Hostage Negotiator (2001) Movie Script

Now feed the cake

to Frank.

Ready?

Mmm, good.

Who's that?

:

Stacey.

Hey, Theresa... I love you.

And here we are

in the brand-new Foley house.

Ah-ha.

Wait, wait, wait.

Pick that back up

and read that.

No.

Don't be so shy.

"Theresa M. Foley, Special Agent

"Graduate,

Hostage Negotiation Course

FBI Academy,

Quantico, Virginia."

What's the first thing

you're going to negotiate?

Hmm...

...some private time?

What's he saying, Victor?

That's what I want.

Victor, what's he saying?

Nickey, shut your mouth,

all right?!

Just shut it and let me

talk to this guy!

Listen, pig, I'm not telling you

again, you underst...?

Victor, he's moving.

He's moving, Victor.

What'd I tell you, huh?

I told you to keep your head on

the ground, didn't I? Didn't I?

Victor, Victor,

maybe we should answer it.

Just lift

it up one inch.

Victor...

Danny, what's the situation?

Two suspects armed,

six hostages.

Casualties?

Not yet.

Contact?

When I arrived,

one suspect was on the phone

with the local

police captain.

He requested a ride

to the airport, a private plane

two parachutes,

a pack of cigarettes.

Cigarettes? What kind?

:

Didn't ask.

Find out.

Uh, can't. Officer

told me it was crazy

didn't go over too well--

no contact since.

All right, I want everyone

on the ground, now!

Move it! Move your ass now!

Move, move!

What, are you

stupid? Move!

Keep it down,

keep it down!

We'll shoot you!

HNT has been notified.

Foley's the closest negotiator

in the area.

She's the best, sir.

When you look at my record,

I think it's clear

that I've dedicated my life

to the Bureau

and I think you'll agree that...

...ah, hell.

When you look at my record

I think it's indisputable

that I've...

That I've...

Honey, what are you doing?

You okay?

I got... pulled off

the investigation.

That's three in

a row, Theresa.

Three.

Hi, Daddy.

Hi, Stacey-Bug.

I'm making a bad pumpkin.

Really?

Let me see this here.

:

Oh, yeah...

I think I arrested that guy

once for extortion.

Excellent job.

Kind of intricate.

He give you a reason?

Yeah...

Penfield said, uh, I

wasn't a team player.

"Team player"?

I've been with the

Bureau for nine years.

I mean, what

do they...?

You know...

Just let the machine get it.

Anyway, it's my problem,

Theresa.

I don't want you getting

involved, okay?

Foley.

Mommy, look at the

face I'm drawing.

Mine's better than

yours-- look, Mom.

It's for you,

it's Daniels.

You understand?

No. Yes, I think so.

Look at me.

What do you think

they're thinking out there?

I don't know.

You know.

Come on, I know you know.

Answer me.

They're everywhere,

Victor, I don't know.

I know you know!

Answer me.

You know!

They're everywhere,

Victor.

I'll tell you what-- nothing!

They're not thinking anything,

'cause they don't know

what the hell we're going to do

next, you understand?!

You follow me?!

We got to keep them wondering.

We got to be unpredictable,

Nickey...

till I figure out what to do.

So, how is my favorite

ex-partner?

Danny.

Hey.

When did you

transfer back?

Last month.

Yeah? So, who's on the team?

I'm tactical supervisor.

Alexander is field commander.

You are primary negotiator.

Foley,

it's about time.

We just got wired

in to the phone grid.

Then let's light him up.

Shouldn't we answer

that, Victor?

It's driving me nuts,

Victor, come on.

Stay on them!

Can I at least answer

one of them, please?

All right. You want

to answer it, answer it.

You're driving me crazy.

Hey, what's wrong with you?

This guy looks like

he's dying, here.

Foley's our

intelligence officer.

You know Stark

from SWAT.

Can you give me some kind

of timetable, Foley?

My men are

in position.

Ease up, Stark.

Why don't you take a seat

and watch me work?

Pickup on line three.

Hello, this is FBI agent,

Theresa Foley.

