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As we continue

our 1959 encounter with

The Bat.

Moral of our story so far.

If there might be a mysterious throat-slashing maniac

in your house tonight,

just remember everything's gonna be

a-okay,

safe and secure if you all have flashlights.

Nothing to worry about, even if the top cop is leaving,

and the hole in the door window hasn't been fixed.

One also wonders, if Mark's throat was slashed,

and he hemorrhaged, why didn't we see any blood

on his clothes?

Fuckin' kids.

Or the overly officious,

so-called searching of Andy, the long arm of the law.

Wonder if you will, the owls,

and beware as he could care less.

Only hope these ladies

will help me make it through the night.

I got a gun.

You don't want this.

Oh.

Oh, Jesus!

One more time.

The sides or the gravies?

Both.

Come on!

Fries, fruit, hash brown, cottage salad.

Brown, white, mustard, dry.

Which are the gravies?

I gotta take this.

Dairy Bar. Yes, we're open.

No, no, no, no!

Get the hell away from me!

Hello?

I don't know what you're selling, but

- Lamont. - Dad?

Well uh

I guess it's that time.

Hard to believe he's been gone a week now.

I still expect him to tag me out

before every breakfast rush.

Looking for a new day shift manager,

if you didn't get the hint.

Um

pause for laughter.

Uh, in the eight years I worked with him,

um, dad never missed a shift.

If that's not integrity...

Uh, he always, he always would clean the coffee pots when he left.

And

I'm gonna miss that.

Um, drive safe, everyone.

Uh, the diner'll be open in 10.

Hey, thanks for driving out, ma.

I'd...

You're welcome.

Okay.

So what are you gonna do with it?

Well, in about seven minutes, I'm gonna clock into it.

And in about 40 years, I'm gonna die in it.

Be serious, Lamont.

Ma, that's all I ever am with you.

What time do you get off?

11, until we find someone.

I'll be waiting for you with the papers.

You look nice.

All right, line 'em up.

Jesus.

Religion helps in times like these.

Thanks for the tip, sheriff.

Can I get you anything, or?

No, this is about what I can get you.

Okay.

These coyote attacks have gone on long enough.

The hikers are one thing.

Out-of-towners don't know what they don't know.

But now they've crossed a line.

And so help me, I'm gonna do everything in my power

to nail the mangy bastards that got your old man.

Well, I don't know if coyotes understand justice,

but I sure do.

So, thank you.

I'm gonna go make hash browns now.

I mean it, Lamont.

I knew your dad a long time.

We lost a cornerstone of this community.

Sure.

And people are scared to walk down the street now.

To have windows!

Uh-huh.

So if you can remember anything at all

about the noise the coyote made over the phone,

- I think that might have- - Mornin', sheriff.

Heard someone goin' nutroll on your radio when I walked in.

You don't say.

I do say, I do.

Sounds like Route 16's lookin'

like an absolute junkyard right about now.

My God.

Justice, Lamont.

Okay.

Justice?

He's gonna kill all

the three-dozen coyotes that did it.

Shouldn't that be your quest for vengeance?

Yeah

I got work.

Sorry.

I did, too.

Work.

I wanted to be there, but a semi

knocked out a whole V of geese

like low-flying bowling pins, so...

No, it's okay.

Mm, nah, I gotta go cremate the flock.

I just wanted to drop in and drop off.

I'll see you tonight?

Tomorrow.

I think I can pencil you in.

Right, the hash browns. Hash browns.

Yep, someone around here,

they take one puff and then they kill it.

They just kill it.

It's wasteful.

Lucky.

No, American Spirits, I think.

Evening, fellas.

Where's the rest of the line-up?

It's just us tonight.

You know, I-I haven't seen the boys in the tunnel in a few.

Yeah, they must've hit the trail.

Gotta move on sometimes.

Yeah, uh, well, uh, congratulations

on the extra portions, then.

Hey, thanks, Mr. Guest.

Gotta move on eventually.

Can't be afraid of it.

