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Boa will pick you up about the same time tomorrow, a little before daybreak.

Yes, sir. I'll be ready.

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

sir.

What you doing tonight?

Whatever it is, it won't be with you.

Just my luck.

Lost that again to some damn GoPro girl.

This is Wheeler. I just got in.

Good. Where are you?

Tell me where to meet you.

I'll be there.

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

Thank you very much.

Today was a long time ago Yesterday he

did not understand Now he's learned how to hate To

kill and to rape He's lived a thousand lives and we don't know

The fear of being a man

But fears come and go

And Wheeler doesn't know what to become of his soul.

Yesterday was a long time ago.

Yesterday he was but a child.

He played with young friends, climbed hanging vines.

He dreamed of tomorrow and we learned new things

for a little while.

Yesterday was a long time.

Thank you.

Thank you.

doesn't know what's to become of his soul

yesterday

was a long time ago yesterday

he was but a child he played

We dreamed of tomorrow and we were new.

Sleep for a while.

But yesterday...

Morning to you.

He didn't help?

No, thanks. Just finished.

Sheriff, I was 55, what's the point?

M -18, signal 52, 82 left.

Son, those tires look mighty bad today.

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

Yes, sir.

We're going to do just that today.

There's no precipitation in sight.

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

and Jackson 50.

Sure is. Too nice for fixing flats. Want to buy you a coat?

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

It helps with that.

How far is it to town?

Oh, about two miles.

Have you been on the road long?

Yep, about all my life.

Where are you from, son?

Well, I'm from Maine.

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

Maine part of Texas.

That's pretty good, son.

Morning, Mr. Bill.

You catch any fish?

No, it wasn't biting this morning.

Where's Connie?

She in the kitchen.

Good morning, Mr. Phillips.

Good morning, girls.

Getting ready for the party already, Connie?

How many's gonna be here?

They'll be 20 if they all show up.

Oh, they'll all be here, Connie.

Oh, I'm sure they will.

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

Especially to someone like Steve Foster.

What brought that on?

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

ahead and married him a long time ago.

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

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

Anyway, I knew he'd finally come around.

Going to the drugstore, Connie. Do you need anything?

Where's Ella?

She's going home.

Miss Connie, we do need some of these napkins.

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

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

You been enjoying your fishing lately, Mr. Bill?

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

Hey, Texas.

Decided to stay in our little town?

Sure did. Nice town.

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

Oh, this is my daughter, Connie.

I don't believe I got your name earlier.

Name's Wheeler.

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

I'm William Phillips, Mr. Wheeler. Mr. Phillips?

Can I buy you a cup of coffee?

Yeah, sure.

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

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

You have a very pretty daughter, Mr. Phillips.

Yeah, I know.

But I'm afraid I've spoiled her.

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

Mr. Ben.

About your wife, I mean.

What do you do for a living, Mr. Wheeler? Merry Christmas, Bill.

Same to you.

Pick up odd jobs.

Just keep moving around.

Trying to find the right place.

How old was Connie when your wife died?

Nine.

It must be nice just traveling around the country.

Not bad.

What about yourself? What do you do?

I retired about a year ago.

Don't do nothing but fish anymore.

That's what I call nice.

Yeah, man.

I'm gonna retire someday, too.

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

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

What's your name, friend?

Wheeler.

I figured it was you.

What took you so long?

Did you have trouble finding a place?

Nope.

I'm Slick.

Slick?

You are?

I mean, that's what they call me.

I'm going to be working with you.

You know any of the details?

Nope. It's going to be ended.

We've got this here old man.

Taken to a cabin I got in the woods.

Hold him two, maybe three days.

Boss is going to take care of everything else.

Okay.

I come into town every day and call the boss.

When he gives us the word, we take off.

I'll go back to Houston with you.

We'll meet the boss there and get a break.

Where did we get this old man?

Do you know him?

Yeah, I know him.

Some tired old man.

Name's Phillips.

Be damned!

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Nothing at all.

You know where he lives?

I'll show you.

Boss wants this done as soon as possible.

Fine.

Let's go.

Hell,

lady, we can't wait all day.

And it was a boat and a river.

Daddy, don't stay at the club too long.

You have to greet the guests with me at 6 o 'clock, and you need some rest

before then.

I'll be back in plenty of time, Connie.

Look, he's going to his car.

Man, there's no time like right now.

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

What's the meaning of this?

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

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

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

Now, listen, Mr. Wheeler.

No. You listen, old man.

And don't give me no hassle.

I won't have to use this.

Now, shut up and let's go.

You be just as nice and sociable as you was earlier.

And we get along real good.

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

And you better be sure, old man.

