Danny's Game (2020) Movie Script

Best thing in life is

taking what's not yours

and getting away with it,

and getting a good

night's sleep.

Show time.

Kiss my ass, Bishop.

You boys gonna miss

me while I'm gone?

Kiss my ass, Bishop.

Potty mouth.

Don't forget to tell your

wife I said hi, will ya?

Yeah, screw you Bishop.

He's gonna be back in a week.

Give your little

brother a hug!

Oh, why?

Making me drive out here.

Besides, you're up to no good.

Missed you too.

Put your shit in the trunk.

Sure thing, chauffeur.

Don't start, it's

a long car ride.

It sure is.

How'd you get the limp?

Another inmate stabbed

me in the hamstring.

I'm sure he had a good reason.

Meh.

Quit monkeying with your hair

and put your belt on, jackass.

You're starting

to look like Dad.

Ha, just couldn't

resist could you, Danny?

Well I saw your

grays coming in.

Are you dying your hair?

You're dying your hair!

Shut up.

Okay.

All right, you know what, no.

When are you gonna

grow up, Danny?

Aiming for late

40s, early 50s, Dad.

Dad, huh?

Am I sounding like Dad now, huh?

Watch the road!

God.

Oh.

You visit Mom and Dad?

Yeah.

Did you put

tulips on the grave?

Yeah.

Good.

Can we stop by the liquor store?

Whoo doggie, it

just starts right up.

I hope to God that

you're kidding.

I just got out,

I just wanna drink.

Yeah, just

fresh outta the joint,

let's go to the liq.

Tell you what, I'm gonna

lay some ground

rules, butt hole.

Number one, no pool halls.

Number two, no women.

Don't be bringing any of

your dirty little tarts

over to the house.

Number three, no booze.

Four, five and six, no cards.

No cards, no nothing.

Good to be home.

Yeah, welcome

back, Mr. Kotter.

Danny!

Danny, it's 11 a.m.

Get outta bed already.

Come on, you can

box the clown later.

I'm goin' to work.

Cute.

Can you watch Lisa

while I'm gone?

Danny.

Danny?

Danny!

Yes, god!

Good, when I get back

you should look for a job.

Okay, Dad.

Smart ass.

And Danny, stay out

of the pool halls.

Sure thing, Dad.

Piece of shit.

Morning.

Good morning.

I've taken the liberty

of making us coffee.

French-press, if

you would like some.

Yeah, sure.

No smoking in the house!

There's a porch outside

where you can smoke.

Right.

Shouldn't you be in school?

It's Saturday, Danny.

Sorry, I'm still

adjusting to society.

I know, Dad told me

to keep an eye on you

while he was gone.

Hm, he did did he?

What else did he say?

Your mouth gets

you into trouble.

That you usually have an

excuse for everything.

How'd you get the limp?

Bookies took a

hammer to my kneecap.

Is there anything

to cook around here?

You don't know how to cook.

I know how to cook.

You want pancakes, I'll

make some pancakes.

There aren't any eggs.

You want eggs and pancakes?

No, you need eggs to

make pancakes, Danny.

Okay, is there any

cereal to eat around here?

There's some Trix

in the kitchen.

Fine, fake processed

food to start my day.

How long were you in jail for?

Three glorious years.

What did you do wrong?

Well, I got caught.

What law did you break?

Well, I was like a

modern-day Robin Hood.

Except I didn't give the

money back to the poor people.

Danny, cut the crap.

Okay, okay, okay.

First, I hot-wired a

red-hot muscle car.

Mm, then I took a gorgeous

blonde as my hostage.

Got in a shoot-out

with the cops.

Turns out that

gorgeous blonde though?

She's an undercover cop.

Put a gun to my head, said,

"Darling, you're going down."

Dad said you

robbed a gas station

and left the gas

hose in your gas tank

as you took off.

You sold your car and the

police caught you on foot.

Well I like my story better.

Oh you remind me of your mother.

You knew my mother?

Oh, I knew your mother.

I knew her before your dad did.

What was she like?

Well, she was a tornado

of beauty and hell.

She was certainly a life force.

She was pretty though, right?

Yeah, she was pretty.

She was a lot like you.