Who am I speaking with?

Uh, Nick... Nickey Larson.

No, no, no!

What are you doing?!

You don't tell her

your name, you idiot!

I'm sorry, Victor...

No!

Give me the phone!

Nickey... you still with me?

No, Nickey lost

his phone privileges!

I see.

You must be Victor.

I'm Theresa...

Theresa Foley.

We got a problem, Victor.

No, you got a problem!

This is Channel 7 news reporting

live from downtown.

The botched robbery attempt

turned into a stand off

during what is commonly known

as the "after-lunch lull."

Now, only a few minutes ago,

the suspects released

one of their six hostages

in exchange for food, water

and cigarettes.

Where the hell are

my cigarettes?

She promised

me smokes.

I'm scared.

We're not gonna

go to jail.

I don't want

to go to jail.

All right, Nickey?

We're not going

to go to jail.

Find my cigarettes,

will you?

Victor just found

the cigarettes.

Get ready for a phone call

in three... two... one.

Here we go, line five.

Are you guys

screwing with me?

There's no matches!

I swear to God, I am gonna start

shooting somebody in two minutes

if I don't get my matches,

you hear me?!

Okay, Victor, I'm sorry.

You didn't mention matches.

We thought you had some.

I can get some for you.

Get 'em!

When's Mommy

going to come home?

Mm...

probably pretty late.

But she'll be okay, honey.

I bet those guys are crazy.

Sometimes they're just, uh...

...confused, Stacey,

and they...

they get into a situation,

and they can't get out of it

and I guess

they panic.

But Mommy helps them out.

Yeah, she does.

Okay. Tuck in.

I'll cover you up.

Good night.

Okay. I love you.

What the hell are they doing?

They're using the desks

to build a little fort

in the center of the bank.

Look at that.

Theresa sent the matches.

All right, Nickey, let one

of them out but not the guard.

That-that guy over there. Him.

Someone's coming out.

Unit one, go.

My snipers are in position.

Let me in this now.

What do you

think, Theresa?

I think I've already gotten

two hostages released

without anyone being hurt.

I think I'd like

to keep it that way.

And besides, we still

don't know what Victor wants.

He wants an airplane, parachute,

and some damn matches.

The guy thinks he's D.B. Cooper.

Hand it over,

Foley, my turn.

Not yet.

Ring line three.

Stay on him.

Go ahead.

How are my hostages doing,

Victor?

:

Oh.... I don't know.

What do you think?

I think you got

quite a sheet here.

That's the story of my life,

honey-- quantity, not quality.

Yeah, well, it's your two,

uh, felony convictions

that got me worried.

You understand,

what you're doing, Victor

is going to amount

to strike three.

That's the problem

isn't it?

You're a smart lady.

You bet it's a problem,

'cause I'm not going to grow old

and rot in that cage,

you hear me?

All right, let's talk about it.

Now, maybe I could, uh...

get you a good lawyer

this time around.

You know, not a hack P.D.

but a class attorney who

could... get a judge to maybe

reconsider

a previous conviction...

take away a strike, you know?

I can make this happen...

if you trust me.

What do you say, Victor?

What do I say?

What do I say?!

Everybody stand by.

What the hell is going on?

Did that get your attention?

You know, the guard's

a little sick.

I think he wants to talk to you.

Say something now!

Can't breathe.

In five minutes,

people are going to start dying

unless I get a cop car

with you behind the wheel

to take me to

the airport.

You understand?

You do that...

and everybody goes free.

It's up to you.

Off-line.

He's bluffing.

I'm not going for that.

Stark, 10-20 on your snipers.

In position, but the perps

are behind the desks.

No clear shot yet.

All right, you tell

me when you have one.

The guy's got

high blood pressure.

He's got irregular

heart rhythm.

Alex, I got to go in.

No way. I'm giving

it to Stark.

What are you going to do,

wait until the shot opens up?

The guard could be dead.

Alex, let me go in

and make the exchange.

I'll get the guard out;

you'll get your shot.

You want a gun?

No. It'll be the first

thing he'd check.

