Outland Page #4

You're out of your league.

Whoever sent that shipment

will be mad that you lost it.

Grownups have no sense of humor.

I'd play a firm eight iron there.

Just swing easy.

Marshal.

You're dead.

Do you hear me?

I hear you.

Bellows, this is Sheppard.

What the hell's been

going on down there?

Just a little trouble. L can

take care of it. Send me your best men.

And the two you had?

Send me the men!

I'll straighten everything out.

My people are not going to like this.

I'll have it straightened out.

When do you need the men?

On the next shuttle.

l'll see what I can do.

I'll call you back later.

Morning, Marshal.

What have we got?

Break-in at the women's quarters.

Can't tell if it was

a pervert or a burglary.

The guy was surprised

and ran like hell.

- Any prints?

- Nothing clear.

- What else?

- Not much.

A hell of a fight in the cafeteria.

A broken nose and teeth

was the damage.

Both guys are cooling out in the tank.

Where's your sergeant stripes?

Well, it's only been a couple

of days since Sergeant Montone...

You're the new sergeant.

You wear your stripes. Put them on now.

Yes, sir.

Sheppard.

This is Bellows. You've got

the men you want and it wasn't easy.

My people are very unhappy.

This could cause trouble for us

on the other operations.

If the Company got wind of what's

going on, they'd clamp down like a vise.

They can't afford

to lose their franchise.

It could put my people out of business.

And my people like being in business.

Tell them not to worry.

How good are the men?

The best. They've left

on the shuttle arriving Sunday.

- They have their own weapons?

Yes.

The target is O'Niel. The marshal here.

You better not mess this up!

I won't.

It's your party.

Yes, it is.

How much help will he have?

None.

You sure?

Yes, I'm sure.

No one here

will stick their neck out for anyone.

Once word spreads that

these guys are pros...

...there'll be no trouble.

I've got someone on the inside

who'll spread the word.

Don't worry. He's a dead man.

I'll tell you,

if this doesn't work out...

...the next guys who come

will be coming for you.

No sweat.

I'll call you when it's over.

Yes, Marshal.

How many can l count on?

Well, I don't know, sir.

What about you?

Well, you see...

...most of us are...

...most are young.

- We have families.

- I have a family.

I know where we stand.

Thank you, sergeant.

Yes, sir.

That's pretty good.

Playing by yourself and losing.

I'd join you in this dumb game

if l could play sitting down.

Yes, I'm well, thank you.

Pretty busy.

Seems there's

some flu going around.

You'd be surprised how many workers

will be sick this Sunday.

It's your actual epidemic.

Are you going to be sick this Sunday?

If you want sterling character,

you're in the wrong place.

You know...

If you're the guy you're supposed to be,

you wouldn't stick around.

- That's why they sent you.

- Maybe they made a mistake.

I was afraid you'd say

something like that.

You really think

you're making a difference?

Then why, for God's sake?

Because...

...maybe they are right.

They send me here to this pile of sh*t

because they think l belong here.

I want to find out...

...if they're right.

A whole machine works because

everybody does what they're supposed to.

And I found out...

... I was supposed

to be something I didn't like.

That's what's in the program.

That's my rotten little part

in the rotten machine.

I don't like it.

So I'm going to find out

if they're right.

Your wife is one stupid lady.

You want to go get drunk?

Yes.

At least you have some sense left.

Hello, there.

Hello.

I'm doing it again.

I've had so much time

to prepare what to say...

...and here l am looking at your face,

and my mouth has gone to mush.

How's Paul?

He's fine. L promised him...

...he could talk to you.

He's in the next room.

Are you well?

I'm okay.

Paulie and I...

The reservations have come through.

We're flying home.

The reservations are for three.

That was thoughtful.

- Please.

- I can't.

- Why, for God's sake?

- I just can't.

I wish I could.

What is so important?

I'm too tired to try to explain.

You're making a difference?

Do you think what you're doing

is worth giving up your family for?

You're a stubborn son of a b*tch.

Yes.

Something's wrong there, isn't it?

No.

I know you're in some kind of trouble.

When you speak in sentences...

...of less than two words,

you're in trouble. L know it.

I'm okay.

Damn you.

Take care of yourself.

You can come in now, Paulie.

I love you.

Hi, Daddy!

Hi, Paul. How are you doing?

Great!

Mommy let me stay up late because

this is when the call came through.

I miss you.

I miss you, too.

Mommy says as soon as you get done,

you'll come home with us.

As soon as l get done.

What's it like on Earth?

Oh, it's beautiful.

You're going to see

many wonderful things.

And you'll have friends to play with.

Mommy says that on the flight, they

put you to sleep for more than a year.

That's true.

Will it hurt?

Not a bit. You'll just wake up...

...and be home.

I'm going to sleep through my birthday.

Next birthday, I'll get you two presents.

Can't you come home with us?

Not right now.

Soon?

Soon.

I love you, Daddy.

I love you too, Paul.

You take care of Mommy.

l will.

See you, Daddy.

I could use a little help.

I thought so.

You should protect us.

You're the police. It's your job.

Where are your men?

My men?

My men are sh*t.

Jesus, take it easy!

What are you doing here?

I went to your office to offer help.

I saw you on the screen.

You're heading right for them.

You're in terrific shape.

They've missed the artery.

I'll stop the bleeding.

Which way were they heading?

They were going to the

operations wing, trying to cut you off.

Could you seal off the access ways

in the east quadrant?

I'll go out around them.

Thank you.

Don't misconstrue.

I'm not displaying character...

...just temporary insanity.

I'm going outside.

Now get the hell out of here.

- Go on.

- I can help.

- Don't argue with me!

- I can help.

Seal the access corridors...

...and lead them into C-5.

Don't get maudlin.

Can l help?

- Oh.

Terrific. Here comes the cavalry.

You're a bit late.

- ls the marshal all right?

So far.

Where is he?

Outside somewhere.

Outside where?

How the hell should l know?

Maybe in the greenhouse.

Sheppard...

Oh, f*** it.

How's the arm?

It's all right.

I was on my way to drinking myself into

a stupor and l thought I'd say goodbye.

You were a good friend.

Thank you.

Thank you. There hasn't been so much

excitement in this heap for some time.

Well, I have to go now.

Me too. It's going to hit the fan around

here and l want to watch it happen.

You did good.

So did you.

Damn right.

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