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Yes, alan, I am aware

That I haven't written a word Since "Blood on the badge."

I am very busy Trying to flesh out

A couple of poignant notions.

You know... I mean, mold them Into some viable concepts.

And, I mean, these Things, they just take time.

Yeah, right. I'll be in touch.

Problem along the book beat?

Problem along the book beat?

Barney, these are The photos that came in

From the homicide at the Jade palace in chinatown.

Oh, good.

Oh, god.

Yeah, they were members Of the white dragons,

Heavy into drugs and protection.

They're just kids.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, my. Aren't these lovely?

You and barney Discussing our case?

Well, you were Talking to your agent.

Thank you, dietrich.

You're welcome.

So where does this stand?

Well, actually, the whole Thing pretty well steps out

As your basic inter-gang Territorial dispute,

But... Well, we can't be sure.

We tried talking to Merchants, people on the street,

The victims' families, but Everybody just waved us off,

Told us what goes On in chinatown

Is none of our concern.

Wonderful.

What about him?

It's my turn?

That's victor ling.

He was the waiter At the last supper.

And what did he see?

Says he didn't see anything.

It's hard to miss it, though.

Let me talk to him.

Good luck.

What'd you bring Up my agent for?

It's good for your image.

Mr. Ling, I'm captain miller.

It's an honor and privilege To meet you, captain.

Can I go now?

I'm afraid not.

You want to have A seat, mr. Ling?

Mr. Ling, I understand you Work at the jade palace?

Yes.

And you were there the Night of the murders?

Yes.

And you saw what occurred?

No.

Well, mr. Ling, it's A small restaurant.

There must have been a Lot of excitement and noise.

Surely you must Have seen somebody.

No.

Heard something.

No.

Anything that might help Us in our investigation?

No.

You're absolutely certain.

Yes.

Thank you, mr. Ling.

Yeah, that's grilling him.

Okay, miss fitzjames, If you'll step in here.

Thank you.

Oh.

Well, this is where we work.

It's very functional, isn't it?

You get used to it.

Wojo.

Barn, this is miss Caroline fitzjames.

This is captain miller.

Oh, hello, captain.

Ma'am.

Miss fitzjames was Leaving her furrier's,

And some guy came up

And grabbed something Off of her neck and took off.

One feels so violated.

Yes, one does.

Well, apparently, what The guy made off with

Was some sort Of a diamond thing.

It was a brooch.

It was a brooch... Worth about $40,000.

You did say $40,000?

I know that may not Seem very important.

But you see, captain,

It had a certain Sentimental value.

It was a valentine's day Gift from my late husband.

Oh, you're a widow.

- twice. - twice.

Wojo, why don't you offer Miss fitzjames a cup of coffee?

Thank you, captain.

Don't have any cream.

I am sorry.

Aren't you gonna Have her take a seat?

Sure.

Won't you take a seat?

Thank you.

We're on our way.

Uh, barn, that was dispatch.

Somebody just Reported a break-in

At a restaurant Over on broadway.

All right. Um, take levitt.

Right.

Come on, little Levitt. Got a call.

Come on, little levitt.

Got a call.

I think I'm gonna ignore that.

Okay, miss fitzjames,

I need your home address.

517 east 65th street.

That's a nice neighborhood.

What do you do?

About what?

About making a living.

I've been amply Provided for. Thank you.

Yeah, I had a feeling.

So...

What, have you got some Hobbies or something?

Is this for your Report, sergeant?

No. No, it's just for me.

I've just always Been a little curious

About what people like you Do with all your free time.

Mostly we sleep around.

Oh.

Okay.

So how long have you Been working in chinatown?

Forty-three years.

That's a long time.

My father was a Waiter until he was 102.

You're kidding me.

To their credit,

His customers were Widely regarded

As being most patient And understanding.

Soup came cold, huh?

If at all.

- so anyway... - I saw nothing.

Hey, you could let a guy finish.

All right. Come on, Botnik. Get inside here.

You guys can't do this to me!

I'm a rotarian!

Big deal. I'm a capricorn.

Over there and Empty your pockets.

Barney: what do we got here?

Sir, this is mr. Sidney botnik.

We picked him up in the Process of ransacking

The wild west waffle Hut over on broadway.

I'm entitled.

When we got there, barn,

We found the back Door jimmied open,

And sidney here was Carting out waffle irons,

Tablecloths, a couple Of cases of syrup...

Assorted flavors.

Planning on opening your Own restaurant, mr. Botnik?

That is my own restaurant.

Huh?

Well, at least it was.

