Early Edition (1996) s01e15 Episode Script

The Wall (2)

previously on Early Edition what is that? I brought you something, just turned up today, in a hole in the wall Snow knew it was going to happen he was there US Secret Service J.
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Marley bingo, Snow needed help, that's who he went to the president is due in town, I'm here to make sure everything goes well, I'm what you might call a hunter hunting for what? one that hasn't shown up on the radar screen, yet for instance, people who think they know things that rest of us don't him and crackpot theories, Oswald was just a dupe? come on what about the cat? what cat? Snow's cat what about Marley? they found his bones scattered all over a mountaintop in central Peru Hawk maybe someone's trying to set you up there he is Gary run! in the end, it didn't matter who was right and who was wrong things happen as they happen, you can't change the past trouble was, only one man knew the truth, and he was gone unless he wasn't hey, no sleeping on the train you want a bed, find a shelter hey, get out of here, I just bought that I'm sorry, I nut, jeez find that yet? no, but they'll get him it's only a matter of time yeah, every unit in town's after him hey he was on the train? I'm pretty sure call it in oh, no no comment, no comment oh, come on make a hole here, will you what? are they giving out free beer? detective, can you give us any news about last night's murder of Harry Hawks no can we assume the assailant is still at large? assume what you will, you're going to assume anyhow you do have an accomplice under arrest, is that true? in my line of work, nothing is true is there any connection between this murder and the president's visit to Chicago? yeah and my fat aunt Rosie is the real Queen of England, don't make me laugh damn bloodhounds just part of what makes this country great you, don't you ever sleep? not today any news on Hobson? yeah, he's sittin' right in this chair, dollars to donuts, the guy skipped town no, he's around, I can feel it so can they, you know, I still can't believe that he killed Hawks neither can he, he's in total denial that's what makes him so dangerous oh, come on, you don't still think he's going for the president? we've got half the force looking for him he's a man with a mission, now he's got nothing to lose why not put out a statement? no, we don't want to start a panic then you better tell your people they know Sir, about the detainee, we can't hold him much longer yeah, okay, we're coming Dobbs, who's Marley? pardon? last night you said maybe he'd lead us no, I misspoke myself it's none of your concern oh, the hell it's not, we got a murder here classified, need to know, you don't just a minute, you think I'm going to stand around twiddling my thumbs while you run my operation, you're out of your mind, you got information, I want it butt out, this is my business, I'll handle it my way, all right? shall we? Mr Fishman yeah it's time we had a little talk Marissa Gary are you all right? guess that's a stupid question Hawks is dead so I heard, what happened? what happened? I don't know what happened, he was dead when I found him, they think I did it well, then you just have to tell them you didn't do it it's not that simple, is it? well, someone's got to tell them, you can tell them, I can tell them, Chuck what about Chuck? they arrested Chuck last night, they found him in my apartment, they found enough evidence to prove I'm some kind of assassin or something I go back to them, they're going to lock me up for the rest of my life well, what about that agent Dobbs? maybe if you went to him Dobbs? Dobbs thinks I'm some kind of lunatic, besides, they're setting him up too, and according to the paper, I'm still going to kill him you don't believe that, do you? Marissa, I don't know what to believe, maybe I'm crazy or something, I don't know you're not crazy, Gary, remember the paper only tells you what's going to happen unless you change it but Marissa, what if I can't change it I got to think look, I told you what I know, this has all been a big mistake you say he's your friend yeah he tells you everything yeah but you don't know anything yeah, I know he didn't do what you say he did he already did it the guy spends all his time saving people, he's a hero, you know that look I know what you're feeling, you think you know someone, and then one day you open a door, and something else is there you say it's not him, okay, I'm open, help him with this how? tell us where he is it's for his own good the president heads for Chicago, Air Force One lifted off just minutes ago from Washington Airport on its way to the windy city I won't accept this, there has to be something we can do there isn't something we can do, today at 2 o'clock I'm going to be on the top floor of that building with a rifle Gary, that's crazy, you won't be there what, are you saying the paper's wrong? no, what I'm saying is, you need to find a way to change that headline what am I supposed to do? wish it away? I've tried that, that doesn't work then we need to find someone to help you, someone you know, someone who trusts you, Gary Marissa, half this town is out looking for me right now Lucius Snow what? Lucius Snow what about Lucius Snow? Gary, that picture that was in the wall, where is it? forget