Crash s02e13 Episode Script

Who the fuck is malcolm sloan And why the hell is he having A wake for my daughter, anthony? - I'm malcolm.
Ben: What is your fucking game? - Why the fuck am I here? - What would you do if you came Face to face with your daughter's killer, ben? ( straining ) you killed her.
- You killed my child.
- Ben? Ben? - Ben, ben, ben! - Ahh.
Anthony: Look, these motherfuckers put ben in the hospital, They threatened his family, our family And I know they killed cassie.
It's time they fucking admit it.
Maggie: Seth has a meningioma.
It's-- It's a lesion on his brain.
The hallucinations will get worse.
I made a miraculous recovery.
I've appointed tess c o-executive director of byzantium.
Somebody mind telling me what that means? It means that you, maggie and everyone else Can get off my back about this goddamn operation.
You are fucking fired.
I want you out of here - By the end of today.
- You've got it.
Let me purify you, so his spirit can enter inside your body.
Don't be afraid.
I need to cleanse you.
You almost fucking killed her! What's the matter with you? Our future together is gonna be great.
I promise.
- Did you tell bauer you're my manager? I have nothing but your best interests at heart.
Jimmy, this is my one shot.
If I blow it, I'm back in the club forever.
You're not my manager.
( laughing ) I got the part, baby.
- What? - I got the part.
- Dollar for food, man? - Get a fucking job.
Wendy: Bo's not a bully.
I don't know where he learned that beastly behavior.
- ( bo grunts ) - ( screams ) Man: It seems we've got a little bit of a problem here.
Yeah, it says you have a restraining order against you.
That means, legally, I can't sell you a gun.
That doesn't mean you have to leave here without protection.
- ( crowd cheering ) ( players shouting ) - Louis: Nothing! - Wendy: Come on! Go ahead-- swing! Lily: Guy's got no swing! He's got nothing! Kenny: No batter! No batter! This guy can't hit! What's the matter with you, kid? Come on, put some weight behind it! Guy's got no swing! He's got nothing! Come on, nervous nellie! Afraid to take a swing, aren't you, baby? Smoke that turkey! Smoke him! He's got nothing! Kenny: No batter! No batter! He's got nothing! The kid's got nothing! Let's go! Wendy: Nervous nellie nellie! Kenny: No batter! Hey, batter batter batter! No batter! Swing, batter! - ( laughs ) - careful, kid.
- He's throwing smoke today.
Kenny: No batter batter batter.
No batter! No batter! Nothing! Guy's got no swing! He's got nothing! Louis: Smoke that turkey! Smoke him! - He's got nothing! Wendy: Nervous nellie, Afraid to take a swing? Hey, batter batter! No batter! Swing, batter! - He's got nothing! - ( gunshot ) - ( crowd cheering ) Did you see that, man? Oh my god.
I smacked it.
Jerilee, this script of yours-- It's incredible, poetic.
I don't know.
It's got Balls.
Mmm.
You really think so? Are they as big as yours? - Bigger.
- ( clipboard clacks ) Bauer: Cut.
- Great.
Great.
- ( bell rings ) - Yeah, it was okay? - Absolutely.
Absolutely.
That's what I'm talking about.
That's the kind of chemistry I'm looking for.
Thank you.
Thank you for coming down, david.
I really needed to see the two of you together.
I enjoyed it.
Look, I love this script And I'd like to do the film.
- Just let me know, bauer.
- I'll be calling the studios.
- We'll make this happen.
- Beautiful.
Let's talk, okay? I don't know-- maybe get together and discuss our characters.
- Sure, that would be great.
- Oh, that does sound great.
- Jimmy? - This is a closed set.
The door was open.
I thought I'd stop by, see how it was going.
- What's the big deal? - Hey, I'll see you later.
- Thanks for coming down.
- You've got it.
Bye.
I know you don't need my advice, But that guy-- complete shit in his last flick.
Seriously.
Hamming it up all over the place-- All of that.
- Jimmy, get the fuck out of here.
Whoa.
What? We're almost done here, jimmy.
I'll be out in five minutes, okay? - Jimmy? Five minutes.
- Fine, five minutes.
I'm not a fucking chauffeur.
I told you I didn't want that guy anywhere near me.
Bauer, he swears he didn't do it.
