Mad City Page #9

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Larry, can I talk | to that guy from Texas?

- You all set? | - Yes. It's all set.

I've got to talk to you.

She should have something | more upscale.

New York isn't happy you're | going on without checking.

Brackett is a freelancer. | He's not with the network. Don't worry.

They need to know | what you're planning on.

The networks are leading | with Larry King.

Tomorrow they'll be leading | with my stuff.

Good evening from Madeline, | where the eyes of the nation...

...remain fixed on the events taking | place inside this museum.

is even more troubling.

Quiet!

relationship between a reporter...

... and his subject, and worried.

personality, I worried even more.

The testimonies were not reassuring.

He's really a sweet boy.

but all he's trying to do is get by.

because he's...

You could say he's pretty weird.

- Does he have a temper? | - I don't know that guy.

- You say he's dangerous.

Dangerous, yeah. Dangerous.

This confused and dangerous man...

... is being advised by a reporter.

Things are breaking down in there.

Let's get ready to move.

a more compelling story...

in an already critical situation.

Sadly, they were right.

Mr. Baily is sincere in his offer.

if you don't grant him this.

supposedly at the behest of Baily.

But tapes of conversations tell different.

- I said one.

People will make an issue.

It's harder to play the race card.

in an unfavorable light...

...is not one I want to tell. | - Kevin's the best.

We had to improvise | after Brackett sold us out.

Here he is.

Sir, first indications are | that the numbers are high.

held hostage at gunpoint.

And inside there is also the truth.

held hostage, unfortunately...

to say they are all at great risk.

of our special report after this.

- What did you do to me, newsboy? | - I took a bad story and made good TV.

You're in better shape. | I'm screwed!

What you want to do now | is give up and let those kids go.

There's still people on my side.

You've seen these things on TV before. | Remember how they end?

The guy dies or he winds up in jail.

You ain't my friend.

Shoot.

You'll spend your life in jail, | or they'll fry you.

Please don't shoot him, Sam. | Please.

It's not over for you, Sam.

Will you get your act together? | You want to go home and be a daddy.

Hey, kids.

Guess what?

- This is Lawrence Dobbins of the FBI.

lay down your weapons...

... and surrender, now!

- I wanted it to be my idea. | - Sam, come here.

to lay down your weapons...

- What exactly is going on?

cardiac problems.

Doctors are working feverishly | to revive him.

Wait, I see Mrs. Williams | coming out now.

Will you make a statement | on his condition?

- Would you like to make a statement? | - Please.

I want people to see | what this is all about.

about Sam Baily's side...

my children. Their father is dead!

My husband is dead.

announced the death of Cliff Williams.

The tragedy started...

to help the children.

of unusual...

this is Lawrence Dobbins of the FBI.

Lay down your weapon...

... and surrender, now!

Kids, come on.

Come on.

All right, go!

- See you, Sam. | - See you.

Good night, Sam.

- I'll pray for you, Sam. | - Good luck, Sam.

Thank you, Sam.

Look at all those lights.

You were great with the kids. | The court will remember that.

- But I killed a man. | - It was an accident. I'll testify.

Nobody will believe you anymore.

That's a good point.

Would you like to talk to your wife? | I'll get her on the phone.

I heard about Cliff.

I killed him.

I didn't mean to kill him.

You still have our kids to think about.

- They miss you.

I miss them so much.

They want you home.

Jen, I can't come home. | I ain't no good anymore.

Honey...

...it's time that we get this over with.

I know.

You mad at me?

No, I'm not.

I love you.

I love you too.

I'm asking you to come out now.

Oh, God!

Come on, Sam. Let's get out of here.

You go first.

- You go first. | - Okay. Sure.

I'll get them to put their guns away, | then come back and get you, okay?

Oh! What actor do you want | to play you in the TV movie?

- How about that guy Mel Gibson? | - Mel Gibson doesn't do television.

- Why not? | - You're right. Why not?

Bad joke. I'll explain later.

Why? Television's good.

He's coming out now! | Unarmed!

- Come away from the building! | - I won't send him out...

...until they put their guns away!

Step away from the door!

He's coming out!

What are you doing?

Sam, open up! | They're gonna let you come out!

We had a deal! Come on!

Give me a few more seconds!

He is coming out! | He's just nervous! He's coming out!

We're still rolling!

This is Oscar Harrington, | live on the scene at the museum.

- There's been an explosion. | - My God!

Debris is everywhere. | People are... People are...

Somebody get the camera.

It looks like Max Brackett's alive.

Come on, I can walk. I can walk.

Let me just go over there.

Stay with him.

I'm okay.

Get as close as you can, | find out what he knows.

What were his last words?

I'm Max Brackett's assistant!

You'll go exclusive on this for me?

Sure. Where's Sam?

Sam? Sam is confetti. | No, don't wipe that.

- How does that make you feel? | - Where is he?

What did you say?

Sam's dead. | It's a bigger story now.

Don't wipe it. It looks good.

- Zoom in. | - We killed him.

Could you have helped him?

- Did he say anything? | - Did he give you a message?

What are you feeling?

You don't understand! | We killed him!

We killed him!

We killed him.

You don't understand!

We killed him!

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