Ozark

You know what that is right there?

That is plug-ugly.

This was a place of great, natural beauty.

Birds used to nest in those trees, Jacob...

...herons, egrets, cranes.

It's our wonder of the world, turning into a resort.

– It's ugly, I know. – It's a desecration.

That riverboat they're bringing up here,

...have you seen it? I mean, close-up?

'Cause we're gonna be seeing it on our morning walks...

...every day for the rest of our lives.

I'm reminding you that ill humor in the morning brings about a darkened day.

How is this any different from the power company...

...flooding out our forebears a hundred years ago?

We entered into it by choice.

We did, Darlene.

Not without reservation, but, for the benefit of the family.

And our family will benefit.

– The family? – Uh-huh.

What family?

Go get Petty.

We're not under arrest because we don't have anything to hide.

Then why are we huddled like a football team?

This is not a joke, Charlotte.

When can we go back inside?

Uh, I think you guys can go back inside when they're finished.

Busy morning looks like.

Not a thing to worry about.

This is Jonah's, just back from the taxiderm.

What the hell's that?

Boy's first kill.

You ready?

– Call that lawyer. Have him meet me there? – Mm-hmm.

Yeah, I don't, uh, feel comfortable, you going through the safe like that.

Well, if I cared any less, I'd be dead.

What?

Well, what are you, uh... What are you doing?

Making sure, for Marty's sake,

...that there's nothin' here that shouldn't be.

Wait. Wait. Was Marty arrested?

I told you. I don't know. All's I know is they raided his house.

Okay, but he wasn't arrested, right?

Are you thinking that I know more than I did five seconds ago?

Wait, you don't think they would come...

They wouldn't arrest us, would they?

Why? You got child pornography on your computer or something?

– ( SCOFFS ) – Okay, that's not funny.

Not to you. But that's the thing about being funny.

They would need a warrant, wouldn't they?

Yeah, yeah, they would need that, um...

– What do you call it? – Probable cause?

Yeah, exactly. And they don't have that.

I mean, well, not in my case...

Can you shut the fuck up and get me a cardboard box behind the bar?

– Hey, baby. – Hey.

What's going on in here? Nothin'.

Doesn't look like nothin'.

Just, uh, keep an eye on her, okay? I'm gonna be right back.

What are you doing in the safe?

Looking for the ham sandwich I left.

Can you do me a favor, and get the fuck out and close the door?

I take my orders from Sam.

– Oh, is that right? Well... – Mm-hmm.

Well, how 'bout I pop those tits and squeeze out the silicone?

– How do you feel about that? – ( GASPS )

I've got you, Marty. It's over.

The cartel knows where you are. They're waiting to just kill you.

But here, it's safe.

Your family is safe.

Agents are at the house right now,

...ready to take Wendy and the kids right into protective custody.

If I were you, I'd just really think it through,

...because we may never pass this way again.

What's up? Great, send her in.

Your lawyer's here.

Not the lawyer you were expecting?

Marty here was just inquiring about his future as a paid informant...

...for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

No, I wasn't.

Did you steal $5,000?

I didn't steal it. I took it,

...because just in case you and Dad have an emergency or...

Is that all you stole? What about Jonah?

He doesn't know anything. I swear.

– What did you buy? – What?

They found $4,600. So, what did you buy with the rest?

Um...

Jeans and a sweater and other little things...

Mm-hmm. In case of emergency, huh?

You got any other surprises for me?

– Anything you wanna tell me? – Mnh-mnh.

You know, I distinctly remember you saying to me that everything,

...everything that's happened was making you feel like you were growing up too fast.

Well, grow the fuck up, because it's game on. Do you understand?

Let's just cut straight to it, shall we? And bring your attorney up to speed here.

The fact is, Marty, you are really good, at creating corporate structures.

But the problem is, you lack people skills.

Misjudgment of character.

I mean, it's your Achilles' heel.

I mean, I don't wanna talk out of school here, but...

Just look at your track record, you know?

Hmm?

Dead. (SIGHS)

Dead.

Oh, Bruce Liddell, your longtime business partner and friend.

He became an informant for us.

I mean, he turned on you, buddy... I mean, like that.

That has to hurt. (EXHALES)

And now your daughter, she takes five grand of cartel money,

...stashes it away in a lunch box reeking of pot, by the way...

I'm sure you know how the cartel reacts when the value of an operative plummets.

Or if their loyalty's ever in question.

I guess, my question is...

...do you think you're safe?

Your poor kids, Marty.

They were so scared this morning, but not surprised,

...because they're complicit.

And they're starting to crack. You know it.

I'm sure you also know that we try kids as adults all the time now.

Good God, could you imagine Jonah in prison for 25 years?

He'd get out, what, be 38 years old?

Will you be charging my client?

If not, we've heard enough.

People skills, Marty. Judgment.

Your bosses, they need to trust you...

...to keep this all together so it doesn't all topple over.

And yet, Ruth Langmore, right, your teenage lieutenant...

Did you know she tried to kill you?

Remember when she gave you a ride home on her boat? August?

Your dock was wired, Marty,

...exact same way the Blue Cat dock was wired when Ruth killed her uncles.

I'm sure you know about that also.

I never really did get to know Boyd, but I did get to know Russ.

Russ told me quite a bit about what you and Ruth do to help out the cartel.

We both know that if you could substantiate those charges,

...you would have arrested her.

I know Ruth wired the dock, because I unwired it.

I saved your life, Marty.

Part of the job, I guess.

Can I get you a bottle of water?

You were never supposed to walk out of the boathouse that day.

And if you don't believe me, ask your son. Ask Jonah.

Jonah was there.

In fact, he pulled a rifle on me, right on your own lawn.

Are we done? Because I have another appointment at noon.

Oh, okay. With another client?

Or do you only represent the Navarro cartel?

Look, Marty, you're under no obligation to use the cartel's attorney.

You can be represented by anyone you choose.

But if I were you, I sure as hell wouldn't leave with her.

Okay, then.

What if you stay here, with me, where it's safe?

We can order in lunch.

I'm happy with my representation.

– ( CAR DOORS CLOSING ) – ( ENGINE STARTS )

I'd ask you if you're okay, but I know you're not.

Fuckers.

Deal with it later.

As our Jewish brethren say, "To life."

L'chaim.

It's good.

– Uh-huh. Been saving it. – ( CHUCKLES )

There was a French writer, long time ago...

I can't remember his name.

Well, I can't remember anybody's name.

Anyway, he was old, for those days...

...and very sick,

...lungs and ticker, all going, and he was stuck in bed.

Now, this guy's a loner all his life.

But he tells the lady taking care of him...

...that he wants to see his friends, say goodbye.

So she sends out word, and all his friends come, to his little hovel,

...gather around his deathbed, telling stories.

And you know what happens?

What happens?

– He doesn't die. – ( CHUCKLES )

And then after a couple days, the friends, well, they leave. They have lives.

And then he dies.

Sad, but sweet.

Because, when you think you're gonna die yesterday, today is sweet.

So, hang in, Wendy.

Lose your shit tomorrow.

Today's no day to fall apart.

They found my money.

Well, maybe you shouldn't have kept it on a shelf.

Mom asked if you knew anything about it, and I said no.

– You should be thanking me. – Thanks.

But you need to be really careful.

We both do. Next time, give me your money.

I created two shell companies like Dad's.

The money's safe. It can't be traced.

Do you think I could have some of it? For a van?

– What? – A van.

I mean, you can live in it. We can get away. You know?

I can't.

But I gave it to you.

But the money's tied up, Charlotte.

It's safe, running interest.

I want you to meet somebody.

This here is Wally.