Barn, apparently when mr. Botnik Got to work this morning,

He found all of his Doors padlocked shut,

And this was posted On the front window.

Read... Read it and weep.

"Warning... U.S. Government seizure.

"The property has been seized

For nonpayment of Internal revenue taxes..."

"All persons warned Not to remove

"Or tamper with this property

Under severe Penalty of the law."

Well, they can't do that to me.

I'm a taxpayer.

Or not.

Cheating on your Income tax, mr. Botnik?

No, I just couldn't sell Enough waffles to pay them.

Oh.

Didn't you contact the irs, Tell them about your situation?

Yeah, I-I did! I Did! I did that!

I even sat down with an agent

And worked out one of them Deferred-payment schedules.

And?

I think maybe I missed a couple.

Oh.

Gentlemen.

Lieutenant scanlon, How you doing?

Dietrich.

Been to any rallies lately?

Nuke the whales.

Whales... Apolitical.

Good for you.

Harris.

Lieutenant.

How are things down There in funkytown?

Oh, they fine. They fine.

Well, well. Lieutenant scanlon.

Miller.

What brings internal Affairs down, lieutenant?

Come on, miller.

I turn my back for a few Months and what happens?

I don't know. What happens?

What happens is That one of your men,

Sergeant wojciehowicz,

Winds up getting His pants sued off

By a certain maureen Elizabeth ballantine,

The unwed mother of His illegitimate sonny jim,

Thereby casting not only Shame and degradation

On the department as a whole,

But impugning the character,

The integrity of Your fellow officers,

Who take immense pride And the proper precautions

When they go for the gusto!

You finished, scanlon?

More or less.

Good.

'cause that suit was dropped About three months ago.

Oh?

Why?

Because, uh... He's not my kid.

- why not? - scanlon, that...

It's all right, Barn. I'll tell him.

'cause I'm sterile, okay?

I knew that.

I just wanted to Hear you say it.

Uh, barney?

Barney: yeah?

Got the d.A.'s Office on the line.

They say it's important.

I'll take it in my office.

Harris: right.

I'll be downstairs.

So?

Hi.

Hello.

I'll be downstairs.

So, arthur,

You getting anywhere With our mr. Ling?

No.

I mean, maybe the guy just Really didn't see anything.

Why, he say something To your agent?

Now, what is that Supposed to mean?

Well, it's your case.

You could try Talking to the guy.

Barney sent me Out on another call.

So when you coming back?

Look, I can't do This case and...

Is there a problem, gentlemen?

No, no problem. We were Just discussing our case.

Oh.

Well, you're gonna have Ample opportunity to do that.

Why?

Just got off the phone With the d.A.'s office.

Seems the mayor's office Is not all that thrilled

With the open Warfare in chinatown

And has expressed that Sentiment in no uncertain terms

To the commissioner's office.

Is that why you took The call in your office?

In any case,

Under the circumstances, The district attorney

Has had the court Designate mr. Ling here

As a material witness.

And?

And until mr. Ling Decides to cooperate...

The three of you are Gonna be rooming together.

You're not serious.

You got him for 30 days.

30 days?

Isn't that senseless, mr. Ling?

I mean, I've seen younger Men crack under the pressure

Of that kind of Lengthy confinement.

It's... Dietrich, tell him.

His father was a Waiter until he was 102.

Oh.

Harris.

I'm back.

Anyway...

You know, what with all The excitement and all,

You know, I don't think we Were properly introduced.

I'm scanlon... Lieutenant... Ben.

It's been nice Talking to you, ben.

Barney, I've booked the Three of us at the greenwich.

I have all the information...

The address, room Number, phone number.

Okay.

The smith brothers?

We needed a name.

Barney?

Yeah?

Look, I've been discussing The case with mr. Ling,

And, uh, I feel pretty sure

That we can get whatever Information we need, barn,

If you'll just let me hit him.

I'll think about it.

Look, I am desperate, barney.

I mean, this assignment Could not have come

At a worse time for me.

Really?

Well, it's just that, barn,

I have reached this Pivotal point in my life,

Where I feel a vital need to Be alone and introspective.

I mean, barn, I have been trying

To work out this Writer's block thing...

I mean, reappraising My values and goals.

I'm talking stifled Creative function, barn.

I just feel that At this juncture,

Any invasion into My private space

Could well result in An emotional apocalypse.

That's pretty good.

I liked it.

Can I help you?

- I'm alfred walker. - uh-huh.

Internal revenue service.

And you are?

I'm a cop. What Can I do for you?

I'm here in regard to The wild west waffle hut.