Your jealous boyfriend drops you off at my house On the exact same night that my car gets the shit keyed out of it And you expect me to believe those two events are not related? The guy's a fucking parasite.
You know how many times I've heard that before? Well, then maybe you should start listening.
There's a lot riding on this.
You're the one that stands to lose everything here, inez, not jimmy.
Listen.
You are such a beautiful girl, Full of promise.
Do you realize you could have just about anything you want? He's a disease and if you let him, He's gonna ruin you.
Seth: A fucking football stadium.
Kenny: I guess it will be eventually, yeah.
It doesn't look like this thomas guy has made much progress, though.
Nah.
Life was a lot less complicated When this was my goal.
Oh, boy.
I get why we're here.
- You do, huh? - Yeah.
Byzantium's a go.
Tomorrow night's the big celebration Where people will get their first glimpse at your new city.
And? And you're feeling a little overwhelmed.
It's understandable.
It's a heavy fucking weight, pal.
There's an urge, kenny-- we all have it-- To be safe, to do less than we can, To avoid the heavy challenges And settle for the small victories.
For most of us, maybe.
Not for you.
Somehow, the idea of building a city Seemed a hell of a lot easier when I had god whispering in my ear.
Maybe he's decided to be a silent partner on this one, huh? ( chuckles ) Don't forget-- You're the one that pushed this thing through.
Nobody else.
It's gonna be hard to get it done.
You're just figuring that out now? Look, you started this thing and, No matter how difficult it may be, You're gonna finish it.
You're a confident little fuck, aren't you? I just know a sure thing when I see one.
Besides, if you even think about quitting, I'll kick your ass.
So what are we gonna do? Are we gonna dick around here all day or what? I hear there's a great party happening downtown.
- ( chuckles ) - come on.
Jimmy: Pizza's here! Come on, inez.
You know I can't stand it when you ignore me.
I told you bauer's having a dinner party And he wants me there.
Yeah, well, I want you here.
Can I ask why I'm not invited to this thing? Um, I think it might be because you keyed His $100,000 car, jimmy.
What? I didn't do shit to his car.
So typical-- deny deny deny.
It wasn't you.
Of course it wasn't you.
It's not obvious at all it was you.
All right, I did it.
I did it, okay? It was impulsive.
This whole thing is just breaking my heart now.
It's making me fucking crazy.
I have to go, jimmy, And you have some time to yourself to figure things out.
Baby, wait.
Don't you get why I'm so fucked up over this? I pushed this thing with bauer.
I made this whole thing happen and now-- What? Jimmy, no.
I'm the one who's fighting for this, I'm the one who's going to acting classes And it's my quality they want.
Your quality? What is that shit? Come on, inez.
That's not you talking anymore.
It's bauer.
He's trying to ruin us.
Don't you see that? Jimmy! - You just want to let this guy take away everything.
He's inside your head.
You're not seeing us.
You're not seeing me the way you used to.
- Jimmy! ( emphatically ) shut the fuck up.
( panting ) Inez? Don't be here when I get home.
( door opens ) ( door slams ) There you go.
$750, cash as requested.
Thank you.
It's a good truck.
- ( squeaking ) - ( dog barking ) You don't have to do this.
Neither do you.
( moaning, kissing ) Uh-oh.
Where are you going? Where do you think? Hold on.
Hey.
I want to run something past you.
- Aww.
- ( chuckles ) You're not gonna start in on that whole bondage thing again, are you? You always use that against me.
Jesus christ, I only mentioned it one time.
So can I get back to what I was about to do? Would you just look at me for a second? You're a very handsome man.
Well, that's very kind, but it's not the point.
You don't notice anything different? Did you get another tattoo? You're cute and you're funny, But you might need your fucking eyes examined.
- What is that? - What does it look like? Holy shit.
Uh Where's this coming from? Tess, I love you.
Okay, I'm in love with you, You're in love with me And we're so fucking good together.
Yes, we are.
We-- we've just never talked about this.
But you're the one that's always saying That talk is overrated, you know? Sweetheart, I'm being pretty romantic here.
Very romantic.
It's just A big decision that I haven't even thought about.
Okay.
Let's talk about it then.
Let's have the talk.
That's just it, kenny.
I've not even ready to have the talk, Let alone think about marriage.