And another one bites the dust.

Show you what I found this mornin'.

Garbage?

Miss me with that shit.

This here is possibility.

Where'd you find this possibility, Dad?

In the garbage.

Now, we can all be found in the garbage from time to time,

that doesn't mean that we are garbage.

Mm-hmm.

This is a place where a man can hang his hat.

That's not nothin'.

We're almost out of strawberry jelly, by the way.

Look, are you gonna fix this for me or not?

Am I talking to my dad or my employer?

You're the handy one.

You're off the clock.

Well, maybe I'm busy.

What are you gonna do?

It's Wednesday.

"Jack and Jeopardy."

One man's trash is

it's not my problem.

Ugh.

See you tomorrow.

Yeah, whatever.

Who's there?

Can I help you?

I got a gun.

Are we good?

Oh, we fucked.

Hey, man, I, I didn't see shit.

Wanna know?

Did that thing kill my dad?

One of 'em.

How many are there?

Too many.

How many is that?

Do you have a couch?

Mm?

All right, make yourself at couch.

You're late.

I was...

Can't we do this over the phone?

Do you know how long I've been waiting for you?

Then you should probably get a move on.

I need coffee for the drive home.

So what's the deal, ma?

Oh, my attorney has spelled it out in plain English

and very agreeable terms

No, no, no, no, I'm not asking your attorney.

I'm asking my mom.

Give me your father's half of the diner.

This town needs a dollar store and we've got prime frontage.

And I get?

A chance to go back to trade school,

finish that welding certification.

Finally make somethin' of yourself.

Any money?

We're family.

Ma

my life is bacon and eggs.

Always has been.

Ever since dad taught me how to use a griddle

and you taught me how to feel guilty about it.

What's your plan, son?

Find another manager

pay rent.

Maybe order another table jelly if I'm feelin' dangerous.

You think that little girlfriend of yours

will respect that?

Did you?

Ma'am.

Blanket?

Lamont,

who's that?

That's my attorney.

It's a long drive. I'll get you a to-go cup.

We will talk about this later.

Looking forward to it.

Hey, ma!

Don't come back here again.

All right, I got a key for you

in case you need to get out or...

Yeah, that's about right.

Work open till close.

Check out the Penn Street Tunnel homeless camp

if you can.

No trespassing.

Or gun.

Looks like your new roommate won't be off until 11

to pay your fine, so kindly enjoy your stay

in the finest lodgings my tax dollars provide.

Oh, and when you do see Lamont next,

remind him we've got enough kooks

and crackheads around here.

He doesn't need to be hangin' out with

imports.

Something keeping you up at night?

Uh-uh-uh.

Don't get up on my account.

You know who I am?

I know what.

Good.

Good, good, good.

You can just call me The Boss

and then that way we don't have to make this personal.

Slaughter is always personal.

So bold.

So strong.

So virile.

I know you.

I know what you are.

My kind, the muckety-muck kind

we talk.

You don't.

Don't talk to us because, well, mm

too busy.

Too busy slaughtering us and then just moving on.

I don't really care why you are on a personal crusade.

I don't particularly care

that you're thinning out my herd.

Because they're all expendable.

To be honest, I don't mind you fighting with my kind

because, well, it's actually, it's good for business.

More backwater blood to go around.

I mean, I could just give you the ol'...

Snap out of it

before you got to the county line

and just come back for more.

So I'm gonna make a deal with you.

No, thanks.

Bad dental.

He's even got jokes.

Seriously, though, what do you do?

Do you have hobbies?

Do you get out?

Did your daddy spank you when you were a kid?

Forgive me, I just don't get the opportunity

to see how the other half lives.

Above ground.

Mm, I just don't get why you'd dedicate your life,

to something you hate,

when,

most of us

only get one.

Eat shit and die twice.

You're just as fun as they said you would be.

That is, before you killed them, of course.

Just so happens

I know an up-and-coming hive

in Allegheny.

I will draw you a map.

I will even keep putting points on it,

if you leave town tonight.

