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[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

[DOOR OPENS]

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]

[CLICKS]

[BEEP]

[SIREN BLARING IN DISTANCE]

[ALARM BLARING]

[LOCK WINDING]

[ALARM BLARING]

ELECTRONIC VOICE: Intruder alert.

Zone 3.

Intruder alert.

Zone 3.

[INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

Drop whatever you got and turn around slowly.

Careful, officer. It's just a camera.

Do you mind if I simply lay it down over here?

[GUN COCKING]

Don't!

[THUD]

[GROANS SOFTLY] Bloody hell.

I gave you fair warning.

You should have listened.

[SCOFFS]

A security guard.

[WOMAN MOANING IN PLEASURE]

Oh, yeah.

[ON RADIO] In our KMWV news roundup,

a 6.2 earthquake rocked the greater Los Angeles area...

[WOMAN MOANING IN PLEASURE]

Police arrested a foreign national suspect

on charges of industrial espionage in a predawn shooting.

[MOANING]

[BOTH PANTING]

Oh, yeah.

[MOANING]

[PANTING]

[INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

[KEYS JANGLING]

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]

[DOG WHIMPERING]

Goddamn it, Jesse.

Nothing more stupid in the world than pointing a gun

-with no intention of using it. -[SIGHS]

I could have blown your ass away.

All I did was liberate the last of your beer, homeboy.

I hate it when you call me homeboy.

Worse than that, you're a day early.

Bitch and moan, bitch and moan.

It's good to see you anyway, asshole. [CHUCKLES]

You, too, man.

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]

Well, now that you have that male bonding out of the way,

what do I have to do to get a cup of coffee around here?

[CLEARS THROAT] Lisa, listen,

could you do me a favor and take the car back to the airport?

I'm not gonna have time to do it.

-I'm Will. -Hi. Nice to meet you.

-Nice to meet you. -So, you're gonna give me a call soon?

-Yeah, next week. -Okay. All right.

Bye.

They really do try harder.

I've got something for you.

You mean that... that she and I...

WILL: Hey, man, I'm in the security business.

[TAPE FAST-FORWARDS]

JESSE: Oh, my goodness.

[WOMAN MOANING IN PLEASURE]

You may want to keep that for a little souvenir.

No, that's all right. You hang on to it.

-You might learn something. -[WOMAN MOANING]

Hey, you know, she had one other good idea.

How about some coffee?

-How about breakfast? -Even better.

And you, you're fired, Butch.

[DOG WHIMPERING]

JESSE: I could get used to this lifestyle in a minute.

WILL: It's just low maintenance.

Well, your life isn't so bad.

It wasn't bad.

I was working my way to the top in the military.

And I gotta start right back at the bottom again.

Damn, man. What'd you do to this coffee?

It's Cajun recipe.

Chicory, raw egg, and the shells.

Bayou espresso.

Wait a minute. Is this that foul stuff you used to make in the Air Force?

Hey, hey, hey. Don't go busting my coffee now, man.

Not when we're about to become partners again.

What do you mean partners?

Well, seeing as how I taught you everything you know...

Hey, you taught me some things, but you sure as hell didn't teach me everything.

I got my savings,

pension.

How about you let me buy into this operation?

Get out of here.

But why not?

You know, we could even talk about franchise.

Look, Jesse, the last thing I need in my life right now is a partner.

I got everything just the way I want it.

Partners only complicate things.

JESSE: Complicate?

I was looking to complement.

And that's how it works with friends.

Where are you going?

I'm going downstairs to change those nasty sheets and try and get some sleep.

What's got you wound up so tight, man?

[SIGHS] Look.

Don't push it.

That's how it works with friends.

[SIGHS]

[LIVELY PIANO MUSIC PLAYING]

HECTOR: Certainly, certainly, yes.

I agree.

Yes. As soon as I have officially opened the consulate.

And thank you. Goodbye.

That, my dear,

was none other than Herman Talbot

of the State Department.

He wanted to be the first to officially welcome us

to the United States.

[INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

You know, this is my old neighborhood.

I used to lived right over that hill.

You know, I think it would be a good idea

if we were to invite him to dinner.

I should take you up to Mulholland.

We used to go and make out up there.

Yes.

That will be my first official act as Consul General.

No.

[KEYPAD BEEPING]

Luis, Hector. I want you to call Talbot's secretary.

I want to know the name of his favorite restaurant.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]

[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

[GUNSHOT]

[GUNSHOT]

Let's go to the house.