You know what? You're right.
You're right.
Forget about it.
It's A bad fucking idea.
- Stop.
- It's-- - ( spanks ) - please don't shut down on me.
I'm not shutting down.
- ( sighs ) - I'll let you tie me up.
( laughs ) Yeah.
Anthony: Turn around.
Wow.
Look who's here.
Reliving scenes from childhood? Is this good manners in south central? How far are you willing to go, anthony? I'll let you know when I get there.
( chuckles ) Mr.
Cendars.
Ah.
Do you have my things? We do.
They were checked in when you were admitted.
- Can you get them for me, please? - I can.
I need you to sign these release forms before you go.
All right.
Nurse, my young friend-- The one that brought me in here- have you seen him? No, I haven't.
I'm sorry.
- She's-- yeah.
Watch your glass.
- ( people chatting ) - Inez.
Come here.
( jazz music playing ) There's someone I'd like you to meet.
This is paolo ferzetti, a brilliant composer.
If you love a film score, it's more than likely that he wrote it.
Of course.
It's an honor to meet you.
Bauer has told me wonderful things about you.
And as fantastic a liar as I am, I must confess that in your case I mostly told him the truth.
I'm flattered.
It's really nice to meet you.
I'm sorry.
Would you excuse me for a second? Sure.
- Hello, david.
- Hi, gorgeous.
- How are you? ( car alarm blaring ) ( yelling ) God damn it.
Jimmy, don't do it.
See, inez? His car doesn't mean shit.
None of this means shit except for you and me.
Oh my god, jimmy.
What the hell are you doing? Jimmy, no! - I'll fucking kill him! - ( both grunting ) Somebody call 911! Call 911! Hey, bauer.
Come on, take it easy, man.
Come on.
Relax.
Jimmy: Do it.
Kill me.
You took the only thing that matters to me, anyway! ( distant sirens ) I love you, inez! Women: âTª always is always forever âTª âTª is one is one is one âTª âTª always is always forever âTª - Shut the fuck up.
- âTª is one is âTª All right, now who's gonna talk? 'cause I've got all night And I ain't leaving till I get answers.
( laughing ) You like having power, don't you, anthony? No, this ain't got shit to do with me.
You killed ben's daughter.
- Now you've got to own up to it.
- Women: Ooh.
Accusing us doesn't give you power, anthony.
You don't have power until you actually do something.
- Women: Do it.
Do it.
( gavin laughing ) - Do it.
- Do it.
If you're such a badass, malcolm, man up-- Own up to cassie's murder.
You know I wanted her dead.
She died.
You make the connection.
- ( laughing ) anthony: Is that a confession? That ain't enough.
Say the words.
I'm not afraid of dying for a cause, anthony.
Death is just another river to cross.
Woman: Oh yeah.
- If you're the captain, it's fine by me.
Okay.
Okay.
How about them? Are they ready to cross the river with you? - Uh-huh! - All aboard.
- ( gavin laughing ) - tracy: Please, no.
Please, no.
No.
Please, no.
( crying ) Fuck him.
Black bastard.
I dare you.
Pull the trigger.
I dare you.
( laughing ) she dared you.
I admit your loyalty to ben is admirable.
Yeah, like a loyal fucking slave.
Tell me something-- Was it the lash that made you so loyal And obedient, boy? Or was it ben's cock in your ass? - ( laughing ) - ooh! Nobody else here.
I found these.
( gavin laughing ) - Oops.
- ( women laugh ) Anthony: Ben, it's me.
I'm not letting them get away with what they did to cassie and you.
I'll deal with malcolm now.
No more bullshit.
- ( phone clicking ) - rodriguez: Mr.
Cendars.
Excuse me, May I have a word with you, please? Is the gun you used to kill cassie in there, asshole? 'cause if it is, you're fucked.
( mockingly ) is the gun in there? You're fucked.
Is the gun in there? You're fucked.
- Is the gun in there? You're fucked.
- Shut up! - Shut up! Just shut up! - Oh, shut up.
That gun's just like your dick- it's never gonna see any action.
I bet their guns aren't even loaded.
( silence ) - ( gun cocks ) - no, they're loaded.
Uhm, gavin-- That's your name, right? --Why is it every ofay piece of shit like you, You love to talk about a brother's dick? It gets tiring.