Or else?

Or else there are fates far worse than death.

We're living proof.

Mm, if I was afraid of dying

I'd be dead.

That's what friends are for.

Do I know you?

It's a small town. Probably seen me at work.

Nah, I never served you.

You will.

You have a nice night.

Always do.

Sheriff I

Oh my God.

Sheriff.

Well, well, well.

Yeah, I know, I'm late being late.

Made the guys chili.

I thought you kept better company than this, Lamont.

I'm full of surprises.

You're a good kid.

Got a good heart,

the way you take care of those careless.

But,

maybe

if they were a little hungrier

they'd be workin'.

And postin' their bail certainly doesn't do this town

or its taxpayers any good.

You want my bail money or not?

Yeah.

Wasn't attached to that $300 anyway.

Look, man.

I wanna help you.

I think,

but I can't have the sheriff

loading his gun at me, you know?

Isn't there anything you wanna say to me?

Almost rhymes with "fuck you"?

Know any hobos?

I-I wouldn't call 'em that, but...

What do we have tonight?

Well, fillet mignon

And caviar?

Ah yes, but of course.

And for a, uh,

uh, oars Dover.

Hors d'oeuvres.

Yeah, an appetizer, right.

We have

oysters.

Bone-apples-teeth.

You know

I've been thinkin'.

About the boys from the tunnel?

I don't know why they skipped.

But, uh, maybe it's time to mosey.

'Cause everybody else has?

Well, I don't know.

Somethin's in the wind.

Oh, the best puckey.

Redpatch's the safest place we've been to in years.

Few police, plenty of places to camp,

And, well, we got fresh food here and there.

You know, fresh enough. Besides

Occupied.

Bud?

Terence!

Oh, hey, hey, hey.

I know him.

Mr. Guest?

And friend.

All right, we need to talk.

Terence with you?

If there's anything we can do.

I'll take a ride.

All right.

Recognize these?

Yeah, I know him.

Found 'em in the tunnels.

That ain't right.

He stays at the drive-in on the off-season.

Maybe something made him move.

If you have any questions about anything

I'm all right.

Why don't you stay at my place

for a few at least, until we

Just take me to the edge of town, please.

I got it.

You sure you don't want a weapon or anything?

I think we got plenty.

I can handle myself.

So it's about that time.

Gotta move on eventually.

Thanks for dinner.

You're welcome.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey!

Do you know anyone with a really big grill?

Oh, shit.

Hey.

We were supposed to do something tonight.

This is somethin'.

Marlene, I-I came here to, uh

to talk.

About what?

Can we talk inside?

Thank you.

My friend might be in and out 'cause of the, the cold.

Don't be cute with me right now.

Doesn't sound like something I'd do.

And who was that out there?

A friend.

I already said he was my friend.

You don't have any friends.

I'm practicing.

He's, uh, he's a friend of dad's.

He didn't have any friends either.

I'm processing.

Sorry.

You know I'm not great with that kind of dead.

No, it's, it's fine.

I blew you off. I shoulda called.

Yeah, you should've.

Uh, do you wanna take this conversation

somewhere more private?

Lamont, I am the only one here.

I mean, somewhere with chairs.

Is there some reason I should be sitting down for this?

No, no.

It's,

it's just more ergonomic, baby.

Um, no, nothing's, nothing's wrong.

Things have been pretty good lately.

Besides the funeral.

I'm really glad that you were there for a lot of it.

Oh, God.

I appreciate you

and, uh, I think you turn my life sunny-side up.

And, uh

I'm not gonna marry you.

What?

Belko!

What the fuck is that?

Why do you have a gun?

Putting things down. Now you do mine.

It's a vampire.

No, it isn't.

Is it?

It was.

Oh.

Is the heart supposed to be,

over there like that?

Historically, yes.

Now tell me something I don't know, lover boy.

I already told you,

this is, uh, a vampire that, um

Your turn, Van Helsing.

Stab the heart, lose the head.

