The Good Student (2006) Movie Script
1
Let's rephrase the question,
shall we, Mr. Mullen?
What do you mean?
Not now, Amber.
Brett.
Brett.
Yeah?
Think about it.
Where did he deliver
the Gettysburg Address?
People, just give him a chance,
please?
Gettysburg?
Correct.
I love history...
always have.
Not just because
it repeats itself,
which it does in ways
different than you'd think,
but because,
at least in American history...
Ordinary men become great...
So great, in fact,
that others around them
are forced to acknowledge
their own actions
and become better men
themselves.
I got a
really dirty mind?
How dirty can I get?
What are you looking at, Mr.
Gibb?
Jesus Christ.
You shouldn't sneak up
on people like that.
Hi.
Hello.
What do you need?
Something strong.
Bourbon, tequila, Irish whiskey?
Um...
I know.
I'll have a daiquiri.
Um...
Five bucks.
I don't really
drink beer.
I guess I'll be
drinking this one.
My own father left
us when I was a kid.
The men I looked up to
were the founding fathers.
They were the ones who taught me
the ways of the world.
Of all of our great leaders,
great teachers,
no one has taught me more,
guided me more,
and meant more to me
than President Abraham Lincoln.
It's funny,
the things that inspire us,
the way people throughout time
have taken an idea,
an obsession,
and turned it into means
to support themselves.
[woman on M Who looked clean
on the outside, but within-
[man on M Are you tired
of getting the runaround
when shopping for a quality
new or used vehicle?
Do you want a great car or truck
at a fair price?
Well, of course you do.
At Palmer Auto, that is just
what you're gonna get.
Price plus selection
and zero bull.
I guarantee it, or my name
isn't honest Phil Palmer.
Just ask the apple of my eye.
Give me a P!
Give me an A!
Give me an L!
Give me an M-E-R!
What's that spell?
Palmer Auto!
Whoo!
Highway 36, just
east of Donovan junction.
"You cannot have conflict
"without being yourselves
the aggressors.
"We are not enemies,
but friends.
"We must not be enemies.
"Though passion may have
strained it,
"we must not break
our bonds of affection.
"The mythic chords of memory
"stretching from every
battlefield and patriot grave
"to every living heart
and hearthstone
"all across this broad land
"will yet swell
the chorus of the Union
by the better angels
of our nature."
And with these words,
Mr. Lincoln was sworn in
as the 16th president
of these United States
on Monday, March the 4th, 1861.
Very exciting stuff.
Any questions?
Okay.
Moving on.
Who can tell me
the biggest problem
facing Lincoln
when he took office?
Fact: peanut butter was
not invented until 1890...
25 years after the end
of the Civil War.
Homework, people.
Read chapter ten and remember,
study for the test on Wednesday.
It's 20% of your grade.
Is Ally's ass gonna be
on the test?
What can I do for you, Amber?
New wardrobe, Gibb?
Is that what the ladies dug
back in your day?
Sorry to disappoint you,
Mr. Macauley,
but I am not that old.
You look very handsome,
Ronald.
My Herman had a suit
like that.
Thank you, Mrs. Whitman.
Video Treats.
Yeah.
Membership expired
three years ago.
You're gonna need
a new card, hold on.
Amber?
Yeah?
Come here
and sign this gentleman up.
Okay.
What gentleman?
Allyson.
I saw your father's commercial
last night.
You were very good,
very talented.
Thanks.
Yeah, it was kind of
an easy cheer,
but I'll tell him you liked it.
Can I go now?
Yes, of course.
Um. Ally?
I'm in the market
for a new car,
and I was thinking
of going to see your father.
Yeah, cool, I'll tell him
you're gonna stop by.
Forgot your change,
Ronald.
"Very talented. "
Only three original owners,
2.5 liters and 4 cylinders
of pure Detroit power.
She's gentle on the gas,
great with the grandchildren.
How's that sound to you folks'?
How many miles did
you say you had on it?
You think about it,
mull it over, kick the tires.
When you're ready,
I'll be right over there.
I can see
you've got primo taste.
Honest Phil.
The one and only.
And what would your name be,
partner?
Ronald Gibb.
Mr. Gibb.
Ally told me you'd stop by,
and here you are.
Well, let's talk trucks,
shall we?
This monster
has got it all.
8-liter magnum, V10,
three hundred and--
Ten horsepower,
450 pound-feet of torque,
6,000-pound hauling capacity,
and the ability to tow
a 15,000-pound trailer.
Man knows his Ram.
I did a little research.
It's been a long time
since I bought anything
this expensive.
Expensive.
Nonsense, my friend.
That's why
We've got financing.
I prefer to pay with cash.
Ally was right.
You are a genius.
She said that?
Best damn teacher
she's got.
Ron?
Can I call you Ron?
Ron, skirts get moist
for a ride like this.
You'd be fighting 'em off
with a stick.
Wow, is this yours?
Yep.
It's sexy.
I made some pasta,
enough for two.
Already ate.
A good woman.
All men in history had one
or needed one to take themselves
from one level to the next.
While men have
traditionally been
the doers in the public's mind,
it's women who have been
the motivators,
whether they meant to be
or not.
Mr. Gibb,
you're my favorite teacher.
Why are you
trippin' like this?
What did you
expect, you pig?
Baby, calm down, okay?
Listen.
No, it's not okay.
We're breaking up,
and I am serious
this time!
You see what
you're doing to me?
You're making
a big mistake.
Miss Palmer?
Is everything all right?
I just lost my ride home.
Come on.
We were gonna get out
of this stupid town together.
I guess that was
just my crazy dream.
As you get older,
you'll find your dreams change.
How do you mean?
Well, we all make
grandiose plans--
great job, big money,
nice house.
The problem is that
what seems perfect one day
may not be so great
when we actually get it.
So we got to get what we want
to know it's not what we want?
Something like that.
But don't get me wrong.
Unexpected things can happen
for the better sometimes too.
Something amazing
might fall into your life
when you least expect it.
Can I ask you
a personal question?
Are you married?
Was.
Things...
didn't work out for us.
My mom died when I was five.
It sucks.
I'm sorry.
When you get to be my age,
you accept
that a lot of things suck.
They say life always
gets in the way of living.
I like that.
You know, you're a lot cooler
than I thought.
Well, thanks for the ride.
I guess
I'll see you tomorrow.
Ally, wait.
I really
shouldn't be doing this.
Your graded test.
Look, I-l tried
to study last night.
I really did, but--
Take a look.
An A?
My God.
I can't believe it!
You earned it.
Thank you!
My bad.
Probably shouldn't have
done that.
You rock, Mr. Gibb.
