Bone Eater

Chuck, see what it is.

Hey, Miller, we got something.

- Well, what is it? - Will you just come here?

Well, I'll be. They were right.

Yeah, I thought it was a bunch of bull.

Who was right? What are you guys talking about?

Where've you been for the last month, kid?

Why do think the Indians have been picketing since we started this job?

Yeah, man, they're claiming we're disturbing some ancient burial ground.

But the Katona tribe is more than 20 miles away.

Yeah, I know,

but they think anytime someone finds a freakin' arrowhead around here,

the land is theirs and they want it back.

Man...

this thing looks over 100 years old.

Yeah, and it's gonna look good in my den under that moose head too.

Hey, man, wait wait wait!

What was that?

Nothing. Come on, guys, we got to clear out this junk

so we can finish the job.

Now hit it with that pickax and try to break it up.

Break it up?

Shouldn't we try to save it? It might be worth something.

Whatever you say, son. Give me that pick.

What the hell was that?

You think those picketers are out there beyond the lights?

Yeah, and they're probably getting a good laugh at our expense too.

Jeez, that guy is a hothead.

Well, let's just see 'em come any closer.

Miller, you're taking this way too far. Give me that.

Come on, guys, let's get out of here.

Not until we finish. Riley, help me.

What the hell was that? An earthquake?

I don't know.

I think Hanson's right.

I say we call it a night, fellas.

Riley, I've changed my mind.

That sounds like a good idea.

Come get it.

Hey.

- Hi, honey. - Hi, Dad.

Look at you.

You have grown up.

That's what happens.

Yeah yeah, I guess so.

Guess it's just more dramatic 'cause you're not here all the time.

Well, here, let me take this and let's get moving, huh?

Did your mother have any instructions for me?

Instructions?

Yeah, like the last time you came out

she told me how to wash your clothes.

Even told me how to make your toast.

That was two years ago. I can make my own toast now.

Wow, you have grown up.

You said that already.

Look, your mother's in Europe for the summer,

so like it or not,

we are stuck with each other.

We can make it go a whole lot quicker

if we're at least civil

with each other, huh?

I don't suppose she gave you any instructions on how to do that.

No.

I guess we're on our own.

What's all that?

Oh, a developer is building a swanky resort.

Katonas are all up in arms about it.

A swanky resort?

Here?

I know. Come on, I'll get your bag.

It's okay. I got it.

Just like your mother.

Dex, I told you before, don't call me here.

I'll see you tonight. Morning, Sheriff.

Lolli, what's new besides you having a date with Dex tonight?

Did the picketers give you any trouble?

No, I just walked by.

- Where's Kelly? - She's coming in.

Even when you're together, you're not together.

Lolli, is anything happening?

Well, Sadie Riley called,

said Paul didn't make it home last night.

Maybe he's just pulled another all-nighter out at the site.

- I mean, they're working 'em like hell. - Yeah, Dex told me that.

I don't think so, Sheriff.

That was Lisa Miller. Neil was supposed to take their kid

to school this morning, never came home.

He was working out at the Krantz site too, wasn't he?

I think so.

Mark, take the second car. Go out along 81.

I'll check the 395. Maybe they got in a wreck.

- On my way. - And I'll meet you out at the site.

Copy that.

Big Jim, what are you doing here?

In case you haven't noticed, the sun is up.

Well, truth be told,

today I got babysitting duties.

What are you talking about?

The field trip, the university kids,

the archeology class. Remember that?

Oh, right right. When is that?

I'm on my way over there right now.

Well, keep an eye out for Miller's truck while you're out there, okay?

- Yeah, sure. See you later. - Yeah.

- Kel! - Hey!

My Kelly belly.

Oh, girl.

Look at you. Hollywood is working for you.

You look just one of those Hollywood hotties.

I don't even live in LA, Loll. I live in Upland.

Well, it's still 1,000 miles closer than I'll ever get.

Well, don't go too far. I need you to hold the fort.

Listen, Kel, I gotta make a run.

I'll be back in an hour or so, then we'll get you situated, okay?

I got it covered.

All right.

Pomeroy, it's 8:20. Where are the cement trucks?

Why aren't we pouring?

The foundations aren't ready yet, sir.

I thought you had that handled.

- Well, I did, sir, but... - But what?

You told me you had your best men on this all night.

I did.

Well, where are they? Why isn't the job done?

That's just the thing, Mr. Krantz.

When Dex and I showed up this morning, they were gone.

- They quit? - Jimmy!

I don't think so. Their cars are still here and...

And what?

Dad! Dad!

- Not now, Dex. - We found more, lots more.

What are you talking about? You found what?

I think you should see this for yourself, Mr. Krantz. This way, please.

Jimmy, wait here.

This is all I need.

This could be an incredible find, Mr. Krantz.

Right. Cover it up.

What?

- Not now, Dex. - You heard me.

Pomeroy, I told you I want it buried.

But, Mr. Krantz, Dex has a point. This is...

No "buts," Pomeroy.

The Native American Council finds about this,

they could shut me down for weeks, possibly years.

I've got too much invested in this

to see shoot it down the tubes right now.

Understood.

Dex, you know what to do.

Get the survey team started on the second quadrant.

And you tell 'em

if they find any more of these relics,

I want 'em bagged and sent straight back to me.

Son, you heard the man, get going.

Whatever you say, Dad.

All right.

How many men beside you and your boy know about this?

Just the morning crew of 10, sir.

Tell them I'm gonna double their salary,

and I want them on the Hawaiian project as of tomorrow.

Jimmy'll make all the arrangements.

What about Miller and the other two that split last night?

If they come back again, tell them I want to see them first.

Now let's get this show on the road.

I'll get the tractor warmed up.

Yeah, you do that.

Look at him, will you?

He ain't had a hammer in his hand in his whole life.

So what's up with the big cheese anyway?

I didn't think I'd see him out here until the ribbon ceremony.

You know Mr. Krantz. He loves to micromanage.

He wants you all to be on the lookout

for any Indian relics you might find in the next parcel.

Maybe he should come out with us and survey and scout around a bit.

That's not gonna happen. He's not gonna get his ass out of the trailer.

It's gonna be 110 in the shade.

Meaning the faster we get this done, the faster we get out of here,

so let's head out.

Don't forget to check in later.

Hello, Steve.

Evans, go ahead.

It's Jim here.

I got the students all situated pretty well

out at the Krantz site and I'm headed back.

Any sign of Riley's truck?

That's a negative.

All right, well, keep looking, will you?

Right, I'll keep my eyes open. See you later.

Look at him, will you?

I thought we were out here to study archeology, not astronomy.

Give him a break, Josh.

I want to see the eclipse too when it happens.

It's not gonna happen for two more days, Rach.

Right.

Hey, Professor!

You find something, Mr. McMurphy?

Not yet. I was just wondering

how the stars were looking this morning.

Your comedic talents overwhelm me, Mr. McMurphy.

I'd think you'd want to drop all your other courses

and concentrate solely on standup.