But do me a favor,

don't tell your dad

we talked about

your mother, okay?

Don't worry, I

won't say anything.

Do you know about the

secret Bishop talent?

No.

Oh that's too bad.

Why is that?

Oh, just

for a few reasons.

What reasons?

Well, every adult should know

this rare and unique talent.

What's so unique about it?

Oh, I don't

know if you're ready.

It is very special.

How do I know if I'm ready?

Well, seven pancakes.

So, if I make seven pancakes,

I'll know if I'm ready?

Bingo.

You're lucky I hid some eggs

in the back of the freezer.

Mm.

Seven pancakes.

So?

So, you wanna play poker?

No.

Of course not.

Most important thing

to know about poker

is it's not gambling.

It's deception.

Who taught you all of this?

A special friend you

might meet one day.

Well teach me!

Lisa, let me eat my pancakes

first, please thank you.

Fine.

Now, if I have a

flush and you have

a straight, who wins?

You.

Very good, and what

is the highest hand?

Royal flush.

Also very good.

Speaking of royal,

there is mail for you

from the Queen, whoever that is.

When did it arrive?

Yesterday, it's in this stack.

My dearest Daniel.

Oh, how I've missed you.

Welcome home.

Time flies by when

you've got my boys

protecting you in

prison, doesn't it?

I'm sure you're

reading this letter

wondering why I sent it.

Well Daniel, you're

too good at what you do

and I want you back.

I've been patiently

waiting for you

to come home and

play in my sandbox.

Not to mention, we've

got unfinished business.

Oh, now be a good boy

and come visit me tonight.

Don't make me come

find you, Daniel.

A lady never likes to wait.

You're truly mine, Alex.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

When does your dad get back?

Tonight.

Good.

You still wanna play poker?

No, you've learned

enough for today.

I need to go, are

you gonna be okay?

You must be joking.

Of course, we have

HBO Go and I need to

get caught up with "Real

Time with Bill Maher."

What the hell is HBO Go?

A network streaming

platform, Danny.

Get with it.

Right, whatever.

Oh, and don't you don't

tell your Dad any...

Relax, I won't say

anything about poker.

How did you know I was...

Danny, I got it.

Right.

She's so nice.

I've talked to her before.

Come on, we can get

you the best tuxedo.

You're gonna look amazing.

Okay, it's to the right.

This is

a outfit.

Come on.

How 'bout this?

When you were my

age, did you think

you would be where you are now?

No.

Why don't people just

let other people be happy?

What do you mean?

Louis's family has a

sign in their front yard

that says, "One man, one woman."

What does it matter to them?

Well, do you want

the simple answer

or the brutal answer?

Both.

Well, they have a

self-centered, simplistic

ideology, they have

a very crude view

that's black or

white because it's

easier to differentiate.

Cognitively, they can't

understand being gay

because they

themselves aren't gay.

Therefore, being

gay is different

resulting in that being wrong.

From an intellectual

standpoint, they lack

the ability to

understand that we live

in a colorful world, not

a black or white one.

What's the brutal answer?

They're assholes.

I see, sounds about right.

I inherited a small

plumbing business

from your grandfather.

I don't make a lot of money.

I enjoy working in this country,

and I cherish the diversity

that I'm a part of.

If I can teach you anything,

it'd be to do the same.

Sometimes Louis

makes fun of Shawn

at the bus stop because

he has two moms.

He says he won't be

a real man because

he doesn't have a father

to play sports with.

Did Shawn tell

your teacher this?

No.

I think he's embarrassed.

Poor kid.

Well Louis is probably

like that because

his father used to

do the same thing

to Danny and I when

we were your age.

I tell you what, next

time Louis does that,

I want you to pick up a rock,

and smash it in his face.

You want me to assault him?

No, on second thought, I

can't afford the insurance.

Just kick him in the balls.

Bishops stand up

for what's right.

Always.

Come in.

Oh, Daniel, I've

been expecting you.

Take a seat.

Do you have any

pet fish, Daniel?

I avoided ownership

after seeing "Free Willy."

I see.

My sister and I, we had

many and always betta fish.

Are you familiar?

Yes, also known as

Siamese fighting fish.

Ah, there's that

flash of genius.