Smoke 'em if you got 'em.

That's it?

Well, the fire's just in case.

Got that. Got that, okay.

Yeah, there are two types.

This is a drone.

Always hungry. Don't need much.

But the more they starve,

the worse they get.

Okay, which is why this looks like

the inside of a vacuum cleaner?

Mm-hmm.

How many are there?

You lose count after a while.

Naturally.

Then there's the boss.

Okay, wait, what do these bosses usually look like?

Assholes.

Okay.

There's always one for each hive. To keep them organized.

And starved.

And behaved.

They hunt, they feed.

They bring back the best game and strip 'em for the brass.

So he needs them to do the, the killing.

But why do they need a boss?

Why does anyone need a boss?

Is that it?

No, I'm good.

- Really? - Yeah, makes sense.

It does?

Uptick in animal attacks,

a few of them being blamed on coyotes,

although there's only been two such deaths

in recorded history.

No noticeable changes in animal attacking animals,

and nobody's seen any lions and tigers

and bears running around.

So, sure.

Vampires.

Isn't she great?

So we're gonna, uh, hit the drive-in,

in the morning.

Think it's a hive or a nest.

Not super sure on the vocabulary.

You should stay at my place.

You know, safety in numbers, and all.

I can't.

Oh.

I've gotta clean out the incinerator

before Jerry comes in tomorrow morning.

Yeah. Yeah, good, good.

Don't wanna, don't wanna scare Jerry.

Just watch your back.

I'm fond of that side.

I don't wanna kill you.

Thanks.

I wanna offer you a job.

No, thanks.

Just when I'm losing people left and right,

you find somebody with talent, strength, and fight.

No one wants to work anymore.

Make your best offer.

Well, you'll never have to worry about food, cash,

or a roof over your head ever again.

And I mean ever again.

Yeah.

What's your catch?

Well

it's gonna hurt,

a little bit.

Mm.

Mm, good body.

Welcome aboard.

You got any tools?

Garage.

You mind?

Y-You good?

'Night.

Heart pounding. Just checkin' up.

Watch the door.

Just uh,

pound it off when it cools.

Hey,

you're good.

Almost.

Oh.

Good, he gets this round.

It's okay.

It's okay.

Sucks to suck.

Oh, God.

He didn't show up.

How many did you get?

Doesn't matter.

How'd I do?

Are you alive?

Enough.

Not bad.

I worked at Waffle House.

Freeze!

Oh, sheriff. Thank God.

There's a room full of...

I... evidence in there.

You gotta take a look.

Easy, easy now.

Why don't you take a look down the barrel

of this 357 instead?

What about my phone call?

I got a girlfriend, I got a mom.

You're not getting any calls.

No, I do. It's in the Constitution or somethin'.

No, no, it's not.

Best I can do is a last meal.

But you'll have to split it.

Last?

Oh, I should think so.

Boss or one of his boys should swing by shortly.

We'll be waiting.

Oh, shut up!

Now that's a man with a plan,

and it happens to rhyme with mine.

Been taking the scum off the streets

ever since he rolled in here.

Fuckin' freeloaders in the reservoir,

by the drive-in, in your trash.

And all the other problems.

What about my dad?

What was he?

I guess,

they couldn't tell.

Give my regards to the night shift.

I'll be back tomorrow morning to clean up whatever's left.

I don't think the gut popped.

Fingers crossed.

Luck be a lady and I think we're goin' to dinner tonight.

Third date.

I'm makin' moves.

Uh-huh.

You need to get down and get your ankles in it.

Excuse me, ma'am.

I'm gonna go shake the hand of the president.

What am I doing?

Tough luck, pal.

This is for stinkin' up my furnace.

Why didn't you call her?

You heard the man.

No, no, no, why didn't you call your girlfriend?

I wasn't sure she'd pick up.

Why not?

Look, man, I'm not sure of a lot of things anymore,

okay?

A week ago, I had a, had a dad and a life.

And now he's dead, and I'm doing Wesley Snipes shit.

