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I've been hearing the Same rumors you have

About precincts closing,

Demotions of third grades,

- sergeants... - captains.

The point is there has Been no definite word yet.

And until there is,

The thing to do is not to pay Any attention to idle gossip.

- you guys hear the latest? - what?

According to mr. Cotterman, Mr. Haddad tossed a brick

Through the front Window of his store.

While my back was turned, But what else is new?

If I was gonna throw a Brick, I'd throw it in your face.

Now, instead of having to go out

On every piddly little call

That comes into the precinct,

You expand your area of Operation to specialize...

Like one squad will Be strictly bunco,

One will be vice, one Will be narcotics...

And us?

Well, I had to pull a Few strings, barney,

Call in a couple of ious,

But I got you homicide.

How'd it go?

Ah, same as the others.

Mutilated bodies Sitting in a garbage can.

Hacked up into Manageable portions

And, uh, stuffed into Assorted trash bags.

I see.

Ah. Danish.

What exactly is it I'm Recommending you for?

No big deal, barney.

A little desk tucked away In a corner someplace

In the public Information office.

You're kidding.

No, no.

What do they call it? Media lie-aison officer,

Some crapola like that.

Who's the victim, mrs. Shulton?

My husband, david shulton.

When did it happen?

That's up to vincent.

Who's vincent?

The man I hired to kill david.

Uh, barney?

Yeah?

Now, mrs. Shulton, uh...

You put out a contract On your husband's life?

Yes. But I want to cancel it.

I can do that, can't I?

So I was sitting at the bar,

Nursing a glass of white wine

And a couple of Shots of tequila,

And a nice young man came And sat down next to me,

And we started to chat.

That would be vincent?

Just small talk at first...

Politics, the weather, how My husband is lousy in bed.

He hums.

Sorry.

Well, anyway, in The conversation,

I happened to mention in passing

That I wouldn't mind Seeing my husband dead.

And vincent offered To take care of it?

I gave him $150 down, A photograph of david,

And he promised to take Care of it by wednesday.

That's today.

Yes, it is.

Mrs. Shulton, are... Are you certain

That vincent wasn't just Trying to take your money?

And then not kill david?

Oh, no.

I mean, he seemed quite honest,

And I'm a very good Judge of character.

You have your husband's Telephone number at work?

Sure.

Dietrich, get on the Phone. Contact mr. Shulton.

Tell him to stay put Until you get there.

Here's his business card.

He's an insurance underwriter.

Well, I guess this Happens all the time.

No.

Well, I don't usually do Things like this, either...

I mean, changing my mind.

I finally realized you Don't solve a problem

By throwing money at it.

Secretary said he's not there.

He's probably out to lunch.

Do you happen to have a picture

Of your husband with you?

I think so.

All right, take a uniform,

Get down there, see If you can find him.

Here's a snapshot I Took of david last year

At the company picnic.

That's a nice suit.

Going.

Good luck.

Ah!

I've been waiting For you, barney.

I'm sorry, inspector.

Something came up.

Oh, well, don't apologize.

I know how busy you are,

Dealing with all the murderers

And homicidal maniacs I dug up for you

Out of the goodness of my heart.

And we appreciate it, inspector.

I know that, barn.

Look, why don't you just Sign this thing right here

On the x, huh?

And I'll fill out all the Other good stuff later.

Just kidding, barn.

You just put down Whatever you think is right.

I'll try.

Love you, barn.

You really seem To enjoy your work.

I love photography.

Of course I guess these people

Aren't the most Ideal subjects, huh?

Although at least They don't move.

Actually, I'm putting Together a book.

It's sort of a photographic Essay on murder victims.

Well.

That should certainly cheer Up any coffee table, huh?

I hope so.

Uh, you got any Publishers interested?

Not yet.

Have you sent it to mine?

Yours?

Yeah. I'm a published author.

Oh, hadn't I mentioned that?

No.

Yeah. You know, I've Had a few things out.

Some short stories And magazines articles,

A best-selling novel.

I'm impressed.

Oh. Look.

I mean, that's not my intention.

I, uh, I only mentioned it

'cause I thought that, You know, if you'd like,

I could speak to my publisher

And have him take a Look at what you got.

Well, that's very Generous of you.

I'm afraid right now Most of the book

Is spread all over the Floor of my apartment.

I could come over, you Know, help you get it together.

Thanks. That won't be necessary.

Okay.

How about just dinner?

Listen, is that desk available?

I've still got an awful Lot of work to do.

Sure.

Great.

Call me when you get settled.

Okay, mrs. Shulton, I'll need your address.

1138 west end.

Apartment 812.

That's a nice neighborhood.

David and I have a Beautiful apartment...

Terrace overlooking the river.

Why didn't you Just push him off?

My plants are out there.

Oh.

But you're right. I should Have done it myself.

I mean, he deserved that much.

At least he'd know it was Me and wouldn't be wondering

Why some total stranger Blew his head off, right?

I'd feel better.

Ahem.

Uh, excuse me, miss?

