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[CROWD CHEERING]

Get him! Come on! Get him!

[GRUNTING]

MAN: Come on, get up!

[CROWD CHEERING]

Well, it's about time you showed up.

Let's just get this over with, all right?

It was nice doing business with you, but now I'm out.

You're not getting paid, Randy.

[SIGHS]

Don't mess around with me, Wade, all right?

I said I'm through. I'm finished. I had enough.

You got some big problems, kid. Lyle is dead.

He walked out to the car And then he collapsed.

Must have been a brain hemorrhage.

A brain hemorrhage?

You gave him some pretty good shots, kid.

Did you call an ambulance?

Didn't you hear me? He's dead.

Well, if he's dead, shouldn't we call somebody?

What about the police?

What are you, crazy? Come on, grow up. This is an illegal fight.

Somebody gets killed, it's murder.

No. No, Wade. No. It was an accident.

If you're lucky, they'll call it manslaughter.

That's 15 years. And a Texas prison means real hard time.

You want to take that chance?

What are we going to do?

You let me worry about it. I'll take care of everything.

It's going to be expensive.

There's some people I'm going to have to pay off.

You got to come up with your share.

How much is my share going to be?

50, 60,000.

Come on, Wade. You know I don't have that kind of money!

That's why you can't quit.

You got to keep fighting

till I recoup the money I have to lay out for this.

Now, I've got fights lined up all over this country.

After a year... You can walk away.

Just be thankful I'm giving you an out.

Yeah.

Yeah, right.

Where is he?

He's in the car.

So how'd I do?

You did great, Lyle.

When do I get paid?

Right away.

[OPENING THEME MUSIC PLAYING]

Mr. and Mrs. Larue?

Yes, sir. That's us.

I'm Ranger Walker. This is Ranger Trivette. Howdy.

Could you tell us where the body is?

It's right over there covered with brush.

We didn't touch anything, you understand.

I know about these things.

I watch a lot of them murder mysteries on television.

Lucky thing we had to stop, or we'd have missed it.

I sometimes get a little carsick

and Virgil has to pull over.

You're all right now, ma'am?

Yeah, thanks.

Would you folks please wait here?

Doesn't look like he's been dead long.

It's 2:20.

6-1.

Okay. Watch out.

Looks like somebody used him for a punching bag.

Any wounds?

I don't see any.

What the heck? Trivette, look at this.

You ever seen anything like that?

Not unless you want to count The gladiator scene in Spartacus.

Spartacus?

Yeah, Spartacus.

Okay. Let's contact forensics,

get a medical examiner out here right away.

I want an autopsy on him.

Gotcha.

You're too young to remember Spartacus.

I rented the video.

Oh.

This guy had been in a lot of fights.

The autopsy reports show that he had a concussion, broken bones,

and even organ damage.

Is that what killed him?

We thought so at first.

But the toxicology reports show

that he died of an overdose of morphine.

Suicide?

Let's think about this, Alex.

A guy hitchhikes all the way out to nowhere,

then he kills himself,

and then he covers himself up with brush.

Good point.

Are you any closer on his identity?

We're running prints on him right now, but so far, nothing.

I'll be in court most of the day. But you let me know what happens.

Will do.

[PHONE RINGING]

Jimmy?

Yeah?

Hi. [CHUCKLES SOFTLY]

Diane, hi.

Well, it's been a long time.

So, life's been good?

It's been okay.

Uh, look. Can we talk? It's important.

Yeah, sure.

Thanks.

You look good, too.

Thank you.

It's about Randy.

I'm afraid for him.

He's, um... He's been drinking,

And it looks like he's been in fights or something.

I don't know, something bad's going on with him.

You know, after all this time, and you come to me for this.

Look, this has nothing to do with what happened between us, okay?

I came to you because you're his friend. He idolizes you.

I didn't even knew you were living here.

I don't. I came out from Chicago

because I was worried. He wouldn't answer his phone.

Look, I practically had to beg him to get him to see me.

Jimmy, he's a mess. I wouldn't have come here if he wasn't.

Look, this isn't easy for me, either.

Okay. All right. Where does he live?

You want to tell me what this is all about?

I told you. I played football with him, we were buddies.

So all this for an old buddy?

What difference does it...

Look, we'll be out of here before you know it.

Randy, you in here?

Randy?

TRIVETTE: Wake up, man.

Jim?

In the flesh.

Oh, man, what time is it?

It's quarter after 5:00.

In the morning?

