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Federal officers!

Stand where you are!

Holy shit, it's a woman.

Son of a bitch.

One more week.

One more stinking week and we would have been gone.

It never works that way.

It'll take 'em awhile to find those fuckin' weasels.

Vinnie, the rest of us can finish the harvest.

Why don't you just split now and take it easy for awhile?

Thanks, Jane, but there's no time for that.

We gotta pick the south slope and get out of here fast.

Anyway, Jackie knew the risks.

She'd be pissed as hell at me for splittin'

at a time like this.

Hey, what's all this about splittin'?

I mean, we got two million bucks worth of dope

sittin' in the ground.

I ain't about to walk away from that.

There's not enough time to harvest the whole crop.

We've gotta take what we can from the south side and split.

Three days at the most. Ah man,

you can't harvest more than one load in that time.

And what do you want, just leave the rest in the ground?

For Christ's sake, man, we killed two federal officers.

How long do you think it'll be before their buddies find us?

Man, you saw the maps in their pockets.

Those guys, they were covering

60 square miles of hill country.

It could be a month before anybody found this campsite.

Yeah, but... yeah.

And there's another thing I'd like to know, too.

Yeah, I'd like to know

who the hell tipped those bastards off.

Nobody tipped 'em off.

We've been lucky to stay covered this long.

It was just a matter of time.

We all knew that from the start.

It could take 'em a month to find us,

it could take them a few days.

I say we take what we can from the south Ridge

and split the day after tomorrow.

Sounds good to me.

Yes, Judy?

You may leave now, if you like.

In consideration of the hour, I'll get right to the point.

I just learned that two of our field men

in operation torpedo have disappeared.

They were given a 60-mile search area two days ago

and haven't been heard from since.

Maybe they're lost.

Not likely.

Those men are all experts.

They were probably ambushed.

They must've found the dope growers.

Exactly.

That's why we have to move fast

before they harvest their crop and disappear.

You are aware of this new herbicide called dromax?

Sure.

It's the strongest stuff they've found yet,

but I understand they're a little worried

about the side effects.

Our research says it might be dangerous.

They haven't finished testing it, yet.

Anyhow, that stuff is off limits

to this kind of operation.

It would take two weeks to get clearance

for the usual herbicides.

That crop could be in California by then.

There's a half a ton of dromax

sitting in a warehouse in Knoxville.

The bureau chief there owes me a favor.

I could arrange a small shipment to a local crop duster

with a couple of phone calls.

I don't know, it sounds risky.

Take a look at this map.

That's the area right there.

We cleared it 30 years ago for a dam that never got built.

Only a few very poor roads,

completely inaccessible six months of the year.

There's nobody there to breathe the powder.

What about our field man in this area?

Doesn't he tour this region?

Four times a year.

We can make sure he keeps his nose out of there

till we finish.

What about the dope growers themselves?

Oh, you're talking about the people

who probably murdered two federal officers.

Anyway, I believe that growing marijuana on federal property

is still a crime in this country.

Now, how upset would you really be

if a few of those people became ill?

Hmm?

And remember, we don't know that dromax is toxic to humans.

You know, I bet headquarters would love it

if we could catch up with these guys.

Now you're talkin'.

Hello?

Yeah, he's here, all right,

but he won't be wakin' up till he gets thirsty again.

What?

Mister, he ain't done any crop Dustin'

in over eight years.

Oh, you do, huh?

How can you expect a man to fly

when he's burnin' more fuel than the plane?

Could we use the money?

We've been living off welfare so long, I'm used to it.

The lazy bastard hasn't earned a dime in years.

All he does is sit on his ass and drink that cheap wine-

- give me that phone, you goddamn bitch!

Hello?

Yeah, that's right.

Oh? Wait a minute.

I'll check my appointment book.

I reckon I can do it tomorrow.

Where's the crop?

Hell, mister, there ain't any crops up there.

That's hill country.

There ain't even any people.

Oh, you don't say.

What do you want me to drop on it?

Hell, mister, it don't matter none,

as long as you leave it at the hanger

with ol' Jacob in the morning, along with my fee.

I usually get a hundred bucks.

An hour.

That's right, stubenille road.