Are you okay with this?

Yeah. I'm just

thinking about my kids.

Theresa, let's not do it.

Let's come up

with a different plan.

Great.

You let me know when

you think of it.

Meantime...

I'll be inside that bank.

On target.

Not yet, hold your fire.

Here, she's here.

She's brought the police car,

just like she promised.

Okay, we have three options now.

Surrender, kill shot

or crisis entry.

All right, send them out.

Someone's coming.

Move, move, move, move!

All right,

get out of there, move!

Move, go, go.

Move it, go, go, go.

Where's my bank guard, Nickey?

There's something

wrong with him.

He won't get off the floor.

What's she doing?

Lost my shot.

Holding.

Hello,

Theresa.

Hello, Victor.

Very nice.

You know, if I only had

a little more time

under different circumstances...

All right, you're going to keep

your promise, you hear?

You're going to drive us

to the airport

and that guard goes free,

you got it?

Let's go to the car,

let's go.

No.

What?

First I got to see the guard.

Go, go.

Give her one minute

then I want a full breach.

SWAT team,

prepare for deployment.

My man can get a shot.

He's almost there, Alex.

He gets a shot, he takes it.

I'm Theresa Foley, FBI.

How you doing, Mr. Goodwin?

Pain... pain in my chest.

How's that?

There you go.

Stay on it, Nickey.

On target.

Something bad's

about to happen, Nickey.

You want to save yourself?

Come on, Nickey,

you got to make a decision.

What do I do?

Why do they keep shining

those damn lights?

I can't breath.

Hey, what the hell

is going on?

Down! Down!

Quick,

hit the floor.

Hostage clear.

Repeat, hostage clear.

Go, go, go, go.

You lied to me,

Theresa.

I'm not going

to forget this.

Okay.

Got it.

All right, you guys,

I hear they have a moon...

Hey, how's

it going?

Come on.

Do you remember

Alex's last barbecue?

When you got roped into

working the grill?

And you looked all rugged

in that apron?

Oh, I liked that apron.

What did it say on it?

It said, um...

"K-kiss the Chef,"

I think it said.

Yeah, "Kiss the Chef,"

really...

Kiss him right here

I think is what it said.

Something like that.

You got a new assignment

and everything

is going to be just fine.

Come on.

Just about done.

Hey, Foley.

Over here.

Hey, Alex.

Can I interest you

in a hamburger?

Fair warning though--

sometimes

my medium rare...

Hey, how you feeling, Frank?

Good.

I'm good.

Feeling good.

They offered to make me

Special Agent in charge

of the Omaha office.

But I think

hostage negotiation

gives me more

visibility...

Missing work these days?

Nah.

I'm working on

a classified case right now.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah, what are you working on?

Well, it's classified.

If I revealed it, it wouldn't be

classified, would it?

How long you been

with the Bureau?

Hey, you should go take

a look at the kids.

They're having a great time.

Everybody knows

that I got fired.

Oh, so what?

It doesn't matter, honey.

And you're still

a good investigator.

Maybe, I don't know.

And you're also

a wonderful father.

And a great husband.

But I don't know if you

still know how to dance.

Excuse me?

You heard me.

Oh, well, there's only

one way to find out.

And you mixed minced

onion into the patty.

Gentlemen.

How you doing?

Oh, it looks great.

Right?

She's going to love that.

That's a total

surprise, right?

I hope so.

I can't wait to see

the look on her face.

Maybe we should put it inside,

or put it somewhere?

You burning that stuff?

Well, you know, some

people like it well done.

It's too bad we didn't meet

at some nightclub.

You could have danced over

and swept me off my feet.

Yeah, instead we had to go

to that ridiculous seminar.

What was it called?

Sex Crimes

and Serial Killers.

Yes, very romantic.

Uh, I, uh...

I really hate

to break this up

but Theresa's wanted outside.

Okay.

Attention, please.

I know you're all here

to drink too much

and do things we'll be

embarrassed about tomorrow.

But there really is

a reason for this party.

Theresa Foley is receiving

a special commendation

for her role in the bank siege.