No, the morning's come and gone.

We're talking about the afternoon.

Texas Ranger now, huh?

Yeah.

Been a long time.

Who's he?

He's my friend.

You always did have a lot of friends.

Hey...

What's going on with you?

Huh? Look at this place.

I had to fire all my servants.

You know, good help really is hard to find. [CHUCKLES]

My sister send you here?

She's worried about you.

That's real sweet, but, uh...

She's got nothing to worry about.

I'm doing just fine.

I can see that.

What are you, mother Theresa now, huh?

Hey.

Well, I got a date tonight,

so, uh, I'm just going to jump in the shower,

change my clothes.

You and I, we can get caught up some other time, Okay?

Randy, where'd you get that...

WALKER: The man's right, Trivette.

Let's go.

I didn't catch your name.

Walker.

Yeah, well, I appreciate it, Walker.

No problem.

You guys can catch up some other time.

I'm going to call you, Randy.

And I'll be here.

That x might have nothing to do with the killing, you know.

I know. I know. It's a hell of a coincidence.

How well do you know him?

Pretty good.

We used to be roomies when we were playing ball.

He got cut a couple of years after I busted my shoulder.

And?

He's got this sister. We used to have this thing going,

but after I got hurt, she bailed on me.

She disappeared.

At the time, it was a lot of pain.

How about now?

I guess there's still a lot of pain.

You know?

TRIVETTE: What is this?

Let's follow him.

DISPATCH: [ON RADIO] All units on vicinity of Flowers Dickson.

Officer down. Repeat, officer down.

That's near here.

This is Walker. We'll take it.

What about Randy?

We know where he lives.

Oh, hi. I tried to reach you by phone.

I couldn't get you. I thought I'd wait here.

One of our guys got shot,

so we had to take him to the hospital.

That's awful. Is he okay?

Lost a lot of blood, but he's going to be okay.

Good.

We saw Randy right before we got the call.

You're right. There's something going on,

but I don't know what it is, Diane, because he wouldn't talk to me.

What are you going to do?

What am I going to do? What do you want to do? I'm a cop.

I didn't come here because you're a cop, I came here because you're a friend.

Whose, Randy's or yours?

Okay. Okay, Jimmy. Let's put it all on the table.

Yeah. Let's do that.

After you got hurt, you went off the deep end,

and I got scared.

Look Diane, what happened to me then...

Maybe I should have been more mature about it.

Maybe I should've hung in there.

But it got to be too much for me.

If I made a mistake, if I hurt you, I'm sorry.

You want to punish me, fine.

But don't use my brother to do it.

Hey, nobod...

Nobody's using Randy for anything.

Yeah, he's into something.

We're not sure what it is, but it's serious.

How serious?

I can't tell you right now. You have to...

[TELEPHONE RINGS]

You just have to trust us. Trivette.

Spell it.

Okay. Where?

You guys do good work. Thanks.

Walker. That's fingerprinting.

They got a make on our John Doe.

Diane Warren, Cordell Walker.

Hi, Diane. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Two years ago, he did 18 months at county.

They got the prints on file. His name's Lyle Ganz.

Do you know where he lives?

Yeah. He lives out in Denton with his dad.

Well, I better get out there and break the news to him.

You want to go?

Yeah. I got to go.

All right?

Nice to meet you. Nice meeting you.

[SIGHS]

WALKER: Sorry we had to break this to you, Mr. Ganz.

Well...

Comes as no surprise, if that's any comfort.

I always knew this would happen.

Just glad his mother never lived to see it.

Do you have any idea who would want to kill him?

Pick a number, Ranger.

He hung out with a rowdy lot.

They used to beat the hell out of each other just for the sport.

I figure it could be any one of 'em.

You have any names?

I never wanted to get that familiar with 'em.

You say they hung out, do you know where?

Sure I know where.

He'd come back all bloody and bruised.

Said he had a great time.

Place called the Bare Knuckles.

Bare Knuckles.

That sounds like a place doctors and accountants hang out.

Yeah. Absolutely.

Let's not let 'em know who we are,

see what we can find out.

What are we going to do about Randy?

You tell me.

I guess if he's involved, he's going to have to answer for it.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Partner, do you think we can do this without breaking anything?

I'll do my best.

That's reassuring.

What can I get for you?

We need some information.

Don't serve information, just beer.

Two long nicks.

Pay him, Trivette.

Ahem.

Have anything smaller? No.

Keep the change. We still need information.

I guess I can make an exception.