By the way,
love the truck.
Mad sexy.
Dad?
Morning.
Morning, Marge.
Beautiful day.
Certainly is.
Close the door, Ron.
These men are police.
They need to ask
a few questions.
Mr. Gibb,
name's Dick Moon.
That handsome devil there
is my partner Karl.
He's a lover,
not a talker.
Everything's gonna be fine, Ron.
Just take a seat.
Damn, you got some hot girls
in this school.
You want to tell me what you did
with Allyson Palmer?
What do you mean?
Seems she's disappeared.
What?
Several eyewitnesses say she
got into your truck yesterday.
Last time anyone saw her
at all...
except you,
of course.
She lost her ride,
and I gave her a lift home.
And then?
She got out of the car
and went into her house.
Is it customary for you
to chauffeur around
your students, sir?
The administration
does frown on it.
Sometimes...
a teacher...
needs to be a friend too.
But I'm just as concerned
for her safety as you are.
Thank you
for your time.
We'll be talking with you again
real soon.
Search and rescue
efforts have officially begun
as local high school
cheerleader
Ally Palmer is missing.
Father Phil Palmer
of Palmer Dodge
told police Ally never came home
after school.
Police are asking if anyone
has any information
about Ally's whereabouts
to call the local hotline
on-screen below.
Hello?
Hello.
I want to apologize
for the other night.
I'm usually not--
I got a motto.
Never complain
and never explain.
Water under the bridge.
Did you just start?
I mean, I haven't
seen you around.
December, last--
first week after Christmas.
Well--
Have a good day, Mr. Gibb.
Thanks. You too.
With 24 hours having passed
since Ally Palmer's
disappearance,
authorities
are now treating this case
as a possible kidnapping.
We now go live
to the missing girl's father,
Phil Palmer.
Well, now it is my turn
to come to you,
my loyal neighbors,
and ask for your help.
My beautiful daughter Allyson,
my little angel,
is missing,
the victim
of a heinous kidnapping.
That's right,
taken from me on purpose.
I've asked myself 100 times,
"Who could do such a thing?
"What unspeakable evil
lurks in our midst?"
Any. baby,
I want you to know
Daddy loves you,
and I'm gonna get you back.
Friends, neighbors, help me.
These are dangerous times
that we live in.
But I believe
that life must go on.
And here at Palmer Auto,
it will.
We are slashing prices
on the entire inventory,
every car,
every truck on the lot on sale,
priced to move,
until Ally is returned to us
safe and sound.
You heard right.
I am passing the savings
along to you,
Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Public.
So come on down
to Palmer Auto
and show Ally--
no, show the World
how much you care.
It only takes a moment to snap,
and it takes a couple more
to see an opportunity.
History has always
treated men of this sort
with an incredible mixture
of admiration and revulsion.
As a student of history,
more and more as I see it
happening before my own eyes,
it's become harder and harder
for me to sit on the sidelines
and just watch.
Bastard!
All right, easy there, cowboy.
What the hell's
the matter with you?
Using her like that.
I don't know what you're saying.
You better drop that frying pan
and get the fuck away
from my house.
You're using her misfortune
as a marketing ploy?
It's how I cope.
Now, drop the frying pan!
Drop it, I Say!
I don't want your truck anymore.
Take it back.
Why?
What's the matter with it?
You know, buyer beware applies
in all automotive transactions,
mister.
If anything
bad happens to her,
it's gonna be your fault,
you hear me?
I'm gonna need
that pink slip back!
That man is
a self-serving monster.
Could be.
Fortunately, he's got an alibi
for the night in question.
What's yours?
I was at home.
Alone, right?
It makes me sick to think
of someone hurting that girl.
Would you please go
and find her?
That is the plan.
There's something
I'm curious about.
Smart fellow like you
stuck in a town like this.
It's almost like
you're hiding out or something.
Is that a question
or a statement?
You paid cash for that truck,
but your bank records show
no recent large withdrawals.
I don't like banks.
Karl prefers credit unions.
Where'd the money
come from, Gibb?
My savings.
That's a lot of savings.
It's insurance money.
Insurance money?
There was a car accident.
My wife died.
What does this have to do
with Ally Palmer?
You tell me.
Her father's
not pressing charges,
so you're free to go,
just not too far.
Yo, Mr. Gibb.
I heard about
what you did.
Awesome!
Mr. Palmer is
a major dick sometimes.
Guy hates my guts.
He was gonna give me cash
to stop dating Ally.
He said that?
Well, he offered me
a new transmission, actually.
Didn't you and Ally
break up?
Who told you that?
Ally.
Nah, we break up
all the time.
See, she's all about
the makeup sex.
The girl's an animal.
Good night, Brett.
Wait, hang on.
Do you think someone
actually took her?
It looks that way.
Hey, you okay?
You don't look so good.
You want a ride home?
Administration frowns on it.
Well, okay.
Hey, thanks for the talk,
Mr. Gibb.
Now I feel
a lot better.
Um, let's go around to the back.
Pervert.
Disgraceful.
Shame on you.
Ronnie...
we got to talk.
Nice.
Now, that is one
sweet little cupcake.
Hey.
I'm dying to know, Ronnie.
What flavor's her frosting?
Amber Jinxs?
Where is she?
Where's Amber?
Amber?
I know you're in here.
Freeze!
I want you all to hear this.
Why did you print
that picture?
You took something innocent
and turned it into pornography.
Kind of like
Young, Blonde, and Ready?
You should have come to me first
and given me a chance
to explain.
A man has a right
to defend himself.
You're a dirty old man,
Mr. Gibb.
Probably
a kidnapper too.
Girls, get to class now.
Amber, you too.
You're going
to pay for that.
Now.
This craziness,
it's disruptive.
Just tell me.
Am I fired?
The board is concerned
about the students.
Your presence
is upsetting everyone.
I have to suspend you,
give it some time
to pass.
Time to pass.
A girl is missing.
Is the board concerned
about that?
The police are doing
everything they can.
Unfortunately, you're the one
who looks the most suspicious,
and frankly,
I can understand why.
I admit...
I had a crush on her,
a completely inappropriate
but innocent crush.
What were you thinking?
It's been over three days
since local high school
cheerleader Ally Palmer
went missing.
Volunteers are coming out
in full force
in hopes of finding
any evidence
to bring this little girl home
safe and sound.
Police knocked on doors looking
for any clues or witnesses
in connection with this case.
Sage mist metallic...
Ally's favorite color.
We'll take it.
God bless you both.
Mr. Palmer.
Gentlemen.
Looks like the sale
is going well.
Yeah, well, it's a good
distraction, you know.
Where's my Ally?
