Kansas City Confidential Page #4

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You wouldn't fool an old friend, Tim.

It might not be anything, and, then again,

it could be just what you're looking for.

I've been watching a couple of strange

characters drift in here one at a time.

Name Boyd Kane mean anything to you?

Kane? Yeah,

I want him for a jewelry store holdup.

- I knew that when I sent you the wire.

- Who else?

A prize package by the name

of Tony Romano.

Should fit into a touch like that bank job.

They're playing it like

they don't know each other,

but it's an old act any cop could spot,

so I listened.

Yeah, but there's supposed

to be three of them.

That's where it begins to make sense.

Third one's due to arrive.

That ties in. Anything else?

The talk is about a money split.

Big money.

The kind that could have come out of

that Southwest Bank job.

What a sweet break.

They get together for a split

and put their necks right into a noose.

How do we handle it, Tim?

Keep out of sight until I call you.

You better line up the police.

- Where can I reach you?

- El Nacional.

- Thanks, Tim.

- Good.

You any idea how

much reward this will bring in?

Well, it should be plenty.

insurance company stand to lose,

and that's over a quarter of a million.

That's a lot of money.

And you're the cop

they said was played out.

- Do you like it?

- Nice.

Seorita Helen,

but what a surprise!

We did not expect you.

- Take care of your guest, amigo.

- But of course.

- If seor wants to sign the register...

- Thanks.

You are from Tijuana, Mexico, seor.

- I have a married sister living there.

- You have?

Come with me, seor.

I will show you which bungalow is yours.

- Follow me.

- I'll see you later.

- Thanks for the company.

- My pleasure.

- Not bad at all.

- I am Teresa.

I sell souvenirs. You are here for fishing?

I'm here for a vacation.

That is good.

Then you have come to the right place.

Tell me, that fellow playing pool,

who's he?

He's...

Wouldn't you like to buy something?

You know, presents, souvenirs,

things to send back home.

Maybe.

Very special ladies' perfume?

How about the fellow at the pool table?

That is Seor Kane. He arrived

this morning but he is not very sociable.

All the time he's chewing bubblegum.

- And the other fellow?

- You mean Seor Romano?

Now that one, he's very sociable.

Thanks.

You won't forget about the souvenir?

What's a vacation without souvenirs?

Hi, fisherman. What luck!

Helen.

For a minute I thought

you weren't glad to see me.

Glad to see you? You know

I'm always glad to see you, pumpkin,

but you come barging in here...

What are you doing here? You...

I thought you had a lot of studying to do.

I've got news, Dad, important news.

There's nothing more important

than your law exams.

Sure there is. You are.

That's why I'm here.

You know, being a law student

has its advantages.

I set up a brief and brought it

to the Mayor myself.

You sound just like a lawyer.

Let's have the facts.

All right, Dad, facts.

I got the Commissioner

to reopen your case.

Well, don't you understand, Dad?

It's a chance for you to get back

on the force.

Forget it. It's too late.

I don't want to get back on the force.

Now, look Dad,

this is your daughter, Helen.

Don't fool me.

I know what it's meant to you being

forced into retirement through politics.

This is your chance to come back.

You're not going to let pride

get in the way.

All right, pumpkin. Thanks.

Now, you're gonna turn right around

and go home to those law books.

I'm taking a week's vacation with study.

Besides, I kind of like a young man

who just checked in.

His name is Pete Harris.

Our husbands.

Fishing all day and sleeping all night.

This is supposed to be our vacation.

If they'd only stay awake.

I wouldn't even mind if they played poker.

Remember, Olson?

Biggest sailfish I ever latched onto.

Must have weighed 140,

if he weighed a pound.

- Up ten.

- Just when I had him softened up,

- ready to land, the leader breaks on me...

- Look, fella,

right now, we're playing stud, remember?

The man just boosted a ten.

Sorry. Beats me.

Go ahead. Deal.

Trying to outdraw me, huh?

Maybe. You're high, bet your queens.

- Check to you.

- Check.

- Twenty-five...

- Just see you. Jack and Jill.

- Three fours.

- How do you like that guy?

Souvenir, seor?

Come on over and take a hand.

- Sit down. I'll give you a stack of chips.

- Shall I deal you in?

Looks like you're doing all right

without me.

Seor Harris, meet Seor Foster.

He wins all the time.

Seor Romano,

he lose all the time.

Seor Morelli,

he worries more about fishing.

Glad to know you, gentlemen.

I'm warning you, don't let

that Boy Scout look of Foster's fool you.

He's had me on the hook ever since

I've been here. He's dynamite.

His daughter warned me about him.

I promise to be careful.

He hasn't learned

a man should never press bad luck.

Yeah.

Expect to be around this tank awhile?

I don't know. A while, maybe.

Where you from?

Kansas City, originally.

Used to know a girl there, swell cook.

- You want to bet that ace of yours?

- Oh, yeah.

Five skins. Just to bring in the suckers.

- I'm in.

- Pass.

By me.

- Let's make it 10 to keep them out.

- See what I mean?

I'll call.

Looks like you've got yourself a pigeon.

Always room for one more, Tony.

Well, you can cash me in.

- I think I owe you about $10.

- You're not quitting so early?

Sure. I thought I'd take a walk through

the village before I turn in.

Don't walk too fast. You'll be out of town

without even seeing it.

Ten dollars is right, Seor Harris.

Come back some more.

We need loser players.

My good luck piece.

Souvenir of the biggest pot

I ever sat in on.

Don't let me break up the game.

See you later, gentlemen.

Good night, gentlemen.

What's the idea, tossing my joint?

I didn't mean nothing.

I figured you meant to give me the office

when you dropped that card on the table.

What's with you, chum?

- Look, I had to be sure before I cracked.

- Go on.

It don't take no big thinking

to figure a couple of guys like us

ain't in this bananaville on a vacation.

Here... I'm just going for my wallet.

My calling card.

You must have been one of the guys

in the van.

Yeah.

You were outside doing the driving.

I'm sorry I had to rough you up.

No hard feelings.

I'd have done the same in your spot.

One will get you ten

I got the other guy uncovered too.

- Who?

- Kane.

Could be.

Two more days and we'll be living it up.

Just think, over 300,000 smackers.

- If we get it.

- What do you mean "if"?

Let's not kid ourselves.

We don't even know who he is.

We wouldn't know where to find him

if he didn't show up.

But why would he bring us here

if he ain't level?

Search me.

But I don't like working for someone

I don't know,

especially if he can recognize me

and I can't recognize him.

Neither do I.

How about this guy Kane?

Could he be Mr. Big?

Are you kidding?

That gum-chewing character?

Could be an act.

Yeah, could be.

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