Well, mister, there ain't nobody here to tell.

- Yep. - Exceptin' for an old floozie

who scares all the decent folks before they reach the house.

You miserable bitch!

I'll boot your ass right out of this house.

Like I said, tomorrow at noon.

Hello?

Hello?

And so I respectfully repeat my request

for a replacement vehicle to be used

in connection with my official duties in this substation.

Very, truly yours.

Think we'll get it this time, Mr. Cole?

Not a chance, Lisa.

Those guys in Washington don't even know we exist out here.

Couldn't you get it fixed?

That'd cost more than a new one.

I'm told the cost of rubber bands and baling wires

are going through the roof.

Hello?

Hey, little brother. How you doin'?

That's what happens when you fool around.

Right.

Look, I'll pick you up around eight o'clock tomorrow.

We'll make it kind of a bachelor fishing trip,

like old times.

Nah, Polly won't mind.

She doesn't care much for the great outdoors.

Right.

Okay, look, I'll see you tomorrow.

Right, take care. Bye-bye.

This just got delivered, Mr. Cole.

I think it's from Washington.

What the hell do you suppose this is all about?

"Attention, Cole.

Due to reports of severe flooding,

do not, repeat, do not tour northwest sector

prior to week of October 1.

Confirm receipt by return telex."

That's weird.

We've had two inches less rainfall than normal this year.

I haven't heard anything about flooding up there.

Lisa, send them back this one.

"I've received your instructions,

but respectfully request additional information, stop.

Have no knowledge of unusual flooding

in northwest sector, stop.

Furthermore, quarterly tour of region

is already three weeks overdue

on account of vehicle disrepair, stop.

Await your clarification."

Those turkeys want to keep me

from fishing every three months,

they oughta come right out and say so.

I wonder how they found out.

All right, people let's get moving.

This is it, the last roundup.

Get as much as you can.

We can't take those plants.

They'll be all wet.

You want to leave 'em for the rabbits?

I guarantee you, they can't tell the difference.

Come on, Joey.

Let's get started.

I'm telling you, man, this is bullshit.

We're gonna cut 20 kilos today

and leave 60 for the fuckin' rabbits!

We've been through this before, Pete.

Now, no one's stopping you from staying on after today.

Yeah, fat chance, out here all alone.

Hey, listen man, I can't figure you out.

We've all made enough to retire on three times over.

- Now, what makes you so great? - Oh, fuck off!

Did you ever see the flick,

"the treasure of the Sierra madre?"

Yeah.

Looks like we got a bad case of gold fever.

They got hit by some spray from a crop duster.

They got it worse than me.

What is wrong with you?

You're acting like animals, all!

This is no time to screw around!

We gotta pack up and get outta here by tomorrow morning.

Is that where you and Jay are going tomorrow?

Yeah.

Guess it must be pretty cold there this time of the year.

It's only bad when it rains.

Hmm, I guess bugs are pretty bad.

There are a few mosquitoes this time of year.

I think I wanna go.

Huh?

With you and Jay.

Why? You know you wouldn't like it.

How do you know?

You scream every time you see a spider.

1 do not!

Besides, I wanna do something different.

An adventure out in the wilderness.

Tame the wild.

Look, we're really gonna be roughing it out there.

There's no heat, there's no electricity.

There's no running water. That's okay.

I went to camp when I was in the brownies.

The brownies.

And, of course, there's no refrigerator.

- That's okay. - There's no stove.

- That's all right. - No hair dryer.

1 don't care.

There's no television.

Well, I'll sacrifice.

Look, honey, I really do wanna go.

I don't know, Polly.

You know, you wouldn't like it.

What's the big deal?

You asked me to go before.

Yeah, but that time I knew you wouldn't go.

Thanks a lot.

It's really nice to know I'm wanted.

Wait a minute, honey, I didn't mean-

- leave me alone.

I don't want to go with you, anyway.

Oh!

You!

Oh yeah?

I think you've finally done it.

By the look of your face,

I'd say your liver finally gave out.

I ain't never seen a sorrier look on a human being.

You're so far gone you're stepping on broken glass.

Must've gone back to whiskey.

What are you doin'?