Plus, I just heard word

that they want her

to teach at Quantico.

Thank you.

Uh...

I want to thank my

ex-partner, Danny McBaine

for backup, and, um...

Welcome home.

Listen, I, um...

I got a call

this morning.

Victor Blake has been

making some threats.

He's been pretty vocal

about you in particular.

Blake can say whatever he wants

as long as he says it

with his butt behind bars.

Let's go, Mom.

Come on,

let's go.

All right.

I'll see you later.

Okay.

The handcuffs, too.

Nobody told me about that.

All metal has to be removed.

The MRI is basically

a giant magnet.

Any metal...

Yeah, yeah,

yeah, yeah.

You're going to have

to step out, too

while the machine's

in operation.

So, uh, if he'd

had left them on

and that machine

ripped my arms off

you think I could

sue the government?

Maybe.

What happened

to your leg?

Lie on the tray.

Easy, I'm going to

lean on you a little.

Boo.

You know, we still got

that bottle of champagne

from your Uncle Vinny.

We could put the kids to bed.

You didn't tell me McBaine

transferred back to Virginia.

I didn't think

it was a big thing.

I didn't say

it was a big thing.

I said you didn't tell me.

What are you doing?

Uh, got a weapons buy at

the storefront tonight.

You didn't tell me.

Well...

didn't seem like a big thing.

Yeah.

So, how's

the investigation going?

It would be perfect

if they left me alone

let me do my thing.

You know, story of my life.

What's that supposed to mean?

You tell me.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Wait a minute, Frank.

I'm on your side.

Yeah, well, I thought

the Bureau was on my side, too.

I'm not talking

about the Bureau.

I'm talking about our marriage.

What's the difference, Theresa?

We met at the Academy,

worked in the same office

talked about the same cases.

Hell, it's like

sharing a religion.

A religion

I don't believe in anymore.

Heads up, boys and girls.

Our friend Ramsey Bates

has just arrived.

Okay, Frank. It's show time.

All right, no problem.

Yo, Ramsey, my man,

what's happening, bro?

Hey, man, so you got

something for me or what?

Nothing, Jack. Nada, zip.

What do you mean

nothing, man?

Last weekend

it was no problemo.

You want a machine gun,

I get you a machine gun.

You want a case of

grenades, pick a number.

I mean, what's

happening here, man?

The National Guard's got

too much security, Jack.

What can I say?

Well, you can say you're

going to reel right around

and spin your butt back over

there and get me

my machine guns,

Ramsey. Hell.

I said I'd look into it.

I looked into it.

You know what?

I tell you what.

How 'bout I get you

some lock picks, huh?

Yolanda, get in here right now.

Frank's soliciting a crime.

Make it easy for you to get

through those doors, huh?

Hi, you guys sell DVD players?

What are you doing?

Okay, that's funny.

What are you doing here?

What do you mean,

what am I doing here?

What are you doing?

What the hell's going on here?

Frank, are you out of your mind?

You can't help someone break

into a National Guard armory.

Even you know that.

That's entrapment.

Chill out!

What are you

talking about?

Chill out!

Hey, man, I was just

trying to make the case.

Isn't that what we're

supposed to be doing here?

Arresting the bad guys,

locking them up, huh?

Well, stop looking at me.

Okay, Frank,

it's fine.

Okay, you two

it's way past

your bedtime.

Stacey, didn't

you hear me?

There's a man watching us.

What are you

talking about?

Move out of the window.

He's in the van

across the street.

FBI! Put your hands up!

What are you doing, Frank?

Nothing. I wanted to see

what's going on

when I'm not here.

What?! Wh-what do you think

is going on, Frank?!

Theresa, wait a minute.

Why won't Daddy

let us go in the garage?

He's working

on a secret.

What is it?

If I told you,

it wouldn't be a secret anymore.

What are you doing in here?

I'm looking for, uh,

credit card receipts.

I think

we got billed twice.

I'll get them for you later.

I was working on them now.

Look, I'm going

to the marriage counselor

I'm following all the rules,

but this office is my space.