Ready?

[GUNSHOTS]

Once I'm inside the house, you can follow.

It's me they're after.

[GUNSHOTS]

I'll cover for you.

[GRUNTS]

[GUNSHOT]

[GUNSHOT]

The gun jammed, honey. I just got it to work.

We've been in this country for two hours,

and already someone's been shooting at us in our own home.

I'm sorry.

Where is Luis? Why isn't he here?

How could they have followed us here?

[DOOR OPENS]

[DOOR CLOSES]

[MARILYN EXHALES]

Luis.

You can put it away.

He's dead.

[POLICE RADIO CHATTER]

Would you mind telling me how you managed to get this into the country?

Diplomatic powers.

These security procedures were approved by Herman Talbot of the State Department.

Now, you can confirm this with him.

It's T-A-L-B-O-T.

Of course, he'll want to know why you're wasting your time investigating my people

instead of the terrorists of my country.

TURNER: Well, the fact that your chief of security just killed our only suspect,

doesn't give us a hell of a lot to go on.

What are you gonna do about protecting us in the meantime?

I've made arrangements for a couple of men to patrol the street,

and I will put a couple of men out at the front gate as well.

It's not good enough.

What's going to stop them from coming over the back wall?

If that's a genuine concern of yours,

I would suggest you get some kind of security system for this place.

What do you suggest?

Well, it's not something my department does,

but I do have a friend who's a specialist, if you're interested.

Good. I'll take his name.

We have Luis.

His people will be here next week.

We don't want outsiders here.

Next week will be too late, Hector.

-[PAGE RIPS] -That's how you reach him.

Marilyn, please be reasonable.

I do not want our house looking as though we're under a siege.

Well, you either make sure we're fully protected as soon as possible, Hector,

or I'm leaving.

Marilyn.

Marilyn, please.

You run a nice tight little operation out of here, man.

Of course, this place would never pass a white glove inspection.

Would you lighten up, Jesse? You're a civilian now.

Don't remind me, man.

It's all turned around out here in the real world.

A little rough and tumble.

-Nobody looking out for you, but... -[TIRES SCREECHING]

Where'd this clown learn how to drive?

WILL: Nine-millimeter. Gravity drop shoulder holster.

I taught you well, didn't I?

Careful with this guy.

-Senor Griffith? -WILL: That's me.

I'm Luis Perez. Aide to Consul General Hector Mejenes.

A policeman, Sgt. Turner recommended you to us.

Look, I'm sorry, but I'm taking a little time off right now.

This is an emergency situation.

-JESSE: What kind of emergency? -Just a minute, Jesse.

Well, let's hear what the man has to say.

We would require a full complement of surveillance equipment,

an alarm system, and, of course, briefing my personnel when they arrive.

Piece of cake. Tell him we'll do it.

Uh...

would you excuse us just a minute?

Hey, why are you pushing me into this?

Look, Will, let me have my shot here?

I mean, a gig like this would put me back on track.

All right.

You just remember, I run the show.

It gives you something to do, man, besides bringing strange women into my house,

stealing my beer, ruining my dog.

Mr. Perez, I think we can talk.

It's a pleasure.

Park here. You'll be using the servant's quarters.

You got it.

The servant's quarters?

You wanted the job.

You know something?

If it weren't for you, I'd be out of here right now.

In a beautiful mountain stream, reeling in some of the biggest trout you've ever seen, man.

Bitch and moan, bitch and moan.

You think this is my whole life?

[GRUNTS]

I've got some land up north, building a place from the ground up.

Yeah, but when we're finished with this, man,

why don't you invite me up there sometime to see it, huh?

I don't know. It's kinda quiet for you.

No noise. No traffic.

No women.

Maybe not.

[DOOR OPENS]

Thank you for attending to our crisis on such short notice.

I am Consul General Hector Mejenes.

Will Griffith. Night Eyes Security.

And?

Uh, this is my new associate, Jesse Younger.

Nice to meet you.

Yeah, we worked together in the Air Force.

Special Investigations office.

I taught him everything he knows.

Your, uh, head of security explained that there was an attack here yesterday.

Yes, and thanks to Luis,

my wife and I are lucky to be alive.

Nevertheless, we have decided to have a security system installed throughout our house.

But no uniforms and no visible weapons.

Now, Luis already has a plan laid out for you to follow.