Can we have a word,
please?
Come on in.
Have a seat.
Don't touch the cat.
Took her down
with a .30-06.
Two shots to bag
that one.
Tiff, be a hon.
Three scotches.
Now, again,
where's my little girl?
We have a couple questions
for you, Mr. Palmer.
Was Ally using drugs'?
What?
Any reason she might have
run off?
Shady friends?
Was she depressed?
What in Christ
are you talking about?
Some nut job broke into my home
and kidnapped my daughter.
That's just it, sir.
Usually in a kidnapping,
there's a ransom note,
some sort of demand.
Without that, it looks more
like a runaway situation.
Allyson has a great life.
She got the best of everything.
Why the fuck would she run away?
Somebody took her.
I know it.
How are you so sure, sir'?
Scotches for everyone.
Not now, Tiff.
But, Philly, you--
Not now!
Let me tell you something.
I am a respected man
in this town.
My reputation is my life.
I got powerful people watching
this situation real close.
I'm gonna be the mayor one day,
so when I tell you
that you should be out
looking for a kidnapper,
then you and the freak
over in the corner
had damn well better be out
looking for a kidnapper.
And I'll tell you
something else.
If you ever insinuate again
that I know more
than I am saying,
I will personally slice your
nuts open with a rusty nail.
Sound fair to you?
Peachy.
Now, what about this pencil dick
that assaulted me
with a frying pan?
Gibb?
He's clean so far,
but we're not done
with him yet.
Problem remains,
no ransom note, no motive,
no kidnapping.
Karl, let's go.
Mr. Palmer's gonna be mayor
one day.
Shouldn't
you be in jail?
Ronnie,
it's not your fault, pal.
They're all hotties,
hotties dressed
like little hookers.
They're all asking for it.
It's no wonder
guys like us
do the things that we do.
Jesus!
Sorry.
Keep that piece of crap
out of here,
or I'll call the cops.
What is it exactly
that guys like us do?
Please, Ronnie, you think
you're the first teacher
to slip one of his flock
a little something extra?
I got two juniors.
They'd be failing right now
if they didn't fuck like champs.
You're disgusting.
How do you live with yourself'?
Wake up, Gibb.
A girl like Ally Palmer wouldn't
give you the time of day
if she wasn't fishing
for a good grade.
Wait a minute.
You think she's actually hot
for you.
That's fucking hysterical, man.
That is funny, Ronnie.
Later.
He'!-
Pick-up for Phil Palmer.
Right, two double cheeseburgers
with the works,
two jumbo fries,
and a slice of cherry pie.
You must be hungry.
Ravenous.
That'll be $9.75.
Right.
Let's see
what I got here.
Yeah.
That's a ten.
You keep the change, hon.
Mr. Palmer.
You want to get out of my way,
fuckwit?
Yeah, hi, two Philly cheese
to go.
$5.75.
Hello?
Who's there?
You're insane.
I don't eat fast food.
No, wait.
Please don't go.
I'm sorry, please.
Excellent choice,
Mr. Palmer.
Seen this one,
like, ten times.
Hot sex scene.
Is that right'?
Yeah, real steamy.
Well, what do you know?
There you go.
Mr. Palmer.
Good evening.
Have they found
your daughter yet?
No. No, they have not.
My wife and I
are praying for her.
Thank you
and God bless.
So when is this one
due back?
Quarter past midnight.
What happened?
Just some local punks.
I chased them off.
You don't have to do that.
Do you think
I'm a good person?
Of course I do.
You're a teacher.
There's nothing nobler.
I betrayed a sacred trust.
I took advantage of a student.
How could I be
so stupid?
Been so long since I felt alive,
and when her lips touched mine,
I actually--
I wanted--
Shh, quiet,
that's enough.
Look what you're doing
to yourself.
I've been so awful to you.
It's not me
you've been awful to.
What's wrong?
You don't know me.
I don't know you.
Did you just say that?
I don't know you?
Six years I've been
your neighbor.
I know that you wear
the same brown jacket
Monday through Thursday,
sweater vests on Fridays.
I know that you overcook
your bacon.
You burn the shit out of it.
- Holly.
- No, shut up.
For someone so smart,
you can be such a dumb-ass.
I've never seen you
have a visitor,
not another human being.
Now, that's wrong.
You don't understand.
I get it.
You're hurting inside
just like everyone else
on this green earth.
Well, I'm hurting too,
and I'm scared,
scared as hell
I'll die alone.
I need to be held.
And maybe you can't see it,
but so do you.
Grow some balls,
Ronald Gibb.
Be a man.
Start living.
As I said, no
man can do it alone.
For good old Abe,
it was Mary Todd,
Mary Todd Lincoln,
that really got him on track.
He was a loner,
and she needed attention.
Not necessarily a match
made in heaven,
but it worked.
Ronald?
[man on M Bringing you the latest
update on the Ally Palmer kidnapping,
we now go live to--
Where Ronald Gibb,
local high school teacher,
is holding a press conference.
And I repeat, I did not
have a romantic relationship
with Allyson Palmer.
The horrible reality...
is that Ally is still missing.
I don't know
what happened to her,
but someone out there does.
I am hereto do what the police
and her father will not.
This is my life savings,
$68,000.
You want it?
Find Allyson Palmer.
No questions asked,
no explanation needed.
When Ally gets home safely,
this money is yours.
You brave son of a bitch.
You stupid
son of a bitch.
211 phone calls
in the past hour alone.
Well, that's good, right?
Nine of the callers say
that she was abducted by aliens.
It's gonna take us days
to sort through all of this.
We weren't prepared
to open up this can of worms.
There's something different
about you, Gibb.
Next time,
take a dump on my face.
Hey, hey, hey!
Back off, Palmer!
Back up!
Something had to be done,
something besides
bartering her life
for cut-rate prices
on used cars.
This is none of your business.
It's my daughter.
It's my problem.
I am trying to help her.
You like little blonde girls,
ain't that right?
Even if they're not on DVD.
You disrespected
my little baby,
and I am itching
to rip your heart out!
Now, I don't care
if barge ass here
has got anything on you
or not.
If I find out that you were
involved in any way,
God as my witness,
I will bite off your johnson.
Another thing:
your reward sucks.
I'm gonna double it.
No child of mine
is gonna be cut-rate.
She is not
a clearance sale item.
Look, Gibb,
father of the year is right.
It's time for you
to take a step back.
He is warped.
It doesn't matter.
You were the last person
to see that girl alive.
You better start praying
it doesn't stay that way.
You stay away from me.
I'll use this,
I swear.
Hold it.
Hold it.
I came to apologize.