See me and my sister,

we'd take the two males

and we'd put 'em in

the bowl together

and watch 'em

fight to the death.

We didn't have a TV growing up.

There can never be two bettas.

As a child, I never

truly comprehended that

until I

killed my sister.

See, we were in love

with the same girl.

It was an odd feeling

when I realized

I was the betta.

And that's when I

took over my entire

neighborhood, and then

alternately the city.

It's always been my destiny

to rule this city, Daniel.

Daniel, you're a

good poker player.

But you never know when to quit.

And you're an even

better con man

but you never wanna quit.

You owe me

too much money, Daniel.

What am I gonna do with you?

Well, you could

start by sending me

to bed without dinner.

Or you know what, you could even

pull down my pants and

give me a spanking.

You'd like that, wouldn't you?

Your mouth is always getting

you into trouble, Daniel.

However, your mouth isn't

the problem, Daniel.

- Do you know what it is?

- Danny!

My name is Danny, not Daniel.

Daniel, do you know

what the problem is?

Enlighten me.

Yes, Violet?

I'm going shopping.

And?

Plastic?

Visa's on the nightstand.

Visa?

I don't want the Visa.

Can I have a black card?

Come here.

Ah, ah, ah.

Love you.

Oh, I see you got

the gift I got you.

I did.

When you gonna grow up, Daniel?

Stop acting like a child?

Finally mature,

take responsibility

for your own life?

Quit with all the shenanigans?

You're very

inspirational, Alex.

Your smart ass

jokes are funny.

I'm not denying that.

See, you made me a lot of money

with all that charm.

Mm, time marches on, the

days get long, Daniel.

And you still owe me a debt.

No?

So if you don't give me my

fucking money in 72 hours,

I'm gonna take that

little niece of yours

and I'm gonna put

her in a barrel

of fucking acid

and make you watch.

And I think you know

who she reminds you of,

don't you?

How many days is that, Daniel?

- Three!

- How many days?

Three!

One more time.

Three.

Oh good boy, Daniel.

That's enough

reading for today.

Did you have a

good day, or what?

Yep.

Yeah?

Get some sleep, Sweetheart.

I'll see you in the morning.

But Dad, can I

ask you something?

Of course.

Any new girls?

Ha, Jesus.

Did we not just have this

conversation yesterday?

No.

Why not?

I don't know.

Mom passed away

a long time ago.

You need to put

yourself out there.

Take some ownership

and ask a girl out.

I'm working on it, Sweetheart.

Well, I'm

not seeing results.

I can't believe we're having

this conversation again.

Maybe you should

try a dating website.

Little Jimmy Taylor's

dad found a wife

on Christian Mingle.

Paul Taylor found a wife?

That's the word at

the bus stop today.

Ah, shit.

I do need to get out there.

Look, thank you for

the information.

Get some sleep, Sweetheart.

Don't forget to

brush your teeth.

Yes, I

know, goodnight.

Goodnight.

You're late.

Sorry.

How bad?

Bad.

How

much do you need?

100 K.

Jesus, Danny.

You asked!

Danny, Danny, Danny.

What am I gonna do with you?

Well Merchant,

Merchant, Merchant.

Daniel, don't mock me,

you little smart ass.

Sorry, old habits

die hard, you know.

Recite the rules, Daniel.

Merchant, I'm not 17 anymore.

The rules, Daniel.

Fine.

Rule number one, know the

beginning before the ending.

Rule number two,

there's no such thing

as gambling, only deception.

Rule number three,

the true art of a con

is creating the

illusion you're behind

when you're really ahead.

Number four, there's no

such thing as bad luck,

only bad people.

Rule number five,

I live for myself

and I answer to no one.

Five rules you executed

all too well, I'm afraid.

You sound like Obi-Wan Kenobi.

When are you gonna grow up?

God.

You know, Daniel?

You shoulda been a prima donna.

But instead you were a prodigy.

I taught you

everything you know.

I found you when you

were just a bus boy

in that dumpy casino,

going nowhere.

I taught you how to play poker.

I taught you how to con.

You were the greatest

student I ever had.

I've never seen anybody

with as much skill as you.

I know your family must

have been hell, but.

And I may have been the only

parent figure you ever had.