Don't want me upset.

Hey,

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

I said you'd spend the rest of your life in jail.

You ain't seeing nothing!

Will you come on later?

Let's get the hell out of here.

I bet it must really be something, having all that money. Not having

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

How's it feel being rich, Phillips?

Do you know how to enjoy it?

Yeah, I'll bet you do.

I don't know what you're going to say.

You're not going to get away with it.

I've seen you around before.

Ain't you a local boy?

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

Quick.

I'll shut him up.

You give me any trouble, old man.

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

Better yet, I might go back

and get that bitchy -looking daughter of yours.

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

Just think.

All the good fun I could have with her at the cabin in the woods.

Yeah, man.

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

hairy -legged old man.

I just might go back and get her anyway.

We could make a party.

How about it, Mr.

Retired Big Shot?

Would you like to have a party with us?

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

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

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

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

Tell me, Phillips.

Are you better than me?

What about that stuck -up bitch?

Is she better than me?

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

Lookie here, Phillips.

Found you a new home.

Miss Phillips.

Outdoor Johnny.

How about that for real class, huh?

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

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

I'm out there, he funks nothing.

Look at his winger.

I'm hurting.

You're hurting, Bill.

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

work!

Put him on a bed and tie it down.

Ain't much to eat.

You on a diet?

There's some beer in the fridge.

I could cheer you as a number.

Got any?

No, man.

I've been kind of dry lately.

I might score tonight.

I'll go try.

Now you're talking my language.

Hey, Will.

Yeah, I guess you're right. Ain't no use in wasting the stuff.

$6 .30 and a crummy checkbook.

She don't carry much cash.

Afraid somebody's going to rob you.

Oh, he got the bread all right.

Plenty from what I hear.

I sure as hell hope somebody thinks you've read it.

I got me an idea.

I have a little enjoyment out of this.

Sit him up and untie his hands.

Now!

Mr. Philip.

Sir.

You'll write me a check.

For $100.

Think you can afford it, Mr.

Phillips?

Oh, make it up for cash.

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

he don't even get a hit.

You're a nice guy, Mr. Phillips.

Thank you.

Hey, Wheeler, how you gonna cash the check?

I'm going to walk in the bank like I own the place.

That's cool, Wheeler.

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

Don't you worry, man.

Everything's going to be beautiful.

I'll tell you what.

When we finish this job and everything's done, I'll make sure that you never,

ever had to worry about anything ever again.

I'll take care of it personally.

Okay.

It's how old money bags back up.

And if he gives you any trouble, kill him.

Save me the trouble of doing it later.

Mort.

Oh, Lee.

What'd he go and do that for?

Messed up everything.

Lord.

Don't kill me.

Gosh. I gotta find him.

God damn, what's she doing?

This is Wheeler.

We have the old man.

Yeah, that's right.

He's at the cabin.

Yeah, man.

You get what you pay for.

That's right.

I'll take care of both of them.

Okay.

I'll see you in Houston.

Yeah, right.

Uh, Sheriff Tom, uh, Bo, ask me when I continue.

Is it important?

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

Thank you. Mm -hmm.

Do you have identification, sir?

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

You see, uh...

We were fishing this morning and I lost my wallet.

Would you wait a moment, sir?

Please hurry.

I'm sure Bill would appreciate this.

ass, Phillip, because when I catch your ass, you're going to need all the help

you can get.

Thank you.

much action around?

Depends on what you're looking for.

The prince said I might score you.

Who's your friend?

His name's Flick.

He's from around here or something.

Still depends what you're looking for.

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

Now, you just put me onto the right man.

Here, finish the game.

Sorry, man. Can't help you.

I'm going to have my stick back.

Off above the mansion in the sky.

Now have mercy. You scare a person to death.

But you won't.

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

Well, he ain't here.

You just come back later.

I'll wait.

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

Well... Go ahead, Bertha.

Well, all right, Miss Connie.

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

I'll be right back.

Dad went to the country club. He'll be right

back most any time now, Mr. Wheeler. It is Wheeler, isn't it?

Yep. That's right.

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

Yep.

Sure.

Do you take sugar?

All I can get.

Looks like you're going to have a party.

Yes, this evening, to announce my engagement.

Well now, congratulations.

You know, it's funny.

I was just discussing a party this morning with someone.

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

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

Well, no, not really.

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

A surprise?

It's not like it sounds.

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

better to understand.

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

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

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

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

Yeah, I'll have a cup.

Mr. Wheeler, what's your first name?

Just Wheeler.

No Mr.

No other name.

What do you do, Wheeler?

I do most anything.

What do you have in mind?

Don't you do anything?