Mine, too.

Folks bought a farm after the war.

There's nothing special.

You've seen a hundred,

I've seen a thousand.

Didn't mean shit to a kid like me.

But it meant somethin' to my dad.

He wasn't much of a talker to tell me what.

When he tried to tell me war stories,

it just bored me.

He was a medic, see?

He didn't bring me a Colt for Christmas or anything.

His only souvenir was a little notebook,

about this size.

Yeah, a lot of the boys over there kept score.

Kills.

I was so excited at all the scratched up pages.

My dad, he was a war hero.

"No, son, I never pulled a trigger in my entire life."

They weren't kills.

They were losses.

Couple years later, we got in this huge fight

about my future and the farm.

And

I snuck off to the county fair,

and my life was over by the time I got home.

Wiped out my whole family.

Mine.

And if I'd gotten here,

a day earlier,

yours would still be alive.

I keep goin' because I don't hurt anymore,

they keep making more of them, they keep making more of me.

Well if you'd gotten here a day later,

I'd be dead.

Mm, I've never eaten in a Waffle House before.

I'll buy,

if we ever get out of here.

Won't be long now.

What now?

Your girlfriend just called in the latest coyote attack

on the other side of town, and I gotta make an appearance.

So if you're not here when I get back,

say hi to your dad for me.

I'll kill him if you don't.

Thank you.

How, how did you find us?

Called your mom,

and she said you'd probably be in jail right now

because of your weird friend.

No offense.

So sheriff's on Team Those Things, huh?

Always the ones you most expect.

Thank you.

All right then,

who's next?

Yeah.

So,

what's our next move?

What's our next move?

Five here, two months ago.

Two here, snatched joggers.

Okay, where'd you start in town?

The old gas station, to the east.

Yeah, my turn.

One here.

Okay.

Am I missing anything?

Trucker, Route 22, where the trail runs close.

Well, they certainly get around.

But they always build a bleeding room to feed the boss.

Are these in the woods?

Woods, mountains.

Away from the highways?

Off-road.

Okay, you tracked them, here.

We already knew that.

How do you track 'em?

Reported animal attacks.

Old-fashioned way.

How do they get around?

Can they drive?

No. Not that I'm aware of.

Just seems like a hell of long walk,

especially for management.

Not if you've got a ride.

These small towns, not close to the river?

Yeah?

They're railroad stops.

Farmers carry freight out,

send cattle away.

It's their highway.

Yeah, it is.

I'll be damned. Right in front of me.

And now they're right down Main Street.

Let's hunt.

Nah-uh,

not with the sheriff out there.

Vampires are one problem, assholes with guns is another.

She's right.

Which is why I'll keep him busy.

Are you sure?

Pretty good at it.

Let's go.

I'm gonna catch up with you guys.

I gotta close up.

You don't have to do this.

I clean up dead things for a living.

You could die.

He'd never be the same.

For three years, I've been watching him die in there.

A little bit more every morning.

This is the most alive I've ever seen him.

Let him mourn himself.

Just do me a favor.

Watch his back.

I'm fond of it.

So long.

Belko?

Bud?

You ready?

If they get close.

About sucked the town dry.

Boss'll be leaving Redpatch any day now.

I-I don't get it.

I see a lot of blood.

Why don't the little ones just drink that?

'Cause he told them not to.

This guy came in all the time,

almost every night.

Asked me about all the gravies and sides,

like multiple times.

Only ever ordered coffee.

I never,

I never knew what his name was.

Freeze!

Drop the,

all of that shit.

I wanna see hands and smiles.

Don't get cute.

I've confiscated another knife off you twice already.

Son of a...

You, bastard, I should,

no.

Nah, he wants you two alive,

'cause you're special.

Got a dinner date down in the dining car

with your laugh-riot lady friend.

You know?

My dad always thought you were a dick.

Son, I get paid to be a dick.

And a whole lot more than a fuckin' waitress.

I'll be damned.

Mmm,

get in line.