There's a guy that hangs out here named Lyle Ganz.

BARMAN: Ganz used to hang out here.

He doesn't anymore.

Get the word to him.

I want the money he owes me,

or I'll take it out of his hide.

Lyle Ganz is one tough guy, cowboy.

Is that right?

Well, I'm tougher.

Oh, is that right?

You're not supposed to do that.

And who are you?

I'm just the guy that's here to see that

the damage is kept to a minimum.

You see, what happens is that when you do that, he gets very upset,

and you're not going to like it when he gets upset.

No foolin'.

Scout's honor.

Well, my, my, my... I'm just dying of curiosity.

I tried.

[GRUNTING]

What the hell was that?

This.

That's for the damages.

Get ahold of Ganz, because I'm going to be back.

TRIVETTE: So now what?

Well, let's see if I made a good impression.

I think you did.

Hey, tough guy.

Holy mackerel.

If there's a fight, you want some help?

If there's a fight,

I'd rather you'd take care of it all by yourself.

Hey, you're pretty good. Like to fight?

Yeah. I like to fight. Why?

How about for some money?

How much?

That depends on how good you are.

Could be a way to get back what Ganz owed you.

Interested?

Yeah. Keep talking.

Come back tonight. 10:00.

You'll find out then.

10:00 it is.

I got it.

Yeah. I'll let him know.

Bare Knuckles is owned by Wade Cantrell Enterprises,

and Wade Cantrell Enterprises also owns the limo that picked up Randy.

What else does he do?

Land development, shopping centers,

apartment buildings.

And fighting.

A real entrepreneur.

It's quarter after.

Think they're going to show?

They'll show.

[CAR APPROACHING]

I'm Wade Cantrell.

Climb in.

I didn't get your names.

I'm Fric. He's Frac.

That's very funny.

We don't have to do this. It can end right here.

Look, bud, all I want do is get my money back.

Let's get something straight.

I don't know where Ganz is,

and I don't care.

This is about fighting for money. You game?

That's why we're here.

Okay.

Put these on.

Why?

'Cause I have some very important people I need to protect.

I don't want you to know where you're going.

It's the only way this is going to work.

Fric and Frac.

Sounds like a Vaudeville team.

You ought to see us dance.

[PEOPLE CLAMORING] [FIGHTING NOISE]

No referee.

No rounds.

Last man standing wins.

You think you're up to it?

For how much?

Sky's the limit.

All depends on how good you are.

Yeah, sure.

[PEOPLE BOOING]

And you.

I'll sit this one out.

[GRUNTING]

[CROWD APPLAUDING]

He's the champ.

He's the best there is.

Is this really necessary?

It's got to be. Bets are placed on the colors.

A lot of money changes hands.

Did Lyle Ganz fight for Cantrell?

What do you think?

That guy that was fighting when we came in,

He's pretty good.

Randy? Oh, yeah. He's Cantrell's main moneymaker.

He and Ganz ever fight?

You know, for someone who don't want to fight,

you ask an awful lot of questions.

I fight. I just pick my times.

You know, maybe now's the time.

Hey, make a move, pal.

All right, all right.

The fight's out there.

He's ready for him.

All right, let's go.

Try to find Randy.

You going to be all right?

[SCOFFS] Now's a good time to ask.

Ladies and gentlemen, fight fans,

for your entertainment and betting pleasure,

we have a new fighter tonight.

And here he is,

The Black X!

[CROWD CHEERING]

I'd bet big on him.

He's tough.

As you all know,

there are no rules except to win.

So let's get in on!

[CROWD CHEERING]

[GRUNTING]

TRIVETTE: Hey, Randy.

Hey, man, what are you doing here?

Nice fight.

Yeah, well, that's none of your business.

It is my business. I'm trying to save your ass.

Listen, it's none of your... Hey, man!

Look, I'm a Texas Ranger.

You got that?

Tell me what you're into,

and don't give me any jive about it being some stupid sporting event.

Hey, look... I saw you, Randy.

Okay.

I'm in some deep trouble, man.

Yeah.

I think I killed someone.

Lyle Ganz.

You know about that? Yeah, I know about that.

It was an accident, man. Randy, don't...

Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy, we fought,

and I didn't think I hurt him that bad.

I didn't think I hit him that hard, man. I'm telling you.

That's what they told you?

Yeah.

Man, you didn't kill Ganz.

Not unless you hit him with morphine.

Morphine? Morphine? What are you saying, man?

