Do you want to come out of this alive?

Certain words and phrases keep drifting through my mind.

Incarceration, cavity search, death by electrocution, life imprisonment.

So do I want to come out alive?

I don't know.

I'm going to have to think about that.

Louise, I'll do anything.

I know what's making you run.

I know what happened to you in Texas.

C'mon, Louise.

Don't blow it.

We got it.

Give it to me.

Take me there. No, I can't.

I'm the only one she spoke to.

You're no good to me, there's nothing you could do.

I don't want anyone to lose their head.

You know what happens.

The volume gets turned up, next thing they'll get shot.

What?

You're not going to give up on me, are you?

What do you mean?

You're not going to make a deal with him?

I want to know.

Thelma, I'm not making any deals.

I'd understand if you were thinking about it.

You have something to go back for.

Jimmy.

Jimmy's not an option.

But, I know something changed in me and I can't go back.

I mean - I just couldn't live.

I know.

I know what you mean.

Anyway, we don't want to end up on the damn 'Geraldo Show'.

Yeah.

They're charging us with murder.

They say we have to figure out if we want to come in dead or alive.

Gosh, didn't he say anything positive at all?

Are you awake?

You could say that - my eyes are open.

Me too.

I feel awake.

Good.

I don't remember ever feeling this awake.

Know what I mean?

Everything looks different.

Do you feel like that too...

..like you have something to look forward to?

We'll be drinking Margeuritas by the sea.

We could change our names.

Live in a hacienda.

I want a job.

I'll work at Club Med.

Yeah.

What kind of a deal does that cop have to beat that?

It'll have to be good.

Pretty damn good.

Oh God, Louise.

Look, look.

It's him.

It's him.

It's definitely him.

Pass him.

Hey baby, are you ready for a big dick?

Hi.

Hi, there.

You all right?

We're fine, how are you?

Great?

Are you girls ready to get serious?

I think so.

Follow us.

Where are you going?

Resno.

Why don't you take off those shades so we can see your eyes.

I've been seeing you too.

We think you have really bad manners.

How can you behave like that with women you don't even know?

Uhh?

How'd you feel if someone did that to your mother?

Or your sister?

Or your wife?

Huh?

What are you talking about?

You know what I'm talking about.

That business with your tongue.

What is that, it's disgusting.

What is that supposed to mean?

Does that mean pull over...

..I want to show you what a big fat slob I am?

Does that mean suck my dick?

You're crazy.

You got that right.

We think you should apologise.

I ain't apologising for shit.

Say you're sorry.

Fuck that.

Say you're sorry.

I'm going to make you fucking sorry.

Jesus.

I bet you called us beavers on your CB radio, didn't you?

Sure did.

Damn, I hate that.

I hate being called beaver, don't you?

Are you going to apologise?

Fuck you!

Goddamn, you bitch.

I don't think he is going to apologise.

I don't think so.

You bitches.

You bitches from hell.

Where'd you learn to shoot like that?

From the TV.

Where'd you learn to shoot like that?

Texas.

SHOUTS FROM CAR BOOT

The keys are over there.

NEWS BULLETIN

'...red hair, green eyes, five foot ten inches tall...'

'Both subjects are armed and extremely dangerous.'

'Approach with caution.'

DESCRIPTIONS AND LOCATIONS OF SUSPECTS ON RADIO

Do you think they saw us?

I don't know, I don't think so.

We'd better get off, just in case.

Have you got your seatbelt on?

I'm in pursuit...

Oh, shit.

We have the suspects in sight.

I know this was all my fault, I know it.

There's one thing you should know by now...

..it wasn't your fault.

Louise, no matter what happens, I'm glad I came with you.

Shit.

Did you see that guy, he was right in the middle of the road.

Hold on.

I think everything from here on in will be pretty shitty.

Unbearable, I'd imagine.

How do you stay so positive?

You're a good friend.

You too sweetie, the best.

How do you like the vacation so far?

I guess I went a bit crazy.

You've always been crazy.

This is the first chance you've had to express yourself.

Good driving.

Thanks.

Oh, God.

What the hell is that?

I think it's the Grand Canyon.

Isn't it beautiful?

Yeah.

Oh, my God.

It looks like the army.

All this for us.

Hey, don't let them shoot those girls.

This is too much, you've got guns pointing at them.

These women are armed Hal, this is standard.

These boys know what they're doing.

Raise your hands.

Any failure to obey that command will be considered an act of aggression.

I repeat, turn your engine off and raise your hands.

What are you doing?

I'm not giving up.

You have to do something.

How many times have those poor girls been fucked over?

Will you pull yourself together.

Calm down, don't make me sorry I brought you.

Damn it!

Cut off your engine and place your hands in plain view.

Okay then, let's not get caught.

What are you talking about?

Let's keep going.

What do you mean?

Go.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Hey!

Subtitles Ann-Marie Walsh RTE 1994