Well, of course, we'll cover all the doors and windows,

but I'd also like to install a series of interior traps.

Ultrasonic motion detectors, pressure pads,

maybe even some exterior infrared beams.

This will go along with a full complement of video surveillance,

and I can also offer you a 24-hour audio monitoring if you'd like.

Absolutely not.

I do not want official consulate business recorded.

I understand.

Now, all the other equipment, that will be sufficient.

Don't worry, we'll rig a system as tight as your...

By tomorrow afternoon, I guarantee you,

everybody will be breathing easier.

Let's go.

[INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

Ah, here would be good.

Maybe another one over there by the door to cover the door.

Are you sure Mr. Mejenes wants a camera in his bedroom?

Every room. No exceptions.

[SIGHS] Whatever you say.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]

[BREATHING HEAVILY]

[MUSIC STOPS]

Do you always sneak up on people like that?

I'm sorry. I tried to get your attention, but the music was up too loud.

You are?

Will Griffith.

Oh, right, the one Sgt. Turner recommended.

Right.

Uh, if you'll just give me a minute to install this camera,

I'll be out of your way.

Fine. I'm finished anyway.

Sorry.

Excuse me.

[LAUGHS]

Look, um, I'm sorry I snapped at you.

I've been on edge ever since yesterday.

It's all right. I understand. They, uh...

They filled me in on what happened.

I appreciate what you're doing.

Would you be available to provide personal protection for me

whenever I need to leave the house?

What about your husband's security man?

Well, I'm afraid his loyalties are with my husband. [CHUCKLES]

I'm gonna need someone just for me.

[UPBEAT DANCE MUSIC PLAYING]

She said, "I need somebody to be there for me."

Just like that?

Word for word.

[BOTH LAUGHING]

-She just gave you the job? -Yeah.

Lucky son of a bitch.

So, what's she like?

I don't know yet.

I get the feeling there's a strain between her and her husband.

You haven't answered my question.

You're right. I haven't.

How much you want to bet

they're not getting it on anymore.

-Hey, give it up. -Hey, hey, let me tell you.

Nothing kills romance quicker than a good dose of marriage.

Now, romance...

that's a whole different ball game.

WILL: Tell me about it.

Learned my lesson a long time ago.

Maybe I should call her over.

I think she's got a friend for you.

[SCOFFS]

You go ahead, man. I'm beat.

Oh, this is not the Will Griffith I know.

[UPBEAT MUSIC CONTINUES]

[SIGHS]

[SOFT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING]

MARILYN: Is this thing working?

HECTOR: Not until tomorrow night...

when Senor Griffith will also start as your personal security.

A camera in our bedroom?

You were the one that demanded this increase in security,

and it's only going to be until Luis's people can take over.

I guess that gives us one more night alone.

I'm trying to work.

Listen to me.

Stop it.

Don't.

I said to stop.

I will not be obligated to perform for you.

I don't want you to perform for me, Hector.

I just want you to love me.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]

Your reservation at the Hotel Internacional has been confirmed.

Luis, thank you.

If you could please have someone make copies of this.

It is the speech I'm to give at the conference.

Of course.

But I think you should take a look at this.

Again, they're saying that you're using your wife's money

to promote your career in England.

[SIGHS]

We knew that this was going to be a problem.

So, my friend, tell me,

how can we rectify this?

Yeah, well, the least you could have done, man, was to say hello.

You know, I mean, show a little courtesy,

-a little style... -I just didn't feel up to it.

I wanted to get some sleep.

We go on night duty tonight.

She told her girlfriend how stuck up you were. And then they're both mad at me.

And what you're telling me is, you didn't get lucky.

Well, if I'm a little cranky today, it's your fault.

The Consul General wants to know when you'll be finished.

Well, I explained to Senor Mejenes

that everything would be functional by this afternoon.

I am head of security here.

You report to me.

[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

He's got a serious attitude problem.

Forget him, man. Let's get this job done.

[MARILYN PANTING]

I tell you what, why don't you install today?

I'll cover the monitors.

Oh, man. I worked hard enough last night.

No pay-off.

Bitch and moan, bitch and moan.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]

ELECTRONIC VOICE: First floor.

Secure.

[KEYPAD CLACKING]

Second floor. Secure.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC CONTINUES]

[BLOWS]

ELECTRONIC VOICE: Secure.

-[ALARM BLARING] -Intruder alert!

Intruder alert.

Zone 8. Intruder alert. Zone 8.

