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All right.

Don't you work anymore, Charlie Payton?

His wife's giving him a few days off.

Oh, hell.

That old Stella can really pack a pair

of Levi's, can't she?

I like it.

Hey, Stella, just put it on my tab.

I swear, I think those boys were behind

the door when Brains was passed out.

Come on.

You got time to help me before school.

You ready?

Long one.

Yeah, he likes it.

On the legs.

All right, boy, are we good.

The bus, the bus, there's the bus.

Okay, goodbye.

Don't be home too late.

Okay.

All right, have a good day.

I worry about you.

Let me explain this to you so you

can understand.

Oil is staying on top of the surface,

so...

just don't sin in that.

Until you fancy it.

Huh?

He caught

a fellow shooting out here and damn

near drowned him.

Charlie, I ain't scared of no army-type

psycho.

And that's why he's crazy, you know.

Pulled a pin on a grenade and forgot

to throw it.

He want to drown this cowboy, he better

bring his lunch.

Oh, for sure, Charlie.

Keep going, Charlie.

All right.

Come on.

That's all right.

Look at there, Charlie.

You ever wonder where the damn duck

warrior is?

I'd like to see the shot of him.

Ha, ha, ha.

Well, Huey, is he dead?

Yeah, I think so.

Yeah, we're in for it now.

Get the hell out of here.

Come on.

Oh, God.

Come on, Charlie.

We got to get him to a boat.

Come on, Charlie.

You can make it.

Don't come back.

Don't come back here.

Don't come back.

Did you find Charlie and Huey?

No.

You finish checking those boats?

Why do I have to do all the

work?

Why don't you do it?

Just do it, Adam.

Less talk.

They go near Cherokee Island?

You know how Jim feels about hunters.

They're old enough to take care of

themselves.

Are you going to charge them extra if

they're not back by tonight?

You bet.

You all right, Charlie?

I'm going to kill that son of a

bitch.

Don't worry.

We're going to take care of that

rubberneck.

This is Dustin Licati for the 6 o

'clock news.

I'm here with Michael Walker, an

adventurous guy that likes to do some

unusual and daring things.

First, let me ask you, why are you

here to give classes in mountaineering?

It helps to promote the sport, but more

importantly, I got you up here to

publicize my trip to China, didn't I?

Yes, you did.

Okay, I'm here.

Why didn't you tell me about it?

Not long ago, the government in China

opened up the interior of their country

to foreigners, and there's a mountain

range over there that, as far as we

know, has never been climbed.

And you're one of the best climbers in

the world, so you want to take a

shot at it, right?

No, I don't want to take a shot

at it.

I want to do it.

I want to plant the American flag on

the highest peak in China.

I mean, who the hell wouldn't?

I also understand you're having some

problems.

Do you want to tell me about that?

We're having some trouble getting the

money.

This trip, I figure, will cost $150,000

minimum, but it's been a little tough,

but I'll get the money.

I mean, I'd really like to see America

get there first, wouldn't you?

There's no glory in coming in second.

What about you?

What's your personal motivation in all

this?

A paycheck.

Why?

Are you short of money?

Always short of money.

The nest can only be reached from the

base.

As you see, the face is vertical and

almost sheer.

Those pictures were taken a month ago.

The eggs should all be laid by now.

You have three weeks to obtain one

before they're hatched.

Can you climb it?

Yeah.

Will you?

For $150,000?

Now let me get this straight.

You're willing to pay $150,000 for a

bird's egg?

For this species, yes.

You are crazy.

I'm also what you might call well fixed

up.

Yeah.

Listen, what's so important about this

egg, for Christ's sake?

You are looking at the most

comprehensive bird's egg collection in

the world.

No shit.

What you see is the result of a

lifetime's obsession.

When I was a kid, it was baseball

cards.

Sir, let me explain something to you.

I am a collector.

A collector is a person seized by an

obsession, be it paintings, rare books,

postage stamps.

Or these.

He will not rest until his collection

is complete.

Just as you, sir, will not be content

until you scale those mountains in

China.

I understand your compulsion even less

than you understand mine.

Climbing has always seemed to me to be

an occupation of mind-boggling

banality.

But as the saying goes, I will defend

to the death your right to do it.

Well, this collection certainly seems

complete enough to me.

It was.

Until this rare breed appeared.

A bird half as large again as the

normal species we call Haliatus

lucasephus.

The bald eagle, to you.

One egg from that creature would seem

to me like those distant peaks you're

thinking of.

I want it.

I must have it.

I shall have it.

How many eggs do you want?

All of them.

I should, in all fairness, remind you

that egg collecting is illegal.

And by taking these eggs, this rare

breed will become extinct?

Yes.

Does that thought bother you, sir?

It bothers me.

But I could live with it for 200

,000.

Right.

Well, there is, however, one other

problem.

Hi.

Hi.

Hi.

How are you doing?

Fine.

Good.

How are you?

I'm fine.

Adam?

He's at school.

You're out of three-inch nails.

Oh, yeah, I know, but I should get

some any day now.

Tomorrow, maybe?

Oh, I can't promise tomorrow, but

maybe.

What's wrong with your eye?

Oh, it's...

Why don't you let me take a look

at that?

No, that's okay.

Come on, just let me look at it.

What in God's name is this?

That's tea, tea bags, coffee, herbs.

It should heal it.

Ridiculous.

Let me take a look here.

Now hold real still.

It's a piece of fly.

It's a piece of wood.

I'll throw these away.

You need someone to look after you.

Smells good.

I got you some eggs.

Goat cheese.

Thank you.

You too.

I'll see you.

Sam?

