Turbulence

- Merry Christmas. - You too.

Thanks.

Excuse me.

Got him.

Lieutenant, you were right. He was in the toy store.

He bought a stuffed animal.

He's on his way to see a new girlfriend.

How can you be so sure?

I don't have to see her. I know Weaver.

She's about 5'7 ", 5'8", blond... not the platinum kind.

She's about 125 pounds.

Probably a college graduate.

Definitely well-read.

Weaver likes to talk, and he wants someone who can talk back.

- You see that teddy bear he's carrying? - What about it?

Murder comes next. He's in the wooing phase.

I spent the last two years of my life one step behind this son of a bitch.

He's a piece of shit. Don't you two ever forget it.

Look, Lieutenant, this isn't L.A., so just stay cool.

Hold up, guys.

Coming.

Merry Christmas, Laura.

Oh, Ryan, he's so cute.

Yeah, I thought so too.

I'm sorry about not getting it wrapped.

- I was in a rush to get it to you. - You didn't have to wrap it.

I love it.

I love you.

Come here.

Sit down.

You're the best thing that's happened to me in a long time. You know that?

Give me a kiss.

On the floor with your hands behind your back.

Give them to me.

- Pull him over. - What's going on?

Take it easy. Easy.

Hello, Weaver.

What are you doing?

What the hell's the matter with you?

5'7" and blond, huh?

He's out of his mind. Come on. Get him on his feet. Come on.

Merry Christmas.

Hi, Ray. I was expecting Stephen.

Mr. Helfet told me to give you this.

Where is he?

He didn't stay.

Thank you, Ray.

I'm actually much more concerned about...

They're exaggerating.

I did not beat him. I restrained him.

We don't need a problem. I have enough to deal with.

- There'll be no incident on the plane. - That's because you're not going.

All right. I'm coming back.

You my chaperon?

After what happened today, yeah, Lieutenant, I am.

"Lieutenant". Is that thanks to me?

I'm going back to L.A. I'll be waiting for you on the tarmac.

Can't fly back with me?

I don't want to wait around.

You're always lying.

I think honesty would be good for our relationship, don't you?

Tell me, how did you plant that evidence in my car?

If it were true, what difference would it make?

Knowing what you did? You're a cop.

How can you look in the mirror?

I like what I see. I'm proud I got you off the street.

Is it fame? Is that why you screwed me?

Did you want to solve a big case before retiring?

You got your promotion. Going to write a book?

You didn't even make the evening news.

See? You watched. This must really burn your ass.

You track me down for two years, and you still get no respect?

L.A.'s a tough place for a killer.

There's a lot of competition. You should've killed a celebrity.

I never killed anybody...

and you know it.

Yeah, right.

Wow. Look at this.

Somebody really got into the Christmas spirit. It's so pretty.

Two crews bet over who could do the best decorations. This was the loser.

- You're kidding. - I get all the holiday flights.

Come on. Only five passengers, and we get to spend Christmas in L.A.

Wait a minute. We may have our hands full.

- Yep. It's now 11 passengers. - Ooh, six more. Still a piece of cake.

Six men. FAA 2-14.

Estimated flight time to L.A. is five hours, 49 minutes.

Could get a little bumpy.

So, who are these prisoners we're transporting?

One of them's a bank robber.

The other one is the Lonely Hearts Strangler.

Leave it to Uncle Sam to cast a cloud on Christmas.

When that happen?

I don't know.

Move it in, Marty.

Let us know when.

- Flatten my coat? - I didn't flatten...

No. Sit there. I want to sit on the aisle.

- I'd like to sit on the aisle. - I should sit on the aisle.

Please, don't argue.

- Teri... - Don't say you were right all along.

- You said I was rushing in London. - No. You know...

Look. At least you didn't do what I did...

and marry the wrong guy after a five-minute romance.

- You did that? - I did it twice.

I am just now getting over the need to make men happy. It's pathetic.

You have so much time. You have your whole career ahead of you. You know?

Really. Just wait for the right guy to come along.

Whoa. FAA regulations. Please step off the vehicle. I'll stow it for you.

- You live in L.A.? - My dad does.

Seats and lavatories clear. We're coming on board now.

Merry Christmas.

You're four rows down on the left.

I need a 28.8 jack immediately after takeoff. Is that a problem?

Hey, Captain.

You're late. I specifically requested you be here before the other passengers.

It was my understanding the flight was almost empty.

I'm sorry.

I think you'll find everything in order there.

Four weapons. That's it? Nothing else?

I carry a.38 backup.

It's not listed.

Most pilots don't mind.

I do. It has to ride up front with me. I'm afraid you'll have to hand it over.

What are you looking at?

Shut up.

I want the restraints kept on for the entire flight.

We weren't planning on taking them off.

- Okay, let's go. - Come on.

Don't push me.

Come on, Stubbs. Any more verbal abuse and I will gag you.

Hi.

Excuse me, miss. What's the movie?

- It's a Wonderful Life. - Really?

What's the name of that song Jimmy Stewart sang with Donna Reed?

They were walking down main street.

Right here.

Middle seat. Sit down.

Don't worry about the coat. Sit down.

- You really shouldn't do that. - Shouldn't do what?

Make eye contact with these guys. You never know what they're up to.

What did they do?

The guy with the dark hair, the one who likes you... he's a serial killer.

- Are you kidding? - He raped and killed five girls.

One of the maintenance men told me. Plus, he said that some cops...

said that Weaver couldn't have done it.

A perfect argument for capital punishment.

He doesn't look like a serial killer.

Did you ever see what Ted Bundy looked like?

He was a real charmer. Mark Harmon played him in the TV movie.

What's that?

If it's not on the manifest, it's not on the airplane.

I swear those guys have seen too many Dirty Harry movies. Checklist.

Doors.

- Closed. - Cabin preparation?

Complete. Call for pushback.

This one always sticks.

- Seasons greetings from the cockpit. - Oh, my god.

We're fortunate to be leaving New York before this latest blizzard hits.

We still face a rough ride due to the weather.

Flight time is five hours and 49 minutes.

It's about 20 minutes longer than usual.

The latest Los Angeles weather is overcast skies with rain showers.

Welcome aboard.

Hello, and welcome aboard.

Whenever we fly, wherever we fly, we at Transcontinental...

Please note that the no-smoking sign is on. Federal law...

And now, please fasten your seat belts.

Roger. 321 left Outer Hotel and Zulu.

TWA 10-11 Trans Con 47 heavy.

Flight attendants, please be seated for takeoff.

Trans Con 47 heavy. Position on hold... 31, left.

I hate these icy takeoffs.

On.

Checklist is complete.

Ready for takeoff. Trans Con 47 heavy.

Trans Con 47 rolling.

Power's good. We have four stable engines.

Trans Con 47, contact departure. Have a good day.

Roger. Trans Con 47.

Thank you.

- I'll flip you for lower business. - That's your section.

Normally, but today's not a normal day. Those prisoners give me the creeps.

I would've thought you'd take them as a sympathetic gesture.

Yeah, well...

I'm not as patient as you are.

- Heads or tails? - Heads.

It'll take your mind off Stephen.

Thanks a lot.

Something to drink?

Heineken.

Merry Christmas.

Something to drink?

Yeah, orange juice, please.

What would you like?

What do you like?

- I'll have the complimentary champagne. - Like hell you will.

I'll have a Bloody Mary. Hold the vodka, the celery and the Tabasco.

If you wanted tomato juice, why didn't you just say so?

- What's your name? - Hey!

Teri.