Intruder alert. Zone 8.

Intruder alert.

Freeze!

Intruder alert. Zone 8.

Shut it down, Will. I've got the area secured here.

Talk to us.

LUIS: My job is to test security,

Mr. Perez, every system has a backup.

Like the one you just walked into.

It's my trademark.

I'll reset the alarm.

Mm. Very good.

Very good.

-[BEEPING] -ELECTRONIC VOICE: Second floor. Secure.

[SOFT MUSIC PLAYING]

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]

[PANTING]

-What's the matter? Let me see. -[CRYING]

-Try and straighten your leg. -I can't.

-Yes, you can. -I can't. I can't.

Flex your foot. Straighten the leg.

[PANTING]

Is that it?

-Yeah, yeah. -Just a minute.

-[SHUSHES] -[WHIMPERS]

Doesn't feel like you pulled anything.

Looks like you got yourself one hell of a Charley horse.

[PANTING]

[SOFTLY] That's better. Thanks.

Okay, that's better.

You have good hands.

HECTOR: If I may, I would like to say a few words

about loyalty and friendship,

which, by your presence here this evening, Senor Talbot,

as a representative of the State Department,

confirms that these are the bonds

which link our two countries together.

[SPEAKS SPANISH]

Loyalty and friendship.

Get ready. They're gonna start hurling compliments at one another.

This administration has indicated to me

that they anticipate an improvement in relations.

[IN ENGLISH] First, I must win the election,

but then I can guarantee reforms.

But our research shows that your president has a very popular following.

HECTOR: By promising everything but prosperity.

Now, I have spoken with the business leaders and the industrialists

and they favor a free trade market.

If that faction could bring pressure on public opinion,

it would influence the elections.

Now, that I can guarantee.

Why don't the two of you just cut out the crap and lay your cards on the table?

What my husband is saying is,

if you can get elected president by hook or by crook,

this country is going to back you to the hilt,

for all the oil it can wring out of you.

Brava. Brava, senora.

The problem with diplomats is they just love the sound of their own voice.

You can't shut them up.

The other problem is it takes forever to goad them into action.

You don't look to me like you waste time talking.

Well, I'm probably more prudent than you might think.

Oh, really? What do you do?

Senor Griffith owns his own security company.

Oh.

So he's a bodyguard?

Well, now I am glad that I insisted

we have them at the table.

[CHUCKLES] There's nothing like a personal touch

when it comes to protection.

Uh... Mostly I protect property.

Like the young Marines who guard our embassies? Mm.

Nothing makes a woman weak in the knees like a man in uniform.

Am I right?

That's enough, Vivian.

Maybe we should call it an evening?

Now? So early?

Oh, Herman, you can't let them get away

without showing them Los Angeles.

I suppose not.

You want to dance, don't you?

Take in some music. Loosen up.

HECTOR: Are you saying that we are, uh...

[IN SPANISH] How do you say aburridos?

[IN ENGLISH] Boring.

Boring?

Well, I'm giving you an opportunity to redeem yourself.

And you don't have to stay prudent the entire evening, do you?

Is there a place that you would care to recommend?

There's a private club on Sunset

that I think I could get us into.

You know, I've been fighting this headache all evening.

If you don't mind.

Certainly, my dear. Will will take you straight home.

Oh, please go on without me. Don't spoil your evening on my account.

Senor Griffith, would you mind?

Yes, I'd be delighted to drive her home.

-Mr. Talbot. -Mr. Griffith.

Pleasure. Mrs. Talbot.

Thank you.

-Good night, dear. -Good night.

Vivian.

Tell me, would you say you're the strong, silent type?

Las Angeles.

[BOTH LAUGHING]

You definitely owe me a big one.

Saved from a fate worse than death.

There's no doubt about that.

Oh, God.

I hope I never become like that woman.

What makes you think you ever could?

The bitterness?

A lot of what she has to say about politicians and diplomats is pretty close to the truth.

I gotta get out of these clothes.

You know, I may just be fooling myself into thinking

that someday being the wife of a president would be glamorous.

[LAUGHS]

I don't know,

as long as you don't end up like that woman tonight.

There are probably a lot more Mrs. Talbots than you realize.

They're all married to men so consumed by their own ambition.

At the end of the day, there's very little left to share.

-That's a lot of power. -Yeah.

Part of you must think it's worth it.

Ask me when I'm the First Lady.

[BOTH LAUGHING]

You didn't seem all that uncomfortable tonight.

