Way of the Wicked Page #3

Let us do the investigation, okay?

And I'll tell you everything we know.

I'm sorry, sweetheart.

I'm sorry.

It depends on what we ask,

but what Samuels was really talking about

is fate.

The Copernican principle states

that Earth may not have this

unique position in the universe.

That life may have evolved independently

throughout many places in the universe.

Which may suggest why

since the mid-20th century,

there's been an ongoing search for those

other potential extra-solar planets.

Hey! Hey! What did you do?

I asked you what you did.

You answer me right now.

You f***ing answer me, right now.

- You're a f***ing coward, Robbie!

- Hey, hey!

Stay away from Heather!

Cindy!

Heather?

Babe?

Babe?

Sh*t!

Stargazer lilies.

Beautiful flowers.

They die without sunlight.

I heard.

I didn't think I'd see you here.

I didn't wanna be home.

You okay?

He was a jerk.

- But...

- He's in a better place now.

It all happened so fast.

He was here,

and now he's gone.

We'll all be someday.

With death comes life.

Like these lilies.

They wither away in the winter months,

but like clockwork,

once the spring comes,

they pop open

and they show all their beauty.

Your fathers not around anymore, is he?

No.

I thought I remembered you

saying something like that.

Hmm.

Happened a long time ago.

Did you know my mom died last year?

I heard.

I don't know how to deal with this.

How's your dad?

F***ed.

He drinks, he works too much.

I mean, he worked too much before.

That's why Mom felt alone.

Made her depressed.

Now were all depressed.

I shouldn't be telling you this.

I wanna help.

Why?

Because I care.

We haven't seen each other in five years.

Yeah, well, my feelings never changed.

I'm a different person, Robbie.

So am I.

You have no idea what I've become.

It's all gonna be all right.

Okay?

Hey, babe.

I was calling you, why didn't you pick up?

I was busy.

Can you just give me some space?

Well, where did you go?

- Where did you go?

- None of your business.

Hey, while you live under this roof,

I think it is my business.

School. I went to school.

But I thought I told you

you didn't have to go.

I wanted to.

My life. My decision.

I just need to be alone, okay?

Uh, no, it's not okay.

'Cause when I give you your freedom,

you nearly go and get yourself killed.

No wonder Mom was always angry at you.

You take that back.

You don't know what you're talking about.

Then don't talk about Greg.

It's the same thing.

I'm gonna get to the bottom of this.

It doesn't bring him back.

Just like Mom could never come back.

Can we not talk about this?

I just want to go to sleep.

Well, what do you know about this kid?

Who?

Robbie.

He has nothing to do with this!

Good night!

Sorry to bother you, ma'am.

Is Robbie in?

What did he do this time?

We're not sure.

I just need to ask him some questions.

We're so tired of answering

your goddamn questions.

Ma'am,

it's in his best interest.

He's at the library.

I'm not sorry about it.

Sorry about what?

He was a class-A jerk.

You know he had it out for Heather, right?

Truth hurts, Detective Elliot.

I'm impressed you remember who I am.

See, the thing is, Robbie,

word on the street is that

you and Greg had a row in the hallway

the day before he died.

Row?

Never raised a hand.

Ask anyone who was there.

Maybe, ask your daughter.

But it's irrelevant.

- What does that mean?

- Well, he's been reduced to manure.

Plant fertilizer.

Finally being put 10 good use.

That's a bit harsh, isn't it?

The world is a harsh place.

Excuse me.

What book are you looking for?

Medieval Methods of Torture.

It's for a history book report.

You're into that stuff, are you?

- Isn't everyone?

- I don't know, you tell me.

You're the detective.

Does this stuff give you ideas?

When I do something to a person

it's intentional.

Recommended reading for you,

Detective Elliot.

Oh, Robbie?

A little word of advice.

Stay away from my little girl.

We all done here, Detective?

Yeah, for now.

Someone there?

You following me?

Can I help you with something? Hey!

Hey.

What's the matter?

I think we should keep our distance.

What's up?

Last night, your dad questioned me

like I was a suspect in Greg's murder.

- Are you serious?

- The guy's a dick.

So what?

You didn't do anything.

He also said that I should

stay away from you.

You can't listen to him, Robbie.

Father.

Do I know you?

We've met before.

Henry?

I came to your home five years ago.

I spoke with your daughter about the

incident with the boy who choked to death.

Yeah, I remember.

Now, you're investigating a similar case

with one of the boys who was involved.

It's not an accident.

It never has been.

How do you know'?

It's a long story.

Well, I don't deal in stories, Father.

I deal in facts.

I know what you expect.

If you want to speak, call me.

Yeah, this is Elliot.

Could you run a background check

on somebody for me?

Milotsy.

Henry Milotsy.

We should get shitfaced.

I don't know.

I've never been to a funeral before.

It sucks.

Are his folks even having a funeral?

- I don't think so.

- Why not?

I wouldn't want to be reminded.

We need to get out of here. Blow off

the rest of the day, go to the quarry.

Get a bonfire going. Who's in?

What's wrong with that?

Look who's back.

That kid's bipolar, man.

He's a f***ing freak. Come on, let's go.

My brother can get us booze. Let's go.

Would you just knock it off with him?

- Flem, thanks for coming.

- No problem.

- So, I did some looking into Mueller for you.

- And?

And nothing.

Seems to be your average,

everyday f***ed up kid, John.

Usual sh*t.

Doesn't mean he plowed into that boy.

No, but you gotta admit,

he's a person of interest.

Person of interest, that's funny.

You're watching one too many

of those CSI shows.

How's Heather holding up through all this?

- She's all right, I think, you know.

- Yeah.

- She's a tough cookie like her mum.

- That's good.

She's gonna have to be.

John, they're throwing

her name around as a suspect.

I know.

Don't worry about it, okay.

I got it covered.

No one wants to put her

through the ringer, especially me.

- Thanks, man.

- Yeah.

What about the priest?

Did you find anything out?

Dick squat.

If I hear anything, I'll let you know.

- Good man.

- Yeah.

Well, I got 10 go meet Heather

for some food, so...

- You do that.

- Thanks, I appreciate it.

You know I appreciate it.

Business?

No, just a friend coming in.

I don't wanna see anybody.

You don't have to, darling.

Look, this won't take a minute.

Just finish your food up, okay?

Glad you called.

Where can I spread out?

Anywhere here. It's private.

John, do you believe in God?

I don't want to answer that right now.

Fair enough.

Assuming that you do believe in God, that

generally means that you believe in the devil.

There is a good and an evil.

Now these books explain this.

Get 10 the point, Father.

That is the point.

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