about the photograph, would you? maybe that's reason why it came to you well, if that's the reason, it's too late, it's gone, I gave it to Hawks Marissa you don't think that's the reason Hawks got killed, do you? I think we need to get that picture back and find out what's really in it Morris Morris Morris, you down here? Gosh, this place feels like a tomb yeah, it does I'm going to look around okay hey, Morris stop right there put your hands up, go ahead now, come closer, but slow Gary? it's all right that's far enough, keep them up been reading about you in the paper, you're in a world of trouble, son yeah always figured, sooner or later, this business would come to no good so how can I help you? this is everything everything Mr Hawks sent back yesterday afternoon if Snow's things weren't on his desk, they should be here well, if it's not here, either he threw it out, which I highly doubt, or someone took it well, then, we need to find out who that someone is now see? that's exactly why I borrowed this firearm is this fella's killing people, it ain't going to be me sorry I can't be of more help, I feel sorry for Mr Hawks what about that picture from the newspaper? I haven't seen it, it must be gone too okay, well, then the Warren Commission report, there was a picture in there too it was all blurry so unblur it oh, unblur it, of course, just like that listen, I read that they take pictures like that all the time and make them crystal clear and where are you going to unblur it, NASA? oh, you could do that, I suppose, or we might just drop in on Hanratty yeah, no, no, nothing yet, well tell the mayor we're making progress, I don't care if it's true or not, tell him anyway this is nuts, 60 billion cops in this city, we can't find one guy we're looking we're looking, your starting to sound like me now, where the hell is this guy? this is Hanratty's? cousin of mine, don't judge a book by its cover it's me, Morris, open up I'm closed, Dude Hanratty, don't make me tell your mama a picture, you had me open up for a picture? if you want an enlargement, go to Photomat, bro well, we need more than just a 10 by 12, we need something special, you know I'm a pawnbroker, you understand? and who are they anyway? none of your business that's right, and my business ain't none of theirs Hanratty, these folks are my friends, and they need your help, I'd hate to think you'd let them down not my problem, brother well, then I'll tell you what is, the immigration department has an office two blocks from here what if I just drop in and just drop a few hints about your illegal passport business? and don't be touching nothing where'd this stuff come from, anyway? fall off a truck? Morris, this is a pawn shop in a manner of speaking what can he do for us here? watch the step all right, so what are we gonna do.
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come on, welcome to the batcave where'd you get this? fell of a truck, give me the picture you let Fishy go? on whose authority? agent Dobbs, sir he said that.
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Dobbs hey, Dobbs, what the hell have you done? there's no reason to hold him, he's told us what he knows he's a material witness in a murder investigation maybe, right now he's worth more to me out there now, you don't really think he's going to lead us to Hobson, do you? the guy may look like a clown, but he can't be that stupid we will see well, it's in, what are we looking for? none of your business, just make the thing clear well, you don't have to cop a 'tude, my man Marissa, three hours, it takes that long? that's what he said listen, I don't have that much time yeah, I know, but there might be a clue in there, Gary a clue to what? something that happened 30 years ago? maybe something that might be happening today I go fine, you stay here, me, I'm going home the hotel? Gary, they'll find you there no, they won't, look, 4 o'clock I'm going to be where this paper says, only question is, with who? what are you doing here? I'm waiting for you what do you mean, you're waiting for me? why would I be stupid enough to come back here? I don't know but you did, by the way, you need a new housekeeper anyone followed you here? yes, but I lost them he in there? two of them okay, get going just waiting for some backup there's no time for that, go screw him, get some backup Gar, what the hell are we supposed to be looking for, anyway? I don't know well, I don't know either Gar, is there something you're not telling me? you know, I'm starting to think that, ah, maybe maybe what? yeah, I know, I'm beginning to believe that myself commited the crime I mean, these guys mean serious business what is it? he's alive who? J.
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he's here who? Marley you gotta get out of here now if you hear anything, go to Hanratty's pawn shop Hanratty's pawn shop, go open up, police oh, hello fellas, welcome back over here all right, where's your little playmate he's out of the bulding, detective cuff him Hobson, don't make me do this turn yourself in, you're a sick man, we can help you it's not what you think, Dobbs then I've got no choice, do I? hey hey, Hobson ah, my leg ah, damn you unit six, continue on bridge suspect believed to be on foot and may be armed all units, suspect last seen on the corner of Clark and Wagner.
