Devoured

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Hey, Sullivan.

Hey.

Staff came in and found

her this way.

He hasn't talked to us

until now.

Why don't you go in the kitchen in

the back, check the whole restaurant.

Alright.

Hello?

Hello?

This is Detective

Cruthers of the NYPD.

The New York City

Police Department.

Do you speak English?

Diaz, you speak Spanish?

- Yeah I do.

- Come here.

Wait a minute.

I think it's her mother.

See what you can find out.

Hello, ma'am?

This is the New York Police.

Yes.

Just a minute, ma'am.

We want ask you something.

Ask her when the last time

she saw her was.

Ma'am, calm down please.

When was the last time

you saw your daughter?

Yes.

Okay. Wait a minute.

Months. It's been months since

she moved to New York...

... to make money for

son's operations

To make a tuna steak.

tuna steak, pineapple, mango.

And serve that on

saffron rice

Hi, baby?

How are you, sweetie?

In English.

Remember?

I know. I miss you too

every day... so much

How are you feeling?

Good.

That's great.

Mommy will be there very soon.

I promise

Of course.

Yes.

Did you eat today?

Good boy.

OK.

I know baby.

I love you too.

Hello!

How are you?

How's everyone been doing?

I'll go ask him.

Could you get some more

wine for them.

Sh*t!

- Are you okay?

- Yeah.

Are you sure?

you're okay?

Yeah, I'm ok.

Did it burn?

No, I'm fine. Is everything

okay in there?

Yeah.

- Yeah?

- Yeah.

I'm going to pay you

for your coffee.

- No. Please, it's nothing

- I'm sorry.

Place take this

It'll make me feel so

much better.

You really don't--

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Yeah, I know...

I got no reception down here.

I'll call you in a little while.

Hello?

Hey? hey?

Hello?

Hello?

Sh*t.

Hey!

Hello?

Mom?

Hello?

Mom, I can't hear you.

Mom?

Mom, can you hear me?

Hello?

Mom?

Mom, can you hear me?

Mom?

How's it going mom?

Yes.

Hey.

If you tell anyone what

you saw...

I will sell your ass to the

f***ing Chinese.

And if you even think about

touching him.

I will cut off your hands.

And feed them to you.

Look at me!

Look at me! Look at me!

Understand?

Good.

Well guess what.

I almost have enough money.

Just hold on for mommy.

Ok?

Just a little more.

I'll be home soon.

Yeah.

Sooner than you think

I'll be there.

I love you too.

Charles, I gotta go meet

my future ex-wife.

How you doing?

- Hey.

- Bathroom's closed.

- No, that's okay.

- No. it's cl--

Don't worry about it.

- No, it really is closed.

- It's really closed.

Don't worry about it.

Just get comfortable.

No, no. It's okay. I'm not

gonna bite you.

Look.

I am a nice guy, I wear a suit.

Come on.

Give me a minute.

Just a minute.

What, you're in a clock break?

What, your making minimum wage

for maximum effort.

I got a little something here.

This not enough?

You want a credit card?

Here, take the whole thing.

Come on.

2 minutes.

Come on, have some fun.

God you're hot.

You could be a model.

Come on, one minute.

Easy-peasy.

God bless America.

Or whatever country you're from?

Hello sir.

How are you?

How are you?

How much is that toy you have

here in the window?

- The police car?

- Yeah, the police car.

10 dollars.

10 dollars?

That's a lot of money...

Ok, I'll take it. Yes.

It's for my little boy.

For his birthday.

It looks like you've had

a hard day.

So?

This one's on the house.

I'll never say "no" to a free drink.

I like that.

- Cheers.

- Cheers.

Oh, hits the spot.

Sure does.

How are you?

I'm ok.

How's Oliver?

He's good.

You know what I was thinking

about the other day.

Do you remember that summer.

We took him to the pool.

And he saved that girl

from drowning.

I do.

There he is...

There he is.

In the deep end...

dragging that little girl

to safety.

He's brave one, he is.

He is, right?

You did good.

I did good.

You did good.

I did real good.

You did real good.

You know what? Let's drink to that.

To Oliver.

For my baby, Oliver.

The brave one.

Jesus, I was just kidding.

It was a joke.

You know, you could try being

a little more friendly.

Just saying, if you wanna

keep the job, that is

Hey.

You know?

A little smile wouldn't hurt.

See how nice that is?

What's going on?

He bothered you?

Jesus!

Let her work, ok?

Before you leave... bring a

new bottle to the bar. Thanks

- Hello?

- Hi.

- How are you?

- I'm ok. I'm working.

I thought maybe you could

use a coffee break.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

You doing okay?

Yeah, I'm fine. I'm sorry that I

ran out on you the other night.

It's okay. It's fine.

I just....

Finished my shift.

I walk by here all the time so

I thought I'd drop.

I should probably get going.

I was going to make some

breakfast.

Are you hungry?

I'm starving.

Ok, come in

Yeah.?

You can really cook.

I used make this for my son

every Sunday.

Used to?

He's home.

Home? Where is home?

El Salvador.

It's a long way from home.

It must be hard being away

from your family.

It's very tough.

What's his name?

Oliver.

Oliver. It's a great name.

Not very Spanish sounding,

but a great name.

It's "Olibiero".

He wants to come to America,

so he makes me call him Oliver.

- Of course.

That smells great.

It's gonna be good.

This is fantastic.

Thank you so much.

You're welcome.

I thought I died and

gone to heaven.

You okay?

Was it something I said?

It's mt boy.

He's very sick you know.

And that's why I'm here.

I have to make enough money

for the operation.

I'm sure you'll do the

best you can.

I'll do whatever it takes.

It's getting late.

I have to get back to work.

Yeah.

I'll pray for your boy.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Mom?

Mom?

Mom where were you?

Did you get the birthday gifts?

Okay.

Can I speak to him?

Mom please, can I speak to him?

Mom, please!

Hi, my sweet baby.

Happy birthday... to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday dear Oliver

Happy birthday to you.

So...

come on, try it.

It's your favorite food.

You like it?

Yes?

I'm glad.

So tell me, did you get

your presents?

Yes?

My English is so much better.

I almost have no accent.

But sometimes it's good to have

a little accent

I think it reminds you of

where you from.

What about my English?

Your English is better than mine.

I'll be home soon, baby.

And you'll get your operation

and you'll be healthy

And strong like a lion.

So tell me, do you wanna come and

live with me in America?

- Yes.

- Yes?

And live happily ever after?

Like a fairy tale?

Like a fairy tale

Grandma too?

Yeah, grandma too.

Wait here.

Happy birthday.

Happy birthday, baby.

You ready to blow.

But make your wish first.

- You're finished?

- Yeah.

Hello, baby.

How are you?

It's mommy.

How are you, sweetie?

I'm calling to tell you that

I'll be home very soon

Mommy just needs to make

one more check.

Okay?

Go back to sleep.

Alright

I love you.

Hey, you okay?

Can you come inside with me for

a little bit.

- I'm so sorry.

- It's all right.

Can I tell you something and

you won't think I'm crazy?

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