We own it.

You stole it!

I beg your pardon?

You walk in and take A man's whole business

- like it was piece Of trash! - oh, please. Please.

Hey, I pay your salary, smart...

Hey! I'll get the captain.

Thank you.

I take it you're Botnik... Sidney m.?

Fascist.

Yes, well,

I'm afraid I found it Quite disheartening

To hear about your little Crime spree this morning.

Hey, I only took what Was rightfully mine.

You people.

Mr. Walker, I'm captain miller.

Captain.

I take it you're here with Regards to mr. Botnik.

Unfortunately, captain, Mr. Botnik is in violation

Of article 26, section 2233,

Which states quite clearly That any attempted rescue

Of seized property is a felony.

He belongs to us now.

Oh. Debtor's prison.

Something like that.

Botnik: you should Be arresting him.

I mean, he came in and Took my whole restaurant

Like it was nothing.

He's trying to ruin my life!

That's my job.

Well, that may be, Mr. Walker, but quite frankly,

I'm a little confused By your methods.

Oh?

According to mr. Botnik,

There was no prior Notification of action.

There was no warrant To enter the premises,

No court order to close it down.

The whole thing sounds Blatantly unconstitutional.

I know.

We're the irs. We can do that.

So, captain, if you'll Just sign this release,

I'll have a federal marshal Here shortly to collect him.

All right, but we're gonna Need some information, too.

Mr. Walker, sergeant harris.

Over here, adolf.

Alfred.

Uh, yeah. My mistake. Sit down.

What the hell are You still doing here?

Everybody keeps saying that.

Social call!

Sergeant harris.

Ah.

Sergeant dietrich.

What's this?

"Bon voyage" card.

It's just my little Way of saying "I heard."

Ah. How thoughtful.

Uh, sir, I just got wind

Of your pending and crippling Shortage of manpower...

Tomorrow morning at 9:00.

Plainclothes, sir? Plainclothes.

The whole month, sir? We'll see.

Thank you, sir.

Bless you, sir.

You got a great wall.

Captain.

Ah, miss fitzjames, any luck?

I'm afraid not.

I called the likely places,

And nothing's turned up Yet and probably won't.

I guess insurance covers it.

I guess.

Well, we... Well, Then, uh, miller,

If, uh... You know, if you Don't need me anymore,

I'll just get out of your hair.

I'll just head back downtown.

Feel free.

Right.

Men!

Well, captain,

If there's nothing Else you can possibly...

I'm afraid that's it.

What's a girl to do, huh?

Glad you didn't get hurt.

Thank you.

Goodbye, captain.

Ma'am.

Sergeant.

Take care of yourself.

I'll do my best, sergeant.

Allow me.

After you.

Nice girl.

Barney, I'm finished With mr. Walker.

You care to take Another crack at him?

I'd like that.

Mr. Walker.

Yes, captain?

Mr. Walker, I admit this is Not really my jurisdiction,

And while mr. Botnik Has violated the law...

What he did was More in the nature

Of a tantrum than a crime.

He has been trying to Meet his obligations.

It occurs to me that if you Gave him another chance...

No way.

How's the man gonna pay You if you got him in jail?

I'm sorry, but we Have an example to set.

Really?

After all, there are other Merchants in the neighborhood.

The next time they're tempted

To stick their Fingers in the till

Or deduct a phony business lunch

Or write off that Week in the bahamas,

Which I can't even afford,

They'll picture mr. Botnik's Little waffle hut,

All boarded up and broken down.

And maybe next time they'll Think twice about cheating me.

- "Me"? - yes.

Well, us me.

The united states government.

At any rate, do you Have something for me?

All right, you sign this One, and I'll sign yours.

We really appreciate You coming down.

My pleasure.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Goodbye, mr. Botnik.

No hard feelings.

You're filth. You know that?

Certainly.

Tell a friend.

Ready to roll, barn.

Uh, harris?

What?

It's almost checkout time.

Why don't you to head down To the hotel and check in?

We got to stop off at my Place first, pick up my clarinet.

This is your fault.

Sergeant, I, too, Had other plans.

Oh, good.

Remember, one of you guys

Has got to keep an Eye on him at all times.

Right, barn.

Keep an eye on Yourselves, too, huh?

Some of those tong gangs

Would just as soon slit Your throat as look at you.

At least there's a bright side.

Come on, mr. Ling. Let's go.

If we must.

Let's go, arthur.

Coming.

Hope you guys don't get On each other's nerves.

No, we'll be okay.

Pillow fight at 9:00, right?

Oh, please.