Copper

- Mrs McGrath. - Detective.

My landlord's been making advances.

What the hell are you doin' in here?

Mr. Coddington.

How long, Donovan? How long will I be your pawn?

Strangled by a man who was clearly on the edge of sanity.

I assume you haven't found a culprit yet, though.

No.

And I will not rest until I catch the sick bastard who killed her.

It would appear that we have a fly in the ointment.

Is this the part where you throw me in shackles?

I'm here to cut a deal on the condition that you confess for your crimes.

Shit.

Tare an'ouns.

- There's no turnin' back now, boyos. - Jesus, Kevin.

Go get Donovan's thug.

We need to finish that bastard off once and for all.

This is on me.

I'll handle that prick. It'll be a pleasure.

All right.

You meet me in Bottle Alley at midnight.

Come on, Andrew.

- He's gone! - What do you mean he's gone?

I can't believe the bastard escaped.

Bollocks!

We should've just shot the bastard dead!

This is not good at all.

Donovan was the wrong man to kill.

You're right about that.

Detective, we're plannin' on a drink up at Donohue's tonight.

Are you game?

I need you to take this bag to Major Robert Morehouse on 23rd Street.

Come on, it's payday, Can't it wait?

No, it can't.

Well, whatever you need, sir.

And, kid, we never had this conversation, you never saw this bag,

and you have no idea who Major Morehouse is.

Right.

Don't you have a case or two, some bogeyman to chase?

You're not gonna find him in here.

I need you to sign this 12-hour take out order from the Tombs.

- For who? - Eva Heissen.

That's a good one. You two forming a new comedy team?

She's to be re-interviewed in the Ramsey matter.

Do you know what Donovan will say about that?

I know what he'll say. He sent me. I was just at his office.

Or do you want me to march on down there

and tell him you said go screw?

Huh. Fine.

- Where was Glynn running off to? - No idea.

You seem more fidgety than usual.

Come on, it's payday.

I want to get done, hit the saloons.

Detective Corcoran was clear.

This needs to get to Major Morehouse.

The major is due home within the hour.

I'll hand it to him directly.

Thanks.

I went out for a new box of cigars and when I returned

I saw Detective Corcoran come running out.

- Carrying a bag, you said? - A satchel, I would describe it.

- Did he see you? - Not that I could tell.

Mr. Eustace.

Mr. Holland.

Gentlemen.

What the hell happened to you?

Nothing that won't be addressed.

You have any idea why Kevin Corcoran killed Donovan?

The why of things has never been my concern.

I want Corcoran brought to me, alive.

Me and my men will run him down right quick.

That's not gonna be easy.

Corcoran's been running these streets and alleys

since he jumped off the boat when he was a kid.

You're gonna need all the help you can get.

I just assume this needs to be done quietly.

What this needs to be done is quickly.

Make Captain Sullivan lead the charge,

have the police put up posters,

"Wanted for information," list no crimes.

The cops will not run down one of their...

Detective Corcoran's not here, Mr. Holland,

Is he?

- What's the deal, boss? - We run that bastard Corcoran to ground.

And then what?

Eustace wants him shot dead on sight.

General Donovan.

So this is how life ends for a legend, huh?

What in good hell did you have in those files?

Where in the hell's that stamp?

Ah, here she is.

Kevin?

Grab some things. What you might need for a day.

Christ, what you see is what I've got.

What's going on?

You are being taken to the sixth precinct

for further questioning in the Ramsey homicide.

Kevin, first a mystery package and now a surprise guest.

Eva needs to stay here until I can get her out of the city.

Isn't she a murderess heading for the gallows?

Nobody has convicted me of anything.

There's been a change in plans.

I can have her taken to our estate in Rhinebeck at first light.

She'll be safe there.

Elizabeth, will you take Miss Heissen and get her some real food?

I'm sure it's been a while.

It's been ages since we've had any intriguing company.

Miss Heissen, please come this way.

Go on now. I'll be back soon.

I need you to go through these documents, photographs,

and give me anything I can use against Tammany.

You are gonna take on Donovan?

I already did.

Really? And what happened?

Donovan lost.

Ma!

I had one of the lads run to Nellis' bakery for your linzer tarts!

Ciaran, your friends are lovely.

Mom, take these and go into your room.

Oh, but I'd like to share my pastries with these nice men.

Let her stay.

Please sit down, Captain.

I'd prefer to stand.

Oh...

We are curious.

Why'd you sign a take out order for that whore,

beg your pardon, Eva Heissen?

Because General Donovan ordered it, that's why.

Oh, he did?

From the great beyond?

You need to explain yourself.

Mm. Delightful, Mrs Sullivan.

What a nice son to bring you sweets.

When did you last see Corcoran?

He came by to get the take out order.

I am particularly fond of linzer tarts.

They're my favourites, too.

Your boy Corcoran shot Donovan dead this evening.

Does he mean Kevin?

But he's a nice lad.

He would never have done a thing like that!

You can't be serious.

Oh, I'm not serious?

I need to know every word Corcoran said to you,

everything he did,

and we need you to help us find him.

Be a good boy and clean her up.

You tell him.

Donovan's man got away.

Looks like he weaselled out of the ropes.

Nothing can be done about it now.

Christ, Kevin, they'll be comin' for ya.

You kill a man like Donovan, you unleash hell.

You need to get as far away as fast as you can.

No.

Five Points is my neighbourhood.

I've killed for it and I'll die for it if I have to.

- This is my fight. - Bullshit!

If they want to come down here,

we make them pay a price.

And that's a fact.

Well, that settles it.

We stick together.

Sullivan will be leading the hunt for me.

Sully wouldn't turn on his own.

He's an organisation man like every captain.

Tammany made him and they can break him.

It's the way this town works.

We need a man on the inside. Andrew...

Go back like nothing happened.

Keep your eyes open and your ears.

Help me stay ahead of them until we can sort this thing out.

Christ, Kevin, I'm a bad liar and a lousy actor.

So just play dumb.

That's your specialty.

Francis, I need you to keep an eye on Eva

until we can get her out of the city.

I left her with Major Morehouse.

Where are you going?

Somewhere they won't expect me to be.

Forgive my brashness, you've been a captive audience,

but I feel compelled to ask.

How did you choose the life, the way of a courtesan?

That's a pretty word for whore.

No need to sugarcoat my life.

Um, I like sex and I like money even more.

It was a natural twining.

I always feel the need to control my own fate.

That's a fantasy existence for me,

like living in a castle with a prince.

Don't be ridiculous. Look around!

I give this order with a heavy heart.

All of you need to scour this ward for Detective Corcoran.

That's bullshit, sir!

It is, it's bullshit,

but it is what we must do as officers sworn to uphold the law.

We don't get to pick and choose who we go after.

And if we don't act on it they'll send coppers from another precinct

who won't be so kind to Kevin Corcoran.

Now hit the streets.