I don't wanna hear another goddamn word from any of y'all Unless you're confessing to the murder of cassie cendars.
Aim that gun at me and pull the trigger.
You're here for a reason, But it has nothing to do with cassie or ben cendars.
You're here to do what I need done, Like slaves.
Destiny.
Keep up that slave talk and I'm gonna shove this gun right up your ass.
- ( women laugh ) you need to do better than that.
You can pull the trigger and we can be martyrs.
Charlie wanted a race war, but he was the wrong man.
Maybe it was just the wrong time, - But tonight we can make him a prophet.
( women and gavin laughing ) So helter skelter, my black brothers, Make his dream come true.
Do it! Do it! Do it! Woman #2: Do it.
( women laughing ) ( gavin laughing ) Fuck! - You're out of your fucking mind! - God damn it! How much reason does a nigger need to kill a white man anyway? How about this? One of the guns in that box-- Gavin and I used it just last week.
We killed two of your black brothers-- One in watts, one in crenshaw.
Woman: Oh.
( giggles ) oh no.
What did you just say? It was just another drive-by.
- Woman #2: Sorry.
We asked the first one for directions.
- He walked right up.
- ( laughing ) On Tuesday afternoon, off crenshaw, We shot another one off a bicycle He probably stole.
I heard about that boy.
Tracy: Please no.
You.
Did you know about tjis? Not until after.
You motherfucking son of a bitch! - ( gun cocks ) - yeah.
- Anthony! - Yeah.
You wanted a murder confession, you got one.
- ( door opens ) we are not gonna do Anything this white trash tells us to do Just because we would enjoy it.
He's right, anthony.
What are you doing here, ben? - I got your message.
The police caught the guy that killed my daughter.
What the fuck are you talking about? It's malcolm and these people-- they did it.
No, they didn't.
They have evidence, they have a confession.
It has nothing to do with these freaks, anthony.
Yeah, but they've still got blood all over their hands.
- Yeah.
- That doesn't surprise me.
What's the game, malcolm? Why did you put me through all this? You actually thought you could solve your daughter's murder, ben? You're vain.
You're way too vain.
You deserve to be fucked with.
But just because we didn't kill his precious daughter Doesn't mean you can't do your niçger duty, So fucking do it! We're done here.
I don't have to listen to any more of that shit.
- You use the word "dream" a lot.
- Yeah, I like that word.
- I think it fits.
- Okay.
You also say "imagine" quite a few times.
Yeah, I do, don't I? Seth, do you really want me to give you notes on this speech? Yes, definitely.
I mean, I asked you, didn't I? Tess, the computer guys are here To set up the presentation for tonight.
Yeah, tell them I'll be there in a second.
- You've got it.
Everything, uh Okay? - How about you let me give you notes on this speech And then I'll tell you about my love life? - Fair enough.
Hey, seth? Seth, I'm leaving.
I'll be there in a minute, baby.
Okay, I like this cut right there.
It's good.
Yeah, me too.
- Okay, I have to go out for a bit.
You and battaglia play nice.
Hey, you know what? You have so much going on.
Are you sure you want to do this? Absolutely.
This is important.
Come on.
Rodriguez: He was arrested on burglary charges.
He's got a sheet a mile long-- Possession, robbery, assault.
We found a weapon on him.
Ballistics match the weapon To the one used in your daughter's murder.
He gave us a full confession-- As much as he can remember.
So what did he say? Did he know cassie? - Why did he do it? - He's an addict.
He's got a history of mental illness.
He had a reason.
He's forgotten what it was.
Mr.
Cendars, when you came to me months ago Asking about your daughter's murder, You put her case back on the radar.
Every time a weapon came in, I ran a ballistics profile.
I would've never done that if you hadn't pushed so hard.
So, umm What about me and my uncle? I'm gonna pretend you didn't ask that.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have a group of murder suspects to process.
- You okay? - Yeah.
Let's go.
Come on.
- Here you go, baby.
- Seth, I'm not an invalid.
You're having our baby.
Let me pamper you.
You must be so bored.
You don't have to stay.
I want to stay.
- Seriously, this is your last chance.
( whispers ) I'll remember you told me so.
- I love you, seth.
- I love me too.