I don't want

you in here.

Fine.

Thank you.

Hostage negotiation is based

on something called "the rule

of reciprocity"

which is a fancy way of saying,

you do something for me

and I'll do something

for you.

Example: during

a recent bank takeover

I didn't include matches

when the gunman

asked for cigarettes.

I ended up trading a hostage

for a light.

Example two: they

ask you for food

get them greasy burgers

and double salt the fries.

The hostage taker

will get thirsty

want another soda

and you will have another thing

to trade for.

Okay.

Theresa, we just got word.

Uh, Victor Blake

escaped from prison.

We think

he's looking for you.

What?

How do you know that?

Prison informants

told us

he was making threats

toward you.

Before he escaped

he was caught

in the prison library

using the computer

to do an information search

trying to track you down.

How much did he find out?

He's got your address.

My address? Danny...!

Theresa, we're on it.

I have kids that

ride on a school bus

and play in the driveway.

"On it" isn't good enough.

What if he shows up?

That's why I'm here.

I'd like to offer you

24-hour protection

starting immediately.

Right. Frank would never go

for that in a million years.

We've been having

some problems.

We're seeing a

marriage counselor.

He doesn't trust

me or the Bureau.

Will you do me a favor?

Please...

Who is this one from?

Is that mine?

It's yours forever.

I love you, Daddy.

Look at that!

Isn't that great?

Please tell me that

this is some

kind of joke.

It's evidence.

Evidence?

Of what?

Frank, Danny and I met

because Victor

Blake escaped.

He's looking for me.

He knows where we live.

You really expect me

to believe that?

W-what's going on here?

What's wrong with you?

Would you please

stop what you are

doing and look at me?

Thank you.

Now, this guy

is out there

and our children

could be in danger.

I know you won't allow 24-hour

protection from the Bureau

so, I told Danny...

You're sleeping with him,

aren't you?

What?!

I'll take that as a "yes."

What is happening to us?!

You got to help me out here,

honey

because the way you're acting...

The way I'm acting?

You're one to talk.

Sneaking around behind my back,

using these kids as an excuse

so you can go out

and do your little...

Whoa. Now, that's enough.

It's called

pressure...

and you are under a lot of it.

Being reassigned

and all.

But you are not

the first to feel it.

I know it's been difficult.

Oh, what

do you know, huh?!

Look at you, then look at me.

You know absolutely nothing

about what I'm feeling

right now.

I think you're right.

Rex, leave

whatever you are doing

and report to the kitchen

immediately.

Our guest has

a healthy appetite, Rex.

I want you to see

that he gets...

You're losing my page.

Are you guys ready

for school yet?

No.

Well, come on, we're going

to be late, slowpokes.

Let's go.

Come on.

Hut! Hut!

Move along.

Bye, sweetie.

Bye, Mom.

Bye, sweetheart.

Have a good day.

I get front seat.

Get your bag up,

sweetie.

I get front seat!

No arguing.

Slow down.

Seat belts on.

Hut, two, three, four.

I left it by the TV.

I know where it is.

Okay.

You stay in the car

and watch your brother.

Now, that is

more like it.

Yours?

Well, it sure

ain't yours.

Looks like about, uh,

what would you say?

$50,000 there, huh?

You want to tell me

where you got it?

It's for an investigation.

Come on, Frank.

I know the rules

for buy money

on a sting operation.

You don't put it

in your personal

file cabinet.

You stole that money.

So, what are you going to do?

Arrest me?

Is that what you want?

Is that what this is about,

because I...

Huh?

What was that?

Put that away.

You know,

I was wondering, Theresa.

What would you do

if I grabbed my gun, huh?

You think you could draw on me

faster than I could grab it?

You want to try it?

Frank, stop it.

Going to make me?

Don't do this, Frank.

You know...

maybe I'm just picking it up,

you know...

putting it away.

Don't you trust me,

Theresa?

Frank!

Don't do this.

What are you going to do?

It's your call, honey.

Where's Dad? We're late!

Stop it, or I'm telling.

