The Runner Page #4

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They're already in default,

and if you don't come through,

they won't make it

through another season.

If you foreclose, the liquidation value

will be less than keeping these fishermen

in business while the industry recovers.

This is very much

in your interest as well.

It's too low.

Well, what are our options?

File for Chapter 11.

It's not ideal, but it'll allow us

to have your assets

revalued in bankruptcy court,

which would force National to cooperate.

We don't want to go down that road.

It'll taint our names.

I understand, Hal. But at this point

it's all about surviving.

You can handle this?

I have a number of clients

in the same position as your co-op, Hal.

Hotels, restaurants,

even a used car salesman in Lafitte.

It's going to take money

and it's going to take manpower.

Yeah, money you ain't got.

I'm working on it.

Thank you, Colin.

Mr. Pryce, I'm from The Daily Kingfish.

I already told you guys,

I'm not doing interviews.

The story's on the GCCF.

The focus will be on your foundation.

Do you think it'll be enough

to get you re-elected someday, Mr. Pryce?

Don't be a jackass.

Sorry, we're running

a little behind today.

We'll be with you as soon as we can.

Morning.

We're backed up out there.

How about a little help?

This is the proposal

for Billick Canner to outsource.

How high?

Did you explain to Billick

that this is for f***ing charity?

And I politely reminded him

that you were his mentor at Tulane.

Even if we get Billick

down to 100 an hour,

we still need 200 here to take

the fishery co-op through bankruptcy.

And that doesn't include

the restaurant groups or anyone else.

- I'll wire more money.

- You don't have more money.

I have enough to bring on a few more

employees to help with the raise.

The raise? Maybe that would make sense

if we had even a modicum of success

with our current setup.

- It's just difficult because of your...

- My what?

My reputation?

You're not thinking clearly.

It's a great cause.

It's just not working.

BP's compensation fund

has made a final settlement payment

to one out of 91, 000 people

waiting for checks,

and that was a $10 million payout

to a BP business partner.

The talk line is 555-261 -1677.

Of course, today, our guest is Louisiana

Attorney General Chris Wilcox.

There have been rumors that you would

support a permanent ban on drilling.

Those aren't just rumors.

Some would call that a radical position.

It's radical to those who haven't

researched alternative energy.

No one's saying it's going

to be easy, but mark my words,

the green energy revolution

is going to dwarf the technology revolution.

- We need to be forward thinking.

- Let's go.

And quite frankly,

we don't have any time to waste.

- I heard Wilcox is going to run for Senate.

- He hasn't decided that.

That's funny, because I heard

you're going to run his campaign.

It's a small town.

- So, what do you have in mind?

- Consultant. We'd keep it dark.

And what do you get out of being a shadow

consultant for Wilcox's Senate campaign?

I do good work for Chris,

maybe he gives me

a position down the line.

- Can I get you two something else?

- Yes, ma'am. I'll have another Diet Coke.

I'm good.

Sure you don't want a beer?

Or a bourbon?

It's a small town.

I'm fine.

Trust me, I'm fine.

It's too risky.

If word gets out,

the campaign could be damaged.

We've known each other

since high school.

I'm asking you for a favor.

Nine months. It's just been nine months.

Kate!

Kate, God damn it, I completely forgot.

It's fine.

I have a 6:
00 p.m.,

so we don't have a lot of time.

How long are you in town for?

I'm leaving in the morning.

Do you have dinner plans?

Let me take you to Cochon.

No. I mean, yes. I can't tonight.

Mostly bloggers and local.

It's what you'd expect.

Speculation about a return to politics,

questions about the motives

behind your organization.

And people calling me

a narcissistic a**hole.

I warned you the press

was going to spin it this way.

You didn't wait long enough

for the dust to settle.

At least you haven't commented publicly.

I just don't understand how my work

can be construed as a negative.

I mean, this isn't

some resume builder, Kate.

Then why do you have a publicist?

No good deed goes unscrutinzed?

Not when you're a politician.

- How are you, Kate?

- Me?

I'm great.

Everything is great.

Do you really want to know how I am?

- Yeah.

- Well...

Let's see, my husband and I

recently separated.

I'm thinking of leaving my job.

My kids are a pain in the ass.

Other than that, I'm great.

Oh, come on, blow off your 6:00 p.m.

and get a drink with me.

You don't want to be burdened by some

37-year-old woman's midlife crisis, believe me.

Let's get back to it, shall we?

- You're only 37?

- F*** off.

Is it terrible that

I'm drinking with you?

How loose is your definition

of terrible?

You're not going to end up...

passed out naked in some doorway?

No, it was never like that.

Well, maybe a couple of times.

No, I was a functioning alcoholic

until I wasn't.

You know, sometimes I look back

on my life, what was driving my life,

Jesus, I don't know,

with all the campaigning

and the meetings

and the speeches...

I just miss it, you know?

This will get easier.

We said we wouldn't do this.

You're a real special one,

you know that?

Hey, Maria. Is Mrs. Pryce home?

I'm sorry, Mr. Pryce.

She's still at the office.

She asked me to come by and drop off

these papers from the lawyers.

- It's good to see you, Mr. Pryce.

- You, too.

Colin.

Colin.

Hello, James.

How you doing?

I spoke to your doctor.

You're going to need to have surgery.

What for?

70 percent of my liver has stopped dead.

I'm making arrangements

to take care of the bills.

I don't want your damn money.

You're in the red from financing

your last campaign.

You don't have any money, Dad.

Well, don't sh*t your pants.

You ain't going to be saddled

with my debt or my fiascos.

I wouldn't do that to your wife.

Yeah.

How's that pro bono work going?

Could be worse.

Not what I heard.

My advice is stop

spending your own money.

Keep it simple.

You don't have to be the hero.

You just have to make it look good.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

You know, it's funny.

I walk around this city,

people come up to me to shake my hand,

want to thank me for doing the things

I did for them while I was mayor.

They don't remember anything after that.

The speeches I gave under the influence.

That f***ing spitting incident.

None of it.

Yes, sir. Louisiana

is a mighty funny place.

You'll be back

on that horse soon enough.

Is that what you think this is?

Some sort of publicity stunt?

Well, ain't it?

You mind getting me some more?

You shouldn't be drinking

or smoking for that matter.

You sound just like your mother.

May she rest in peace.

What?

You may hate my guts,

but you turned out all right.

After all, the apple

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