Man: Okay, everybody, the break's over.
All right, if everybody is set, We'll pick up where we left off.
Let's get things rolling.
Who wants to start? - ( whispers ) me.
- Okay, you have the floor.
Hi, I'm maggie.
I'm an alcoholic.
All: Hi, maggie.
( whispers ) hi, maggie.
( cell phone buzzing ) Jimmy: Hey, it's me.
I've got one call and you're it.
I'm really sorry, inez.
I just didn't know how else to get through to you.
It was the only way I could think of To show you how I was feeling.
It was stupid.
I-- I'm stupid.
Anyway, I want to be able to tell you all this in person.
If you could find it in your heart to come bail me out-- I love you, baby.
Tess: Don't worry.
It's not like you have to give a speech or anything.
Seth will introduce you at the beginning of the evening.
He'll hand you a nice plaque commemorating Your outstanding service to the cause.
You'll say a few brief words, And after that it's party time.
- Sound good? - It sounds wonderful.
I-- I just can't believe it.
I mean, I understand honoring louis-- He has done so much-- but to pick me? I mean there has to be so many other volunteers more deserving.
Well, seth must think otherwise.
He chose you personally.
Now things kick off around 8:00.
We probably need you here around 7:30.
- Any questions? - Don't think so.
Great.
I'll see you tonight.
( louis sighs ) ( both laugh ) - well, this is gonna be one hell of a night.
- ( cell phone ringing ) - oh.
- It's bo.
- ( beeps ) Bo? I have been so worried.
Where are you? Bo! Oh.
( crying ) Mom, don't.
Okay? There's no need.
Okay.
You listen here, young man.
We need to have a serious talk - About your recent behavior.
- I understand, okay? But not here, not now.
I'm still very unhappy with you.
I get it.
Mr.
Eigenberg, please accept my apology, sir.
What I did-- putting my hands on you like that-- There's just no excuse.
I agree.
I hope I didn't hurt you.
No, but you should really get a handle on that temper of yours.
Yeah, you're right about that, sir.
Your mother's getting an award tonight.
No kidding? That's great.
You deserve it.
Oh, I don't know about that.
Oh, bo, it would be so great if you could come.
This is a very important night for me And I want you to be part of it.
Okay, you've got me.
Fantastic.
Kenny! - Yeah? - Wendy: Look who's here.
I appreciate it.
Hey, bo.
I didn't expect to see you around here anytime soon.
Bo's gonna be my guest at the gala tonight.
- Oh, is that a fact? - Mm-hmm.
I thought you weren't a big fan of byzantium.
Well, I'm a big fan of my mom's and I'd like to support her.
Sure, that makes sense.
Well, congratulations again, wendy.
- Thank you.
Bo, I'll check you later.
Sir.
Well, I guess I should get going too.
Is-- is there a restroom that I can use? - Oh, back-- - oh, perfect.
Hey, don't leave without saying goodbye.
I won't.
He really is a good boy at heart.
( beeps ) ( beeps ) Man: Jimmy killed bobby sabian may 17th? Why am I just now hearing about it? ( crying ) I know I should've come forward sooner, But I was scared.
I mean, he warned me that if I ever told anyone He killed bobby sabian, he would do-- He would do the same thing to me, And I believed him.
I mean, jimmy's right in here now On arson charges.
He's clearly dangerous.
Well, I appreciate you coming in, miss heredia.
We'll certainly look into your claims, But without any physical evidence, It's a tough road.
Jimmy gave me this money the night he told me what happened.
Bobby's blood is all over it.
Thinking about jumping? Huh.
Since when are you a fucking mind-reader? Since I talked to your girlfriend.
She told you? - That's nice.
- I could tell something was up.
- Mm-hmm? - You've got a lousy poker face.
( chuckles ) Well, I guess I just moved in too soon Too fast, Pouted like an infant, you know? - Stop me when you disagree.
- I'll let you know.
Oh, seth, I'm an insensitive prick.
Tess and I, what we've got-- It's different.
You know, it's nice.
I'm an idiot for rushing in.
I should've fucking known better.
But I guess I'm starting to realize I may be a little insecure.
She might be the love of my fucking life, you know? If she asked me to wait, I should wait, right? You're right.
Man, I'm embarrassed.
( chuckles ) I'm actually embarrassed.