Yeah?

You like goat cheese?

I sure do.

Help yourself.

And there was nothing in his eye.

Something troubling you, Stella?

Oh, it's just Malden.

He always comes in today for his

groceries.

Can't think where he is.

I don't see what you see in him.

He's a funny fella.

Sam, you gonna buy that rifle or not?

Yeah, it's a nice weapon.

Could reduce the price some.

I can throw in a box of shells.

That's about it.

You know, my grandmother used to have a

saying for most things.

I think she'd be telling you to piss

or get off the pot.

Hey.

I don't know, Stella.

I'll think about it.

Okay?

All right, Sam.

You think about it.

Hi, Mom.

Oh, hi.

Where you been?

School bus was late.

Oh, good.

I need you on the iron for me.

I can't.

I gotta go to Steve's.

It's real important.

No, now.

I'll do it later.

Adam, I want you back here right now.

See ya.

Come on, Steve.

Let's go.

Will?

Well, I'm fine.

How are you?

Can I do something for you?

Yeah, I'd like a boat.

All right.

Why don't you step outside?

I'll show you what I have.

All right, will that one do?

Fine.

Okay, fill this in.

$50 deposit, $20 a day.

You pay the gas.

Where's Cherokee Island?

It's about a mile that way.

You don't want to go there.

Yeah, I do.

Cherokee Island is private property.

The owner doesn't like visitors.

Well, I can always ask his permission,

can't I?

It's your funeral.

Listen, where does a man find a decent

meal around here and maybe some

friendly company?

There's a Flying Duck Inn up the road.

Has good food.

And the company?

That's your problem.

I know.

But I'm working on it.

$50 deposit, $20 a day.

And you pay for the gas.

You know, uh, you shouldn't let your

boy get to you.

Oh, Dr. Spock.

Well, what would you do?

I'd relax.

Would you?

Uh-huh.

How would I do that?

Well, you could start by having dinner

with me tonight.

Who knows, I might even get you to

laugh.

There is a...

To everything, there is a season.

And a time to every purpose.

A time to kill.

A time to heal.

A time to break down.

A time to build up.

A time to love.

A time to hate.

A time of war.

Slim, you had your food today.

Come back here.

Slim?

Shut up!

Eat your...

Slim, come back here.

This guy, uh...

Um, who owns the island, uh...

Jim Malton?

Yeah.

Why is he so antisocial, anyway?

He just likes his privacy.

Hmm.

Is that why he's not allowing any

visitors these days?

No, he's got a pair of nesting eagles

out there.

Yeah, I think he wants to protect them

till the eggs hatch.

Excuse me.

Let's dance.

Are you crazy?

Yeah, but I still want to dance with

you.

Here?

Yeah, here.

Come on.

No, I can't.

We'll start a new fashion.

Come on.

I don't know how to dance well.

Are you married?

No, not recently.

Oh.

Free as a bird, huh?

Yeah, just like you.

One big difference.

You've got a family and a son.

Are you having a nesting impulse?

Well, yeah.

I always wanted to settle down and have

some kids.

I just...

never met the right woman, I guess.

You know, someone...

well, like you, first.

My grandmother used to have a saying

for just about everything.

I think she'd tell you that you're full

of shit.

I feel ridiculous.

I feel things.

Well, this is it.

Well, this is nice.

I can't get the door open.

Let me help you.

Oh, yeah, that's what men are for,

isn't it?

Yeah, we do manly things in manly ways.

Michael.

I think maybe the pace is a little

slower here than what you're used to.

Okay.

I just...

didn't want you to think that I didn't

find you attractive.

Sexually.

Where are you gonna sleep tonight?

I don't know.

My car, I guess.

Oh, come on.

You can't sleep in your car.

Your move.

Well, thanks a lot.

Oh, thank you.

I had a wonderful evening.

So did I.

And you did make me laugh.

Well, tomorrow I'll give you my bird

impressions.

How's that?

Good night.

Michael.

Wake up or I'll blow your head off.

Uh, the name's Mike.

What's yours?

Adam.

Good morning.

How'd you sleep?

All terrific.

I think you're in trouble.

Come on.

I need your help in the store today.

Oh.

Great kid.

Want some coffee?

Yeah.

Why didn't Jim come yesterday?

I don't know.

But he always comes on Friday, though.

I guess he was busy getting dressed.

Okay.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Jim?

Jim Malden.

Usually buys his groceries from us.

Seems to have made a big hit with

a kid.

Adam thinks he's God.

The way he looked at me, he must

think I'm the devil.

He's just not used to having men around

the place.

Oh?

You mean Jim doesn't get to use the

couch?

No.

He's organized.

Oh.

Adam, come on.

We gotta go.

Oh, Mom, I'm tying my shoe.

It's time.

Come on.

Watch it, pal.

Hey, Jim!

Check it out.

It is fine.

How are the animals?

They're good.

Take you a long time to get here?

Yeah.

Take that.

And you grab me a new paddle.

How'd you do this?

I won't tell you.

Hey!

Hey, that was an uncool move.

Looks like you're just about out of

everything.

Ammo, matches, paper.

You wanna wait while I feel this?

Yeah, sure.

Jim!

Jim!

My friend's steaming me.

We made this camp out of leaves and

branches.

Just like you told me.

Adam, we need some firewood.

Will you come and look at it and

tell us what you think?

Did you hear what I said?

Oh, Mom, this is his only chance to

see it.

Where is it?

It's back in the woods.

Okay, I'll tell you what we do.

Why don't we go and see it and

maybe pick up some wood?

Okay, it's a deal.

You'll need the truck.