Tom.

Tom, it's time to get up.

What's the hurry?

Oh, we have to pick up Jay.

He expects us to be late.

Christ's sake, someone give me a hand.

And scrub that shit off your skin!

Try to do what I say.

We gotta get ready to split.

Robbie, I'm scared.

I feel sick as hell and I can't get the powder off.

Don't moan about it, scrub it off!

Hey, we gotta get ready to split, now.

Can't you dig that?

They'll be coming down on us hard in a day or two.

Easy for you to talk that shit.

You missed most of the powder.

Now, listen, man.

We're gonna make it outta here.

Now, if we're still alive this long

that means the shit isn't gonna kill us,

but that, the feds will if we don't get out of here.

Now, get yourself together, okay?

We're leaving in an hour.

Hey, you gonna make it, Pete?

Hey man, I think Paula's dead.

You're all fuckin' crazy bastards.

I told you to scrub that shit off last night!

You all need doctors now,

and there's nothing we can do here.

Hey, we're splittin' in an hour.

Hey, listen, we've been through a lot of shit together.

Now all we have to do

is make it down this mountain and head west,

and I'll get you all the doctors you need.

Now, come on.

Get yourself ready, we're splittin'.

- Hi. - Hey Jay, how're you doing?

Okay.

Well, I'm sure glad you changed your mind

about that bachelor fishing trip idea.

Well, I thought Polly might enjoy it.

Anyway, she's got to learn a little bit more

about life in the boondocks, right, honey?

Oh, I think I can handle it.

Remember what happened the last time we went fishing?

It must've been about three years ago.

Tom sprained his ankle half an hour after we got there

and we had to come right home.

Never caught a thing.

Oh, poor thing.

How did you manage that?

He tripped over the tent rope and took a real hard fall.

Well, it was lucky he had you there.

That's what brothers are for.

Hmm.

I'm glad you twisted my arm last night.

I think this is gonna be fun.

Robbie, they're just sitting there.

So, let 'em stay.

We can't let 'em stay.

They're sick.

They'll die or get caught for sure.

What the fuck do you want me to do?

Carry 'em all down the mountain?

Okay, people. This is it.

We're leaving right now.

You want to stay here? Fine.

Can't you hear me?

I said we're leaving right now!

You crazy bastard.

Vinnie, what the hell are you doing?

Let's get the hell

out of here!

You go on.

You gotta go on ahead, get some help!

Come on, Robbie.

Or you're a goner!

Oh my god, they're coming, get up!

Jimmy, come on.

Honey, didn't we bring the electric can opener?

It doesn't run on batteries, dear.

You're going to have to use the other one.

I told Amy to be back by five.

You know, you shouldn't have let them wander off like that.

They could get lost or something.

Amy's a smart kid.

She'll stay on the trail.

Anyway, we want them to become a little self-reliant, right?

You know, hon, I don't want those kids to grow up

without ever having known the wilderness.

I want Amy to get a taste of nature

before her brain is packed up

and carted away by Madison Avenue.

And Jimmy?

Well...

Even if he's retarded,

he's got to learn to get along in this world.

You go pick that up, and hurry up or I'll tell daddy.

Don't cry.

I won't tell.

Okay?

Come on.

Look. Look, Jimmy.

This is fungus.

It grows on dead things.

By the time I was Amy's age,

I'd spent two summers in a lumberjack camp.

I had to haul some giant logs

through some pretty tough terrain. Oh!

I remember once when a giant timber got loose

from the cable operator.

You could hear the screams of agony a mile away.

Amy?

Amy, is that you?

Not really agony, more like surprised.

They just couldn't believe what was about to happen to them.

Thing of it was... Jerry!

Howdy.

What can we do for you?

We have some nice beans here.

We could spare a little if you're hungry.

Actually, why don't you take the whole can?

The cups are in the bag there

and the napkins are over there.

Jerry!

No!

No!

Oh.

Help!

Help! Wait!

Help!

Wait!

Help!

No!

Oh, no!

Oh, no, my god!

Oh!

Oh, please, help!

Help.

Help me!

Oh, please help!

What in the Sam hell happened to you?

Hey, take it easy, lady.