But it's time for

you to give this up.

So what are you trying to say?

You need to pull

off one more con.

One more big round

at the poker table.

Settle this debt

you have with Alex.

I'll front you the

100 K to pull it off.

- But...

- But what?

Once you win,

and you will win,

you'll leave and you stay

gone from the city forever.

Arthur and Lisa don't need you.

You're only gonna get them hurt.

They can't afford to be

put in danger anymore.

Those are the terms.

You watch over

them while I'm gone?

Of course!

After all, Lisa is

my granddaughter.

It's the least I can do.

You know, Alex is

gonna come after you

if she finds out.

Relax.

I'm the merchant of the city.

I'll be fine.

So that's it.

That's it.

Danny.

Good luck.

Fucked up, huh?

Get over here.

Fucking did this to yourself.

Get in there.

You hear that?

That's the sound of my

bank account going down.

Not a pleasant sound, is it?

Get in there.

Excuse me, Sir.

Loaned you too

much, too many times.

Excuse me, Sir.

What?

Henry's on the phone.

Oh, he is?

Yes.

And Danny Bishop

just got outta jail.

Ah, the plot thickens.

What should we do with him?

What do we do to

people who don't pay me?

Mississippi?

That's right.

Mississippi.

I thought you said

you never wanted

to talk to me again.

I can hang up if you want.

I'm glad you called,

just please, don't.

So I've been thinking.

Have you given thought

to what I said?

Henry, I can change.

It just, it just takes time.

How long as it

been, two years?

Where were you just now?

Just here at the

club, making a drink.

You're lying.

I can always tell

when you're lying.

That's because you love me.

Loan shark.

Does that mean

you're coming back?

I don't know.

I need more time.

I have to go.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Tell me, is there someone else?

No.

Promise.

I'm gonna hang up now.

Don't get mad and

throw the phone

across the room, okay?

I won't, I'm a changed man.

Goodbye.

Bishop is here.

Of course he is.

I sense a disturbance

in the force.

I'm sorry, Sir,

I don't follow.

It's a "Stars Wars" reference.

Sorry, Sir, I've

never seen "Star Wars."

Never mind, just

give me a few minutes

and send him in.

Yes, Sir.

You hear this?

The music?

Yes.

Yes, I can hear the music.

Jazz music's my favorite.

With jazz music you can wake up

with a hangover and

still enjoy the day.

You know what else

I like about jazz?

The tone?

I never know how

it's going to start,

but I do know how

it's going to end.

However, with you,

Daniel Bishop, I never

know when it starts, but I do

know how it's going to end.

Bad.

Danny, my name is

Danny, not Daniel.

You only live once, Danny.

Yes, well listen,

Jazz Boss, I pulled off

a very big con for

you in the past,

and I'd like to

think I've developed

a very good line

of credit with you.

Yes, a quarter of

a million dollars

made off of a real estate con.

Perhaps you've had too

much success, Daniel.

People put their

money down on you

and you crumble

under the pressure.

You ran away,

to prison.

I know you wanted to get caught.

Took the easy way out.

Yep, well as much

as I enjoy your

rousing pep talk, Tony Robbins,

if you're not going to help me

then I will find

someone who will.

I'm a loan shark,

Danny, not a bad guy.

Ah, she gave you the betta

fish speech, didn't she?

Yes, she did.

Jesus, Danny, she'll destroy

your entire family tree.

I'm well aware.

There's only one thing

that God and the devil

have in common.

They fear Alex.

Yes, I know.

So, who else have you gone to?

The usual.

I heard you went

to the Merchant.

How much did he give you?

Hm, not enough.

How the hell did you

know that anyway?

Word travels fast

in the city, Danny.

How much do you need?

100.

Hm, I'll front you the

money, with interest.

Thank you.

A very large interest, Danny.

I wasn't expecting

anything less.

Under one condition.

Yes?

I wanna dance

with your fine ass.

What, no.

Look, I'm not twerking on

you, or grinding on you,

or whatever the hell

they call it nowadays.

Oh shut up, I

just want a normal slow dance.

One dance?

One dance.

And then I get my money?

You

get your 100 K.

Shit, fine.

Mm-hmm, yeah.

Lucky I got a drink in me.