I owe that poor woman an apology.
You're a pal.
Thank you.
Glad I could help.
It's unfortunate is what it is, jimmy.
Bobby's case was ice cold.
Lowlifes like that-- Not a high priority.
And then your girlfriend pays me a visit and-- Well She must be a real bitch.
I always said that girl's got what it takes.
She's gonna be in a big movie, you know-- A remake of "the lonely lady.
" Never heard of it.
Wait.
The pia zadora titty flick? That thing was a piece of shit.
Yeah, well This one's gonna be better.
( can squirts ) - ( people chatting ) kenny: Hey, nolanski, - You got a second? - Tess: Sure.
- Come here.
- ( jazz music playing ) ( exhales ) all right.
Hear me out, will you? So I've given this a little though And I think we've got to slow things down a little here, all right? It's all happening way too fast.
I'm getting a uncomfortable.
So I'm thinking we should take a breath, You know, get our bearings.
Maybe then we could continue on At exactly the same pace as before.
- Really? - Yeah, afraid so.
You know, we should take a little time or-- I don't know-- a medium amount of time, You know, before we Become mature - And kick this up to the next level.
- Yeah, sure.
Okay.
I'm sorry if that's offensive, but you know what? That's the way it's gotta be.
- I can live with that.
- You can, huh? Good.
Good.
I'm glad we see eye to eye.
Just, umm Make sure you don't lose that ring.
Not a chance.
I've gotta get back to work.
Me too.
Go get 'em.
Hey.
That's a nice dress.
It's about time you noticed.
- Could you get this for me? - Yeah.
( clears throat ) Well Here we are.
I am so proud of you, And you are a great man.
- I just have a lot of money.
- Don't do that.
Don't downplay this moment.
I can be proud of you if I want to be.
- I love you.
- I love you.
Snazzy.
Oh.
- Very nice.
- You are so beautiful.
Knock-knock.
- Mmm.
- Hi.
- Are you ready to roll, boss? - I am.
You look fetching as always, mrs.
B.
And you, you handsome devil, Look almost presentable.
That's what I was going for.
Let's go get 'em.
( chuckles ) dr.
Smith, how totally cool to see you.
- You know my wife maggie.
- Yes, how are you? Hello, andrea.
Good to see you.
Louis! Wendy! Oh, I'm so glad that both of you could make it.
Oh, thank you.
Oh.
- ( giggles ) - maggie, I want you to meet Louis eigenberg and wendy olinville, Two outstanding volunteers We'll be honoring later tonight.
Thank you so much for all your help.
We really appreciate it.
Oh, it's nothing.
I mean, all this fuss isn't necessary.
I was happy just to help out.
I for one don't mind the fuss at all.
- Oh, stop it.
- Is your son gonna be here tonight? - I invited him, - But I haven't seen him anywhere.
- He's still got time.
We're not getting started for another, oh, Seth, sorry to interrupt.
Joseph watanabe would like to say hello.
Right.
Congratulations again to the both of you.
Thanks for coming, wendy.
It was really nice to meet you.
Thanks again.
He's such a handsome man.
I wonder where that son of mine is.
( chuckles ) Here, that's your-- That's your severance pay.
- No no, that's-- - go on.
- Oh, ben.
- No amount of money can cover What I owe you, all right? Yeah.
So Is that it? Are we done? You mean-- well, you don't work for me anymore, anthony.
I mean, you're part of my life.
I hope you want me to be a part of yours.
Of course I do, but are you okay? You seem to be at peace with everything.
You know, when I was staring at cassie's killer, I realized something, anthony.
Even if I killed him, It wouldn't make me feel any better About cassie and the way I let her down.
I mean, my past is what it is.
I can't change the mistakes that I made And I was so vain that I thought I could.
That demented fuck malcolm Was right about that.
Wow, you came close, didn't you? To blowing him away, man.
Yeah, I got caught up in his madness.
Spewing all that shit, all that hate-- You know, it got to me.
I hated him.
I was in a dark place, man.
I wanted him dead.
Yeah, well, I helped put you there.
I Pulled you down Into my darkness.
So what are you gonna do now? Me? Oh, I know exactly what I'm gonna do now, anthony, Because I know where I belong now Finally.