I'm saying somebody injected Ganz with enough morphine

to kill his whole family.

Now, what do you know about that?

[SIGHS]

Oh, man. Cantrell.

Come on, Randy.

That son of a...

Man, he killed a man just so I'd keep fighting for him.

I'm nothing but a damn money machine to him, man.

Okay, look, Jimmy.

Things were hard for me, man, real hard.

I mean, I was going no place.

I needed a way to make a living.

One night I had a fight in this bar.

Cantrell was there. He saw me.

He asked me if I wanted to fight for him.

Now, this was a way for me to get back

to where I need to be, Jimmy!

I figured I could do it for a while and then I could just walk away.

Like Ganz.

Yeah.

Like Ganz.

Then this.

What do you expect me to do, man?

You got to let us handle this.

Be cool, Randy.

You okay, partner?

[GRUNTS]

[CROWD CHEERING]

[CROWD CLAPPING]

Where you going?

The fight's over.

It's not over till I say it is.

I say it's over.

[CROWD CHEERING]

You're a hell of a fighter, but you're too soft.

No one's perfect.

I'd still like to make some money with you.

Your buddy, if he isn't willing to fight,

I don't want him around.

I'll talk him into it. When?

Tomorrow night. 11:00.

We'll give you the directions.

You got it. Let's go.

TRIVETTE: Talk me into what?

WALKER: I'll tell you later.

Take them back to their car,

then follow them.

I want to know where they go.

What did you say to them?

I said you were going to fight tomorrow night.

You could have at least asked me first.

We're not going to fight tomorrow night.

We're not going to fight tomorrow night.

I said we're not going to fight tomorrow night.

We're going to bust him tomorrow night.

You should be resting up for tonight.

There's not going to be a tonight,

'cause I'm not fighting for you anymore.

What about Lyle Ganz?

I didn't kill Ganz.

I found out he died from an overdose of morphine.

Now, I'm not going to say anything to anybody, but I'm through.

Don't be an idiot.

I got fights lined up all over the place, you could make big money.

Do it with somebody else. It's over, Wade.

You're sure?

Nothing's going to change my mind.

WADE: Good luck, kid.

You were the best.

You going to let him just walk away?

He'll be back.

You Randy Warren's sister?

Yeah.

He sent us over to pick you up.

He's in some trouble.

What kind of trouble?

Come on, get in. We'll take you to him.

Um, well, why don't you tell me where he is. I'll meet you there.

There's no time. Come on, get in.

[SCREAMING]

[SCREAMING]

No, stop it!

Stop!

Hey.

How's it going? Fine.

Getting ready for tonight, huh?

I'm always ready.

Hey, you know, I'm a pretty good fighter.

I know you are.

Want to go a couple rounds?

I could use a workout.

Are you saying you want to spar with me?

Yeah, okay. I know you're a kick boxing champion,

but that was 15 years ago.

Yeah, you're right.

I am over the hill.

All right, but take it easy on me.

Carlos, can I borrow your equipment for Trivette?

Here, Bill. Put that on him.

And the headgear.

I'm going to float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!

I want you, Walker!

Let me at him!

All right.

Where's your headgear?

I don't need it.

Then I don't need this...

Okay, okay Carlos.

There.

Better? Better.

Uh, wait. National or international rules?

What's the difference?

International rules you can kick to the leg.

Fine with me.

Okay.

Ow! God!

Damn, that hurt.

You okay? Yeah. I'm all right.

[GRUNTING]

Let's do national rules.

Okay.

[GRUNTING]

Hey, you all right?

Yeah, I'm all right. You sure?

Yeah, I'm okay. I'm okay.

Here.

Let me take that for you.

There you go.

Actually...

Wrestling's my forte.

I was Penn State champion.

You mean now you want to wrestle?

Yeah.

Well, remember, I'm over the hill,

so take it easy on me.

Okay, now...

If it gets to be too much,

just pat the old mat three times.

Tap three times. Got it.

Let me get these off.

All right.

[BOTH GRUNTING]

[GROANING]

I get the message.

[KNOCKING AT DOOR]

I told you guys I'm through!

You got a VCR in this pigsty?

Yeah. What's it to you?

Just answer the question.

Randy...

Randy...

These men said you sent them to pick me up.

They put a hood over my head and took me someplace I don't know where I am.

I don't who they are.

They said they'll kill me If you don't do what they want.

One picture's worth a thousand words.

Where is she?

She's safe... For now.

You hurt her... WADE: And you'll do what?

