Cardinal Matter Page #2

Synopsis: Austin Blum comes to a small Wyoming town looking for work and to reconnect with his cousin Hunter. He soon finds that Hunter's criminal actions have drawn a great deal of unwanted attention. Before long, Austin is being pursued by law enforcement and a deadly corporate cover-up. Rural life clashes with high-technology as Austin seeks to clear his own name and deliver justice.
 
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You, too.

What the f***?

I know, right?

Seriously, man.

What the f***?

Dusty's hand got sliced

in the heist.

And when he tried this...

Poof.

Just gone.

I decided

to try it myself.

I cut myself to ribbons.

I got no scars or nothin'.

You wanna try?

No, I don't think so.

Well, here.

Take a poke.

Are you serious?

Yeah, I'm serious.

Come on,

before it wears off.

Boo. P*ssy.

It's a nice little buzz

to top it all off, too.

-We gotta go.

-Dusty tried two at once.

-He was trippin' balls.

-We gotta go right now.

-What?

-Now.

Sh*t. Mary.

We gotta go get her.

-You know where she is?

-Yeah, diamond Ridge.

Like I said,

that's her place.

All right, fine.

Lead the way.

You're fine, man.

All right, stay calm.

Brother, you're fine.

How do you use one of these?

We'll get to her.

I promise, all right?

Eyes on me, man!

Eyes on me, Hunter!

Hunter?

There was someone else

with Blum.

And...

And he got away.

So, you failed.

I will handle...

This should have

already been handled.

How much have you used?

Enough to get

the job done.

You're creating

an em field.

-How much have you used?

-All of it.

That's why

I need to be resupplied.

You were given

a three-day supply.

When's the last time

you used?

-Last night.

-And you're already sore?

Is...

Is that it?

I don't want you

to overdo it.

I expect much better of you

from here on out.

Go make this right.

Have yourself a little party?

Mrs. kitner called

about a trespasser

sleeping in her shed.

Gonna need you

to stand up.

You hurt?

-What?

-I said are you injured?

-Guess not.

-You got any weapons or drugs on you?

You have the right

to remain silent.

Wanna tell me

whose blood that is?

What about

what was in that needle.

Gonna find out anyway,

son.

Drug test.

What am I gonna find

when I open that case?

Boy was stoned

out of his mind.

Come in, sheriff.

Go ahead, Pete.

We got a hell of a mess

over here.

I can't believe it.

Figure his cousin did it?

I do not know.

Seems likely,

if you ask me.

I didn't.

Thoughts, sheriff.

Yeah, I got a few.

Sheriff, come in.

Go ahead.

Got a call about a body.

Already there.

No, sheriff, you're not.

Figure they're connected?

Yeah, I do.

What're the odds

he was gonna off himself

and someone beat him

to the punch?

Sheriff?

Yeah, go ahead.

You're not gonna believe this,

but...

Think I found

the murder weapon.

I reckon you did.

- Sheriff?

-You gotta be f***in' kiddin' me.

We need you back

at the first one.

What's going on today?

Where is everyone?

Well, ma'am,

today's been a bit

of a shitstorm.

-Excuse my language.

-How so?

I don't want to alarm you,

but,

- a few people got murdered.

- My god.

I know

we're supposed to notify

family first and all,

but looks like one

of the bodies was someone

-who used to work for you.

-What?

Fellow by the name

of Ryan.

-Jeremy Ryan.

-Jeremy?

He left town days ago.

I wish that was true,

ma'am.

You know what?

He looks

a little familiar.

-Yeah?

-Yeah.

He might've been

one of my guys at the plant.

You think I could speak

with him?

Ms. Walker,

I don't want to get

in any trouble,

and, you know,

I don't want to put you

-in harms way.

-Of course not.

I was just thinking

that maybe I could help.

You know, I have his file

and his resume.

That could be

useful information for you.

You make it quick and you

keep this between us, okay?

Our secret.

It's gonna be fine.

It'll be fine.

I'll be right outside

if you need me, ma'am.

Thank you.

Did you use any of it?

The syringe,

did you use any of it?

You have.

I can tell.

Do you have any idea

what that stuff will do

without proper treatment?

It's ugly.

Who are you?

I'm the person

who's gonna make this

a lot easier on you.

What do you want?

I just want back the product

that was stolen.

You killed my cousin.

Well, you know I didn't.

But you know who did.

See now,

we're getting off topic.

Because you need

to understand

this substance

that you've used,

you're not gonna last long

without it.

How's that?

Well,

it doesn't last forever.

Whatever hole

that you've plugged,

in a couple days,

it's coming back.

So...

You help me

and I'll help you.

God damn it, boy!

Get out! Get out! Go!

Ms. Walker,

are you okay, ma'am?

Well, we found this

stored out back.

I figured these boys

were looking to cook up

some crystal,

but we also

found this inside.

That is familiar.

A little fancy

for some junkies.

Where you figure

they're getting these?

My best guess

is the same place

they're getting

these chemicals.

Barrel's got

Carroll stamps on it.

Yes, sir. I understand.

I... I shoulda never

let her in that...

Yes, sir.

Again, I'm... I'm sorry.

I understand.

All right.

God damn.

God damn it, Blum!

Don't move.

Don't move, Blum!

Don't move!

Son of a b*tch.

What the hell

happened to you?

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Where's Hunter?

He's...

What did you do to him?

I didn't hurt him.

I swear to god.

This guy showed up,

he...

He just stabbed him.

Look, Hunter got into that stuff

you guys took last week.

Someone came for it.

His friend's dead, too.

Dusty?

Yeah, I barely got away.

The cops think I did it.

I'm sorry.

Who do I need to speak with

to get his records released?

-Yeah, if I could just get your name.

-No, I spoke to him yesterday.

-He forwarded me to you.

-Hannah? Patricia?

-Ms. Walker, thank you for coming.

-B-L-U-M.

- Ms. Walker?

- But...

Of course, I will hold.

Yes, ma'am.

I'll have a deputy

look into that.

Want to explain to me

how you can lose

an entire drum of chemicals

and not notice?

Well, there was a

break-in last week.

Why didn't you report it?

I actually didn't know

about it at the time, Rich.

That was the head

of security's responsibility.

The recently deceased

Mr. Ryan?

Yes.

What the hell

is she doing in here?

Just asking a few questions.

-Erin, I'm sorry, please.

-It's okay.

I wanna know

why someone who spends

so much time at the

local sheriff's office

failed to report

a pretty significant crime.

Deputy, watch what you say.

A crime now linked

to four bodies.

-Shut your mouth.

-It's fine.

No, it ain't.

No, it ain't.

Ms. Walker,

if you'll excuse us.

I'll be with you

outside in a minute.

Four bodies in one day.

That's more than all last year.

For god's sakes, sir.

Jed was killed here

last night.

You don't have to remind me

about jed.

I know what's going through

your mind right now.

These guys

ripped off her warehouse

and she doesn't report it?

Her head of security

was beaten to death

-just outside of town.

-Rich,

we will look into

those connections.

I want to know

what you're thinking

bringing her in here.

If she files a lawsuit,

it won't be just your ass

gettin' pissed on.

Do you know

if it was somebody else,

-you wouldn't...

-I ain't some heartsick teenager.

I'm doing my job.

Then do it smart.

Find Austin Blum.

Yeah.

So, what now?

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Thomas Major (1720 – 30 December 1799) was an English engraver. His early career was in Paris. In England, he became engraver to Frederick, Prince of Wales; he was the first engraver recognized by the Royal Academy of Arts, and was chief seal engraver to the King. more…

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