Motherfucker

It really is a small town.

It seems everywhere I go,

I seem to kill someone you love.

Surprised he didn't tell you

that it's an occupational hazard by now.

So's this.

You really think you're gonna take me down,

I mean really take me down before I spoil my supper?

Is she still alive?

Did you hypnotize her?

Sheriff had a gun.

No, that's a good idea.

Stay down.

Don't look at him.

Yeah, look away. I dare you.

Hey, don't look at him.

Look away.

Look away!

Do not look at him. Turn away.

I did owe you a fate far worse than death.

Goddamn!

Mmm.

Not bad, kid.

That was pretty quick.

I thought the old goat would've given you more of a fight.

But it is a very cardio-heavy job.

You know, I could use your help,

that is if you have nothing better to do

with the rest of your unnatural life.

I do admire your can-do attitude.

Done.

Oh my god.

A vampire slayer doesn't even know where the heart is?

To the left.

Thanks, hon.

All right, well, that settles that.

What about the other vampires?

What do you,

that should kill the rest.

Did the guy tell you that?

No, I just assumed.

Oh, shit.

Belko!

Oh, no.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

Hey, you're good.

You're good.

Did you get him?

Yeah,

Yeah, I got him.

How about me?

How'd I do?

Are you alive?

Enough.

Not bad.

Alright, come on.

Oh, God.

All right.

Almost there, yeah.

Okay, come on, yeah.

Now, despite appearances,

I am not a medical professional,

but you're gonna wanna keep an eye on that.

Yeah, I'll make sure he washes his hands,

changes his band-aids daily.

Yeah, I,

probably gotta get goin',

you know, before people start asking questions.

That's not why you're going, but,

thank you for lying.

You got away once and would've kept going

if there's any kinda justice in this life.

I can't stop you from gettin' away again.

I guess this is just about the only thing

I've ever been good at, so...

The diner, the diner's yours if you want it.

Mom's if you don't.

But,

it's about the only thing I got, so...

Maybe I'll see you on the side of the road someday.

Hopefully not too soon.

Hm.

You ready?

We'll see.

♪ Can't hide, can't hide, can't hide from you ♪

♪ No matter how I run ♪

♪ Won't stop, won't stop, won't stop until ♪

♪ The deed is done ♪

♪ I will last to let you, let you think you've won ♪

♪ Then I will show you darkness with the settin' sun ♪

♪ Surprise, surprise, surprise ♪

♪ I'm playing dead ♪

♪ I play so deep inside your thrilling head ♪

♪ Surprise, surprise, I'm playing dead ♪

♪ Surprise, surprise, surprise, I'm playing dead ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ I live despite how hard you try ♪

♪ Outside the shadow of my soul ♪

♪ Hold on, hold on, hold on to you ♪

♪ 'Cause I ain't lettin' go ♪

♪ So I am blind to let you ♪

♪ Let you think you've won, yeah ♪

♪ I will show you darkness with the settin' sun ♪

♪ Surprise, surprise, surprise ♪

♪ I'm playing dead ♪

♪ I play so deep inside your thrilling head ♪

♪ Surprise, surprise, I'm playing dead ♪

♪ Surprise, surprise, surprise, I'm playing dead ♪

♪ Oh-oh ♪

♪ Oh-oh ♪

♪ Oh-oh ♪

♪ I will let you think, I will let you think ♪

♪ I will let you, let you think you've won ♪

♪ I will show you ♪

♪ I will show you ♪

♪ I will show you darkness with the settin' sun ♪

♪ Surprise, surprise, surprise ♪

♪ I'm playing dead ♪

♪ I play so deep inside your thrilling head ♪

♪ Surprise, surprise, I'm playing dead ♪

♪ Surprise, surprise, surprise, I'm playing dead ♪

♪ I'm playing dead ♪

♪ I play so deep inside your thrilling head ♪

♪ Surprise, surprise, I'm playing dead ♪

♪ Surprise, surprise, surprise, I'm playing dead ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