- Oh, god! - Probably had a fight

with your boyfriend.

You didn't leave anybody else out here, did ya?

There's certainly nothing for miles in these parts.

I ain't runnin' no taxi cab,

but I wouldn't leave nobody out here at night.

Come on. Get in.

I'll carry you down to Buchanan.

- That's probably the other- - Oh no, it's him!

- Hey, take it easy, lady. - Oh my god,

it's him! He can ride in the back.

Oh, no!

No!

No, please, no!

No.

Oh, god.

Oh.

Hey, you want a ride into town with the lady?

Hey.

Oh my god!

Oh, no!

District office 16, may I help you?

Oh, no, I'm afraid he's not.

Mr. Cole's in the field today.

He'll be back in the office Monday morning.

If you have a question about grain prices,

maybe I could help you.

Can I take a message, then?

Hello?

Hello?

Asshole.

Where is mommy and daddy?

I don't know.

Goodnight, Jay.

Keep an eye out for those bears.

Tom, there really aren't any bears out there, are there?

Nah, they got wiped out by the mountain lions years ago.

Mountain lions?

Relax.

Man is the most dangerous predator in these parts.

Or was it, uh, these parts?

Ha-ha.

Tom?

Somebody's out there.

Mm-hm.

Tom.

Thanks for the entertainment, Jay.

I knew we could count on you.

Just answering nature's call, you know what I mean.

That's very clever.

Do you remember anything else from cub scouts?

Comedian.

Just remember, he's only my half-brother.

You know, I hope the presence of a grownup

won't hold you back.

I mean, I do want you two to have fun.

Well, you could help by warming up my sleeping bag.

Mm.

Hey, would you please hurry up and catch something?

I'm starving.

I forgot to tell you, honey.

The fish around here aren't trained.

They won't bite when I tell 'em to.

Very funny.

Listen to the great fisherman.

You were supposed to wake me up early this morning

with fresh trout for breakfast.

Don't get me aggravated.

The fish can sense the bad vibes and stay away.

Hey, why don't we drive back

to that little diner we saw down the road?

That little diner is down the road about 30 miles.

Oh.

Just sit back and relax and let me fish for awhile.

And leave those goddamn cookies alone.

I think I've got one!

Don't you think we should wait for Jay?

Nah, he won't be back till noon.

He always likes to get upstream from me,

that way he gets first crack at every fish.

You know, I still can't figure out

how those turkeys in Washington

got wind of my fishing routine.

I think they're going to be furious at you

if they find out that you came out here.

How could they be furious?

I'm supposed to tour this sector every three months.

There weren't any floods this year,

and they never answered my telegram

asking for more information.

I'm just doing my job.

Oh, and what a tough job it is, too.

What was that?

Probably a raccoon.

Gotta be sure to pack that food away in the trunk tonight.

Those little buggers get into just about anything.

Tom.

I don't think raccoons would come this close

with people around.

Yeah.

Okay, I'll go take a look.

Hey!

Wait!

I'm not gonna hurt you.

Tom, what do you think we should do?

I wish we knew what happened to their parents.

I guess we have to try to find them.

She said it looked like there'd been a fight.

I don't know,

I don't think they're going to be able to

find the campsite again after wandering around all night.

I think we should look for some help or find the police

or do something. That'd take forever up here.

Besides, their parents are probably

frantic about them by now.

We have to try to find them as soon as Jay gets back.

Okay.

What are you gonna do?

As soon as my brother gets back,

we're gonna go out and look for your folks.

They're probably real worried

and out there looking for you right now.

Okay.

I want my mommy.

Don't worry, Jimmy.

We're gonna be home real soon.

He's just tired.

We'll have you both home by dinnertime.

Don't worry.

Honey, if you see a familiar road

or landmark or something, just yell, okay?

Okay.

Don't look so worried, Amy.

I'm sure we'll find 'em.

How're you doing, slugger?

That's not much of a response.

You know any good jokes, Amy?

No?

Well, why does the post office

charge you 15 cents for a letter?

5 cents for mailing and 10 cents for storage.

Hey, that's right.

How many gears does an Italian tank have?

One in forward and three in reverse.