I bought you--
I bought you a new camera.
This one's better
than the one you smashed.
It's top-of-the-line.
This doesn't make it all right.
I still think you're a creep,
but thanks.
You're welcome.
Hey, how do you know
Ally's dad?
I don't.
Yeah, Phil Palmer,
I'm just curious
how you two know each other.
Um...
I've seen him dropping Ally off.
Well, that's fascinating,
because he seems
to know things about me
that only you
could have told him.
So why don't you tell me
what's in it for you?
Is he paying you?
Are you doing it out of
the goodness of your heart?
Wait, you have to have
a heart for that.
People are gonna start
telling the truth around here.
What is that bastard up to'?
What is his game?
Tell me.
Tell me right now!
Hello?
Are--are you there'?
Mom?
Amber.
Amber!
You slimy piece of--
Sweetie, come on,
hold on, hold on.
Hey, don't run away.
Now, just calm down.
You got it all wrong.
I can explain.
How do you explain that?
It was an accident.
I mean, this is your fault.
Shouldn't you be at work'?
I came to warn you.
Gibb knows we're together.
Sweetie,
don't be that way.
Besides, the guy is harmless.
I thought you loved me.
I do love you, baby.
I hate you both.
Whoa.
No.
That tire retails
for two and change.
Howdy, partner.
This is the real deal.
I gave her those earrings
for her sweet 16.
They cost a fortune too.
I get those back, don't I?
So what do you say, old buddy?
Will you do it?
Well, it's
not that simple.
I don't want Allyson
or anyone else getting hurt.
Hell's bells.
You wanted a ransom note;
there it is.
Some fucker's
got my little girl.
If he wants Gibb
to show up with the money,
that's sure as shit
what's gonna happen.
Am I right, Ron?
I want my truck back.
Come again?
I want the Ram back
and every penny
I overpaid for it.
Christ.
Then when this is over,
I want you to go on TV
and apologize
to every man, woman,
and child
you ever lied to.
Put the tortoise down!
You're shitting me, right'?
This is Ally's life
we're talking about here.
Your daughter...
your problem.
That's extortion.
That is extortion.
That's a crime.
Isn't that a crime?
I think you best do
what the gentleman says.
I can't believe this shit.
All right, fine, fine,
whatever the hell you want,
but I get her back.
Tomorrow at midnight,
that's exactly what we'll do.
Unit number one in position.
Just sit tight.
You ready, Gibb?
Yeah.
Time to get moving.
Good luck.
Gibb is on the move.
Continue to hold your position.
There's nobody here.
Maybe they changed their mind.
Relax.
Just give 'em
a minute.
"We hold these truths
to be self-evident
"that all men are created equal,
"that they are endowed
by their creator
"with certain
inalienable rights,
"that among these
are life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness."
Got movement
from the southeast.
Showtime.
He's coming.
Where is she?
It's all here.
$200,000.
Now, tell me
where Allyson is.
Okay.
Not now, not now.
Damn it.
No.
Whoa.
I'm sorry, Mr. Gibb.
Please don't hurt me.
You wrote the note?
Why?
I don't know.
I was gonna send your part back,
honest.
It was her dad's money
I wanted.
You idiot.
The cops are here.
Go, get out of here.
Run, you fucking moron, run.
Gibb!
It's just a kid.
It isn't real.
Hold your position.
Don't do anything.
I repeat, hold your positions.
Hold your fire!
Hold your fire!
Who the hell is shooting?
Karl, get an ambulance out here.
Now, Karl!
God damn it,
what do you want from me?
No!
No, please!
Please!
Please, no!
You see, people don't
always mean to be bad,
even when they do bad things.
Sometimes life
just gets away from you.
You stop making decisions
and start doing what you think
life has decided for you.
But a great historian
can take a step back
in the middle of the storm,
in the heat of battle,
and see the opportunity
that life's seemingly random
mishaps have presented.
A great historian can seize
the opportunity to start anew
and put his history behind him.
Ha!
On, Ally.
Ally.
Daddy.
My--Jesus.
Ally. baby.
Ally, honey.
Daddy.
Yes, a great historian
can seize an opportunity
and put his history behind him.
Tiffany, I will be
in my office.
He'!-
You boys need something?
Well, makes yourselves
right at home.
What, are they giving out
free donuts today?
Sir, please stand up.
Karl.
It's Karl, right?
Karl, tell him who he's
talking to, will you?
Is this some kind of a joke?
Sir, please stand up.
Okay, all right.
Jesus, don't get your panties
in a bunch.
I'm standing.
Look, I'm standing.
You have the right
to remain silent.
Anything you say--
I know my damn rights.
Hey, am I being charged
with something here?
Statutory rape.
Amber Jinxs is a minor,
same as your daughter.
She's lying, because I-l have
never had sexual relations
with that woman.
Tiff, thank God you're here.
Tell 'em what kind
of a man I am.
Come on, you can help me.
Shut up, Phil.
Tiff, honey!
Tiff, wait, Tiff!
Is it true you're going away?
For a little while
to clear my head.
How are you holding up?
I'm cool.
And Brett?
He's good.
Doctor said he'll be
as good as new
in a couple of months.
My dad thinks he's faking it.
Your father is...
a real piece of work.
Yeah, he is.
But he does love me.
You know, what you did for me,
Mr. Gibb, was amazing.
Please don't.
If it wasn't for you,
I wouldn't be alive.
You know what
the funny thing is, though?
I don't hate him.
I mean, I guess I should,
but if anything,
I sort of feel sorry for him.
Don't feel sorry for him.
Just kind of wonder why,
you know?
I don't know.
Must have been pretty scary.
Wasn't that scared.
Bored mostly.
Man, I'm sorry.
I thought you guys
were done.
Hey, Mr. Gibb,
thanks for the turtle.
Tortoise.
Yeah, that's cool too.
You take your time, Ally.
I'm gonna go wait in the car.
Well, good luck on your trip.
I hope you find
what you're looking for.
Hey, stud.
Heard you're
out of here, man.
Yep.
Slow it down, man.
Say good-bye,
good luck.
Ronnie, I need some advice,
teacher to teacher.
What's that, Pete?
Well, Ally's reeling,
right?
She's gonna need
a shoulder to cry on.
You already gave her an A,
so I can't use that.
Do you think she would
take it in the ass
for a college recommendation?
For the record,
I am nothing like you.
What are you doing?
God, you scared me.
I'm just cleaning up
a little bit.
You packed?
Let's go.
Even for my hero,
there were the two Lincolns,
they say.
What does it matter which one
he was or when or for how long?
Whichever one is written about,
he end justifies the means,
and, most importantly,
the world remembers the hero.