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hold on, here she is Gary, where are you? Marley is alive what? how do you know that? something I found in my apartment, listen, I don't have time, if Marley's the one that sent Hawks the letter bomb, he's also the one that killed him last night but why? after all this time? I don't know, maybe he thought Hawks knew something, maybe Hawks did know something if Snow was right, Hawks wouldn't believe him, now Hawks is dead listen, Marissa, just keep working on that photograph, there's something more in there, I'm sure of it now what are you gonna do? what am I gonna do? I'm going to find Marley, I Gary, that's crazy, you don't even know where to look Gary ah, what, again, you just released me in that case, welcome back on what grounds? aiding and abetting a fugitive what? it was his own house I wanna know what he was doing there you know, the usual stuff, shower, shave, eatin' cereal look, Fishburn Fishman whatever, you're not helping yourself here, you know just as long as I'm not helping you, so, he got away then? yeah, he got away good now, listen no, you listen, you can keep me here as long as you want and it won't do you any good you know as well as I do, Gary is not the one you're looking for detective Crumb, there's a phone call, it's the one you've been waiting for yeah, okay I'll be back yeah, I'm sure you will, take your time ah, what? he was looking fo something, something he left behind? something he found? I have nothing to say you don't have to going somewhere? the president's due in about an hour oh, I see, so you thought you'd just run out there and save the world, uh? someone has to, so far you haven't yeah, well, I'm just an ignorant flatfoot, out chasing murderers I don't have a fancy briefcase or nothin like that, but something's been bothering me what would that be? why'd you let him go? Hobson, you had him, twice, and you let him run, what are you up to? if you have questions, check with my employer oh, well, I did that, they gave me the usual party-line run-around so I went somewhere else, friends of mine in the agency, they tell me a completely different story oh, may I see that? they tell me you're a renegade, a man on a mission, one that the agency doesn't even acknowledge exists you've been after this guy for three decades now, haven't you? who? Marley, JT Marley, there's not a shred of evidence that he's stll alive, but you think he is and you'll do anything to find him, wouldn't you? including selling me down the river, maybe even Hobson what do you think you know? I know this, I want you out of my office and out of my precinct, right now nice knowing you, Crumb yes, pawn shop, pawn shop, Hanratty's sir, oh, get me that guy, uh, Fishburn Fishman yeah, whatever, get him can't what? well, see, there's a problem waiting for something? yeah, something like that I was thinking of going up there and seeing the motorcade, the president's coming, you know yeah, so I heard the hurt won't last forever you know? what? whatever's troubling you, you're young, you'll get through I'm not so sure see, I've gotta be somewhere today and I'm not sure I want to be there I don't have to go, I could stay here, I could stay right here, but I can't do that, something's going to happen wheter I'm there or not, something's going to happen you can't cheat it and you can't wish it away then don't you can't run away from your fate might as well go toward it good luck to you he went where? he said to find Marley and you let him go? this is not good, we've got to call someone he made me promise that I woudn't, he thinks it's his fate or something, he thinks the paper needs him to go there yeah, I don't, and I didn't promise him anything excuse me, can I use your phone? oh sure, go ahead who are you calling? I'm going to call 911 before you do, you might want to look at this well, do you see what are you looking for? far as I can tell, not a thing, same as it was before, only clearer, the cat and those three fellas there has to be something, something that Snow wanted us to know Snow? does he know about me too? you know what? there is something what? could you zoom into that part of the picture there, please? yeah can you enhance it? what is it, Chuck? that face, I know that face of course we know who it is, it says right on the picture, it's Marley Marley, 30 years ago, can you age him 30 years? yeah like a moth to the flame Dobbs, listen to me, you got to get out of here, look, I know what you're thinking, the gun, Hawks, I was there, but I and now you're here listen Dobbs, we're being set up, you and I, both of us, someone's settin' us up and who might that be? Marley, JT Marley, he's alive, Dobbs no, he isn't you got Marley no, you did and that isn't Marley, it's Dobbs, are things beginning to fall into place? that won't do you much good, it isn't loaded yet, but now, at least, we have your fingerprints put it down, please now, may I have my lighter? the president's motorcade is making its way toward the city, hell of a view, wouldn't you say? what's the matter? cat