I take it you're the one

Who took the pictures Of the dead barber.

Yes.

I'm the one who killed him.

Oh?

Do I talk to you About ordering prints?

Oh, sergeant harris.

Do you find anything Wrong with me?

No.

Thank you.

Listen, is captain Miller available?

Woj, would you get barn?

Wojo: yeah. Uh, He's coming. Barn?

Who takes pictures of cold cuts?

Ah, mr. Cotterman. News from the front?

It wasn't him.

What wasn't who?

Haddad. The bandit in The bed sheet next door.

He didn't throw the Brick through my window.

He didn't?

No. I just found out.

It was two new young Punks in the neighborhood

Trying to shake me down For protection money,

Told me the window Was just a warning.

You know who they are?

I know where they hang Out. Just loan me harris.

We'll have them behind Bars in five minutes.

Yeah. Well, I'm afraid I can't do that now.

What?

There's been a slight Change in policy

Since you were here last.

You don't make house calls.

The calls we make Now are for homicide.

Homicide? You're not serious.

Afraid so.

Come on.

What, she's a murderer?

They're still checking.

Look, I'll be glad to refer You to the proper squad.

But, captain, I've been Bringing you my business

For 15 years.

Couldn't you make an exception For a regular customer?

I'm afraid not.

For extortion, you have to Go over to the 14th precinct.

No, barn. That's prostitution.

The guy's got to Go to the 10th on 20th.

Oh, right. The 10th over on 20th.

But I don't know them.

Look, you just tell Them what you told us.

I'm sure they'll be Glad to help you.

Yeah. Well... I guess that's What I'll have to do, then.

Fine.

Well, listen,

I don't want to take up Any more of your time.

Yeah. Well, um...

Take care of yourself, Mr. Cotterman.

Sure.

12th precinct. Harris.

Barney: mr. Cotterman.

Did you change your mind?

Listen, uh...

Give us a call. Let us Know what happens, huh?

Sure.

If it'll make you Feel any better.

Okay. Be right over.

Uh, barn...

I think the man from Glad has struck again.

Oh, god.

They found a body In a garbage bin

A couple blocks from here.

Was it wearing a thin tie?

Go ahead.

You busy?

Be right with you.

We haven't been Formally introduced.

I'm captain miller.

Alex kramer. I'm Your photographer.

Ah. Well, it's a pleasure Having you with us...

Can we go now?

Nice try.

Hi.

Hello.

What did you do?

I killed someone.

Oh. Your wife?

Yes, but they don't Know about that.

Mrs. Shulton, will you Take your seat, please?

Right this way, mr. Shulton.

I still don't understand What's going on.

David, you're alive.

Harriet.

What are you doing here?

That's my wife.

Small world, isn't it?

Okay, richard jaeckel, in here.

- who? - come on. Keep moving.

Harriet, I know you Won't believe this,

But that man actually Tried to kill me.

Hello, vincent.

Vincent?

All right, levitt. What do you got?

Vincent sykes, sir. Hired gun.

Glad we got to you Before you clocked in.

What the hell's going on?

I'm sorry, vincent. I changed my mind.

You could pick up a Phone and tell a person.

Captain miller, This is mr. Shulton.

Oh, mr. Shulton, I'm glad to see you.

This is all so very confusing.

Yeah.

As a matter of Fact, mr. Shulton,

According to your wife,

She hired mr. Sykes Here... To kill you.

Oh?

Is that true, pumpkin?

Yes.

Well...

Who put the bee in your bonnet?

All right. What's the story?

We pulled up to Mr. Shulton's office.

We spot him at the Corner newsstand.

I always stop there For the afternoon paper.

I knew that.

When we get there, mr. Sykes Steps out with this gun,

Pulls it from Behind a racing form,

Takes a shot at mr. Shulton.

Levitt hits mr. Shulton With a body block,

Knocks him out Of the line of fire.

Good work, levitt.

Pop warner, sir... Leather helmets.

Sykes tried to Make a run for it.

Unfortunately, he tripped Over a stack of magazines.

"Modern bride"... Who reads that?

All right, mr. Sykes.

We're gonna book you Now, for a lot of things.

Levitt.

Sir?

He's your collar.

Thank you, sir.

Okay, killer. Unload it over there.

You can kiss off your deposit.

I said sit.

Mr. Shulton, would you Have a seat over here, please?

I'm still a bit taken aback.

Just relax.

Sergeant dietrich will Be with you in a moment.

Harris.

Barney, I am not putting myself

Through these morbid Rituals anymore.

Worse than the others, huh?

I mean, I'm not even sure She's worth the effort.

What?

Alex... You know, The photographer.

Barn, she's been Very uncooperative.

What about the body?

Oh, him? He's the Same as the others.

Thank you.

All I'm talking about Is a little dinner,

You know, maybe A little skating...

Harris.

Perhaps it hasn't sunk in yet.

There is a maniac Running loose in this town,

Chopping people Up into little pieces.

I'm entitled to a social Life just like he is.

