Coldblooded

Hello. What number?

Three-thirty.

Go ahead.

The line on New York/Charlotte is New York minus seven.

No, we still don't take any action on hockey.

Yes, I'd be happy to pass your suggestion along.

Okay. That's New York minus the seven for five grand.

Uh, just a reminder, sir.

You still owe us 15,000 from yesterday's baseball.

Just reminding you, sir.

Hello. What number?

Hi, Max.

Yeah, it's been pretty busy.

Uh, we're at 42,000 for the day.

Yes, that includes the money I lad off on L.A./Milwaukee.

Oh, you might wanna watch three-thirty.

He's startin' to press to cover his losses.

Alright. I'll call Gordon's office.

Okay.

Goodbye.

- Hi, Rose. - Hi.

- How are you? - Terrific.

- Did I get any mail? - No.

There. How 'bout that, huh?

- Oh, Sheriff. - This is our new home.

This is where we make our life together.

- Hello? - It's John. Max is dead

- Really? - Yeah, Gordon's the boss now...

- ... and he wants to see you. - Here?

No, at the office. One o'clock. Don't be late.

Okay, bye.

You can go in now.

Come in, come in. Take a seat.

Look at you.

You look good.

A good looking young man is what we got here.

Yeah.

Okay.

So, as you know, Max is dead. We're all very sorry about that.

With Max gone, it's time to reorganize, shake things up...

...bring the company into the present. Think about the future.

The book doesn't even have a computer.

I can keep track of things without a computer.

Forget that. You are getting a promotion.

Where's the smile?

- Where's the "Thanks, Gordon." - I'm happy takin' book.

I don't want a promotion.

John tells me that you're still living in the basement in Bay Cities.

- Yeah. - Gosh.

That... that is pathetic.

I'm happy with things the way they are.

Let's start from the beginning.

You are getting a promotion. Congratulations.

- Thanks. - Have you ever fired a gun?

- No. - You're gonna learn.

You take him to see Steve as soon as he gets back from Vegas.

You are our new hitman.

- But I... - Listen to me. You are our new hitman.

I'm the boss now. I'm not gonna carry you like Max did.

This is your new job. You're gonna make a lot of money.

The hours are great. You hang out most of the time.

- It's fun! - Okay.

Now get the fuck outta here.

- Hey, Honey. - Hey, Cosmo. Lousy suit.

- It was my dad's. - Do you mind if I take off my wig?

- Go ahead. - Thanks.

Mr. Randall yanked it off, and now I can't get it on straight.

- You see Mr. Randall upstairs? - Mr. Carl and Mr. Levine, too.

But, I thought we had something kind of special.

- Like you were my girlfriend. - Cosmo, I like you.

Of all the people that pay to have sex with me, I like you the best.

- What's wrong? - Work troubles.

Do you wanna talk? What's up?

Gordon's promoting me to hitman.

I don't wanna kill people.

Be glad they're not makin' you do my job.

I saw Max yesterday.

He seemed fine.

Are we gonna do it?

You know, 'cause it's been a really long day, and you're my last stop.

I don't feel like it tonight.

The money's on the nightstand.

Listen, now that Max is dead, there's no more discounts.

You still owe me 40 dollars.

- Sorry. Should I come by next week? - I guess so.

Alright.

- Don't forget your wig. - Oh! You're a life saver.

Bye.

What kind of car is this?

Lincoln Towncar.

Very smooth.

Gentlemen. I was in the shower. Hence the wait.

My humblest apologies. Come on in.

John, how are you? You look terrific.

Great suit. Success really agrees with you.

This is Cosmo. Come in.

- The guy we talked about. - Yes, yes. Cosmo, welcome.

I look forward to teaching you what I know.

There is a feeling I have right now that tells me we're gonna get along famously.

I mean it.

You feel it, too. I know you do.

- Can I get you guys something? - I gotta go.

There's nothin' goin' on right now. Use the time to get Cosmo ready.

When something comes up, take him along.

Of course. Absolutely. Would be my pleasure.

Gordon wanted me to tell you he was very pleased with your work in Vegas.

- Fantastic. - We'll be in touch.

So long, John.

Nice seein' you again.

Give my regards to Gordon.

Christ, what a cock sucker.

- You're not related to him, are you? - No.

What a piece of shit.

Come on in the kitchen.

So you wanna be a hitman?

- Gordon's making me. I don't want to. - Yeah. It's a lousy way to make a living.

- I don't think I can do this. - Hey, hey. Come on.

Why not take a positive approach to this? Have you ever killed a guy before?

- No. - Shot a gun?

No.

Well, I'll let you in on a little secret.

Neither had I when I first started, and now look at me.

I'm number one here. You can do this. Trust me.

- I guess I don't have a choice. - No, you don't.

And one other thing: I won't work with a guy who enjoys it.

Things can get out of hand. I've seen it happen.

Treat this as a job. You'll be fine.

Okay.

Sure you don't wanna any juice?

No. Thanks.

Alright. Make sure that the bullets are aligned.

Prepare your gun for firing.

I put the clip in and chamber around, right?

- Is the safety on? - I don't know.

- Let's make sure. - It's that thing, right?

- Right. Is it on or off? - I don't know.

Okay. If you see that red dot, that means that the safety is off.

- What do you see, Cosmo? - The red dot?

- What does that mean? - The safety's off.

Okay. You're ready for firing. Do you wanna shoot righty or lefty?

- I don't know. - Well, why don't you try them both?

Whichever one you feel comfortable...

You wanna watch that? Safety around guns is very important.

Safety first. Remember, guns don't kill people.

We kill people.

Alright, alright. Just, put the headphones on.

Okay. Take aim at the target.

Turn your body a little here. Square your shoulders.

Okay. Let's see what you got.

- Did I hit it? - Yes. Very good. Keep going.

Very impressive. You killed this guy.

- Can I shoot some more? - Sure, sure. We've got all day.

- Can I use this gun? - That's fine.

- You've never fired a gun before? - Never.

Here's how it works.

I call out the body part, and you try to hit it.

Okay.

Alright. Let's start with the...

...spleen.

How 'bout the trachea?

Elbow joint.

Spine.

Liver.

Small intestine.

Right lung.

And the ever popular medulla oblongata.

Very, very good.

Why don't we take a break?

You are in too good a mood.

I can't help it. I've never been good at anything before.

It's exciting.

Well, I want you to take that enthusiasm

with you when you go out on your first job.

- Well, when do we get our first job? - Hang on, tiger. Be patient.

- Something always comes up. - You think I'm ready?

Cosmo, you're a great shot. Better than me, even.

All you need is a little experience.

There is no replacement for experience in a business like this.

Until then we can keep practicing.

Alright.

Have a glass of juice.

Drink a glass of that a day, and you'll live forever.

What did I just tell you?

Please don't touch anything that is part of the driver's console.

It's not safe.

Besides, everything's set the way I like it.

Sorry.

- What kind of car is this again'? - Cadillac Sedan DeVille.

You like it better than the Lincoln Towncar?

There's no comparison.

Someday I'm gonna get a car like this.

What are you doin' tonight?

I don't know.

I guess I'll watch whatever game's on ESPN.

You lead a pretty boring life, don't you?

Yeah.

- Well... - Thanks.

For what?

I don't know.

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