got your tongue? Dobbs woudn't have liked this, heights always made him queasy, that's why he always took the train when did he die? oh, officially, about an hour ago, but he's been my guest for the past few days, awaiting his moment kind of like you, uh? kind of sad to see him go, we had a history together, 35 years, cat and mouse but eventually everyone comes to their time, even me but that plane crash you died in, how did you make that happen? oh, simply a matter of logistics logistics, when do I become part of your logistics? not yet, it's best for the time of death to be as accurate as possible you got it all figured out, don't you? in my line of business, one has to, you had me worried for a while, I was afraid you might get yourself caught what made you so sure I'd show up? that paper of yours, I've seen it before, you know? in Dallas, Lucius Snow must be a burden, knowing what's going to happen I'm not gonna do it, Marley of course not, you know it and I know it, but no one else will don't be so sure, there's a lot of people that know you're alive maybe so, but maybe I'm just a figment of Dobbs' imagination in any case, they'll find you and they'll find him, and they'll see a puzzle that fits what about Crumb? he's going to find you, Dobbs oh, yes, Crumb I wouldn't worry about him something ain't right, something just ain't right Dobbs taxi, all right, curb, curb, curb, taxi what time is it? waiting is the hardest part too bad Snow isn't here you never met him, did you? he was completely naive, reminds me of you he almost stopped you, didn't he? you tell me ok, he came to the book depository in Dallas he came there cause no one else would listen to what he had to say I know how that feels when he got there, he found a man with a rifle Oswald only Oswald wasn't alone, was he? it's your theory it was the first time you met Snow, wasn't it? you introduced yourself, you gave him a card then you escorted him out and told him everything was going to be fine few minutes later, John Kennedy was dead my, my only that's where your logistics fell apart cause Oswald didn't die when he was supposed to, instead, he ran a few months later, you supposedly died in a plane crash anything else? yeah why? no matter how things are, someone always wants something changed, and there's always someone to do it man without a country soul is a country unto itself you don't have one when I need one, I borrow then what? after that, I just throw it away yes sir, Mr Mayor, I know you want action yes, sir, I know who's in town, the eyes of the world are upon us, yes, sir same to you get me a car, I'm going down there down where? wherever the president's going, something's going to happen today, I can feel it what is this? "maybe this will explain things" what the hell is this? let him go I just need to see Crumb yeah, what you're gonna see is a bunch of years in jail fine, lock me up, do whatever you want, just let me talk to him for two seconds you, let him go, it's better be good Crumb, listen to me oh, listen to you, after you made a fool out of me and my entire department? forget about that, that's ancient history, this is about Dobbs no, no, no, no I never want to hear that name again Dobbs isn't who you think he is oh, that's news lock him up what do you mean, lock me up? hold on wait, please, detective Crumb, just look at this what is it? just look at it what? this is Dallas, 1963, check out the name oh no, this is some kind of trick, you think I'm going to fall for this? all right, leave it, leave it, sergeant, I want every man available, where's Hobson? I promised him I look, wherever he is, that's where Marley is all right, Randolph Building, should we call the Secret Service? no, no, this guy is mine it's almost time history repeats itself you don't really think this is going to happen, do you Marley? you have to admit, it's rather well planned well, I'm not so sure, it seems to me like you made a few mistakes such as? how about Hawks? the letter bomb to Hawks, you meant to kill him, but you didn't true, but it got me you, didn't it? that's still not what you planned you're here, aren't you? my choice admit it, these past few days you've fantasized squeezing the trigger, immortality a heartbeat away, you've been tempted no, I haven't of course you have you're so sure, let me have the rifle, I'll take the shot no, I don't think so listen, Marley, what you said before about not having a soul, that was a lie, wasn't it? you hear a voice of your own, don't you? you're lost, Marley, you're drowning in your own logistics, you're so far gone, you don't even remember when you were you Dobbs, get away from that gun now president's visit produces landmark agreement it never made the papers on the books, it never happened anyone who knew, said nothing they buried Dobbs at Arlington gave Marley an unmarked grave Harry Hawks had a park named after him downtown people missed him and, things moved on only now, for one man, things were different from now on, that paper would never be the same
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