The Keeper Page #4

- All right.

Hey, Nikita. Roland's back.

Is everything okay? You feel safe now?

I do.

- I like him, Daddy.

- You do?

- I do. I like him.

- Good.

He makes me feel safe.

I don't think I've ever felt that safe

with anybody before.

Except for you, Daddy.

But there's something about him though,

you know?

He's... He's lonely,

but he won't ever show it.

- Well, I think he's a good man.

- I know.

I never would've

entrusted you to him if I didn't.

I know.

Well, I think

I'll take him shopping tomorrow.

[Laughs]

Good.

Oh, my God. I'm so glad to see

you're back to your old self. Oh!

- After what you've been through, I'm proud of you.

- Thank you.

- Well, I gotta get back to some work.

- Okay.

- Okay.

- All right.

Thank you, darling.

Hi.

I'm hungry, and there's nothing to eat.

- Well, I'll give you half of this one.

- You would?

- I will give you half of this one.

- [Chuckles]

Okay. I'm gonna take it.

I miss Jorge.

Well, you know how it is.

It's, like, people become bodyguards...

and they know it's a risk.

Sometimes they have to pay the ultimate price.

And I guess he did.

But it seems like

the good news in this instance is that...

you give him the ultimate gratitude.

Did you know that, um...

that Manuelo and Jorge were half brothers?

- No.

- No?

He told me once. We kinda kept it quiet...

because there were, like,

two of them living here right now.

And they're from the same city in Mexico,

and they're really close-knit.

They don't really ever tell anybody...

their personal business

if they don't trust them.

It's kinda cool.

Well, I mean, you know,

folks like that, that's the way they are.

Every time I close my eyes,

I still see that man...

in the parking structure shooting him.

Well, that's a terrible thing

for a young girl like you to witness.

- It's a lot to bear.

- Yeah.

We thought they were paparazzi,

and that's why Mason made them stop the car.

Well, you see, here's the thing.

I'm here now.

So sh*t's gonna be different.

It's like a nightmare.

- It isn't over, is it?

- It's not over.

But I'm gonna make it over soon.

I promise you that.

Look, I, um...

I'm sorry if I act stupid sometimes.

I just... I just wanted to let you know...

that I really appreciate

what you're doing for me.

You're welcome.

Yeah. It was pretty cool

what you did to Mason's friends.

I didn't know people

could fight like that. It was awesome.

- Well, I kinda, you know... I faked it.

- [Chuckling]

You know what you're doing.

I got lucky.

- Do you always eat like that?

- No.

That's what I'm talking about.

Yeah, what was I telling you?

Are you sure we can't have something

with a little more kick?

Crazy, man? We're working, boy.

Why not? You're the bodyguard.

I'm just a driver.

- How about we don't drink on the job?

- Okay. Okay.

- [Spanish]

- I'll just drink the water.

S.

- [Retching, Coughing]

- Lord.

- She do this often?

- Every Friday night.

- Man.

- And most Saturdays.

Sometimes Tuesdays. And Wednesdays.

That's no good, bubba.

- Are you okay?

- Just take me home, please.

- She okay. She okay.

- [Roland] Baby girl...

what is wrong with you?

[Sighs] Mason stayed at the club

with his friends...

and he won't answer his phone.

Well, you know what?

- I'm sure he'll call you soon.

- Yeah. He will.

There's... There's something you...

There's something you gave me

as a little girl.

- Baby, you're still little.

- [Chuckles]

- What's that?

- It was an ornate umbrella from Siam.

It's really, really beautiful, and...

it was handmade

and painted really distinctly.

I can't believe you remember that.

And you said you got it

in Northern Thailand.

And then you told me all these cool stories

about how they were made.

It was really awesome.

Daddy told me

that you lived in Asia for a while.

Right after... after, uh... after the army.

- Is that true?

- Yes, ma'am. Back in the day.

That's back when it was called Siam.

They don't call it Siam anymore.

[Chuckles]

I still have that umbrella in my room.

It's just as beautiful

as the day that you gave it to me.

I'm really moved about that.

Maybe you could take me there one day.

I would love to. I would really love to.

I mean, not as... you know, as my bodyguard.

- Be my guest.

- Okay. I'd like that.

- Can I get you home now?

- Yeah.

Come on.

[Truck Engine Starting]

[Engine Starting]

[Roland]

Okay. Let's see what you're up to.

Good, good. How are you?

- A little late, punchy.

- [Scoffs]

So what's up? What'd I come here for?

Hmm?

- Talk to us.

- Where's Mr. Cross?

- I'm here.

- All right. I understand.

Well, since you're here,

I'll tell you then.

Tell Mr. Cross thank you very much

for his offer, but no, thanks.

- [Man] What?

- [Man #2] No, thanks.

- Did you hear that?

- Yep.

You know, he is tough.

- What the...

- You know...

Well, listen, sweetie...

Get your f***in' hands...

You know what these things are made of?

- Watch this.

- Oh!

What are you,

some kind of psychopath, man, or what?

- Get your...

- Relax!

Are you... Huh!

Goddamn it.

All right, man. All right, listen. Listen.

Listen. I know what you guys are after.

You want the girl, right? Nikita.

I know what's on that old man's land.

It don't bother me none what y'all do.

All right?

Just keep it between us,

and real quiet, we can do some business.

You want the girl, you can get her.

We'll be calling.

You have a good day, huh?

Take care, sweetie.

You're on my list, man.

Oh, sh*t.

[Truck Starting]

[Car Starting]

Victor, I ain't got time

for this sh*t, man.

[Victor]

We have to check everybody coming in. You too.

- Through in there?

- Standard procedure.

Go on. Get out of here.

[Beeping]

Roland's gonna be mad

when he finds out we left.

What do you care what he thinks?

What? Suddenly you two

are best buddies now, or what?

Why not? He is a good guy.

[Sighs]

Jesus Christ.

- Where are we going?

- Relax. Shortcut, babe.

Mason.

[Tires Screech]

Get out of the car now!

I said get out of the car now!

- Mason, do something. Do something!

- Just do what they say.

Get out of the car!

[Nikita]

Roland! Help me!

- [Grunting]

- [Shouting]

[Machine Gun Firing]

No!

[Air Hissing]

[Gunshots Continue]

Sit tight.

Kill him!

[Gunshots]

Her bodyguard's tailing me.

Get him off my ass!

We're headed north on Flores.

Sit back! Get out of the way!

- No!

- Aaah!

[Groaning]

[Nikita]

Roland! Roland!

No!

Get off the bike! Get on that damn bike!

[Sirens Approaching]

Don't move!

Hands where we can see 'em!

Come on now. Get down.

Get down on your knees!

These folks tried to kill me

and kidnap my friend.

- Get down on your knees.

- Yes, sir. [Sighs]

Cover me.

Suspect in custody. Call it in.

Don't start with me, Roland, okay?

There's a lot of folks around here...

think I oughta have you downstairs in

the interview room handcuffed to a steel chair.

But you're here out of professional courtesy.

And that's all I can do.

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