Boardwalk Empire

Atlantic City was built for good times,

so that folks could leave their cares behind.

- See a show, dance on the pier... - Would you like a flower?

-...build a castle in the sand. - You can take two.

Atlantic City was built to help people forget.

But this day, Memorial Day,

is for remembering.

Tomorrow, we will once again

be citizens of the world's playground.

Today,

we are proud simply to be Americans.

I'd like to thank the members

of our memorial committee here with us today,

who worked tirelessly to make this monument possible.

I'm sure they will convey our gratitude as well to Louis Kaestner,

our own beloved Commodore.

I know he would not miss this occasion

were it not for pressing business elsewhere.

He truly is this city's doting father.

Thanks as well to the Attorney General of these United States,

the distinguished Harry M. Daugherty,

who joins us bearing the express good wishes

of President Harding,

himself attending the solemn Observances

this day at Arlington National Cemetery.

And now, in reading the names of our city's fallen heroes,

I feel it fitting to bestow that honor

on a young man who can speak more directly to the ideals of sacrifice,

service, and loyalty,

more than I ever could.

James Darmody, step up here.

You didn't tell me you were going to speak.

I wasn't.

James Edison Darmody, ladies and gentlemen.

You think I can't play this game?

I don't think you even know the rules.

Mr. Thompson just said some impressive things about me.

But they're not true.

I'm no one's idea of a hero,

least of all mine.

And when people ask me what I did over there,

what I tell them is,

"I made it back."

We fought for the idea that democracy was worth saving.

We fought for our mothers,

for our sons,

for our wives.

We fought for America.

I believe it was worth it.

Well said. Hear, hear.

These are the names of brave men.

John Archer Albert's,

Frank Berry,

John Collins,

Lester Dayton.

I knew Les.

Andrew Furey,

Joseph Grant,

Robert Garner.

Did you hear him up there? "Fought for democracy"?

- What a load of bull. - Who's this?

The young vet at the ceremony this morning, Harry.

- You know why he enlisted? - These are getting tight.

- They look fine. - Because he couldn't hack it at Princeton.

Talk about the "waist" in Washington, huh?

Ho-ho!

Ijumped through hoops to get him in there, and he runs away?

- Joins the Army? He's a patsy. - Uh-huh?

The world doesn't owe you anything. I don't care who you are.

Nucky, Jess and I are only here for the day.

We're addressing your legal problems tonight.

And?

It's a holiday. How about we just play some golf?

Am I boring you, Harry?

I think it's fair to say

that I've gone out of my way on this, don't you?

It's not the easiest deal to finesse.

I've gone down the list of prosecutors, and this fella...

Charles Kenneth Thorogood.

He's someone you can work with.

You actually enjoy golfing?

I'd enjoy being a man with the time to play it.

See you on the green.

I hear you're acquainted with a Mr. George Remus.

- I'm acquainted with a lot of people. - I completely understand.

It's just, I'm meeting him in Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Would you consider him reliable in a business setting?

I'd consider him a major bootlegger.

That would be the business I'm talking about.

Perhaps you could put in a word.

Let him know I don't bite.

You made a fine speech this morning. Quite moving.

Very patriotic.

We want people to know how proud this city is of the boys who went over there.

Hear, hear.

Nothing's cheaper than sentiment.

I'm the only one in this room ever wore the blue.

When was that, Mr. Parkhurst?

Fort Kearny, Wyoming territory.

He blew the trumpet for the Ninth.

Thirty-two white men against 2,000 Sioux.

We had the latest Springfields, and God damn me to hell

if we didn't out those painted bucks to red ribbons.

- A slaughter. - That's all it ever is, boy.

You came out of the last one rather well though,

didn't you, Jackson?

I cleared a cool million selling chipped beef to the Army,

and I don't care who knows it.

Smart bet there, sir. Seize an opportunity.

Chipped beef. I had it every day for five months.

I'd rather eat dog turds.

They paid me anyway.

As you can see.

Then you're a great man.

What's all this horseshit anyway? We're here to discuss money.

There's concern about the recent setbacks.

We're not happy, Mr. Darmody.

We took care of your little colored problem.

Bought off the Coast Guard.

We made a substantial investment with you.

- With his father. - And we've yet to see a dime.

Every business has its kinks, but I assure you...

You lost $70,000 of our money in that explosion.

An entire warehouse full of alcohol.

That's not a kink. That's a torpedo hitting the Lusitania.

It's a matter of discretion, James.

Discretion and return on capital.

And you're going to get it. We'll make good.

- It's just a matter of him and I... - Too many people talking!

We'd prefer to discuss this with the Commodore.

- He's given me complete authority. - I never heard that.

Then you weren't paying attention!

Is he dead? Or just dying?

- My father is fine. - Listen, son.

You're trying to diddle the wrong men.

Yeah? You gonna drum me out of your yacht club?

It's high time you and your whole goddamned generation

learned something about respect.

You just taught me plenty.

Gentlemen.

- What the hell are you doing? - Fuck these people!

These people are financing the entire operation.

- I'm done with them. - Who said it was your decision?

I don't see anyone else in charge.

- I brought you in on this! - Oh, you did? Thank you.

Now stay the fuck out of my business.

Thank you for the lift.

What did they say about your father?

They know something's wrong.

And they questioned you, berated you.

- And then Jackson... - You know Parkhurst?

- I know all of them, dear. - How well?

No one is allowed to do this to you.

It's $70,000.

That's nothing to men like that.

Plus Horvitz in Philly?

He keeps hocking me for his booze.

You will not be disrespected, and you have to make that clear.

- All right, Ma. -"All right, leave me alone"?

Or, "All right, I understand what needs to be done"?

Both.

John D. Rockefeller was born on a farm.

His father was a bigamist and a confidence man.

His mother was a saint.

Now he's worth $1 billion.

And how is he spending his Memorial Day?

He's not pumping oil.

Go on now. Go!

Hey! No, don't!

- Come on now. -(GROWLING)

Good boy.

Hey!

I need that back!

I need that mask!

Look at this. I'm like a lobster.

Chase 3 little ball around in the sun? Idiotic.

Where is Owen?

Dropping off Harry Daugherty. Why?

Your brother's here.

- In the conservatory. - You let him in?

What else could I do?

It'll be fine.

How many places have you lived in?

Since you moved out of the house?

Eight? Nine? What difference does it make?

I had the upstairs apartment on Monroe,

a little bungalow with June,

and the place we got now.

I was there for Christmas.

The last time we spoke,

-there was an offer made. - The offer's gone.

See? That's it.

No conversation.

Only orders.

I'm your brother, Nucky.

Then I love you.

Now unless you have something to say,

aside from the fact that God distributes his gifts unequally,

this conversation is over.

I know who's gonna testify against you.