Oh, that's my public face.

Smiling till your cheeks ache, searching for the proper words,

the perfect gesture to make everyone feel at ease.

So what's the private face like?

I don't know. I forgot. I used to have one.

I came from an incredibly wealthy family.

I was an only child,

sent to an all-girls school in La Jolla,

complete with uniforms.

We were taught how to be proper young ladies.

[CHUCKLES]

Of course, me being the rebel,

I used to sneak out of the dorm at night

and go hang out with the surfers.

-[CHUCKLES] -Come on.

I was a little more impetuous then.

When I was expelled, my parents were devastated.

It's too bad they couldn't be around to see how disgustingly respectable I've become.

-[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING] -[WATER SPLASHING]

What? You call this respectable?

May I remind you

this is the future first lady you're talking to.

-[MARILYN SHRIEKS] -[WATER SPLASHING]

[BOTH LAUGHING]

I can't believe you.

[MARILYN BREATHING HEAVILY]

We better get inside before somebody comes home.

We'd have a lot of explaining to do.

Don't touch me. It's cold!

You can change in the master bathroom.

-Come on. Yeah. -You sure it's okay?

[JESSE CLEARS THROAT]

You may or may not need these.

Don't even start with me, man.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]

-[BEEPING] -ELECTRONIC VOICE: First floor.

Secure.

WILL: Yeah?

I brought you some more towels. I'll leave them out here on the floor.

Thanks.

[SOFT MUSIC PLAYING]

[INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

-[ALARM BLARING] -ELECTRONIC VOICE: Intruder alert. Zone 5.

Intruder alert.

Zone 5.

Intruder alert.

Zone 5.

Intruder alert. Zone 5!

[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

[THUD]

-Marilyn? -Will, look out!

WILL: Stay down!

[GUNSHOTS]

[JESSE BREATHING HEAVILY]

[GROANING]

Don't go getting all teary eyed yet.

I just busted a couple of ribs, that's all.

Damn, it hurts.

Call 911. Get an ambulance out of here.

Okay.

Hang on.

You just hang in there, man.

[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]

I want you to keep tabs on him for me, Turner.

I will.

No problem.

Listen, how soon can you come down to the station and make a statement?

Just as soon as the consul general gets back,

I'll have his security takeover.

All right.

Here.

We've got the intruder on videotape.

You might want to have a look at it.

Hey.

-You okay? -Yeah.

[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]

Will?

You think it's your fault, don't you?

I told Jesse that I didn't want any partners.

I didn't want the responsibility.

I just didn't want something like this to happen.

It's not your fault.

Better get upstairs.

I arrived as soon as I could. How is your friend?

I won't know until I get to the hospital.

And my wife?

She's upstairs, safe.

How could something like this have happened?

Somehow the assailant knew enough to get around the backup systems.

Any alarm can be beaten, Mr. Mejenes, as long as the intruder knows the setup.

I would not make wild accusations, Senor Griffith.

You may succeed in embarrassing yourself.

I'll tell you what's embarrassing, sir.

We've got a leak.

My partner's been shot and your wife almost killed.

When you're ready to deal with it, you let me know.

[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]

NURSE: I'm sorry, sir. Visiting hours are now over.

[CAR ENGINE STARTING]

-[TIRES SCREECHING] -[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

Marilyn, what the hell are you doing?

You shouldn't be out here alone.

I've had this argument already tonight with my husband, Will.

I wanted to go to the hospital to see how Jesse was doing, and I saw you leaving.

Jesse will pull through just fine.

I want you to get in the car and go back to the house.

I'll follow behind you to make sure you get there safely.

I also wanted to make sure you were all right.

I'm doing just fine.

I mean, really all right.

Marilyn.

Go back where you belong.

Don't be so respectable.

[UPBEAT GUITAR MUSIC PLAYING]

[SLOW INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING]

[KEYS CLANGING]

[BREATHING HEAVILY, MOANING]

[PANTING]

[DOG WHIMPERS]

[INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

[PANTING]

[SLOW INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING]

What?

For a long time, I did a pretty good job of keeping people at a distance.

Just so I could be alone.

Worked nights and...

slept days.

No one to complicate my life.

Who was she?

A client.

I broke the cardinal rule. I let myself get involved.

I let my feelings take control.

And you got burned.

Yeah.

To put it mildly.

I knew it.

Knew what?

Well, you're not fooling anyone.

