Assault in Paradise (The Ransom)

- So you tore up half the super sleuth.

- Half of us are suffering in all of us.

That sorry son of a bitch.

Got some Wild Turkey? - Sure did.

- Hey look Jack, I'll have your granddaddy here

in the morning.

He'll get ya out.

What the?

Fred!

It's Garcia!

Steiner get me outta here!

Come on, move it!

What the hell's happened here?

- Jesus Christ Chief, I can't believe it!

I'll check the back rooms.

- Here, in the middle of town, in a police station

for Christ sake!

- Get these bodies in back out of sight.

Clean this mess up.

- But Chief, the medical examiner has to know but this.

- I'll handle the medical examiner.

Oh for Christ sake!

That's an order Davey.

If either one of you breathe a word about this

I'll have your ass.

Now get moving.

- Excuse me sir, phone call for you, Chief Haliburton.

I'll call him tomorrow.

He said it's urgent.

Oh, all right.

I'm sorry.

- If you ever change your mind about mining that valley

for any reason, I want first refusal anytime.

- Sorry, Golden Valley is not for sale.

- Not for sale. - No, not for sale.

Now good night.

Hal, it's late.

You want to play golf it'll have to be Thursday, not before.

Wait, listen to me.

We've got real trouble down here.

Well go on, I'm listening.

- Well, we've got real trouble down here.

Some lunatic just killed two of my men, here at the station.

He left a message on the blackboard,

says he wants a million dollars by three tomorrow

or the rich will die.

I've got us covered but I don't know for how long.

Oh shit.

No Hal, you did the right thing.

You get over here right away.

I'll call Barney, T.J. and the others.

I am the wind of salvation.

I blow gently across the desert mother,

caress her flowers, I am her life.

But to you, I will be the wind of death.

Do you feel something on the back of your neck?

No, look around very slowly.

Do you feel it?

All your money will not protect you.

All your friends will turn on you and then run.

You will be alone before the wind.

All the land you have stolen and raped

will only give you up.

It will not hide you.

It will give you up to the wind.

Others may be afraid,

in fear they bow before your savage crown.

They do not yet see it turn to thorns and slowly tighten.

You walk nervously in your palace garden,

as the clouds cover the sun.

The sign says stop!

Do not pick the orchid.

But the wind does not read.

Look around, very slowly.

The wind is always the victor.

Who will you send for?

Who will stop the wind?

Who will you send for?

Who will stop the wind?

Hey, you Nick McCormick?

I'm Inspector Davey.

Wolf.

- I'm pleased to meet you Mr. Wolf.

- Not Mr. Wolf, Mr. Heller, Wolfgang Heller.

You bet, Mr. Heller then.

- Look, at all costs, we must avoid publicity.

Personally, I can't afford anyone looking into

my business affairs at this time, and I think the same

goes for most of us.

- That's a serious problem all right.

But if we don't call in the authorities, we're sunk.

Hey, we can't fight the bastard ourselves.

- I know I don't have to tell you we're scared Mr. Whitaker,

but what are we gonna do?

What are we gonna do about our wives, about our children?

- Barney, I'm aware of your concern.

We're all in the same boat.

I believe I've taken care of it.

- Well gentlemen, how was the flight?

Short.

Palm Springs wasn't it?

Is that where you're coming from, Palm Springs?

Oh, the car's right out this way gentlemen.

Yes sir, it's a great little town all right.

Do you realize we have more millionaires per capita

than other place in the country?

That's a fact.

Beautiful scenery, lots of fresh air.

Thank you Carson.

I appreciate you coming on short notice.

I'm William Whitaker.

Nick McCormick.

This is Wolf, he works with me.

- Good, need all the help we can get.

Gentlemen.

How was the trip?

Short.

What'd you find out?

Not too much.

He's one of those typical soldier of fortune types.

- Gentlemen, this is Nick McCormick.

I've taken it upon myself to call him in.

He's a professional.

Now hold on Whit.

I thought we agreed about outsiders.

- We agreed T.J., not to involve the state police,

the attorney general, the National Guard,

or anything Federal.

But it should be obvious to all of us

that we can't or shouldn't handle this on our own.

Nick here comes highly recommended.

- What guarantees do we have that he'll succeed?

No guarantees.

I thought as much.

Um gentlemen,

if that's what I can call you.

On behalf of Wolf and myself,

thank you for the plane ride.

- Nick! - Later.

- I'll personally guarantee your fee.

We'll discuss it on the balcony.

Don't worry about them, I'll handle it.

What do you think we should do?

- It's what you don't do that's important.

I don't any of those people to talk to anybody,

not even family or friends.

I want you to adhere to the terrorist's every demand.

I mean, no matter how crazy it may seem,

even the ransom, you understand?

- That's no problem, we've got the money.

Well that's good.

Incidentally, there are two ways in which I work.

First one is my way. - And?

The second one's my way.

- Don't worry about that, we'll back you 100%.

I want you to find that extortionist and kill em.

No trial, no publicity.

- Seems to me that you're gonna be a prime target sir.

I'd rest easier if Wolf here stayed in the house with you.

- That's fine with me, I've got plenty of room.

Beautiful city isn't it?

Yeah it sure is.

- I've helped create it and I'm very concerned about it.

You do see my problem don't you?

I hope we have a deal.

- We have a deal sir. - Good.

Hal will take you back to your hotel

and there'll be a car standing by for you.

Good.

Something on your mind Chief?

- It's just not my way of doing things.

I'm a police officer.

- Don't worry Hal, you'll soon catch up.

You know this joker?

TV reporter.

I think his name is Jackson.

Hey you!

Talking to me mister?

Yes jackass you.

Get that light outta my eyes will ya,

otherwise you're gonna be wearing it home.

- That sounds like a threat to me.

- It'll be a fact if I get out of this car.

Same goes for your pretty friend too.

- This is Cindy Simmons Action News 13 reporting.

We're on location at the home of William Whitaker.

We're about to interview an unidentified man

who has just come from the scene.

Sir, could you tell-- - Step on it.

Hey!

Hey wait a minute!

That son of a bitch.

He's got my microphone.

Come on.

How far to my hotel?

About 20 minutes.

Nearest bar?

About 10, give or take.

I'll take.

Just cocktails please.