Date of birth?

March 7, 1948.

This was supposed To be the beginning

Of a whole new career for me.

Yeah? That's tough.

I mean, I had it all planned.

Get a couple of small Hits under my belt,

Get my name around,

Then start moving up the ladder.

The grand jury witness.

Put away a union leader or two.

Maybe go to europe,

Do a little kneecapping.

The money's not as good, But you make it up in volume.

Hey. This isn't career day.

Harriet, I've been reviewing

This little assassination Attempt of yours,

And frankly, I'm shocked.

Yes, I can see you are.

I don't mean to sound negative,

But I can only conclude

That something's gone woefully Wrong in our relationship.

David, I tried to Have you killed.

Well, there you are!

I mean, usually we Discuss that sort of thing.

Don't heave your Chest at me, little lady.

I think I'm the Injured party here.

I mean, I feel like a fool.

And how do you think This makes me look

In front of these people?

Oh, please just leave me alone.

Harriet, it's obvious You've been under

A considerable mental strain,

For which, I guess, I'm partially to blame.

But, harriet, I think If we're both willing

To put this unfortunate Little incident behind us

And give ourselves Another chance,

I'm sure that, as Two caring people,

We can work together To solve our problems

And renew the mutual Trust and respect

That our marriage has Always been based on.

Oh, god. I'm sorry I called it off.

Well, then, pumpkin, You can rot in jail.

These are for you.

Thank you.

Any questions?

Yeah. How come You don't like me?

No, come on. I Mean, I've been...

I've been mulling over the Possible problems here.

Oh?

Yeah. I came on too strong.

I'm too self-centered.

I'm black.

You don't date detectives.

Any of those?

No.

Good.

So what's wrong with dinner?

Sergeant... I am Attracted to you.

But maybe there's a reason

I just don't want To get involved

In a relationship right now.

And maybe you should Just respect that.

Oh, sure. So let's Just make it coffee.

No, thank you.

What, are you... Hey.

You married to a Hostage? Is that it?

That's what I figured.

Some day, huh?

Don't you ever comb your hair?

Oh, sure, but they got my Comb and my gun over there.

Oh.

So listen... You got a Comb I could borrow?

If you ask me that Question again...

I'll rip your lungs out.

Captain.

Mr. Haddad, what now?

He's dead.

Who?

Cotterman.

What are you talking about?

Two punks shot him...

The ones who were shaking Him down for protection.

He told me he told you.

Got it, barn.

What about the 10th? Where the hell were they?

He never went down.

He said, "I'll take Care of it myself."

He says, "I don't like to Deal with strangers."

They put a gun to his head.

They... They killed Him like it was nothing.

Barn, that was dispatch.

We got a homicide.

Cotterman's liquors.

I guess we can handle it now.

Yeah, wojo. Take, Uh... I'll take levitt.

Yeah, fine.

He deserved better...

From both of us.

Inspector luger has returned.

What do you got In the cage, barney?

Another cutup?

It's a joke, barney.

Yeah.

You want to hear a joke, Inspector? I got a joke.

Yeah, okay.

It's about specialty squads.

This one.

Oh?

It's about cops...

Bureaucratically confined

To one singular, Dehumanizing task

So they become so myopic, so...

Cut off from the people,

From the community around them,

So insensitive to their needs...

That a man who trusted us...

Who came to us for help,

Who lived around the Corner, for god's sakes...

That man is dead now.

And we could have prevented it.

That's the funny part, Inspector, 'cause...

The whole stupid Joke was on him.

You want to talk In your office, barn?

No, that's okay.

Oh, here. I finished Your recommendation.

Oh?

It looks like you missed the Wastebasket with this, huh?

Ah, no harm, no foul.

I'll run it under a warm Iron. It'll be as good as new.

Barn, I finished up With mrs. Shulton.

What do you want to do with her?

Mrs. Shulton, you're Gonna be booked

For solicitation of a felony,

Conspiracy to commit Felony, and attempted murder.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I guess you knew him.

Yeah, he was in here Just a couple hours ago.

I don't even remember If I said goodbye to him.

Listen, it's almost Check-out time.

You want to grab a cup Of coffee someplace?

Nah. No, thanks.

We could go get a bite to eat.

I don't feel like going out.

I could fix you Something at my place.

Oh, okay.

All right, I got Your burglary files,

Assault files, and Assortment of sex offenses.

In there.

I know. I took them out.

Barn, did you see this one?

What's that?

Right here.

"Three slain, nine wounded

In bowling alley Shooting spree."

Yeah. Kind of nice, huh?

Nice?

Yeah, in terms of us not Being homicide anymore.

We don't have to deal with it.

Actually, I...

I kind of enjoyed Being homicide.

Sure, you did. You scored With a photographer.

But I also enjoyed my case.

You know, tracking Down a lunatic killer,

Trying to get inside his head

And working off A few flimsy leads

Until finally everything Just came together

And I nailed him.

The man left his wallet In one of the bags.

Well, I had to Reach in and get it.