The Place

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- I did what you asked.

- And what exactly did you do ?

I clobbered a guy.

- Who ?

- Who cares who, I did it!

Lower your voice.

More details, that was our deal.

There was a rally.

A brawl broke out so I stepped in.

There was this kid

who was itching for a fight.

- So I obliged.

- Did you hurt him ?

- Quite a bit.

- Quite a bit isn't enough.

Or you would've gotten what you want.

Listen, I need to find that money.

Clobber a guy and you'll find it.

- Mrs. Marcella.

- Morning ! How are you ?

- Busy day.

- Good.

- How are things going ?

- Well.

- Find what you needed ?

- Yes.

It's amazing

what you can find online.

And they deliver to your home,

just like the corner store !

Well...

I think it'll be ready in a week.

Moving ahead quickly.

- Tell me more.

- The small pieces are the hardest.

I'm no longer good with my hands,

they shake.

And it's hard for me to concentrate.

What do you think about

while working ?

I'm scared.

Yes, because I think about

all the people who will die

and this anguishes me.

You know... it'll happen

in a split second for them.

But I think about their loved ones,

those who are left behind...

They'll suffer for quite some time.

Do you still want to do this ?

Of course I do.

I want my husband to come home.

He will come home

when it's all done, right?

If you do what I asked, he will.

Do you force everyone who comes here...

to cause harm ?

No, not everyone.

Here you go,

salad with tuna and tomatoes.

Thanks.

- And a diet Coke.

- Thanks.

- Pick someone ?

- Yes.

This is her name and address.

How old ?

She's six...

Why her ?

She's a little girl.

- But why her ?

- I don't know.

She's young, she just started life,

her parents are young

and will get over it.

I saw her playing at the park.

Enough, please.

- The plan ?

- I followed them home.

The girl and her parents.

- I don't know if I can do it.

- You don't have to.

If I don't, my son dies.

Tell me one thing...

What ?

How do I know

that you're not the devil ?

You don't.

I've been a nun for 11 years.

I got the calling

when I was just a kid.

I always wanted to take my vows.

I felt God's presence.

Everywhere.

What did you feel ?

Him.

A sense of comfort.

Constantly.

And I no longer feel it.

I lost it.

- Want to leave the order ?

- No.

I want to feel God again.

Can you help ?

Yes.

- What do I have to do ?

- Let's see...

Get pregnant.

I'm a nun !

If you want to feel God again

you have to get pregnant.

I can't.

Technically, you can.

You're asking me to sleep with a man,

that's absurd !

You just asked me

to help you feel God again.

If I do it, I'll feel God again ?

Just like before.

I don't know how to pull off a robbery.

Newborns don't know how to walk...

just do it.

Nonsense, give me something else,

I won't steal.

- Then don't.

- But I want to be prettier.

Then do what I said.

Quit wasting my time.

Damn it.

Well, I have a friend who lives

in a mansion in the suburbs.

Saturday we went dancing

and she mentioned her grandma

left her diamonds and jewels.

If I steal them and sell them,

is that okay ?

Sure, so long as it's 100,000 and...

Five cents, got it.

- What'll you do with that five cents ?

- Like I said, it's not for me.

You really think

I'm capable of doing this ?

I think people are capable

of more than they think.

If you say so...

You think being prettier

will make you happier ?

Yes.

And ifl get caught, I'll blame you.

- No, you won't.

- I will.

I'm sure you won't.

Well ? Have you made a decision ?

Yes.

I picked her.

- Why her ?

- Well...

I have four posters in my garage,

Amanda was the first.

I have coffee with her every morning,

it seemed only fair to pick her.

Amanda it is.

You want her to love you ?

Love ? No !

I wouldn't know how to handle that.

I want one night with her.

One night? It's doable.

You have to help a little girl.

Help a little girl... do what?

If you want a night with Amanda,

become part of a little girl's life

and protect her, like a guardian angel.

Protect her from what ?

Everything that's out there.

- Any girl ?

- No.

This one.

- For how long ?

- 2 weeks.

Fine.

What happens if I don't do it?

- Things would move forward.

- How so ?

Your husband's Alzheimer's

could progress...

or it could reverse.

Doctors say there's no reversing it.

They also say nobody survives

a plane crash, but it has happened.

Couldn't I do something else ?

Instead of using this dreadful...

thing I am making ?

No, you have to use the bomb.

Where will you put it?

In a new diner

that opened in my neighborhood.

It's called Green Apple,

it's vegan.

I think I'll place it there

because on the weekends

it's very crowded.

- You'll do it on the weekend ?

- Yes.

That way I'll kill the number

of people you requested.

- I don't want the girl to suffer.

- You decide how to do it.

Something really quick...

a bag on her head.

What do you think '2

What do you think?

Listen...

If I kill the little girl

and get caught,

will my son survive anyway ?

Absolutely.

And if I end up in jail ?

- Be careful.

- I'm a good father.

I don't want my son

or wife to hate me.

Is this what you wanted to know ?

The details that matter to you ?

These are important things, Luigi.

Your thoughts.

This time I really did it,

I clobbered a guy.

Tell me about it.

I was working the night shift

at the precinct.

Two dealers were booked.

One was shouting, protesting...

I provoked him, he struck back,

so I used my club.

- In front of everyone ?

- No, just his friend.

My partner was out smoking.

Was it hard ?

You know it was,

or you wouldn't have made me do it.

Think I'm sadistic ?

No, I'm thinking about

getting back the robbery money.

I broke a few of his ribs,

and tore his retina,

he'll probably lose the eye.

- I think that's enough.

- Indeed.

- My money ?

- It's coming soon.

When ?

Answer.

- Huh ?

- Answer your phone.

Hello ?

Coming.

It was the precinct,

there's news on the robbery.

You'll get your money.

Or I'll hunt you down.

Don't worry,

this is our goodbye.

- Anything else ?

- Yes.

Another coffee.

You drank six today, that's a lot.

You counted ?

You sit here all day long.

What do you do for work ? I'm curious.

Not much of a talker, I see.

Lemme guess.

If I guess will you tell me ?

TYY'

Okay...

you talk with lots of people,

you take notes,

I think you're some kind of shrink...

You want to create

a friendly environment.

Like those alternative approaches

I read about online.

Am I right?

No.

To be honest,

you seem anything but friendly.

I'm sorry you've gotten

that impression.

"I'm sorry you've gotten

that impression".

I can't figure you out,

usually I'm really good at it

but you're tricky.

I'll take that as a compliment.

Suit yourself.

This skill of mine is useless anyway,

look where I am...

this says it all.

You're unhappy ?

Some question...

It's not nice to ask that.

It's like asking someone's age,

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