Hey, that's very good.

You're right on the ball.

How can you tell a Polish savings bank?

You give them a toaster and they give you $500.

There!

That's where we were camping, we were camping over there.

Anybody here?

Hello?

Hello?

J old MacDonald had a farm &

j e-i-e-i-o j

hello?

J and a moo moo here, and a moo moo there j

j here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo j

j old MacDonald had a farm &

j e-i-e-i-o j

that's very good, Jimmy.

You wanna be a singer

when you grow up?

Tom!

Tom!

Tom?

Polly?

Polly!

Let me in!

Let me in!

Jay!

It's flat!

We stay on this road for 30 miles,

then we go north on 68 for another 20.

We can spend the night in hughesville

and go on from there tomorrow.

I'm told he always camps in the same spot,

16 miles west of the turnoff,

a good 20 miles from the nearest settlement.

It should be a piece of cake.

What do you think we're gonna find up there?

I wish I knew.

If we got ahold of that pilot

we might've saved ourselves a trip.

If the powder didn't settle on anyone

there won't be any trouble.

If it did, well, we'll just have to make sure

nobody else finds out about it.

Especially Cole.

Maybe we can get Cole to keep his mouth shut.

Uh-uh.

Cole isn't what'd you call a team player.

Always likes to go his own way, stupid son of a bitch.

Could've saved himself a lot of trouble

if he just listened to headquarters for a change.

I've been trying to get rid of him for a long time.

Goddamn civil service.

Once they're hired, that's it, till retirement...

Or death.

Tom, do you have any idea where we are?

Jay was carrying the maps.

Oh.

I wish to hell I knew what was going on here.

Look, there must be somebody around here,

a hunting lodge or something.

If we keep going this way,

we'll reach the road eventually.

Somebody may find us, then.

But we have to keep moving.

You're right.

Kids?

Kids, listen we have to keep going now, okay?

Amy? Jimmy?

Jimmy, we have to keep going, okay?

No.

Look, I know this is hard for you to understand

but we've gotta keep moving.

We can stop if we find a house, okay?

It's like a game, like hide-and-seek.

We win if we stay ahead of them, okay?

Do you understand?

I'm counting on you to keep up with your sister.

Can you do that for me, Jimmy?

Okay.

Come on.

Look!

Somebody must live up there.

Come on, let's go.

Why don't you get off your butt and go catch a mouse?

Enough of them critters around here

to feed you a month of Sundays,

and I wouldn't have to feed you myself!

You lazy runt.

Hmm?

Hello?

Anybody home?

Hello?

We saw the light, and?

And, can we come in?

What you want?

What do you want?

Hi, I'm with the forest department.

We've had some trouble.

We need a place to stay until morning.

I got no business with no government, man.

Just head on back to where you came.

No, wait, look!

I'm not here on government business.

This is my wife, Polly.

Uh, there's been some killing.

You're in danger, too.

We can help each other.

Please, just let us stay here tonight.

I'll pay you.

Here's $20.

I ain't runnin' no hotel.

You'll be leaving at first light.

Let me try to explain this to you again.

There's a band of wild, sick people out there in the forest.

I don't know who they are or why they're after us

but they're vicious and bloodthirsty.

Probably just some hunters had a little

too much to drink... no!

You've got to understand.

These people are barely human.

I think they're cannibals.

Mister, I've lived in these woods all my life.

I ain't never seen no cannibals.

But the worst thing I have seen

is what you government people do.

What are you talking about?

See that rope over there?

Used to tie up sargent with that.

Smartest, prettiest little hound dog you ever saw.

Yesterday, them government crop dusters

dropped this white powder all over this here mountain.

Lucky it didn't land on me.

Sergeant was out coonin',

came back shaking like a leaf.

Next day, he turned mean.

Turned on me.

Like I were a stranger to him.

Did this to me before I could cut him.

You want to know the best part?

Bastard sprayed the wrong field on first pass.

Didn't even get what they was after.

What was that?

Mary Jane.

Killed my dog, killed my vegetable garden,

and they missed the target.

Took him two more tries to find it

and another load of that poison to kill it.

Marijuana?

