Killers

Well Peter, I am continuing to stand at the base

of the Richmond-Sanderfeld Bridge,

just moments from San Francisco Bay's

maximum security San Quentin Prison.

What we have seen so far today have been

local and federal law enforcement officials

launching a massive manhunt towards the apprehension

of escaped federal prisoners Odessa and Kyle James.

United States Marshal Lorna McCoy,

with prison warden Samuel Corothers, just moments ago

in what would have been a rare public address

stated that yes indeed, both brothers

did in fact disappear from the high security wing

of one of the country's most notorious of all death rows.

We know it was sometime before dawn this morning

and that one guard has been confirmed dead on the scene.

Two others were taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital

where they continue to be listed in critical condition.

Peter, Susan, it was the trial that stunned the nation

and now convicted killers Odessa and Kyle James

are out amongst the rain, among us.

Convicted killers Kyle and Odessa James are out.

Amongst the rain, among us.

Do you have an eight?

Daddy needs to go fishing.

Curses.

I'll get it.

Jenny, no running in the house.

I'll go too.

Dad, you would not believe what a nightmare

it is out there.

The cops have roadblocks on the 101, 580,

even the one that leads into Timeron.

Hmm.

The James boys are here.

So I keep hearing.

Well you're drenched, honey.

Well, you better go get cleaned up.

On my way, Daddy dearest.

I was waiting on my own.

It was dark.

I was scared.

I was tired of being violated.

Tired of my brother being violated.

Then my brother was outside my door.

I joined him in the hallway.

He took me down until we reached our parents' room.

He kicked open the door.

He went in, I went in after him.

He sent the first round into them.

And then we, my brother and I, we both fired.

Oh, okay.

Movie.

Three syllables.

I know this one, The Naked Gun.

Mommy wins, Mommy wins.

How in the heck is that The Naked Gun?

Charles, she was clearly portraying

the very gallant Nicole Brown.

It was obvious.

Jennifer Lynn Ryan, that was absolutely gross.

No I know I've talked to you about this.

Honey, the taking of a human life,

especially one that's a young, innocent, beautiful,

voluptuous, ooh, perfect example of femininity.

Not to mention she's a pillar of the community.

It's a tragedy, it's an American tragedy, plain and simple.

And how my wife of all these years

could've gotten The Naked Gun from that,

well, I'll tell you, it's beyond me, I'm shocked, Rea,

absolutely shocked.

But I win.

I've gotten myself all worked up, over nothing.

Well, I guess we dwelled on that long enough.

Who wants to go next?

Jenny, go tell your sister she's gonna

be late for work, please.

So finish the story.

I already told you, Dad turned it off

before the greatest hits.

What pictures did they show?

Usual, trial proceedings, mug shots,

reaction shots of the verdict.

What about the sentencing?

Yeah yeah, they showed 'em laughing

when the judge sentenced death.

The McKenzie twins had it on satellite

first thing this morning.

One cop said that it was Odessa who killed a guy,

probably was, that's why Mom thinks he's so hot.

He's got that whole OJ thing going for him.

Totally guilty, totally cute.

I like Kyle.

Well, I'm sure he'd be hot to trot

knowing miss just turned 12 was interested.

I did not just turn 12.

Well continue to pardon me, miss two weeks later.

Did they really set up road blocks there?

Yeah.

Can you believe it?

Motherfucking Beatty.

I hate this fucking town.

What are we up to now, about population seven?

But it's named after the actor.

Beatty?

Warren Beatty, you mean?

Hardly, baby.

I think it was named after the Greek god of boredom.

Do you think they'll come here, Jamie?

Who, Warren Beatty?

No, the brothers.

I don't know, honey.

But if those boys know what's best,

they better help themselves south.

It's cold out there.

Honey, you're soaked.

Girls are there, no problem.

Jenny wanted to help her sister

so tonight she's gonna be doing that.

An assistant babysitter following

in the footsteps of an official babysitter.

Honey, we should have an employee day.

Oh, don't forget to lock that door.

You can never tell in this day and age.

Assuming the James brothers will be

paying us a visit, Charles?

Better safe than sorry.

Better safe than sorry.

God dammit.

Ms. McCoy.

What?

Rupert MacAlister was the lieutenant on duty.

Apparently he worked the closing hours alone.

Caucasian male, 40 years of age, no priors.

Mr. MacAlister was a father of three.

His time card was punched at nine p.m. sharp,

leaving behind a cash box of $480 in credit charges

and $209 in cash coin.

And his '86 Ford Mustang, California license

two Charlie Nevada five niner two,

was discovered abandoned by highway patrol

near check station 12.

And where was Mr. MacAlister?

In the trunk.

Nobody does dishes like you.

Charles, the power's gonna be out soon.

I hope.

Three,

two,

one.

Power's out.

Oh, for goodness sake, on a night like this.

It's Jenny, she did say if she was bored.

She's probably forgotten her key.

Sooner you get back, sooner she's gonna be

in her bed asleep.

Charles, she's probably soaked to the bone.

Probably.

Are you going to get the door?

Already left.

Go, get the door.

I'm leaving right now.

Go!

Jesus Christ.

Nope.

Both of 'em if you want.

What do you need, clothes, money?

I got money, you can have it, it means nothing to me.

You need a hostage?

I'm your man.

Please.

Please, I beg of both of you.

Do not hurt my wife.

You people always have the same confusion.

To compare bravery and brilliance with a lot of bullshit.

My wife means the world to me.

Please, just let her go.

My wife is the world to me, please, just let her go,

how fucking noble.

There are people here in this town, they'll find you.

They'll find you and arrest you.

Now why would people be looking for us?

Why?

Because you're Kyle James.

And that monster there you call your brother.

He is my brother.

Yes.

The infamous Odessa Lee James.

You obviously benefit upon knowing who we are.

As for you, I can give a fuck.

But that lingering flower, the one there with the eyes

of an angel and lips of a god.

The one that gives you the apparent strength of nobility.

My wife.

Rea.

Her name is Rea, Rea Ryan.

I'd like you to make me a drink, Rea.

Nothing fancy, nothing trivial.

I don't want you to become creative on me, Rea.

So diminish those immediate thoughts of heroism.