They call los angeles the city of dreams, The city of tomorrow, a city of hope, Of possibility, of new beginnings And ultimate visions.
Now when most people hear the words "los angeles" and "dreams," They think about becoming a movie star, A celebrity, of acquiring riches and fame.
But I'm not thinking about that individual dream Of wealth and power, no.
I devoted my whole life to attaining those things And I can stand right here and tell you right now That those things Are not enough.
Those things do not hold.
There has to be something more.
Tonight we've come together To share a common dream, One that unites us.
We're here because we dare to imagine A different los angeles, A city of decent homes for all its citizens, Especially those who've made do with far too little For far too long.
That is our challenge-- To find out if we're still capable Of making that dream a reality.
Now there are those who insist that byzantium will never be built Crowd: Ooh.
That it can't be built.
Just turn on your tv.
- It's full of politicians- - ( elevator dinging ) - Is something wrong? - No.
Just admiring your lack of remorse.
You mean jimmy.
I had no choice.
- It had to be done.
- I completely agree.
Seth: Our worst critics say that even if we can build it, Byzantium is doomed - To fail.
- Man: No, it's not! - Woman: It's not.
Seth: They seem to believe, Although they won't come out and say it, That the homeless Are somehow less than human, That their suffering and our indifference Are the natural order of things.
Well, I believe these critics are wrong.
( applauding ) ( whistles ) Seth: They are wrong and we-- You, me-- we have the opportunity here tonight To prove it.
Is it going to be easy? I asked you a question.
- Is it going to be easy? Crowd: No.
Hell no.
But are we gonna get it done? All: Hell yes! ( applauding ) There you are.
- You missed my big moment.
- I'm sorry, mom.
- That's a nice plaque.
- I think I'll hang it up In the store right next to your trophies.
Yeah, that's fine.
I'm so glad you could come, son, - To be with me.
- Me too.
But a second chance at life.
Imagine living in that kind of city.
Imagine our kids living in that kind of city.
That's the challenge we've accepted.
( applauding ) A wise man once said "all that you take with you Is what you leave behind.
" Well, I believe together We can leave behind a new beginning, A new vision for los angeles.
They call los angeles the city of dreams, The city of tomorrow.
Well, this is our chance to prove it.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you byzantium.
( cheering ) ( jazz music playing ) Come on, bo.
Let's get closer.
Come here.
All right, joey, get catering to bring food out.
- I want to break this crowd up.
- That was so good.
- Are you happy? - Real happy.
Congratulations.
- Are you okay, baby? - It's a little bit tight.
- Kenny, get her out of this crowd.
- All right.
What about you? - Are you done yet? All right.
- Don't spoil my fun.
- I'm gonna take her back here.
- You've got it.
Tell joey I need another shirt.
This is soaked through.
- Kenny: We're on it.
Good to see you, pal.
Copy that.
( people screaming ) - Maggie: Oh my god! - Call the paramedics, for christ's sake! Hey hey hey hey! Seth.
Seth.
Can you see what happened? Is seth okay? Seth.
Seth, stay with me.
Hey, buddy.
- Hey.
- ( sobbing ) No.
- Oh, fuck.
- Maggie: Oh my god.
- Come here.
- No.
Oh my god.
Oh my god! ( people chatting ) ( police radio chatter ) Bauer: This is a horrible tragedy, A terrible loss for all of us.
I mean, we've both been big supporters Of seth blanchard ever since he first announced His plans to build byzantium.
Isn't that right? Seth blanchard was a great great man.
He was my hero.
I'm sorry.
Can we get your name? Inez heredia.
I'm anctress.
( engine starts ) ( siren blaring ) I've got an idea, unc.
Let's get out of l.
A.
For a little while, Close up shop for a week or two.
Just me and you? Yeah, a trip On me.
I've got some money.
I'll spend some on the trip And you can help me figure out what to do with the rest.
Me and you-- first class.
Well, okay.
If you really want my help with your money, First thing we're gonna do-- fly coach.
Maggie: There have been a lot of rumors flying around As to whether or not byzantium will move forward.
( cameras clicking ) Well, I am here to tell you That I intend to honor my husband's dream Of making his city for the homeless a reality.
Byzantium will be built.
( chuckles ) I'm back.
I can see that.
Welcome home, ben.
Yeah.