You're more vulnerable than you think.

Sensitive is more like it.

[CHUCKLES]

Give it a minute.

Hey.

Hey, man.

I dug these out of your duffel bag, had them dry cleaned.

Thanks.

You'll be looking good when you get out of here.

How are you feeling?

They promised me the South would rise again.

[CHUCKLES, GROANS]

I'm serious.

I'm gonna pull through, no sweat.

The silencer that guy used on me was homemade.

You know, one of those tin can jobs

packed with steel wool.

-You saw it? -Heard it.

They're no good after two or three pops.

It really fucks up the trajectory, too.

Luckily for me.

Damn. I shouldn't have taken this job.

Man, don't go blaming yourself for this.

I knew what I was walking into.

Hell, if anything, I pushed you into it.

I am still pissed off at you, though, for busting up

what I had going on with that girl at the bar.

[CHUCKLES]

How's the wife doing?

Fine. She's, uh, holding it together.

She asked me to tell you she really appreciates what you did.

So do I.

Nothing to it, man.

You watch yourself, okay?

I'm fine.

Bullshit.

I got eyes, man.

I can see that you are well on your way to dicking yourself.

Yeah, well, I didn't come here to be lectured by you.

Yeah, well, just be thankful I'm too weak

to put my foot up your ass.

That'd be the day.

Get out of here.

[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]

[SIGHS]

LUIS: Senor Mejenes wants to see you.

Tell him I'll be right there as soon as I put this tape in.

Now.

I said I'd be right there when I finished the job.

[SCOFFS]

Why bother?

You almost got the senora killed,

then you put your friend in the hospital.

And where were you, Luis?

Getting down with Mrs. Talbot?

You don't wanna fuck with me, Luis.

[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

And you tell Senor Mejenes I'll be there in a minute.

[GUN CLICKS]

[GRUNTING]

You need to use the wrist more on the jab.

-The wrist? -Yeah.

Flick it out there, snap it.

Let me show you.

So you get more speed and power.

-Huh. -Try it.

More wrist.

It just takes a little practice.

So you're a boxer, too?

Well, not professionally.

It's a little trick Marvin Hagler showed me.

-Ah. I am impressed. -You know him?

Well, I was working at his house, installing a security system.

I asked him to show me a few pointers.

All right.

Luis said you wanted to see me?

Yes. I must go to Mexico City to deliver a speech.

For how long?

I think, at the most, it will be a couple of days.

Well, I take it your wife and Luis will be traveling with you?

No, no, no. They will remain here.

In light of what has happened, I think it would be prudent,

even for you, to move into the house

in order so that my wife can have 24-hour protection.

What about Luis?

Luis must remain here.

There's a lot of pressing business at the council that he must attend to.

Consequently, I'm going to have to impose upon you.

-Hi. -Hi.

Mrs. Mejenes.

Your bags are packed and by the door.

Ah, thank you.

Senor Griffith has agreed to keep you company full time while I'm away.

Fine, Hector, whatever you think is best.

Uh, if you don't mind,

there is a delicate matter that I need to discuss with my wife.

Absolutely.

Oh, and, Senor Griffith, thank you for your help.

Anytime.

Marilyn.

[SLOW PLEASANT MUSIC PLAYING]

[PHONE DIALING]

How much do you need this time?

In round figures, and I'm being conservative, no more than a million.

[TELEPHONE RINGING]

Dollars?

You heard the promise that I made to Senor Talbot.

I need to bring the business sector over to my side

in order for me to win the election.

Well, couldn't you promise them appointments or something like that?

Marilyn, money instills confidence

in the business sector, not appointments.

In turn, that will instill confidence in the workers.

Are you saying we're buying influence now?

A wire transfer will be sufficient.

It should not take more than five minutes of your time.

No, Hector.

I didn't agree to this.

What are you saying?

You want to throw our future away?

I'm not sure it's the future I want anymore.

[SLOW DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

MARILYN: Two whole days.

You think you can handle it?

[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]

[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING]

How about the red one?

[INAUDIBLE]

I'm buying it.

[INAUDIBLE CONVERSATION]

[MARILYN LAUGHING]

[BELL JINGLING]

[CHUCKLING SOFTLY]

[MARILYN BREATHING HEAVILY]

[MOANING SOFTLY]

[GULPS]

[GASPS]

[CHUCKLES]

[MARILYN LAUGHING]

[PLEASANT MUSIC PLAYING]

[BLOWS]

WILL: The house is all locked up.

