Naked Alibi Page #2

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for a man to go to church.

I go to church when I wanna.

No rule says when a man can prey/

You didn't go there to prey.

You ditched your shadow,

wired Sgt. Jenkins car with a bomb.

Bomb? Still don't know

what you're talking about.

Where were you this morning

between midnight and 2:20?

I was...

I was at the er...

At the Merchants club.

That's right. We had a...

a big party, a celebration.

Why leave the church by the back door?

The club's on 4th Street.

It's closer that way.

- Lots of people at the party.

- Yeah, and they saw me.

Liquor?

You went in, spread yourself around

for an alibi and left.

Why do I need an alibi?

I haven't done anything.

Leave me alone. I'm trying

to live a decent, simple life.

So were those three dead officers.

I want to hear all about it.

Everything!

I want a full confession.

Crazy.

You're crazy.

I hear... Andy Babcock's

getting up to chief.

I guess they can use these alright.

The department's been

called off Willis, you know.

Commissioner thinks the killer's

one of the Stennell crowd.

It's not your problem any more.

Get yourself a nice rest.

Thanks Owen.

Excuse me, I've got a call to make.

OK Joe.

Matthews Detective Agency.

Hello Matt. Joe Conroy.

You got some time?

Meet me at the square, West side.

Twenty minutes.

Right.

Willis did it.

I don't care what anyone says.

I've seen these guys before.

- He's a cop killer.

- What about the tracer?

Nothing came back.

I don't get it.

The guy's got nothing on him.

Wife... kid.

Religious and all.

Rubs three cops.

Doesn't make sense.

Does it have to?

Remember that... De Cellis case?

Schoolteacher shoots an officer

who game him a traffic ticket.

Alright.

Who knows what goes on

in people's minds.

I don't.

But I do know about Willis.

He's psycho.

Some people say that about you Joe.

I said some people.

what d'you want with me?

I want a tail on Willis.

Every minute, day and night.

I want him to know it.

Put in with me

and we'll split the watch.

I don't care how miserable he is.

I want him to blow his cork.

Into making a mistake.

Maybe even going for the murder gun.

If he's what you say he is...

- he'll come gunning for you.

- That's my worry.

How about it?

OK. it's your show.

Thanks.

Just don't forget one thing.

He's a killer.

Cigarette?

What's the matter Al?

Nothing kid, nothing.

- All loaded Mr. Willis.

- Thanks.

Good night Al, see you next week.

Where are you?

I know you're here!

Come on out!

Who are you?

Why are you following me

around all the time?

- Hello.

- Hello, Mr. Fraser. Al Willis.

Someone's following me around.

Has been for days.

Every place I go.

I thought the department has been

called off. - It has Al.

then who could it...

Conroy!

What?

- He's crazy!

- Al.

Do I live all my life

with him on my tail?

- because he guesses I did it?

- Al take it easy.

- I'll phone Chief Babcock.

He'll talk to Conroy. Now go to bed.

Alright.

Yes, he's here.

Alright, I'll tell him.

That was Mr. Fraser.

He said Chief Babcock will keep

Conroy there another 20 minutes.

- Good. That'll give me enough time.

- Al...

Maybe you don't have to go now.

Maybe Babcock will

stop Conroy following you.

I've gotta go, Helen.

Find a nice quiet place to rest.

Get my nerves back in shape.

- I have to leave you. You know that.

- It's alright Al.

D'you think it's best?

Make believe it's

just another business trip.

I'll be back in a little while.

The whole mess will be forgotten.

- Where you go Al?

- I don't know yet.

Not sure.

But I'll write.

I know on those other business trips

I never got around to writing.

But I will this time.

You see.

The taxi is waiting.

- Take good care of everything Otto.

- I will.

Goodbye dear.

Bye Al.

Your message service

want you to call this number right away.

Hello?

I'm glad I got to you.

I'm at the bus terminal. Willis just

bought a ticket to Border City.

Border City?

- He could cross into Mexico.

- The bus leaves in a few minutes.

You want me to follow him down?

- No I'll do it.

- Watch yourself Joe.

If he spots you down there, he can

rub you and make it look real good.

I'll be in touch. Thanks.

- Good night Irish. See you tomorrow.

- Hey honey.

- Let me buy you a drink.

- I'll tell him when he comes in.

- Hiyya sweetie.

- I want a long talk with you.

- Al!

- I've been...

- Where you been?

- Away

- I know. What've you been doing?

- Thinking of you.

Why d'you disappear?

You said you loved me.

That I was the only one.

- You are.

- No!

You think you can come and go

like a street car.

Howdy.

Can you tell me if

this man's crossed the border?

- Within the last half hour or so.

- No Senor. Not tonight.

Have you seen him?

Did he come through here?

- No.

- Where can I get a room?

Border city Motel.

Around the corner, to the left.

- Good evening.

- Yes Sir?

I'm looking for a friend named

Al Willis. Did he check in?

No. No Willis here.

- Got a room?

- Cabin 4.

That's 3 dollars a night in advance.

- You can sign in later.

- Thank you.

Thanks Mister...

Shine Mister.

- No thanks.

- A dime well spent.

Saves the leather in the long run.

How about postcards. See the beauty

of our Mexican neighbor.

The beautiful senoritas

and gay caballeros.

Take this and run along home to bed.

OK, thanks Mister.

Howdy...

Say tell me.

Seen this man?

- Last half hour?

- Nope.

Haven't seen him around here.

OK. Thanks.

Look kind of lost.

Can I give you a hand?

I'm just trying to find

a friend of mine.

I know everybody in town.

Maybe I can help.

Seen this fellow?

Sure, sure.

- He's in town?

- I can take you right to him.

No. I just want to know where he is.

Well...

- OK?

- Come on.

The dough gets split three ways

but I saw the gun first.

They won't fit you. Come on.

Uncle Charlie!

There's a man out here, he's dead!

Is he really dead?

No, but he's hurt bad.

Better get him inside.

What is it?

Found him in the alley.

You saw him last night.

He came before bed.

- Run to the doctor.

- OK.

Get some hot water.

- Better get the police.

- No, don't.

- I don't want any trouble.

- There won't be any trouble.

Please Charlie, for me.

And do me a favor.

Don't tell anyone he's here.

Feeling better?

- Who are you?

- Marianna.

I live upstairs. Petey found you

out back. That answer your questions?

No.

Don't be so inquisitive.

The doctor said no exertion.

Who's Petey?

You'll see.

He's gone for a prescription.

I used to bite them.

Now I'm letting them grow.

Worse I think.

D'you usually haul in cut up strangers?

Yeah, it's a hobby with me?

What's your name?

Carlton. Joe Carlton.

You're new in Border City.

Better keep out of alleys, unless

you don't want to grow old.

- Where you from?

- Up north.

- Los Angeles or Phoenix I bet.

- No.

Well, do I keep on guessing

or do you have secrets?

- Hi.

- Petey.

- Mr. Carlton.

- Yeah, we met last night.

Feeling better huh?

Man, were you bloody.

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