Let's rephrase the question,
shall we, Mr. Mullen?
What do you mean?
Not now, Amber.
Brett.
Brett.
Yeah?
Think about it.
Where did he deliver
the Gettysburg Address?
People, just give him a chance,
please?
Gettysburg?
Correct.
I love history...
always have.
Not just because
it repeats itself,
which it does in ways
different than you'd think,
but because,
at least in American history...
Ordinary men become great...
So great, in fact,
that others around them
are forced to acknowledge
their own actions
and become better men
themselves.
I got a
really dirty mind?
How dirty can I get?
What are you looking at, Mr.
Gibb?
Jesus Christ.
You shouldn't sneak up
on people like that.
Hi.
Hello.
What do you need?
Something strong.
Bourbon, tequila, Irish whiskey?
Um...
I know.
I'll have a daiquiri.
Um...
Five bucks.
I don't really
drink beer.
I guess I'll be
drinking this one.
My own father left
us when I was a kid.
The men I looked up to
were the founding fathers.
They were the ones who taught me
the ways of the world.
Of all of our great leaders,
great teachers,
no one has taught me more,
guided me more,
and meant more to me
than President Abraham Lincoln.
It's funny,
the things that inspire us,
the way people throughout time
have taken an idea,
an obsession,
and turned it into means
to support themselves.
[woman on M Who looked clean
on the outside, but within-
[man on M Are you tired
of getting the runaround
when shopping for a quality
new or used vehicle?
Do you want a great car or truck
at a fair price?
Well, of course you do.
At Palmer Auto, that is just
what you're gonna get.
Price plus selection
and zero bull.
I guarantee it, or my name
isn't honest Phil Palmer.
Just ask the apple of my eye.
Give me a P!
Give me an A!
Give me an L!
Give me an M-E-R!
What's that spell?
Palmer Auto!
Whoo!
Highway 36, just
east of Donovan junction.
"You cannot have conflict
"without being yourselves
the aggressors.
"We are not enemies,
but friends.
"We must not be enemies.
"Though passion may have
strained it,
"we must not break
our bonds of affection.
"The mythic chords of memory
"stretching from every
battlefield and patriot grave
"to every living heart
and hearthstone
"all across this broad land
"will yet swell
the chorus of the Union
by the better angels
of our nature."
And with these words,
Mr. Lincoln was sworn in
as the 16th president
of these United States
on Monday, March the 4th, 1861.
Very exciting stuff.
Any questions?
Okay.
Moving on.
Who can tell me
the biggest problem
facing Lincoln
when he took office?
Fact: peanut butter was
not invented until 1890...
25 years after the end
of the Civil War.
Homework, people.
Read chapter ten and remember,
study for the test on Wednesday.
It's 20% of your grade.
Is Ally's ass gonna be
on the test?
What can I do for you, Amber?
New wardrobe, Gibb?
Is that what the ladies dug
back in your day?
Sorry to disappoint you,
Mr. Macauley,
but I am not that old.
You look very handsome,
Ronald.
My Herman had a suit
like that.
Thank you, Mrs. Whitman.
Video Treats.
Yeah.
Membership expired
three years ago.
You're gonna need
a new card, hold on.
Amber?
Yeah?
Come here
and sign this gentleman up.
Okay.
What gentleman?
Allyson.
I saw your father's commercial
last night.
You were very good,
very talented.
Thanks.
Yeah, it was kind of
an easy cheer,
but I'll tell him you liked it.
Can I go now?
Yes, of course.
Um. Ally?
I'm in the market
for a new car,
and I was thinking
of going to see your father.
Yeah, cool, I'll tell him
you're gonna stop by.
Forgot your change,
Ronald.
"Very talented. "
Only three original owners,
2.5 liters and 4 cylinders
of pure Detroit power.
She's gentle on the gas,
great with the grandchildren.
How's that sound to you folks'?
How many miles did
you say you had on it?
You think about it,
mull it over, kick the tires.
When you're ready,
I'll be right over there.
I can see
you've got primo taste.
Honest Phil.
The one and only.
And what would your name be,
partner?
Ronald Gibb.
Mr. Gibb.
Ally told me you'd stop by,
and here you are.
Well, let's talk trucks,
shall we?
This monster
has got it all.
8-liter magnum, V10,
three hundred and--
Ten horsepower,
450 pound-feet of torque,
6,000-pound hauling capacity,
and the ability to tow
a 15,000-pound trailer.
Man knows his Ram.
I did a little research.
It's been a long time
since I bought anything
this expensive.
Expensive.
Nonsense, my friend.
That's why
We've got financing.
I prefer to pay with cash.
Ally was right.
You are a genius.
She said that?
Best damn teacher
she's got.
Ron?
Can I call you Ron?
Ron, skirts get moist
for a ride like this.
You'd be fighting 'em off
with a stick.
Wow, is this yours?
Yep.
It's sexy.
I made some pasta,
enough for two.
Already ate.
A good woman.
All men in history had one
or needed one to take themselves
from one level to the next.
While men have
traditionally been
the doers in the public's mind,
it's women who have been
the motivators,
whether they meant to be
or not.
Mr. Gibb,
you're my favorite teacher.
Why are you
trippin' like this?
What did you
expect, you pig?
Baby, calm down, okay?
Listen.
No, it's not okay.
We're breaking up,
and I am serious
this time!
You see what
you're doing to me?
You're making
a big mistake.
Miss Palmer?
Is everything all right?
I just lost my ride home.
Come on.
We were gonna get out
of this stupid town together.
I guess that was
just my crazy dream.
As you get older,
you'll find your dreams change.
How do you mean?
Well, we all make
grandiose plans--
great job, big money,
nice house.
The problem is that
what seems perfect one day
may not be so great
when we actually get it.
So we got to get what we want
to know it's not what we want?
Something like that.
But don't get me wrong.
Unexpected things can happen
for the better sometimes too.
Something amazing
might fall into your life
when you least expect it.
Can I ask you
a personal question?
Are you married?
Was.
Things...
didn't work out for us.
My mom died when I was five.
It sucks.
I'm sorry.
When you get to be my age,
you accept
that a lot of things suck.
They say life always
gets in the way of living.
I like that.
You know, you're a lot cooler
than I thought.
Well, thanks for the ride.
I guess
I'll see you tomorrow.
Ally, wait.
I really
shouldn't be doing this.
Your graded test.
Look, I-l tried
to study last night.
I really did, but--
Take a look.
An A?
My God.
I can't believe it!
You earned it.
Thank you!
My bad.
Probably shouldn't have
done that.
You rock, Mr. Gibb.
By the way,
love the truck.