Are you going to the party?

Daddy, what are you doing here?

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

Hello, Mr. Wheeler.

You're the young man with the bad tire.

Yep. Connie, do you know where your father is?

Yes, he's at the country club.

No, I've checked there already.

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

Tell me, are these Bill's glasses?

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

Where'd you get them?

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

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

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

glasses and then maybe stepped on them.

Where would Daddy be if his car was still there?

I don't know, because...

I saw signs of another car being there.

And maybe, maybe he went off with someone else.

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

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

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

to call me the minute you hear anything.

I'll be at my office.

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

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

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

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

Oh, Steve, it's you.

What?

Uh -huh.

Connie, what's wrong?

Yes.

Yes, I understand.

You mean you... Yes.

Yes. Okay.

Okay.

Steve...

Yes, right away.

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

What did Steve say?

What's wrong?

Ellen, he's been kidnapped.

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

Oh, my God.

Connie, call my father.

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

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

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

Connie's right.

Call the sheriff. He'll probably kill him.

But how can you get that much money?

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

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

have the money.

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

and tell them the party's off?

Tell them I'm sick.

Got to call my father.

He has to know.

You're not going to call that redneck sheriff.

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

I've got to see Mr. Willis. It's very important.

Well, Connie, I believe Mr. Willis is still in his office.

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

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

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

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

Think. Have you told anyone?

Anyone at all?

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

But Mr. Willis, I didn't tell anybody.

That is no one but Steve.

No.

No, Mr. Willis. Not Steve.

He wouldn't.

He wouldn't!

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

Oh, my God.

I got your ass.

I got your ass.

Ask your heart, brother, where you gonna hide On

that day when the angels sing

And your soul has no

wings I'll tell you, brother, you

don't

to peace and wings of prayer I tell

you brother you're so

I'm telling you, sister, your soul's got a headwind.

Wings of truth and wings of care.

Wings of peace and wings of prayer.

I'm telling you, sister,

your soul's got a headwind.

Oh.

You all right, mister?

What happened to you?

Son, can you take me to town?

All I know, Steve, is that Tom said he's going to be taking Connie home, and he

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

He's going to join us there later.

Does this mean I'm under arrest?

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

I've been everywhere that a boat can go.

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

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

the moon.

Well, I'm going to lose the annual river boat, man.

So what do you have?

I'll have a beer.

We'll be right back.

Kind of slow today, ain't it?

Uh -huh.

How about a dance?

No use wasting all that good music.

I don't think so.

How about another beer?

You know,

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

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

I just don't want to dance, okay?

You remind me a lot of mama.

I wouldn't trade my life for any in the world. Why don't you go ahead and dance

with the mama's boy?

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

Well, I'm a new piano man.

I'm just made of mud and water, this man.

I got this girl in every time.

All the way up in the big old hive.

All the way up.

I wouldn't trade...

Now, bitch, let's dance.

Now you're gone.

Oh, now. Hey. Somebody needs you.

Those pretty words are gone.

Get lively.

Come on.

Pick it up. Get lively. Come on. Pick it up. Get lively. Bastard. Me all alone.

I kept waiting.

Yeah. God damn it.

That's right.

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

All right.

Faster.

Faster. Faster.

Faster. Faster. Faster.

Faster.

Faster.

Faster. Faster. Faster.

Come on. Give me a script. Come on.

Come on.

Come on. Come on. Come on.

The day has come and gone too soon.

Leaving me in this small room.

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

Young dreams seem to fade and die.

I'm lying here and wondering why.

One, two, three, four walls.

Closing in.

Running down the lonely road.

Creeping out.

Dance. Dance.

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

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

Dance. Dance.

Dance. Dance.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

11, 12, 13,

14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,

20, 21, 22,

That one small island. That one beautiful wall.

That dark little dream.

Dreams seem to fade and die.

I'm lying here and wondering why.

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

My life reclames before my eyes.

Dreams I have not realized.

I plan my way so straight and true.

But no man knows what they can do.

All right, Steve, hold it or I'll shoot.

Close it in.

Young dreams seem to fade and die.

I'm lying here and wondering why.

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

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

One, two, three, four.

Yesterday was a long time ago.

Yesterday he was but a child.

He played with young friends, climbed hanging vines.

He dreamed of tomorrow and we learned new things

for a little while.

Yesterday.

was a long time ago.

Need any help?

Well, we were a good fellow with a bad time.

You're not going to call that redneck shirt?

Yesterday was a long time ago Yesterday

he did not understand Now he's burned all

his bridges Left broken hearts He's cried a million tears And

Wheeler knows The sorrow of being a man

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

become of his soul