I'll kill you both.

They'll never find the bodies. That's what I can do.

How'd you even know I had a sister?

You're my property, kid. I know everything about you.

So, this is how it goes.

You fight one more fight for me tonight.

After that, you're free and clear.

And, you get your baby sister back.

Whatever you say, just don't hurt her.

I'll see you tonight.

Don't be late.

After the fight tonight, We'll get rid of him and his sister.

Haven't seen much of you. Where you been?

Been on a busy one, C.D.

Anything I can do to help?

You know, actually there is.

Uncle Ray, when Trivette and I leave,

I want you to stand by the door.

When you hear a horn honk twice, nod at C.D.

What do I do?

When Uncle Ray nods to you,

I want you to call the police and have them send a squad car here.

What's this all about, nephew?

Just tying up a few loose ends.

I'll help where I can.

Walker, couldn't reach Diane. I tried her motel.

Why don't you try her brother?

Hello?

Randy, it's Jimmy.

I can't talk now, man. I'm real busy.

We're going out to Cantrell's tonight.

We're going to stop the fight and arrest him.

You can't do that, man!

They got my sister.

You hear what I'm saying, man? You hear what I"m telling you?

I hear what your sayin'. Randy, you got to let us...

Cantrell's got Diane.

Twice on the horn?

Yeah. Then make your call.

Two guys in a maroon car across the street.

Yeah, I know. It's the two guys I tangled with at the Bare Knuckles.

You saw?

They been following us ever since they dropped us off last night.

What do you want to do?

The fun's over.

You got it.

[TIRES SCREECH]

WALKER: Rise it boys, Texas Ranger, guys.

Cuff yourselves.

[CLICKING]

[HONKING]

[HONKING]

We've got a big problem.

Cal and Henry, I don't know where they are.

I'll take care of it.

Okay, guys, here's the deal.

Randy's retiring after this fight.

We're going to give him a royal send-off.

Doubleheader. No holds barred.

This crowd wants to see some blood,

and we're going to give it to 'em.

How are we going to find her?

She's got to be around here somewhere.

Hey, wait.

Think, Trivette, think!

We're unarmed.

While you're fighting Randy, I'll go get her.

I can't fight Randy. He's my friend.

Listen, listen!

Just tell him to back off and take it easy.

While you guys are fighting, I'll get her out of there.

[CROWD CHEERING]

Tonight, our champion

Randy Warren in his final appearance...

[CROWD BOOING]

There he is.

He will take on two consecutive opponents!

[CROWD CHEERING]

Ladies and gentlemen,

our first challenger,

standing 6 feet tall,

weighing 173 pounds,

The white x!

You kill him, or your sister dies.

[CROWD SHOUTING INDISTINCTLY]

[GRUNTING]

Randy, take it easy.

Just lay down.

What are you trying to do?

[BOTH GRUNTING]

[KNOCKING AT DOOR]

Who is it?

WALKER: Cantrell.

I lied.

Come on, Diane. Let's get out of here.

Trivette!

Go. Go. Go.

[GRUNTING]

Hurts, huh?

[GRUNTING]

[GROANS]

Jeez!

Randy! Randy!

Hey!

[GRUNTS]

You okay? Yes.

Randy. Randy! Diane!

You all right? Yeah. You okay?

You do that?

Did you do that?

Yeah, well...

You're one tough cookie, partner.

Then why do I feel so bruised?

Hi, Jimmy.

Hi.

I just came to say goodbye.

What time does your plane leave?

In a couple of minutes. I got to go.

I just saw Randy.

They're gonna recommend probation.

I have you and Ranger Walker to thank for that.

You ever get to Chicago?

Does hanging out in O'Hare airport count?

No.

No.

Well, you ever decide to visit...

Give a call, okay?

Okay.

Okay.

You okay?

Yeah, I'm okay.

What's that in your back pocket there, partner?

Airline ticket to Chicago?

Maybe.

What are you doing tonight?

I don't know. Maybe I'll go to a movie.

Hey. Hey, guess what's showing?

The revival of Spartacus.

Naw. No, I'll pass.

You're going to pass on Spartacus?

Come on! It's my favorite movie!

Mine, too.

Remember that scene

where those men were willing to sacrifice their lives for Spartacus?

Courage...

Nobility.

I'm Spartacus.

I'm Spartacus.

I'm Spartacus.

I'm Spartacus!

[ALL LAUGHING]

[CLOSING THEME MUSIC PLAYING]