And I made sure that camera shut off in here.

MARILYN: And Luis is working late.

WILL: It's just us.

[PLEASANT MUSIC CONTINUES]

[BREATHING HEAVILY]

[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING]

[BREATHING HEAVILY]

-[BEEPING] -ELECTRONIC VOICE: First floor. Secure.

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]

[SOFT PLEASANT MUSIC PLAYING]

[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

-ELECTRONIC VOICE: Second floor. -[MACHINE BEEPING]

Secure.

[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING]

[MUSIC STOPS]

Yes, Luis, what is it?

I'll be speaking with Senor Mejenes later today.

Is there anything you wish to tell him?

I hope his trip is going well.

And if he should ask what you've been doing with your time,

what should I say?

You can tell him I've been keeping myself occupied.

Certainly.

I'm sure he'll be glad to hear that.

[SIGHS]

[PANTS]

[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

MARILYN: Will?

He knows about us, doesn't he?

He not only knows, he's got us on tape.

That slimy son of a bitch.

We gotta find that cassette.

Where do you want me to start?

Check the bathroom.

[TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES]

[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]

Marilyn.

You find it?

Now, what is this? I thought Detective Turner had all the tapes.

WILL: I use two recorders. I always have a backup.

ELECTRONIC VOICE: Secure.

Fuck it. Just watch.

ELECTRONIC VOICE: Secure.

-I don't see anything. -Just a minute.

[MACHINE WHIRRING]

-WILL: There. -MARILYN: What is it?

Right there.

It's a homemade silencer.

What are you telling me, Will? That there were no terrorists?

WILL: It's been Luis all along.

Come on. I'm getting you out of here right now.

[THRILLING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PLAYING]

[ENGINE STARTS]

Will, I don't get it.

Luis has been Hector's right-hand man for years.

I just want to try and find Mejenes and warn him.

[TIRES SCREECH]

[GASPS]

The hell's the matter with you? Are you crazy?

[TIRES SCREECHING]

[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

[THRILLING MUSIC CONTINUES]

MARILYN: If Hector's en route now,

the only way to reach him is through the consulate.

[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

Hi.

Please, can you tell me what room Mr. Jesse Younger is in?

-Mr. Jesse Younger? -Mm.

Room A136.

Straight down the hall to your right.

Thank you.

Compliments of Senor Mejenes.

JESSE: Oh, yeah?

He asked me to tell you he hopes you're recovering well.

Tell him I said thanks, I'm okay.

One other thing, your friend, Senor Griffith, has disappeared.

Do you know where I might find him?

[SCOFFS]

You'd know that better than I would.

Please, I haven't much time.

Try his office.

The first place I looked.

Now, can you please tell me where does he live?

I wish I could help you out, man,

but, uh, I've never seen his place before.

Again, where does he live?

[MUFFLED GRUNT]

Yes?

Blow it out your ass, Luis.

[GRUNTING]

Look, please, the address.

You're never gonna get away with this.

[WHEEZING]

-[GRUNTS] -LUIS: The address!

Give me the address.

[STRAINING]

Fuck yourself.

[GRUNTS]

[SCREAMS]

[GASPING]

[JESSE GROANS]

I will tell Senor Griffith...

you're a very good friend.

[GROANS]

[STRAINING]

[GRUNTS]

[CHOKES]

[SHUSHES]

He's finally getting some rest.

Maybe you can come back later.

Look, it's important that I speak to him right away.

This is Mrs. Mejenes.

Can you get the ambassador on the line?

Do you want me to try?

H-Hold on.

[IN SPANISH]

[IN ENGLISH] He's on the airplane.

[SPEAKS SPANISH]

[TENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

[TIRES SCREECHING]

Come on!

-What is it? -Stay right here. Don't move.

[INTENSE MUSIC PLAYING]

TURNER: I've been looking all over town for you.

Couldn't you have left a note?

Did you have to bust down the goddamn door?

This was the way I saw it when I first arrived.

I thought I'd hang around because I figured there might be a connection.

Well, I hate to be the one that has to tell you this, but your friend Jesse...

he's dead.

Oh, Jesus Christ.

What happened?

TURNER: We don't know.

All we know is that he died from asphyxiation.

The last person that he was seen with was described to us

as a Hispanic male about six feet tall with a beard.

That's Luis. Luis Perez.

I'm so sorry, Will.

