Jack's Back Page #4

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- Yes sir.

We were playing in a

basketball tournament

for medical students.

Seven of us went down

to train on Friday night

and came back Sunday.

Where did you stay?

At the Highland Inn.

My uncle's an assistant

manager there.

James Finchley's his name.

And Wesford was with

you the whole time?

- Yes, sir.

- He never left your sight.

Not long enough for him

to come all the way back here

and murder that girl.

Right, and we read

that all these murders

were supposed to be

the work of one man.

So if John didn't do that one,

we figure he couldn't

have done any of them.

Right.

I want to thank you

boys for coming in.

We appreciate the help.

- You're welcome, sir.

- Thanks.

Call Sam, tell

him to pick him up.

I already did a

little while ago.

They lost him.

Goddamn!

Let's go. Inside!

Who is it?

Howdy.

Did you get an eyeful, a**hole?

What?

Did you get an eyeful?

Out back, peeking

through my window.

- When?

- Just now.

Close your door and lock it.

You mean it wasn't you?

Whoever was there is gone.

What did he look like?

I don't know, I

just saw a shadow.

Why are you here?

Who's the guy in the back?

- Jack.

- Jack?

Jack killed my brother.

Who is it?

Police, Miss Moscari,

could you open up?

Isn't it a little late to be...

This is an emergency,

may we come in?

I'm not really dressed.

It's OK, we're police officers.

You were with

Richard Wesford tonight?

Yes.

Did he tell you

where he might be going,

what his plans were?

No.

What'd you talk about?

About his brother.

Do you have any

idea where he is now?

No, I don't.

If Wesford contacts you,

would you call us at

this number immediately?

He's wanted in connection

with his brother's murder.

We have reason to believe

he's emotionally

disturbed and dangerous.

His brother's dead.

Wouldn't you be disturbed?

Please call us

if he contacts you.

He's dangerous.

Thank you.

The man in the photograph's

name is Jack Pendler.

He works at the clinic with us.

Are you sure he's the man?

Do you know where he lives?

Yeah.

I'll be right back,

I'll get dressed.

- Wait-

- No.

I'm coming with you.

Wait, pull over there.

What for?

I gotta make a stop.

Where are you going?

Right across the street.

Be back in just a few

minutes, all right?

- What do you want?

- Roscoe sent me.

Beat it.

I'm on page 51.

- So?

- I need a gun.

Now what's a nice

young man like you

want with a piece?

Wedding present.

Show me something green.

You a police officer?

No.

You a Federal Marshall?

A treasury agent?

An agent of the FBI?

Good.

You look familiar.

I seen you around somewhere?

I don't know.

Watch Dynasty?

Take your pick.

You gotta be kidding me.

I don't kid about money, pal.

Come on.

I'll take this one

and a box of shells.

No bullets here.

You want bullets, try

a sporting goods store.

You're a real sweetheart.

All right, let's go.

What's the matter?

Why did we stop here?

I needed to see somebody.

I bought a gun.

What?

Listen, why don't

you give me the address

and I'll take it alone

from here, all right?

What, so you're gonna shoot him?

I couldn't shoot the

motherf***er if I wanted to.

I don't have any bullets.

No bullets.

The guy sells guns,

he doesn't sell bullets.

Well that's pretty stupid,

what good is a gun

without any bullets?

What are you doing here?

Sidney.

You so-

You scared me.

I forgot some of my, my stuff

and I needed it.

Well you're not supposed

to be in here after hours.

Especially after what's

already happened.

I understand.

I was just leaving.

Jack?

Sir?

I've.. I've been

meaning to tell you.

You do good work.

Thank you, sir.

Now go have some fun.

Yes, sir!

That's it.

Does he live alone?

Yeah.

Do you know if he has a dog?

I don't think so.

Do you have a flashlight?

Yeah, in the glove compartment.

What are you gonna do?

Just take a look around.

You better go home.

How are you gonna get in?

I used to do this for a living.

I'd feel a whole

lot better about this

if you'd go home.

Go home.

You're gonna fry, motherf***er.

Requesting backup, over.

Freeze!

All right, hands

behind your back.

You have the right

to remain silent.

Anything you say can and

will be used against you

in a court of law.

I remember everyone

always thought

I was jealous of John.

That pissed me off.

I-

I never...

I never thought I was.

There's an old saying.

Where's there's no jealousy,

there's no love.

Well, you've given

us quite a night.

Pendler's real

name is Jack Parmel

and he's confessed to the

killing of your brother.

He claims it was self-defense.

It's bullshit.

The blood on his medical

instruments you found

matches the last

victim, Denise Johnson.

Parmel claims he

gave her an abortion

and that's all.

He says your brother

must've killed her.

But we know that's a frame.

Six years ago in Ohio,

he was arrested for rape

and aggravated assault.

He skipped bail and disappeared.

We're arraigning

him this afternoon

on six counts of murder.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Your car is here

now, Miss Moscari.

If you like, I could

drive you home.

I can manage.

Thank you, though.

Good luck to you.

I hope to see you soon.

- Thank you, Sergeant.

- This way.

Are you sure these

are aerobic shoes?

Yeah, you could use

these for aerobics, sure.

Fine, I'll take these.

Good choice.

- Wanna wear 'em?

- Yeah, I think I will.

F***!

Goddamn it!

F***!

I need to talk to you.

- Richard.

- I need to talk to you.

Come in.

Carlos!

It's all right, Mother.

Go back to bed.

Let's go into my study.

I'm very upset that you've

come to my house, Richard.

It's very disrespectful to me.

It's very late at night,

you frightened my mother.

I'm still having the dreams.

I'm still having

the f***ing dreams!

I think I know why

you're here, Richard.

You know Jack Pendler

isn't the Ripper.

He's right-handed

and he doesn't smoke.

I don't know, I-

I don't know.

I think you know who

the killer is, don't you?

What?

Don't you?

No, I...

Something's not right.

I want you to hypnotize me.

Richard-.

Come on, hypnotize me.

Please.

Please.

All right, I want you

to relax in the chair.

Clear your mind.

Just concentrate

only on the light,

and listen carefully

to my voice.

Chris!

Sergeant Gabriel?

Carlos Battera.

BOO!

Sidney!

No.

Open up, it's the police!

Open up in there!

Break it down!

Put your hands up!

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