Robot and Frank Page #5

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Aren't you just adorable? This is

where my years of experience come in.

Every security system is designed

by security companies, not thieves.

It's not a question of if a thief

can break in, it's how long.

They place

all the heavy systems

where their customers

can see them.

They're selling

the feel of security.

It's never hard to find a spot that

they assumed no one could reach.

It just takes the right eye.

And have you found

that way in, Frank?

You bet I have.

There's no alarm here.

Just a flimsy little lock.

They're asking for it.

That brings us to the safe.

I'll bet you a steak dinner,

we'll find it right here.

Do you know

the correct combination?

That's where you come in.

Me?

You're going

to brute-force it.

Brute force?

That sounds like it might

attract attention.

All it means is,

you're going to try

every combination

until you get it right.

That would take

a human like me weeks.

How long would it take you?

Assuming it's

a three-number combination,

somewhere between four seconds

and one hour and 43 minutes.

It's perfection.

We know there's something

worth stealing.

We know when to go in, how to

get in, and how to get out.

It would be a crime

not to do it.

So, how about it?

You have been thorough, Frank.

It is unlikely we'd be seen and

even less likely we'd be caught.

But although your

memory has improved,

you still have

a long way to go.

I'm fine.

I can handle this.

Are you in?

Only if you agree to eat a

low-sodium diet from now on.

Okay.

Okay.

What? What is it?

I'm trash to you?

You're acting like a baby.

Am I a bad baby?

Oh, sh*t.

Is something wrong?

What are these people doing

with this kind of stuff?

I don't understand.

Oh, this is way too hot.

Look at that.

We're just going to have

to sit on this, that's all.

We're just going

to have to sit on it.

It'll be fine. Yeah.

I made yours virgin, Frank.

Come on, buddy, I got troubles.

I need a little booze

to help unwind myself.

It's not good

for your blood pressure.

You worry too much.

What are you smiling at?

You two are funny.

Ahem. Cheers, Daddy.

Cheers.

Also, Frank, there's

someone here to see you.

What? Just tell them

I'm not taking visitors.

Hello?

Hey, there. Hello, Frank.

This is Sheriff Rowlings.

How do you do?

How do you do?

This is my daughter, Madison.

Hello.

And your name again, was what?

You remember me.

I don't buy your whole act.

Excuse me? Who are you?

What is this about?

Are you aware that your neighbor up the

lane here was recently burglarized?

No. What neighbor?

Jake and his wife.

Yeah, real professional job.

Frank, computer brought your name up.

Frank Weld, right?

Guilty as charged.

I think I read about

you at the academy.

Come on, that is ridiculous.

The police have been hassling

him for his entire life

about a few mistakes

he made when he was a kid.

Ma'am, you misunderstand me.

The computer thinks Frank's

a suspect, of course.

I don't mean any disrespect.

I can't see him pulling a job

like this off at his age. Sorry.

What?

What are you talking about?

He did it.

He obviously did it.

Jake, why don't you

go wait in the car?

I'm amazed that all these yuppies moving

in here just don't get hit more often.

I know, right? Listen, I

could really use your help.

As a consultant or something.

Be on the right side this time.

Are you kidding me?

Arrest him!

Okay. You know what?

Back off.

Calm down.

Jake, stop it.

What?

Everything's fine, okay? No one's

accusing anyone of anything.

We're all friends here.

What do you say, Frank?

My robot will be happy

to see you to the door.

All right, all right.

It's okay, I know the way.

I had to ask.

You guys have a good day.

I know you were

in my library, Frank.

I know you were in my house.

Jake, come on.

I know.

Jake.

I got a lot

of pull in this town.

Maybe I should stay

a few more days

and make sure

they don't bother you.

No. No, honey.

It's going to be fine.

Bye.

You knock them dead

in Turkmenistan.

Oh, you know what?

I got something for you.

A little surprise.

I hope you like them.

Are those from

the crazy man's house?

No. No.

These are from the old days.

I want to donate them

to your cause.

You keep them out of sight and then

you can pawn them someplace far away.

I know the drill.

Would you call Hunter, please?

I know he's a pain in the ass,

but he's just

worried about you.

I don't want to...

Call him.

You can tell him I said he

was right about the robot.

Bye, Robot.

Goodbye, Madison.

Are you sure you're

going to be all right?

Yeah. I think I am, actually.

We better get back

in the house.

Did you notice that van before?

I first noticed it

at 3:
04 a.m.

That son of a b*tch,

Jake, isn't kidding.

Maybe you should call Hunter.

You don't seem to be reacting

well to Madison leaving.

Wait. Did you let those two

bastards through this house?

Yes.

We got to get

rid of all the evidence now.

What about these, Frank?

Frank, there's another

piece of evidence.

My memory can be used against you.

You must reformat me.

Yeah, okay. Hold on.

Just hold on with that.

Let me alone.

Let me alone for now.

Frank, I'm concerned. I may have

to sedate you for your safety.

Back off, you little

astronaut bastard.

Back off.

Ow! Sh*t!

They're watching the house.

Any excuse to scan.

I think I should call Hunter.

You're behaving erratically.

What do you want

to call a hunter for?

Hunter, your son.

Oh.

Oh, yeah, Hunter.

No, he's sick of me.

Frank, you're not well.

No, I'm not. I'm dying.

What do you mean, you're dying?

Call Hunter.

Tell him I'm dying.

I don't think

you are dying, Frank.

No, it's just an exaggeration.

It'll get him up here.

I'm not going to be very

healthy in prison, am I?

Hi, it's Madison. Why are you

leaving me a voice-mail?

Madison, it's Hunter. Did Dad's

robot leave you a message?

Call me back when you get this.

Thank you.

Dad.

Hey.

Sorry.

How are you feeling?

I don't even feel like I have

the strength to stand up.

Listen, I was talking to the robot and I...

What are you doing?

I think we should

get you to a hospital.

No, no, no,

I want to stay here.

The robot's really more than

enough to look after me.

Okay. Well, I don't know.

I still think we should go.

I want to say something to you.

And I'm not good at this.

I was a lousy father.

Jesus, Dad.

I just want to tell you

that I knew.

All the time.

I knew I wasn't around a lot.

I hope you forgive me for that.

And I know it's a lot

to ask of you.

You come up here every week,

drive all the way up to see me.

I want to thank you

for that, too.

Do you remember what it was

like before, when I was little?

Yeah, sure. Sure.

I hope you do.

Remember when we had that little

apartment with that tiny backyard?

You know, I...

I think about that a lot.

Yeah, so do I. Look, I want you to

do something for me, would you?

I want you to put this

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