Speed Page #5

He's just entered the airport.

There's thousands of people there.

That's my boy Jack.

He'll be able to circle the runways

and buy us some time.

Choppers can't fly in there.

It's restricted airspace.

He's headed for the end of the field.

That must be Bravo Tango,

an emergency runway.

Let's hope it's built. Let's move!

We're at the airport.

Yeah? So?

I already seen the airport.

Yeah?

Very, very exciting, Jack.

Some close calls, huh?

But you've done

all right for yourself.

What do you want?

I want money, Jack.

I wish I had some loftier purpose,

but I'm afraid in the end

it's just the money, Jack.

I would like large non-sequential bills

in two clear plastic bags, unmarked.

Can you remember all that?

What are you telling me for?

Because I want you to help me

to get it before it gets too late.

I hate negotiators. They talk to you

like they're your best friend

and they don't even know you.

Why are they messing with me?

Do they think I'm doing this for fun?

Aren't you?

Oh, that's unfair, Jack.

You don't know how I feel about this.

You don't even know me.

I know you want a shitload of money

you didn't earn.

Oh, I earned it.

I spent my life earning it.

I got a medal, too, Jack, a medal

and a pink slip

and a "sorry about your hand."

You have to let me off.

Oh, no.

That's not good.

You want me to help you?

I need to talk to these people face to face.

They think you're bullshit.

They don't think that.

You want the money,

I don't want anyone else to die.

Let me get on the ground.

Just me. That's not against the rules.

All right. I want you back real fast.

Fine.

Jack, nothing tricky now.

You know that I'm on top of you.

Do not attempt to grow a brain.

So I guess there's a plan now?

Could be.

Yeah?

He's letting me off.

What?

Just keep circling. You'll be fine.

Everybody, sit tight.

I'm getting off for a minute.

Do you think that's a good idea?

Are you just gonna leave us here?

I would.

Don't worry. I won't go far.

Hey.

Don't forget about us.

The choppers are gone.

Let's dump the passengers now.

No way. He's ready for that.

How is that possible?

I don't know how. I just know he is.

He's been a step ahead every time.

If we unload,

he'll take them out, I guarantee.

Where does that put us?

I have to try and dismantle that bomb.

After an incredible ride,

After an incredible ride,

this Santa Monica bus has ended up here

at Los Angeles International Airport,

circling the runway.

I'm telling you, honey,

he's somewhere jerking off.

He didn't have to get

on the bus in the first place.

Get your ass behind the yellow line.

What is that?

I have no idea.

We won't be able to hold this steady

for very long.

I just need a few minutes.

If I can't do it by then,

I can't do it at all.

Harry, you with me?

Yeah. You be careful, Jack.

What's he doing?

Oh, my God. He is insane.

OK, Jack,

this is it. Don't get dead.

This isn't a very good plan.

Have faith, sister.

Oh, Christ.

Just keep it steady.

Thank you for the tip, Ortiz.

This guy is nuts!

Gosh.

We'll try to bypass

the remote current with the battery.

Can you find the remote's tripwire?

I don't know. I got a few choices here.

Black and red?

And green.

OK, I'm gonna guess he's not gonna go

with standard copper for the remote.

That would be too weak.

I'd use a fiber alloy.

I need you to look at the wire.

Harry, it's covered.

I know.

You're gonna have to cut off the sheath.

But don't cut the wire.

Right.

F*** me!

Sh*t!

- Bull's-eye!

- Great.

OK, I want you to clip on the battery

and then run it to the lead wire.

Copy.

I can't bypass. It'll fire.

Oh, sh*t! It's a collapsible circuit.

Howard Payne, Atlanta PD Bomb Squad.

Retired in Sun Valley in 1989

when a small charge

left him with fingers numbering nine.

That's our scumbag! We got him.

Jack, we found him.

We can get to his place

inside of 15 minutes.

Jack, I want you

to get out of there and sit tight.

We're going to go after the source.

Watch your back.

Wait! Wait for me!

Mac, get me outta here.

Somebody go to the back and check

and see if he came out the back. Go!

- Can you see him?

- He's not behind us.

- What?

- He's not back here.

Oh, my God. Go look!

Lay down and look under the bus

and see if you can see him.

Can you see him?

No.

You don't see him

back by the tire or something?

I can't see him.

- Are you sure?

- I can't see him.

We hit him!

Oh, my God! Do you see him?

Did we hit him?

Look out the sides.

My tools!

Somebody get him his tools!

Please help him! Hurry!

God, we're dragging him.

Do you see him?

Where is he? Is he there?

Do you see him?

Jack!

Jack!

I see him!

What?

I see him!

Is he OK?

He's all right!

What?! What?!

Hold my legs. Somebody hold my legs.

Hold his legs.

Hold his legs.

Come on!

Come on! I got ya!

Is he hurt? Is he OK?

Pull!

Pull!

Come on! Come on!

We got him now.

Come on, pull!

Jesus. I can't believe it.

You're a complete jerk.

You know that?

Thank God.

Have any luck with the bomb?

Yeah. It didn't go off.

Ortiz, thanks.

How many lives you got, man?

You're not too bright, man,

but you got some big, round, hairy cojones.

That's... very gross, Ortiz.

Huh. Can't even pay him a compliment.

How you doing?

You scared the sh*t out of me, Jack!

Ow! Other than that, I'm fine.

What is that smell?

It's gas.

We're leaking gas?

We are now.

You felt you needed

another challenge or something?

Mac.

Mac here. Go ahead.

Can you get a fuel truck to pace us?

We're losing gas.

I'll see what I can find. How much time?

I don't know. 10 minutes?

It doesn't look good.

Gotcha.

Get a fuel car out here

on the double.

Is that going to work?

I don't know.

Come on, Harry. Save my life.

Harry, tell me good news, man.

Oh, I'm sorry, Jack. He didn't make it.

You f***!

It was the watch

that led him to me, wasn't it?

It seemed a little hammy to me

to build the bomb

out of my precious retirement gift,

but I figured

a sign that said "Howard Payne"

would be pushing it.

I'm going to rip your f***ing spine out,

I swear to God.

You're gonna do exactly as you're told.

Jack, we both know that he was the brains

of your particular operation.

You can't beat me.

You're going to pay me every dollar.

Otherwise, you, the wildcat

and every innocent person on that bus

are going to end up just like your friend.

Are you paying attention?

Jack, are you listening

to me?

Jack? Jack?

Yeah.

Good.

You tell them that the drop point

is Pershing Square.

There's a garbage can

on the northeast corner.

You drop the bags and leave.

I don't show until all your people are gone.

It's getting on to 11am, Jack,

and I think

it's going to be a very pretty day.

Jack.

Damn it!

Damn him! Damn it!

Don't give up on me!

Jack, stop it! Jack, come on!

Stop it, OK?

Don't give up on me right now, all right?

We're really scared

and we need you right now, all right?

I can't do this by myself. Please?

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