Into the Ashes

People never think about the cruelly of the Bible,

the violence.

We leach children with hand puppets and coloring bucks

some of the bloodiest stories

and than tell them

that it all means we should love each other.

That's what some would call a paradox.

What does anyone who's known that kind of violence

understand about love?

When Samson tied 30D foxes together

and lit them on fire.

Killed a thousand men with a donkey jawbone.

A thousand.

Pushed a temple over after his eyes were put out.

'Course Samson was the lucky one.

In the end. He didn't have to see the monster he became.

A man can only see so much darkness

before he goes blind.

Chariie boy!

Who's this7 -0h. That's Bruce. Bruce?

You know, they say tood tastes ditlerent on the outside. Bruce.

What you say7.

Shit. I don't know.

I try not to eat prison food on the outside.

Let's get the luck out of here.

Hey, Tara.

Brad.

What are you... A produce manager now'l

I'm a whatever-needs-to-get- done-around-here manager.

Fruit ain't gonna stock itseit.

Oh, I hear that.

So. Did you hear about Morgan's baby...

We got a call she wanted to deliver at home.

Kid started coming out, but it was breeched.

We tried to turn it around.

Yeah, she pushed it through, though, but the head

got caught up, squished like an avocado.

Baby's line now, but it's got a.

Big oi' dent.

Kinda looks iike the baby's got

a little ashtray on its forehead.

- Brad, just... - Weil. What?

You know Morgan. I thought you'd want to... Oh!

You sure you don't want a bigger one ofthose'l.

It's for Engels here.

Keeps parking the patrol car behind Sammy's to catnap.

I told you... I'm not napping. I'ni meditating.

Anyway, I was telling your daughter about Morgan's kid

and how it looks iike she's got a iittle baby ashtray

- on her lace. - That's great.

- Baby ashtray face. - Perlect. Brad.

Right7 What'i'

Listen. Urn..

Your mother's cooking dinner this Thursday.

Ee... Be nice to see you there.

Yeah.

Well, he's always welcome at the house.

You know that.

Yeah, I know.

Honey, I just want you to be happy.

We're line.

Okay.

Hey.

Bye, Dad.

So, uh... how about one for the deputy7.

No? Okay.

Eye, Officers.

You're home late.

Yeah.

Got caught up at Flynn's.

Sal needed a tilt again.

Marlene read him the riot act when you dropped hini oit'l.

I did not stick around to hear that.

Pork chops were halt price, so I bought extra.

Don't till up on beer.

What did you say7.

Nick.

Mm.

Come on. I got dinner to make.

Min.

The pork chops are gonna be cold.

Oh, yeah7

I love cold pork chops.

Mm.

You guys are pretty close with this Nick fella, huh?

Were.

Ah.

Three of us..

. .We were gonna go down to Mexico.

Buy us an orange grove.

Sit around, drinking tequila.

Fucking senoritas while the greasers picked them for us.

- You know, Bruce... - BRUCE Huh?

. .Il things work out..

You might be able to come With.

Yeah.

That'd be, uh...

That'd be real special.

You know, not that it matters...

ob..

But, urn...

what happened?

Well, you know what they say about plans.

Yeah.

Shit happens.

Forcheti.

Good to put a lace to the voice.

You get lti.

About that.

Yeah, the man you're looking for,

he isn't the easiest fella to find.

You get my address7.

More or less. I got an address.

But, uh. Thing is, with travel expenses.

2 grand's just not gonna cut it.

We had a deal.

That was the deal.

I'm gonna need another 2 grand.

Another 2 grand7 Hmm.

See, a man in prison

pays you to find another man...

. .4 grand just feels right.

I think I'm well within my bounds to renegotiate.

I don't got it.

Well... you look like a resourceful man.

I'll wait.

That's $2,000.

You take it.

You give me that address.

Well. I'll tell you what.

I'm-a cut you a deal, alrighti Aaaahhh!

Motherfucker!

We made a deal.

Fuck!

Give me the address.

Give me it.

Here.

Let go. 0w.

Aah, aah!

Shit.

Where (07 Head toward 61.

SAL' Fucking Marlene, man.

What's that7 Tuna. That's what that is.

- Yeah? - Yeah, every damn day, man.

I ask tor something different. What does she give me? Tuna.

It's like she's fucking With me, man.

Like. Mexican tuna. Japanese tuna...

American tuna. I don't know, man.

Hey, Sal! Yeah?

I got a shift open this weekend.

Are you interested?

No, man. Can't do it. Working on Jordan's cabin again.

- We got rained out. - Right. Right. Yeah.

Building Noah's ark. Right? Mm-hmm.

Enjoy that hunting trip.

Ust work. I swear.

Alright.

Don't be coming next week begging for a shift

'cause you got rained out. You understand me?

Yeah, boss.

You can take that shift if you want, man.

I can work on the cabin myself. Make it 50/50.

No, man.

Five days a week in this place is enough for me.

Besides, I want to go hunting.

Hey, man, that reminds me.

- John asked if he could come. - What'd you tell him?

No, I told him to fuck off, man.

There's not enough room in the truck.

- Seriously? - Yeah. If we go hunting,

I don't want to deal with him.

Did you tell him about your gun?

- No. - Why not?

I owe him money, man.

Frank, do you copy?

Go ahead, Brad.

Hey, I'm taking off.

Garrett's on, so I'll see you tomorrow.

Copy that. See you tomorrow.

You make sure Sal pays you back some

when you get paid for this job.

I will.

What'i'

You.

Sometimes I think your mind's a million miles away.

You sure you're gonna be alright,

me being gone all weekend?

Yeah, I'll be fine.

I promise.

Marlene might come over later, maybe watch a movie...

if she gets someone to watch the kids.

- If you need to get in touch? - I've got it taken care of.

I will be fine.

Go. Have fun.

Something for the way up.

Thanks, baby.

You got enough food?

Just what's in the cooler.

Well. If you get some time, bring them back full.

Alright.