I haven't heard about any marijuana being grown up here,

and I would have known about

any government crop-dusting operation.

Mister, they've been growin' it around here

for two years now.

Right nice fellas, too.

They made it worth my while to look the other way.

Reckon they're out of the country, now.

How many of them were there?

What did they look like?

Now, how come you're so interested in them?

Ain't you happy enough that you killed their crop,

drove 'em out of the country?

Why, just thinking about it

makes me want to throw a lot of you

right back out that door.

I had nothing to do with killing any crop.

Those might be the same men

that killed my brother this afternoon.

I tried to tell you before!

Now, I have heard enough.

Ain't no one gonna bust in here while I'm here.

City folk are better off staying in the city.

Well, just sit down there and keep to yourself.

Where the hell were you?

Get back.

I didn't ask for any trouble with them people.

I didn't have any problems till you folks showed up,

and I don't expect to have none when you go,

which may be soon.

Now, get over there and keep your mouth shut!

I want mommy.

I don't like this game.

You remember what daddy told you, Jimmy?

You have to try harder than everybody else.

You can't fall behind,

and you can't quit in the middle of things.

We'll leave when the game is over, okay?

I want mommy.

We'll be with mommy, then.

Listen, they haven't caught us yet.

I think we're gonna win.

How long do you think it'll be until morning?

Three and a half, maybe four hours.

You okay?

I don't think we're gonna get out of here.

Don't say that, Polly.

We are going to make it.

Really, everything's going to be all right.

I was just thinking about Jay.

We can't think about that now.

We have to concentrate on getting through this ourselves.

Mister.

I don't guess there's any reason for us to fight.

You've had a long day.

You can rest for awhile.

Let me worry about them fellas out there.

I don't think you realize what we're dealing with.

Those people are probably gonna try again

to kill us tonight.

Let me worry about that.

As long as I got this here shotgun, they can't do much.

You said yourself they ain't got no gun.

There are at least four of them.

They've got hatchets and knives,

and they're strong, nothing seems to stop them!

This place is locked up tight.

I don't care if they're drunks or cannibals,

ain't nobody gonna win any arguments with this.

You people are safe here,

as long as you stay on my good side.

Matter of fact,

there's something you could do

that would make me right anxious

to see you all to safety tomorrow.

Oh, you miserable son of a...

What is it?

They're gonna burn me down.

We can hold them off.

They've got to get real close to throw those torches.

You cover me with the shotgun

and I'll run around back with that ax,

so that way we can- I can't get off a clear shot

with all them trees out there

and you ain't about to stop 'em with that ax!

- You're wrong, we- - I believe you all

are gonna have to go.

Don't be an idiot, they'll kill you, too.

Like I said, I ain't got no argument with them people.

Fact is, if they're them marijuana farmers like you figure,

they're my friends.

Can't say that I blame 'em for coming after you

after what your government people did to their crop.

- What are you talking- - Stay back.

Get your people out of my house.

Hey! You boys can relax now!

I got them people you're after right here!

They'll be comin' out in a second.

If you're the fellas I met before,

then you'll know I always keep my word!

I'm gonna go out and throw their attention.

You take the kids and run for the road.

- But Tom! - Don't stop for anything.

Please.

Can you help me?

You remember me.

I helped you once.

Why aren't there any cars?

Somebody'll come along soon.

We just have to stay on this road.

Should be about three miles up this road.

Are you sure you're gonna recognize him when we find him?

Relax, I've got his license number,

I have seen his picture.

There's no way to screw this up.

Hey, you should be excited about this opportunity

to score points with the new director of operations.

You know it isn't everybody gets a chance like this.

I'll do my part,

you make sure of your end after we get back to Washington.

There's a smart boy.

Who the hell are all those people?

Son of a bitch, I think that's Cole.

I thought you said he'd be alone.

Take it easy.

Relax. Nothing has changed.

We'll just have to play it by ear a little.

You do the talking.

He might remember my voice.

And Phillips?

Stay calm.

Christ, am I glad to see you.

Can you give us a lift into town?

- Uh, sure. Hop in. - You have to

call the police right away.

You wouldn't believe what's been happening up here.

They're have been at least four murders since yesterday.

