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because he seems

to know things about me

that only you

could have told him.

So why don't you tell me

what's in it for you?

Is he paying you?

Are you doing it out of

the goodness of your heart?

Wait, you have to have

a heart for that.

People are gonna start

telling the truth around here.

What is that bastard up to'?

What is his game?

Tell me.

Tell me right now!

Hello?

Are--are you there'?

Mom?

Amber.

Amber!

You slimy piece of--

Sweetie, come on,

hold on, hold on.

Hey, don't run away.

Now, just calm down.

You got it all wrong.

I can explain.

How do you explain that?

It was an accident.

I mean, this is your fault.

Shouldn't you be at work'?

I came to warn you.

Gibb knows we're together.

Sweetie,

don't be that way.

Besides, the guy is harmless.

I thought you loved me.

I do love you, baby.

I hate you both.

Whoa.

No.

That tire retails

for two and change.

Howdy, partner.

This is the real deal.

I gave her those earrings

for her sweet 16.

They cost a fortune too.

I get those back, don't I?

So what do you say, old buddy?

Will you do it?

Well, it's

not that simple.

I don't want Allyson

or anyone else getting hurt.

Hell's bells.

You wanted a ransom note;

there it is.

Some f***er's

got my little girl.

If he wants Gibb

to show up with the money,

that's sure as sh*t

what's gonna happen.

Am I right, Ron?

I want my truck back.

Come again?

I want the Ram back

and every penny

I overpaid for it.

Christ.

Then when this is over,

I want you to go on TV

and apologize

to every man, woman,

and child

you ever lied to.

Put the tortoise down!

You're shitting me, right'?

This is Ally's life

we're talking about here.

Your daughter...

your problem.

That's extortion.

That is extortion.

That's a crime.

Isn't that a crime?

I think you best do

what the gentleman says.

I can't believe this sh*t.

All right, fine, fine,

whatever the hell you want,

but I get her back.

Tomorrow at midnight,

that's exactly what we'll do.

Unit number one in position.

Just sit tight.

You ready, Gibb?

Yeah.

Time to get moving.

Good luck.

Gibb is on the move.

Continue to hold your position.

There's nobody here.

Maybe they changed their mind.

Relax.

Just give 'em

a minute.

"We hold these truths

to be self-evident

"that all men are created equal,

"that they are endowed

by their creator

"with certain

inalienable rights,

"that among these

are life, liberty,

and the pursuit of happiness."

Got movement

from the southeast.

Showtime.

He's coming.

Where is she?

It's all here.

$200,000.

Now, tell me

where Allyson is.

Okay.

Not now, not now.

Damn it.

No.

Whoa.

I'm sorry, Mr. Gibb.

Please don't hurt me.

You wrote the note?

Why?

I don't know.

I was gonna send your part back,

honest.

It was her dad's money

I wanted.

You idiot.

The cops are here.

Go, get out of here.

Run, you f***ing moron, run.

Gibb!

It's just a kid.

It isn't real.

Hold your position.

Don't do anything.

I repeat, hold your positions.

Hold your fire!

Hold your fire!

Who the hell is shooting?

Karl, get an ambulance out here.

Now, Karl!

God damn it,

what do you want from me?

No!

No, please!

Please!

Please, no!

You see, people don't

always mean to be bad,

even when they do bad things.

Sometimes life

just gets away from you.

You stop making decisions

and start doing what you think

life has decided for you.

But a great historian

can take a step back

in the middle of the storm,

in the heat of battle,

and see the opportunity

that life's seemingly random

mishaps have presented.

A great historian can seize

the opportunity to start anew

and put his history behind him.

Ha!

On, Ally.

Ally.

Daddy.

My--Jesus.

Ally. baby.

Ally, honey.

Daddy.

Yes, a great historian

can seize an opportunity

and put his history behind him.

Tiffany, I will be

in my office.

He'!-

You boys need something?

Well, makes yourselves

right at home.

What, are they giving out

free donuts today?

Sir, please stand up.

Karl.

It's Karl, right?

Karl, tell him who he's

talking to, will you?

Is this some kind of a joke?

Sir, please stand up.

Okay, all right.

Jesus, don't get your panties

in a bunch.

I'm standing.

Look, I'm standing.

You have the right

to remain silent.

Anything you say--

I know my damn rights.

Hey, am I being charged

with something here?

Statutory rape.

Amber Jinxs is a minor,

same as your daughter.

She's lying, because I-l have

never had sexual relations

with that woman.

Tiff, thank God you're here.

Tell 'em what kind

of a man I am.

Come on, you can help me.

Shut up, Phil.

Tiff, honey!

Tiff, wait, Tiff!

Is it true you're going away?

For a little while

to clear my head.

How are you holding up?

I'm cool.

And Brett?

He's good.

Doctor said he'll be

as good as new

in a couple of months.

My dad thinks he's faking it.

Your father is...

a real piece of work.

Yeah, he is.

But he does love me.

You know, what you did for me,

Mr. Gibb, was amazing.

Please don't.

If it wasn't for you,

I wouldn't be alive.

You know what

the funny thing is, though?

I don't hate him.

I mean, I guess I should,

but if anything,

I sort of feel sorry for him.

Don't feel sorry for him.

Just kind of wonder why,

you know?

I don't know.

Must have been pretty scary.

Wasn't that scared.

Bored mostly.

Man, I'm sorry.

I thought you guys

were done.

Hey, Mr. Gibb,

thanks for the turtle.

Tortoise.

Yeah, that's cool too.

You take your time, Ally.

I'm gonna go wait in the car.

Well, good luck on your trip.

I hope you find

what you're looking for.

Hey, stud.

Heard you're

out of here, man.

Yep.

Slow it down, man.

Say good-bye,

good luck.

Ronnie, I need some advice,

teacher to teacher.

What's that, Pete?

Well, Ally's reeling,

right?

She's gonna need

a shoulder to cry on.

You already gave her an A,

so I can't use that.

Do you think she would

take it in the ass

for a college recommendation?

For the record,

I am nothing like you.

What are you doing?

God, you scared me.

I'm just cleaning up

a little bit.

You packed?

Let's go.

Even for my hero,

there were the two Lincolns,

they say.

What does it matter which one

he was or when or for how long?

Whichever one is written about,

he end justifies the means,

and, most importantly,

the world remembers the hero.

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