Boardwalk Empire

Pick up some lemons on your way home from work, would you?

I gotta eat lemons.

Hear what I said?

You want lemons.

I can't get comfortable.

Agent Clarkson is in a hospital bed

with third-degree burns over most of his body.

I would venture to say he can't get comfortable either.

I'm sorry, daddy.

It's just that I want to be done with this.

I will pick up lemons.

All human beings sin.

We try and we try, but still we make mistakes.

So how can we avoid the fires of hell if we can't stop sinning?

We've been over this, dear.

Say sorry?

What else? Before that.

You have to confess your sins, then you say you're sorry.

He knows.

When you misbehave, Teddy,

when you sass your parents or laugh in church,

you're like the cruel Jews and evil soldiers

who taunted Jesus when he was on the cross.

Now, Jesus never complains, of course. He can take it. But Jesus' father...

You know who that is, Teddy?

- God. - Very good.

He doesn't like it when we sin.

It makes him very angry. And when God is angry,

where does he think about sending us?

We need to wrap this up, Ed.

This is our last meeting before his first confession.

It's important to set a good example.

I'm pretty confident that between the three of us,

we can save his soul.

I'll be in the car.

You are now seven years old.

Thus, you have attained the age of reason,

meaning you know the difference between right and wrong.

After age seven, God doesn't just watch over us, does he?

What else does he do?

He judges us?

He judges us.

Stop that, Teddy.

Make sure he's prepared to list his sins honestly and thoroughly tomorrow.

You, also, for your own confession.

I must confess as well?

It really is about setting an example.

May it please the court, my name is Charles Thorogood,

representing the people of the United States.

We're here today seeking a transfer

of the election-rigging case against Enoch Thompson...

What are you wearing there?

- Your Honor? - On your feet?

Shoes, Your Honor.

Green.

Very demonstrative.

Your Honor, I'm here today seeking a transfer

of the election-rigging case against Enoch Thompson

from state to federal court.

As it has been brought to our attention, by the press in fact,

as opposed to the State's Attorney, as would have been proper,

the charges against Mr. Thompson now include the transportation of women

across state lines for immoral purpose,

in violation of the White Slave Traffic Act, Section 2, also known as the Mann Act.

I know what it is, Counselor.

What I don't know is how it relates to election rigging.

- If I may, Your Honor... - You may not.

The defendant, Mr. Thompson, is accused of paying these women

to coerce potential voters by employing their feminine wiles.

- Sex, intercourse. - Yes.

And given the high-profile nature of this case,

we think it appropriate that the federal government

take over what the good State of New Jersey has begun.

That way, we may prosecute Mr. Thompson to the full extent of the law.

I'm inclined to agree with you, Mr. Thorogood.

Thank you, Your Honor.

You got Daniel in there?

- Pardon? - The lion's den.

My boys love that one.

It's for my nephew. He's making his first confession.

Oh. Very nice. Very nice.

- You a churchgoing man? - Oh, I never miss a week.

Shiloh Baptist over on Arctic.

Have a blessed week.

George Remus calling.

George, hearing your name a lot lately.

Calling to say thanks.

Remus wasn't expecting any favors coming his way from Atlantic City.

If you're talking about whatever deal you worked out with Jess Smith,

let's just say I was helping both of us.

We reached an agreement.

Now Remus can buy his liquor permits

straight from the source, as often as he needs to.

- Sounds like you're rolling in it. - Hmm.

More like floating.

Do you know What Remus is doing right now?

I'm sure I can't imagine.

Getting ready for a dip in his indoor swimming pool.

Lavish.

Even better than having the ocean outside your door.

Then when can I expect a finder's fee?

What for?

The recommendation to Smith.

Wow! You haven't changed.

George,

is the irony lost on you that you operate in Ohio,

but didn't know anyone from Harding's administration until I stepped up?

You know what Remus doesn't like about you? The nickel and diming.

Jesus Christ!

You're still squawking about the phone charges?

You come to Cincinnati, you're not handed a bill for the maid service.

Why the fuck would anyone ever go to Cincinnati?

Remus finds you petty and resentful.

Well, Remus can go fuck himself.

"I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well."

Alexander the Great.

Son of a king.

Like you, dear.

A king who's very proud of his heir.

And my teacher...

- What about him? - Nucky?

He's always thinking ahead. This ploy with the Attorney General...

- You sound impressed. - It's a clever move.

I wouldn't have thought of it.

I'm sorry, Louis, but give the man his due.

- No, no. - Easy, darling. Easy.

It's time for your medicine.

Langston. Damn it.

Tough old bird, that one.

I thought he was talking about you, Ma.

I'm glad you're keeping your chin up through all this.

I've been through bigger scrapes.

But you were taking orders then, not giving them.

The business with Jackson Parkhurst, was that necessary?

You would have to ask the men responsible.

I'd be lying if I said that many tears were shed,

but you've alienated some powerful allies.

We don't care for what you're implying, Leander.

I'd like to talk to your son. Privately.

It's all right, Ma.

I know you'll tell me everything.

That's just something she does.

I can't fault you for boldness, but not every insult requires a response.

How would you have handled it?

Your father, when we first met,

this was a long time ago, he had many virtues,

but prudence was not one of them. It caused him some difficulty.

Nucky was different.

From the start, he was thinking about something bigger,

a machine that made everyone pay.

And what he accomplished was impressive.

I don't see you at his fundraisers.

That doesn't stop me from admiring his skill.

What's so hard about putting the squeeze on somebody?

Are you finding it easy?

No? Then don't be so quick to judge.

I've started something, Mr. Whitlock. I'm going to see it through, no matter what.

I'd rather hear that you wanted to win.

Isn't that what I just said?

Only my third time before a judge. You believe that?

And it was nifty, I tell you, just like my old man said it'd be.

Your dad's a lawyer?

Of course he's a lawyer.

- Don't you know my old man? - Can't say as I do.

He must know my old man. Huh?

Connecting you now, sir.

Nucky! - Harry!

You sound happy. Are you happy?

Life is grand. I'm a federal defendant.

So now you owe me one.

Actually, now we're even.

Or we will be once Skippy here tanks the case.

- Chip. - Glad to have helped, Nuck.

- Tell him I said thanks. - Jess says thanks for the intro to Remus.

That's a big fish right there.

Well, watch he doesn't scuttle the ship.

Not with me at the helm.

Take care of the boy, Nuck. Me and his pop go way back.

- So I gather. Congratulations, Nucky.

Your boss says to take care of you. What's your pleasure, Counselor?

What do you think? I'm a red-blooded American boy.

Order him up some apple pie.

Cherry's more my style, (21 la mode, if you catch my meaning.

I don't, actually, but Mr. Kessler will set you up in a suite.

Ja, I understand. You want Schlampen.

Yeah, if Schlampen means a nice redhead...

Oh! Where do you want this sack of potatoes, miss?

Anywhere will be fine.

There you go.

Now run along now before she cooks you up.

Is there anything else I can help you with, ma'am?

That will be all. Thank you.

You're looking fetching today.

Why thank you, Mr. Sleater.

Right, duty calls.

Katy, might I have a word, please?

Of course, ma'am.

I can't help but notice you and Mr. Sleater...

Yes, ma'am?

There seems to be quite an attraction.