Mad sexy.
Dad?
Morning.
Morning, Marge.
Beautiful day.
Certainly is.
Close the door, Ron.
These men are police.
They need to ask
a few questions.
Mr. Gibb,
name's Dick Moon.
That handsome devil there
is my partner Karl.
He's a lover,
not a talker.
Everything's gonna be fine, Ron.
Just take a seat.
Damn, you got some hot girls
in this school.
You want to tell me what you did
with Allyson Palmer?
What do you mean?
Seems she's disappeared.
What?
Several eyewitnesses say she
got into your truck yesterday.
Last time anyone saw her
at all...
except you,
of course.
She lost her ride,
and I gave her a lift home.
And then?
She got out of the car
and went into her house.
Is it customary for you
to chauffeur around
your students, sir?
The administration
does frown on it.
Sometimes...
a teacher...
needs to be a friend too.
But I'm just as concerned
for her safety as you are.
Thank you
for your time.
We'll be talking with you again
real soon.
Search and rescue
efforts have officially begun
as local high school
cheerleader
Ally Palmer is missing.
Father Phil Palmer
of Palmer Dodge
told police Ally never came home
after school.
Police are asking if anyone
has any information
about Ally's whereabouts
to call the local hotline
on-screen below.
Hello?
Hello.
I want to apologize
for the other night.
I'm usually not--
I got a motto.
Never complain
and never explain.
Water under the bridge.
Did you just start?
I mean, I haven't
seen you around.
December, last--
first week after Christmas.
Well--
Have a good day, Mr. Gibb.
Thanks. You too.
With 24 hours having passed
since Ally Palmer's
disappearance,
authorities
are now treating this case
as a possible kidnapping.
We now go live
to the missing girl's father,
Phil Palmer.
Well, now it is my turn
to come to you,
my loyal neighbors,
and ask for your help.
My beautiful daughter Allyson,
my little angel,
is missing,
the victim
of a heinous kidnapping.
That's right,
taken from me on purpose.
I've asked myself 100 times,
"Who could do such a thing?
"What unspeakable evil
lurks in our midst?"
Any. baby,
I want you to know
Daddy loves you,
and I'm gonna get you back.
Friends, neighbors, help me.
These are dangerous times
that we live in.
But I believe
that life must go on.
And here at Palmer Auto,
it will.
We are slashing prices
on the entire inventory,
every car,
every truck on the lot on sale,
priced to move,
until Ally is returned to us
safe and sound.
You heard right.
I am passing the savings
along to you,
Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Public.
So come on down
to Palmer Auto
and show Ally--
no, show the World
how much you care.
It only takes a moment to snap,
and it takes a couple more
to see an opportunity.
History has always
treated men of this sort
with an incredible mixture
of admiration and revulsion.
As a student of history,
more and more as I see it
happening before my own eyes,
it's become harder and harder
for me to sit on the sidelines
and just watch.
Bastard!
All right, easy there, cowboy.
What the hell's
the matter with you?
Using her like that.
I don't know what you're saying.
You better drop that frying pan
and get the fuck away
from my house.
You're using her misfortune
as a marketing ploy?
It's how I cope.
Now, drop the frying pan!
Drop it, I Say!
I don't want your truck anymore.
Take it back.
Why?
What's the matter with it?
You know, buyer beware applies
in all automotive transactions,
mister.
If anything
bad happens to her,
it's gonna be your fault,
you hear me?
I'm gonna need
that pink slip back!
That man is
a self-serving monster.
Could be.
Fortunately, he's got an alibi
for the night in question.
What's yours?
I was at home.
Alone, right?
It makes me sick to think
of someone hurting that girl.
Would you please go
and find her?
That is the plan.
There's something
I'm curious about.
Smart fellow like you
stuck in a town like this.
It's almost like
you're hiding out or something.
Is that a question
or a statement?
You paid cash for that truck,
but your bank records show
no recent large withdrawals.
I don't like banks.
Karl prefers credit unions.
Where'd the money
come from, Gibb?
My savings.
That's a lot of savings.
It's insurance money.
Insurance money?
There was a car accident.
My wife died.
What does this have to do
with Ally Palmer?
You tell me.
Her father's
not pressing charges,
so you're free to go,
just not too far.
Yo, Mr. Gibb.
I heard about
what you did.
Awesome!
Mr. Palmer is
a major dick sometimes.
Guy hates my guts.
He was gonna give me cash
to stop dating Ally.
He said that?
Well, he offered me
a new transmission, actually.
Didn't you and Ally
break up?
Who told you that?
Ally.
Nah, we break up
all the time.
See, she's all about
the makeup sex.
The girl's an animal.
Good night, Brett.
Wait, hang on.
Do you think someone
actually took her?
It looks that way.
Hey, you okay?
You don't look so good.
You want a ride home?
Administration frowns on it.
Well, okay.
Hey, thanks for the talk,
Mr. Gibb.
Now I feel
a lot better.
Um, let's go around to the back.
Pervert.
Disgraceful.
Shame on you.
Ronnie...
we got to talk.
Nice.
Now, that is one
sweet little cupcake.
Hey.
I'm dying to know, Ronnie.
What flavor's her frosting?
Amber Jinxs?
Where is she?
Where's Amber?
Amber?
I know you're in here.
Freeze!
I want you all to hear this.
Why did you print
that picture?
You took something innocent
and turned it into pornography.
Kind of like
Young, Blonde, and Ready?
You should have come to me first
and given me a chance
to explain.
A man has a right
to defend himself.
You're a dirty old man,
Mr. Gibb.
Probably
a kidnapper too.
Girls, get to class now.
Amber, you too.
You're going
to pay for that.
Now.
This craziness,
it's disruptive.
Just tell me.
Am I fired?
The board is concerned
about the students.
Your presence
is upsetting everyone.
I have to suspend you,
give it some time
to pass.
Time to pass.
A girl is missing.
Is the board concerned
about that?
The police are doing
everything they can.
Unfortunately, you're the one
who looks the most suspicious,
and frankly,
I can understand why.
I admit...
I had a crush on her,
a completely inappropriate
but innocent crush.
What were you thinking?
It's been over three days
since local high school
cheerleader Ally Palmer
went missing.
Volunteers are coming out
in full force
in hopes of finding
any evidence
to bring this little girl home
safe and sound.
Police knocked on doors looking
for any clues or witnesses
in connection with this case.
Sage mist metallic...
Ally's favorite color.
We'll take it.
God bless you both.
Mr. Palmer.
Gentlemen.
Looks like the sale
is going well.
Yeah, well, it's a good
distraction, you know.
Where's my Ally?