Slow down, pal.

You and your friends hop in the back.

Everything's gonna be all right, now.

I don't know who they are

but I think they've been growing marijuana in the mountains

just west of here.

They may have been affected by some chemical

that was dropped on their crop.

It's all so fantastic,

especially since the department that I work for

is responsible for domestic drug control.

Look, there's the turnoff to the cabin.

Yeah, I'm glad you guys have that rifle back there.

I think we're safe on this road.

They're probably hiding back up there in the woods.

- Not down there! - No.

- What the hell are you doing? - What are you doing?

I told you those guys are hiding back up this road.

Just relax, we're gonna take a look for ourselves.

But I told you, they're savages.

You're risking all of our lives by going back up there.

I said relax, Mr. Cole.

All right, everybody out.

Okay, come on, come on, move it.

Come on!

All right, please take that rope

and secure your wife and those two charming children.

They can wait in the car

while we do a little house cleaning.

I didn't count on any woman and kids.

And they didn't count on us.

Now, would you rather have three eye witnesses?

I don't want to be

involved. Take it easy, it's easy.

When we're finished,

it'll look like the hippies got 'em.

You gotta get the hippies first.

That shouldn't be too hard.

Probably around here, nearby, in the woods someplace.

They don't have any guns.

We've got enough firepower to ventilate a hundred of them.

We'll let Mr. Cole be the point man on this patrol.

All finished?

Thanks, Cole.

Check it out, Henry.

Okay, Mr. Cole.

You lead the way.

Oh, my god.

Oh, my god!

No!

No!

Tom!

Tom!

- Polly! - Hold it, Cole!

Keep him here, Henry.

I'll take care of it.

Tom!

I Tom!

No!

No!

What are you looking at?

Shoot him!

Shoot him, for Christ's sake, shoot him!

Shoot him!

Shoot him for!

Do something!

Please!

Do something!

Let him go!

Jimmy!

Jimmy!

Jimmy!

Jimmy!

How did you get away, Cole?

I guess you realize you're gonna die anyway

but it might go a little easier on you

if you told me whether you killed Henry or not.

I had a little help from our friends.

Well, goodbye, Mr. Cole.

Polly!

Polly?

Polly.

Polly.

Mr. Cole, the new pickup truck just arrived,

and there's a Mr. Sloan here to see you.

Send him in, Lisa.

Good to meet you, Cole.

It's a damn shame us headquarters types

don't get a chance to meet the field personnel more often.

I see we haven't succeeded

in changing your mind about leaving us.

You really ought to take a look at

the new pickup we sent ya.

It's a beauty.

I realize it was a little slow coming.

Look, you have to understand something.

Briggs was a lunatic.

He authorized the use of that chemical

before the tests were completed

and tried to cover everything up

when he saw what it could do,

all this without the knowledge or approval

of a single senior officer in Washington.

Of course, we ordered the immediate recall of all dromax

now in existence.

I know we can't make up for everything

you and your wife went through,

but the department wants to keep you.

You can have your choice of any substation in the country,

we'll pay for the move.

This could be a very big step for you.

That's a very generous offer, but I don't want to move.

I like it fine, right here.

That's great.

We've got you in for a promotion

and a salary hike, and... no!

I don't work for the department anymore, that's over.

You can keep your cars, your promotions and your pay hikes.

Briggs was a logical outgrowth of the department's policies.

The fanatics have been running this show for a long time.

I suppose you're going to write a book about all this now.

I've thought about that.

Trouble is, nobody would believe it.

Do you think the department would be willing

to fill in a few of the blanks?

How long will you be away, Mr. Cole?

I thought I'd go up to pine Ridge to visit those two kids

at their grandparents' place.

I'll probably be back about two months after that.

Well, I'll keep my ears open,

and if anything comes up in the meantime, I'll let you know.

Thanks, Lisa.

You're the one thing I'm gonna miss about this job.

Bye.

Goodbye.

How ya doing?

Fill her up, will ya, and check the right front tire.

I think it's kind of soft.

You got 26 pounds in there now, mister.

Anymore and she'll ride kinda hard.

I wouldn't want that.

I'm due for a smooth, easy trip.