I just found out about an hour ago

that Lewis was the one who staged the attack and shot Jesse.

I've got the evidence downstairs in my car.

So he came here gunning for you.

[TELEPHONE RINGING]

Yeah?

Hello, sir.

It's your husband. He's calling from the airplane.

I got some bad news, Mr. Mejenes.

Luis Perez is the one who's been behind the terrorist attacks all along.

Yes, I do have evidence. I'm turning it over to the police now.

Yes, sir, she's here. She's safe.

Er, just a moment, sir.

Mr. Mejenes, this is Detective Turner.

I'm gonna keep them both under protective custody.

But I want you to know, I'm putting out an APB on Perez.

Is that clear?

All right, fine. If you need to reach me, you can call me at Homicide.

Bye.

He's gonna be landing in about 45 minutes.

Come on, I want to get you both out of here.

WILL: Can you get word to the airport police?

Luis just might be desperate enough

to try and pop off Mejenes on his way through the airport.

Come on, Will. I know my job, all right?

Listen, why don't you take Miss Mejenes and go on ahead?

TURNER: Let you run loose by yourself, Will?

No way!

I don't care what you say, Turner.

He killed my friend. I'm taking a shot at dropping this guy.

Will! Will!

Don't push it. I'm warning you.

-[GUNSHOT] -[SCREAMS]

Get him inside!

[WILL PANTING]

Hold the door!

-[LUIS GRUNTS] -I can't!

-[GRUNTS] -[MARILYN SHRIEKS]

[LUIS GRUNTS]

[STRAINS]

[GRUNTS, GROANS]

[BOTH GRUNTING, STRAINING]

-[MARILYN SHRIEKS] -[THUDS]

[BOTH GRUNTING]

[STRAINING]

[GUN COCKS]

[GUNSHOT]

-[LUIS GRUNTS] -[THUD]

[GROANS]

[CHOKING]

[VOICE BREAKING] I couldn't pull the trigger.

It wouldn't shoot.

It's okay.

It's over.

It's over.

[BOTH PANTING]

HECTOR: I have nothing but praise and admiration

for Senor Will Griffith.

And with my sincere gratitude,

I am honored to bestow upon you the highest civilian award

presented by my country, the Cross of Gallantry.

[CLICKS]

[SIGHS]

[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]

[KNOCKING AT DOOR]

Just a minute.

[KNOCKING AT DOOR]

Coming.

I too would like to bestow upon you

a token of my own appreciation.

Uh, sit down.

Open this first.

[WILL SIGHS]

Bet I can guess what this is.

[BOTH LAUGHING]

I don't know if I ever told you this, but I really hate wearing ties.

I know, but if an occasion pops up

where you ever have to wear one, I hope you'll wear mine.

It's-It's a beautiful tie.

Thank you.

I'm gonna tell Hector I want a divorce.

And then what?

That's the hard part.

I don't know.

All my life, I could have anything I wanted.

I could even be first lady.

All I have to do is buy it.

So what does that do for us?

You tell me.

-[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING] -[GUN COCKS]

Hector.

You don't know how happy you have made me

to find the both of you like this.

And just when I had thought everything else had failed,

here you have handed me the excuse that I need.

Luis.

You do remember Luis?

You know what he used to say?

He used to tell me,

"If you want something to be done,

"you have to do it yourself."

What's he talking about, Will?

Would you please explain, Mr. Griffith.

Luis wasn't working alone.

Hector's the one who wanted you dead all along.

Very good.

You son of a bitch!

Sit down.

Marilyn.

This is my moment

to play the outraged husband.

I want to enjoy it.

My God.

You really think you're gonna get away with this?

An act of passion?

No one in my country would deny me the right of defending my honor.

And...

look how you have accommodated me

with all the proof that I need.

It's still murder, Hector.

You seem to forget, my dear,

I have diplomatic immunity.

And no one to keep you from inheriting all her money.

And I rid myself of a political embarrassment.

[SCOFFS] Jesus.

Incredible.

I admit.

Yeah.

What you just did, pal...

[GUNSHOT]

[ELECTRICITY CRACKLING]

[BOTH GRUNTING]

[PANTING]

Will.

[GLASS BREAKING]

[GRUNTS]

[MARILYN SHRIEKS]

[HECTOR GRUNTS]

[GROANS]

[WILL GRUNTS]

[GRUNTS]

[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]

[UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING]

[MUSIC FADES]