Can we have a word,
please?
Come on in.
Have a seat.
Don't touch the cat.
Took her down
with a .30-06.
Two shots to bag
that one.
Tiff, be a hon.
Three scotches.
Now, again,
where's my little girl?
We have a couple questions
for you, Mr. Palmer.
Was Ally using drugs'?
What?
Any reason she might have
run off?
Shady friends?
Was she depressed?
What in Christ
are you talking about?
Some nut job broke into my home
and kidnapped my daughter.
That's just it, sir.
Usually in a kidnapping,
there's a ransom note,
some sort of demand.
Without that, it looks more
like a runaway situation.
Allyson has a great life.
She got the best of everything.
Why the fuck would she run away?
Somebody took her.
I know it.
How are you so sure, sir'?
Scotches for everyone.
Not now, Tiff.
But, Philly, you--
Not now!
Let me tell you something.
I am a respected man
in this town.
My reputation is my life.
I got powerful people watching
this situation real close.
I'm gonna be the mayor one day,
so when I tell you
that you should be out
looking for a kidnapper,
then you and the freak
over in the corner
had damn well better be out
looking for a kidnapper.
And I'll tell you
something else.
If you ever insinuate again
that I know more
than I am saying,
I will personally slice your
nuts open with a rusty nail.
Sound fair to you?
Peachy.
Now, what about this pencil dick
that assaulted me
with a frying pan?
Gibb?
He's clean so far,
but we're not done
with him yet.
Problem remains,
no ransom note, no motive,
no kidnapping.
Karl, let's go.
Mr. Palmer's gonna be mayor
one day.
Shouldn't
you be in jail?
Ronnie,
it's not your fault, pal.
They're all hotties,
hotties dressed
like little hookers.
They're all asking for it.
It's no wonder
guys like us
do the things that we do.
Jesus!
Sorry.
Keep that piece of crap
out of here,
or I'll call the cops.
What is it exactly
that guys like us do?
Please, Ronnie, you think
you're the first teacher
to slip one of his flock
a little something extra?
I got two juniors.
They'd be failing right now
if they didn't fuck like champs.
You're disgusting.
How do you live with yourself'?
Wake up, Gibb.
A girl like Ally Palmer wouldn't
give you the time of day
if she wasn't fishing
for a good grade.
Wait a minute.
You think she's actually hot
for you.
That's fucking hysterical, man.
That is funny, Ronnie.
Later.
He'!-
Pick-up for Phil Palmer.
Right, two double cheeseburgers
with the works,
two jumbo fries,
and a slice of cherry pie.
You must be hungry.
Ravenous.
That'll be $9.75.
Right.
Let's see
what I got here.
Yeah.
That's a ten.
You keep the change, hon.
Mr. Palmer.
You want to get out of my way,
fuckwit?
Yeah, hi, two Philly cheese
to go.
$5.75.
Hello?
Who's there?
You're insane.
I don't eat fast food.
No, wait.
Please don't go.
I'm sorry, please.
Excellent choice,
Mr. Palmer.
Seen this one,
like, ten times.
Hot sex scene.
Is that right'?
Yeah, real steamy.
Well, what do you know?
There you go.
Mr. Palmer.
Good evening.
Have they found
your daughter yet?
No. No, they have not.
My wife and I
are praying for her.
Thank you
and God bless.
So when is this one
due back?
Quarter past midnight.
What happened?
Just some local punks.
I chased them off.
You don't have to do that.
Do you think
I'm a good person?
Of course I do.
You're a teacher.
There's nothing nobler.
I betrayed a sacred trust.
I took advantage of a student.
How could I be
so stupid?
Been so long since I felt alive,
and when her lips touched mine,
I actually--
I wanted--
Shh, quiet,
that's enough.
Look what you're doing
to yourself.
I've been so awful to you.
It's not me
you've been awful to.
What's wrong?
You don't know me.
I don't know you.
Did you just say that?
I don't know you?
Six years I've been
your neighbor.
I know that you wear
the same brown jacket
Monday through Thursday,
sweater vests on Fridays.
I know that you overcook
your bacon.
You burn the shit out of it.
- Holly.
- No, shut up.
For someone so smart,
you can be such a dumb-ass.
I've never seen you
have a visitor,
not another human being.
Now, that's wrong.
You don't understand.
I get it.
You're hurting inside
just like everyone else
on this green earth.
Well, I'm hurting too,
and I'm scared,
scared as hell
I'll die alone.
I need to be held.
And maybe you can't see it,
but so do you.
Grow some balls,
Ronald Gibb.
Be a man.
Start living.
As I said, no
man can do it alone.
For good old Abe,
it was Mary Todd,
Mary Todd Lincoln,
that really got him on track.
He was a loner,
and she needed attention.
Not necessarily a match
made in heaven,
but it worked.
Ronald?
[man on M Bringing you the latest
update on the Ally Palmer kidnapping,
we now go live to--
Where Ronald Gibb,
local high school teacher,
is holding a press conference.
And I repeat, I did not
have a romantic relationship
with Allyson Palmer.
The horrible reality...
is that Ally is still missing.
I don't know
what happened to her,
but someone out there does.
I am hereto do what the police
and her father will not.
This is my life savings,
$68,000.
You want it?
Find Allyson Palmer.
No questions asked,
no explanation needed.
When Ally gets home safely,
this money is yours.
You brave son of a bitch.
You stupid
son of a bitch.
211 phone calls
in the past hour alone.
Well, that's good, right?
Nine of the callers say
that she was abducted by aliens.
It's gonna take us days
to sort through all of this.
We weren't prepared
to open up this can of worms.
There's something different
about you, Gibb.
Next time,
take a dump on my face.
Hey, hey, hey!
Back off, Palmer!
Back up!
Something had to be done,
something besides
bartering her life
for cut-rate prices
on used cars.
This is none of your business.
It's my daughter.
It's my problem.
I am trying to help her.
You like little blonde girls,
ain't that right?
Even if they're not on DVD.
You disrespected
my little baby,
and I am itching
to rip your heart out!
Now, I don't care
if barge ass here
has got anything on you
or not.
If I find out that you were
involved in any way,
God as my witness,
I will bite off your johnson.
Another thing:
your reward sucks.
I'm gonna double it.
No child of mine
is gonna be cut-rate.
She is not
a clearance sale item.
Look, Gibb,
father of the year is right.
It's time for you
to take a step back.
He is warped.
It doesn't matter.
You were the last person
to see that girl alive.
You better start praying
it doesn't stay that way.
You stay away from me.
I'll use this,
I swear.
Hold it.
Hold it.
I came to apologize.
I bought you--
I bought you a new camera.