Oh, that's fine.

Oh my god, really?

I knew you'd like it.

Odds are against you

this time around, Danny.

Well I never knew

you were on my side.

This is going

to be the biggest

poker match of your life,

and you won't even make

a penny, win or lose.

Yes, well it's the

simple things in life

that keep us humble,

so I'll gladly

accept a moral victory.

Well, at least you haven't

lost your smart ass abilities.

Indeed, so I heard Henry left.

How are you holding up?

How the hell

did you know that?

Word travels fast in the city.

Of course.

Well, you know me,

Danny, being a criminal

comes so natural, it's

difficult to depart.

Yeah, I can relate.

Mm, I wish I was

as good as you.

Everyone does.

Too bad you're a bad dancer.

I'm rusty, thank

you very much.

Well, I appreciate

the dance, Danny,

but that's all the time I have.

You know me, crimes are

committed, people are beat.

Imagine that.

By the way, how did

you get that limp?

Sky diving incident.

Ah, of course.

The money will be

wired to you tomorrow.

Thank you.

Take care of

yourself, Jazz Boss.

Mm-hmm, good luck.

Thank you.

Hey Arthur.

Get you another one?

I'm good.

All right.

Hey you.

You owe me a drink.

Excuse me?

I heard your brother

got outta jail.

And?

And I was the pool hall.

Shit.

This afternoon he conned

me out of all my money.

Best pool player I've ever seen.

He hustled me.

I'm sorry.

Where you goin'?

Your brother's a marked man.

He threw himself in prison

to escape everything.

They're gonna kill your brother.

Here, that's for your trouble.

Somebody call this guy a cab.

He's had too much to drink.

Hey

man, you all right?

Anything good in here?

Nothing of

your taste, unfortunately.

Oh, that's too bad.

Yeah, that's a shame.

Word around town is

Danny Bishop's back.

You don't say.

Have you

heard from him?

Have you?

He's playing in the

high rollers game.

And I'm wondering who gave

him the money to enter.

Well, I'm sure a

very nice, generous man

gave it to him.

You're probably right.

You know what I'd like to

do to that generous man?

I'd like to skin him alive.

Taste him.

Well I sure hope

you find him, Alex.

I'm gonna play in

that high rollers game

myself and beat Daniel.

Why do you like to

see people suffer?

Oh honey, I get off on it.

That and my two girlfriends.

You're insane.

So I've been told.

I sure would like to be there.

For what?

To see your face when

Danny drops the hammer.

He's the best.

And he's 10 times the

player you'll ever be.

What makes you so

fucking confident?

I taught him.

Place looks like shit.

I've been told.

Been

drinking alone, huh?

Oh my favorite way, Arthur.

Yeah, you

sound just like Dad.

Mm-hmm.

What'd you do?

Nothing.

Danny.

Promise you won't get mad?

Danny!

Promise?

Fine.

When I was in prison,

I was being protected

and I owe these

people a large debt,

and if I don't pay them,

they're going to kill me.

Oh, and you and Lisa too.

How much do you owe?

Just under a million.

God damn it, Danny!

Would you calm down?

Do you have the money?

No.

Do you have a way

to get the money?

Of course, poker tournament.

Jesus Christ, are

you outta your mind?

Would you calm down, Dad?

Don't call me Dad.

Then quit acting like him.

You need to leave.

Look, I'll be able

to pay them back.

I think.

You enjoy ruining this family?

Or is this just a game?

Well, Arthur, I was the

black sheep of the family.

I never did fit in, did I?

Oh yeah, that's right.

Bitter and sweet, just like Mom.

Yep, bitter and

sweet, just like Mom.

And you were the golden child.

Hm, yeah.

It was equal until you chose

the life that you have now.

I have never asked

you for anything.

Just please trust me this

one time, I am begging you.

I can't.

I have a daughter to protect!

Your daughter, is

that right, Arthur?

Hm.

You stole her from me!

That's 'cause

you're a criminal.

Get...

Enough, you two!

What the hell is going on?

Watch your mouth!

Why are you fighting?

It's adult

stuff, Sweetheart.

Adult?

No, children,

that's what you are.

Both of you need to

realize you come from

the same flesh and same blood

and should rely on each other.

