Law Abiding Citizen Page #4

Don't I look okay?

Nick is always okay.

Always, I'm extra good.

In light of Mr Sheltons

economic means and his,

potential flight risk, the

egregious nature of both

Mr Ames' and Mr Darbys deaths

The state requestst hat bail

be denied, your honor.

Seeing as you waved your right

to counsel, Mr Sheldon,

do you have anything

to say? Mr Sheldon?

Do you have anything

that you'd like to say?

Yes, yes, your honor.

Should I stand?

Please.

Your honor, I'm a

law abiding citizen.

Just a regular guy.

I'm not a flight risk

This is my first alleged offense,

and the prosecution

has not presented

one single piece of

evidence against me.

Now, in these circumstances,

unless the state has obtained

some new information relating

to my involvement in the matter,

then I find it highly prejudical,

even constitutionally offensive,

to keep me detained

without bail.

It's a slippery slope,

your honor,

Haven't we seen the result

of such violations both

internationally and

domestically, case in point,

would be Dave v McDonough

doc #0413825

I am actually inclined to

agree with you, Mr Shelton.

Your honor, Mr Shelton has

agreed to give a confession.

Has he given it, Mr Rice?

- No, your honor.

Well, then in my opinion

the state has failed to

establish a compelling basis

for its motion, and I will

grant bail in the amount of...

Your honor, I will caution

you not to do that.

Thank you.

- Excuse me?

No, I dont think I will

excuse you.

You see, this is what

I'm talking about.

You were about to

let me go,

Are you kidding me?

This is why we're here

in the first place.

You think I don't remember

who you are, lady?

I would tread carefully,

Mr Shelton.

Well, how carefully

should I tread?

Because apparently I just

killed two people.

And you were about to let

me walk right out that door

How misguided are you?

I feed you a couple of

bullshit legal presedence,

and you go jump on it

like a b*tch in heat.

- Im warning you

- You folks you all hang

out at the same clubs.

- You will be held in

contempt of this court.

- And everyday you let

madmen and murderers

Back on the street. You're

too busy treating the law

- One more time

- like if it's a f***ing

assembly line

- One more time

- Have you any idea of

what justice is?

- You are now in contempt

of the court

- Whatever happened to

right and wrong?

- Remove this man

- Whatever happened

to right and wrong!?

Whatever happened

to the people.

Bail denied!

- Bail denied!

- Whatever happened

to justice?

And I bet you take it

up the f***ing ass!

B*tch.

- Bailiff

See you later, Nick.

Insanity?

That's what you're building

your defense on? Insanity?

Nick, I told you I would give

you a confession.

And I meant it.

I saw a movie today.

- You did?

My daughter, saw the

same movie.

Well, you taught your daughter

about good vs evil?

I dont have to.

Well that's what this

movie was about.

Good conquering Evil.

The righteous prospering,

the wicked suffering.

- I didn't get that.

I'm gonna give you one

more chance, Clyde.

And dont test me, cause

I will run you over.

Fair enough.

You did get me my bed.

A deal's a deal.

That was you on video,

killing Clarence Darby.

Yes, that was me.

Fair enough. That was me,

Clyde Shelton, on the video,

killing Clarence Darby.

- Not good enough, Clyde,

I need specifics.

I took his fingers

with bolt cutters.

His toes with tin snips.

His balls with a hack saw.

And his penis with

a box cutter.

How's that for specifics?

And Ames?

Switching the canisters

was easy.

Everything is automated

these days, so I just

hacked in to the shipping

companies server and

swapped a few numbers around

so the package came to me.

Then I switched the

potassium chloride

for something a little

more... deliberate.

Well, I'm tired of

hearing your bullshit.

I got everything I need.

What now?

- I go home. You go to prison.

The righteous prosper and

the wicked suffer.

That ought to make you feel

better about the system.

What if I had another

confession to make?

Call a priest.

But another confession would

mean another deal, Nick, so

you would have to give me

something in return.

You ever been to Del Friscos?

They cater.

So for lunch I would love

a 20 ounce porter steak,

medium, maybe a little charred.

With all the trimmings:

Pommes frites, asparagus,

butter-squash.

- F*** you and your

Pommes frites.

I Tell you what. Can I

have my Ipod aswell?

I'd love a little bit of

music with my meal.

First rule of negotiating,

Clyde,

you gotta have something

to bargain with.

Would the life of

Bill Reynolds suffice?

Open it.

Who the f*** is

Bill Reynolds?

Darbys attorney.

Tell me you located him.

- I've got his wife,

she reported him missing

three days ago.

Thank you, Mrs Reynolds.

Looks like I got something

to bargain with, Nick.

At the moment, Bill

Reynolds is still alive.

I'll tell you exactly

where he is,

just bring me my meal

and my music,

at 1 o'clock exactly.

Hold it right there.

It's five to 1 pm.

I dont take orders

from him, or you.

Iinmates dont know the time,

we tell them the time.

I dont care, we need to stick

to the agreed timeline.

- F*** him, Nick.

Let him wait.

Christ, he sawed the

guys dick off.

Whether you like it or not,

we are on his time.

Check it again.

Steamed Asparagus.

Macaroni and cheese.

- Wow

Porter house steak,

seared, medium rare.

Napkin, Nick.

- Napkin.

Oh, excuse me, waiter

You might wanna put 30%

down for yourself, my man

What time is it?

- 1 o'clock.

Is that right, Nick?

- It's 1:
08.

Well that's dissapointing, Warden.

How can you expect me not

to f*** with you

when you cant even be

honest with me

You have what you asked for,

now where's Reynolds?

Can I have some

silverware, gentlemen ?

You get a spork.

Thanks.

Come on, Clyde.

Okay. Here we go.

You better hurry, Nick.

By anybodys watch but the

Wardens, you're already late.

Open the door.

I'll sit in front of you.

So, I suppose if I dont

share this with you

I'm gonna get the f*** up,

take my right hand,

and split your skull in two,

how about that?

Come on over here, join me

There's plenty to go around.

Enjoy it. Pasta. It's good.

What about some steak?

You like steak?

Big piece for you.

There you go.

Good, huh?

What did you do to

get in here, anyways?

I did what I had to do.

So you got a girl

or something?

It's a long story.

Pilot, how much longer?

- ETA 2 minutes

How about you?

Have a girl?

Got a few broads back home.

- Oh yeah?

You don't have a boyfriend

in here right now?

Get the f*** out of here.

It's his. His briefcase.

Just dig.

Jesus Christ.

- Reynolds! Reynolds!

He's gone.

- Oxygen?

Get something to

get him out.

IV lines going to his...

F***. He's got him cuffed.

You got your keys?

To the cuffs.

It's your lucky day, huh?

Get some food.

Here, take a shot at this.

I need a shower, Warden.

Get him out of there!

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