This one's better
than the one you smashed.
It's top-of-the-line.
This doesn't make it all right.
I still think you're a creep,
but thanks.
You're welcome.
Hey, how do you know
Ally's dad?
I don't.
Yeah, Phil Palmer,
I'm just curious
how you two know each other.
Um...
I've seen him dropping Ally off.
Well, that's fascinating,
because he seems
to know things about me
that only you
could have told him.
So why don't you tell me
what's in it for you?
Is he paying you?
Are you doing it out of
the goodness of your heart?
Wait, you have to have
a heart for that.
People are gonna start
telling the truth around here.
What is that bastard up to'?
What is his game?
Tell me.
Tell me right now!
Hello?
Are--are you there'?
Mom?
Amber.
Amber!
You slimy piece of--
Sweetie, come on,
hold on, hold on.
Hey, don't run away.
Now, just calm down.
You got it all wrong.
I can explain.
How do you explain that?
It was an accident.
I mean, this is your fault.
Shouldn't you be at work'?
I came to warn you.
Gibb knows we're together.
Sweetie,
don't be that way.
Besides, the guy is harmless.
I thought you loved me.
I do love you, baby.
I hate you both.
Whoa.
No.
That tire retails
for two and change.
Howdy, partner.
This is the real deal.
I gave her those earrings
for her sweet 16.
They cost a fortune too.
I get those back, don't I?
So what do you say, old buddy?
Will you do it?
Well, it's
not that simple.
I don't want Allyson
or anyone else getting hurt.
Hell's bells.
You wanted a ransom note;
there it is.
Some fucker's
got my little girl.
If he wants Gibb
to show up with the money,
that's sure as shit
what's gonna happen.
Am I right, Ron?
I want my truck back.
Come again?
I want the Ram back
and every penny
I overpaid for it.
Christ.
Then when this is over,
I want you to go on TV
and apologize
to every man, woman,
and child
you ever lied to.
Put the tortoise down!
You're shitting me, right'?
This is Ally's life
we're talking about here.
Your daughter...
your problem.
That's extortion.
That is extortion.
That's a crime.
Isn't that a crime?
I think you best do
what the gentleman says.
I can't believe this shit.
All right, fine, fine,
whatever the hell you want,
but I get her back.
Tomorrow at midnight,
that's exactly what we'll do.
Unit number one in position.
Just sit tight.
You ready, Gibb?
Yeah.
Time to get moving.
Good luck.
Gibb is on the move.
Continue to hold your position.
There's nobody here.
Maybe they changed their mind.
Relax.
Just give 'em
a minute.
"We hold these truths
to be self-evident
"that all men are created equal,
"that they are endowed
by their creator
"with certain
inalienable rights,
"that among these
are life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness."
Got movement
from the southeast.
Showtime.
He's coming.
Where is she?
It's all here.
$200,000.
Now, tell me
where Allyson is.
Okay.
Not now, not now.
Damn it.
No.
Whoa.
I'm sorry, Mr. Gibb.
Please don't hurt me.
You wrote the note?
Why?
I don't know.
I was gonna send your part back,
honest.
It was her dad's money
I wanted.
You idiot.
The cops are here.
Go, get out of here.
Run, you fucking moron, run.
Gibb!
It's just a kid.
It isn't real.
Hold your position.
Don't do anything.
I repeat, hold your positions.
Hold your fire!
Hold your fire!
Who the hell is shooting?
Karl, get an ambulance out here.
Now, Karl!
God damn it,
what do you want from me?
No!
No, please!
Please!
Please, no!
You see, people don't
always mean to be bad,
even when they do bad things.
Sometimes life
just gets away from you.
You stop making decisions
and start doing what you think
life has decided for you.
But a great historian
can take a step back
in the middle of the storm,
in the heat of battle,
and see the opportunity
that life's seemingly random
mishaps have presented.
A great historian can seize
the opportunity to start anew
and put his history behind him.
Ha!
On, Ally.
Ally.
Daddy.
My--Jesus.
Ally. baby.
Ally, honey.
Daddy.
Yes, a great historian
can seize an opportunity
and put his history behind him.
Tiffany, I will be
in my office.
He'!-
You boys need something?
Well, makes yourselves
right at home.
What, are they giving out
free donuts today?
Sir, please stand up.
Karl.
It's Karl, right?
Karl, tell him who he's
talking to, will you?
Is this some kind of a joke?
Sir, please stand up.
Okay, all right.
Jesus, don't get your panties
in a bunch.
I'm standing.
Look, I'm standing.
You have the right
to remain silent.
Anything you say--
I know my damn rights.
Hey, am I being charged
with something here?
Statutory rape.
Amber Jinxs is a minor,
same as your daughter.
She's lying, because I-l have
never had sexual relations
with that woman.
Tiff, thank God you're here.
Tell 'em what kind
of a man I am.
Come on, you can help me.
Shut up, Phil.
Tiff, honey!
Tiff, wait, Tiff!
Is it true you're going away?
For a little while
to clear my head.
How are you holding up?
I'm cool.
And Brett?
He's good.
Doctor said he'll be
as good as new
in a couple of months.
My dad thinks he's faking it.
Your father is...
a real piece of work.
Yeah, he is.
But he does love me.
You know, what you did for me,
Mr. Gibb, was amazing.
Please don't.
If it wasn't for you,
I wouldn't be alive.
You know what
the funny thing is, though?
I don't hate him.
I mean, I guess I should,
but if anything,
I sort of feel sorry for him.
Don't feel sorry for him.
Just kind of wonder why,
you know?
I don't know.
Must have been pretty scary.
Wasn't that scared.
Bored mostly.
Man, I'm sorry.
I thought you guys
were done.
Hey, Mr. Gibb,
thanks for the turtle.
Tortoise.
Yeah, that's cool too.
You take your time, Ally.
I'm gonna go wait in the car.
Well, good luck on your trip.
I hope you find
what you're looking for.
Hey, stud.
Heard you're
out of here, man.
Yep.
Slow it down, man.
Say good-bye,
good luck.
Ronnie, I need some advice,
teacher to teacher.
What's that, Pete?
Well, Ally's reeling,
right?
She's gonna need
a shoulder to cry on.
You already gave her an A,
so I can't use that.
Do you think she would
take it in the ass
for a college recommendation?
For the record,
I am nothing like you.
What are you doing?
God, you scared me.
I'm just cleaning up
a little bit.
You packed?
Let's go.
Even for my hero,
there were the two Lincolns,
they say.
What does it matter which one
he was or when or for how long?
Whichever one is written about,
he end justifies the means,
and, most importantly,
the world remembers the hero.