Only then will I

consider you men.

He started it.

You had it coming.

Enough, you two!

If one of us is in trouble,

we're all in trouble.

We're family, we're Bishops.

We'll make it through.

Arthur, treat

Danny with respect.

Danny, no more drinking

under this roof.

Fine.

Sweetheart.

Tequila on the rocks

with a lime, please.

You'll have to forgive

me, but we're closed.

Are you sure?

I wouldn't want this place

going out of business.

I so do enjoy coming here.

So spoiled.

I know.

I see you brought a date.

She's venomous like her mama.

Ain't ya, Dolores?

So, what do you want?

I heard Henry left you.

Everybody seems to know

about my personal life.

I feel like a fucking celebrity.

Yeah, he'll be back.

Mm, of course he will.

Who could resist you?

Try Catholics.

You always do

know how to make me smile.

Anyways.

Anyways, you

know why I'm here.

Yes, I helped him.

Why?

Maybe I like to watch

the thrill of the spill,

just like you.

How could a girl like me

get mad at an answer like that?

Well, I guess we're done here.

Ah, ah, ah.

See if you ever

help him out again,

I'm gonna burn this

place down to the ground,

with you locked inside of it.

And I'll enjoy every last

ash fall to the ground.

Some violence, Alex, ooh.

Relax, I won't help him again.

Thank you.

I know you're going to play

in the high rollers game.

So?

Danny's the best con

man and poker player

I have ever met, Alex.

He walks in with 20,

walks out with 20,000.

Are you trying

to intimidate me?

No, no, no.

You see, Danny's blessing,

his gift if you will,

is his curse.

Remember that.

Duly noted.

Place really does look great.

Don't give me a

reason to ruin it.

And will you be attending

the game tomorrow?

No, I'm going to find Henry.

Oh, so I'll

see you when I see you.

Try knocking next time, Alex.

Daniel Bishop.

Heard you just got out.

It's Danny, Frank, not Daniel.

Anyways, how've ya been?

Get outta my way.

Wait, I have a little

business offer for you.

Whatever it is,

there's no way in hell

I'm cooperating.

There is nothing you could

say in the entire world

that would get me involved.

Nothing, point blank, period.

Two minutes.

Last time I saw

you, you rivered me

on the tournament

and ruined my life.

And you had the same

shit-eating grin on your face!

I saw those photos on Facebook

of your family's

little Hawaii trip.

They looked very nice.

Would've been Europe if

someone hadn't screwed me.

I also saw some

other photos of you

I decided to print out.

You know, Frank, a

20-year old I could see.

Even get behind, literally.

16-year old, nyea.

For Frank, 12 years old, 12?

You know, I know

Alex's brothel is fun,

don't get me wrong,

but I thought that

little

had a height requirement.

I would really hate

to see these photos

get in the hands of the

police or even your wife.

You bastard.

High rollers

game this weekend.

You will help me.

And after you do, I

will burn these photos.

Then I will leave the city,

and you become the number

one player in town.

Why can't.

Oh well, it's the

Merchant's terms, not mine.

What

whatever.

I'll do it.

That's a good boy, Frank.

Dan, Dan!

If I find out

that this arrangement

gets leaked to the

cops, so help me God,

your body will be in the

bottom of the Mississippi

before you even

realize you're wet!

You just cover my

ass, and I'll make sure

nothing gets up yours.

We'll talk more

details this weekend.

Don't be late.

Hello.

Hi, what can I do for you?

I'm a friend of

your Uncle Daniel's.

Is he home?

No, but I've

been expecting you.

Oh you have, have you?

Yes, I assume

you're Alex, correct?

Yeah.

Danny told me

you'd be stopping by.

Oh he did.

Yes, he also said

you're very pretty

and manipulative.

Oh

sounds about right.

He said you're like an evil

queen from a Disney movie.

Pretty on the outside,

but ugly on the inside.

Well I'm flattered.

Lisa, do you know

why I'm really here?

Well, to get at me, of course.

Use me as leverage against Danny

at the poker

tournament, in hopes

it will psych him

out so he loses.

Did he forget to tell

you that if he does lose,

I'm gonna put you

in a barrel of acid

and make him watch as your

skin falls off your bones?

Basically.

Anyways, we're wasting time.

We should take highway

69, less traffic.

We wouldn't want to

be late now, would we?

I can't decide whether

to give you a job

or kill you now.

The feeling's mutual.

After you, Alex.

That was Louis!

Who?

I hate him.

He makes fun of

my friend, Shawn.

Why?

Because Shawn has

two moms without a dad.

Driver, follow that boy.

Get in front of him.

Cut him off over by the tree.

Hello, Louis.

What do you want?

I heard you've been making fun

of my friend, Shawn.

Yeah what, are

you his third mom?

No, I like my women

a little more venomous.

I'm what you call the

negative side of karma,

in the flesh.

What do you mean?

Oh, don't worry,

I'll explain later.

So, why are you

making fun of Shawn?

Because he's a pussy,

like his dyke moms.

Oh, I

remember kids like you

when I was growing up.

Used to pick on me because

I fucked.

See, most of those

children, fortunately Louis,

are no longer with us.

Whatever, I'm outta here.

Louis, wait, I have

something for you.

What?

A $20 bill, and I

want you to have it.

Really, why?

I'll give it to

you, but you gotta

promise me something first.

What do you want?

Come a little closer

and I'll tell you.

I'm close enough.

Louis, come a little closer.

Fine.

If you ever make fun of

Shawn or anyone ever again,

I'm gonna cut off

your mother's head

and I'm gonna rip your

father's intestines out

and hang you by the roof.

Let me go!

Promise!

I promise!

Here's your 20.

I don't think he's

gonna be making fun

of anyone ever again.

Driver, door.

Ah, best thing in life,

taking what's not yours

and getting away with it.

And getting a good

night's sleep.

Show time.

You

doin' okay, Frank?

Hiya Frank.

Miss me?

How were the girls last week?

Nearly broke my chair.

Oh so you nervous?

Big game, lots a money.

I'm sure I'll do fine.

Fine?

Wouldn't it be

better to be great?

Don't you play to win?

I mean, you do have

a family and all.

And a business, I might add.

How's that going anyway?

Stocks are up.

Too bad they weren't always.

Too bad.

Hm, what if I told

you I had a magical wand

that could take

care of that always?

Not interested.

Frank, I thought you

were a businessman.

I wouldn't want a man like you

to be made a fool of by Daniel.

What, you care about me now?

I care about the

same thing you do.

A bottle of gin and

a one night stand?

Winning.

And I have all the money

you could ever imagine.

You know Frank, me and

you, we're the same.

We play to win.

So many Americans

play not to lose.

Do you think that

Carnegie, Rockefeller, Jobs

play not to lose?

No, they play foot to ass

and they take no prisoners.

Go on.

We all know Daniel

likes to drink.

Do me a favor, put

this in his drink.

And this is?

Just something to

make him a little loopy.

I mean, nothing more

than a truth serum.

Do this, Frank, and you'll

never need to work again.

Deal?

Deal.

Ah, the life.

Oh Frank, I really

do hope this is

a long, prosperous

business plan.

The girls will be waiting.

So next Thursday?

As always.

Frank, you good-lookin' SOB.

How'd I know you'd

be at the bar?

Can you just do your

thing and we'll be fine?

Oh I will, looks like

you need a little help.

What, I'll grab you a

drink, just go grab a table.

What was that?

Go grab a table, Dan.

All right, all

right, all right.

Don't take too long.

Mick.

Can I get a double scotch

and another one of these?

Thanks.

So you're probably

wondering whether

I'll be able to pull this off.

And you're probably

wondering how good

I actually am.

Well, I had a good teacher.

And what you should

also be asking is,

"Danny, how did

you get so good?"

Well, main thing

to always realize

is it's not gambling,

it's deception.

You can play the math and

the odds all you want,

but the one thing

that always gets you

to the final table is your

image and table presence.

For example, this old thing.

She's looking to get a flush

and she currently

has two spades.

I know this because

she can't take her eyes

off the two on

board as we speak.

Her tell is, well,

it's the fact she keeps

stroking her stack of chips.

It's not smart to

give your chips

a hand job while staring off.

You see, if you're

holding two spades

and there are two

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