Stacey forgot her homework.

They're waiting in the car.

I... better get the

kids to school, huh?

Ah... Theresa Foley--

always one step ahead

of some poor bastard

hanging by the end

of his leash.

You think you're

in control of them

that you're smarter

than they are.

You know what?

You don't control me.

You do...

You need help.

I want you out of this house

by tomorrow!

You and Mommy

should have a time-out.

Time-out?

When people fight at school

Mrs. Harris makes everyone

have a time-out.

Yeah.

Please don't go, Daddy.

I got to leave, Stacey.

Sometimes it's difficult

for kids to understand parents

and their problems.

You just remember

one thing:

no matter what happens,

I still love both of you

and I always will.

:

You guys are the most important

thing in my life.

:

You know that?

So you're not denying

that you signed

these bank deposit slips?

Of course it's my signature--

it's my account...

and Frank's.

It's your name on

the slips, not his.

Yeah.

And in the notebook,

it's in his hand, not mine.

That doesn't

explain the slips.

Come on!

Are you married,

Strickner?

My husband and

I just celebrated

our 20th wedding

anniversary.

Okay.

Then you know, in a marriage

a husband and wife take

different jobs.

Frank was in charge of the lawn,

the cars, and the finances.

He'd ask me to sign something,

and I signed it.

According to your

husband's statement

he had no prior knowledge

of the deposits

into your account

until just yesterday.

That's a lie.

And he also

informed I.A.

that there was $10,000

missing from his buy money

when he checked it back

into evidence.

The deposits into your account

in your name, with your

signature on the slips

comes to $10,000.

Okay, look at the notebook.

Check the handwriting.

Apparently, Frank's been

skimming for years.

And what about the $40,000

that he didn't report?

I mean, you've seen

his record!

You all have!

Look...

he was my husband.

He would hand me something

from the bank

say he was too busy

to deposit it himself.

I didn't know what it was

and I didn't ask.

And I didn't do

anything wrong.

I'm late picking my kids up

from school.

There's going to be

an investigation, Agent.

We'll expect

your full cooperation.

Understood, Theresa.

Don't jeopardize your career

with the Bureau.

Anything I've said here

I will say again under oath.

The rest is up to you.

I'm not imagining things.

It's Frank.

I know his car.

It's the third time

tonight, Danny.

They're forcing me

to testify against him.

If I don't,

then I'll be indicted.

A charge against you

would never hold up in court.

That's not the point.

If I'm indicted, I lose my job.

Obviously I need the paycheck,

but it's more than that.

I like being a negotiator.

I'm good at it.

He's taken that away, too.

Wow.

Stay strong, Theresa.

Hang in there.

Let me know

if there's anything I can do

to help, okay?

Not one word.

Back up.

Garage.

Move.

Stop.

Turn around.

My lawyer got in touch

with the Attorney

General's Office.

They thought

we could work out a deal

but they won't compromise.

Not with you

testifying against me.

I told them

the truth, Frank.

I have got

nothing left here.

I have lost my children

my job, my home,

and my marriage.

And now they want to put me

in prison?

That is not going to happen.

You understand me?

You say one word against me

in court

and I will kill you.

I will kill you.

You believe me, Theresa?

You hear

what I'm saying?

See you tomorrow, honey.

Mrs. Foley, is

this your signature

on these bank deposit slips?

Yes, it looks like

my signature.

Your Honor,

may the record show

that the witness is referring

to her signature

on Exhibits 18, 19 and 20.

Now, these deposits

were all cash deposits.

Did you receive this cash

from your husband

Frank Foley?

I-I don't remember.

Then where did this money

come from?

I...

maybe cashed my paycheck...

or maybe I cashed

Frank's paycheck...

or... we could've sold something

at a yard sale.

A yard sale?

Mrs. Foley, didn't you sit

in my office

and tell me that your husband

gave you an envelope

that was filled with...?

Objection, Your Honor!

Prosecutor is leading

the witness.

Objection sustained.

Ms. Strickner, do you know

where you're going

with your own witness?

I thought I did,

Your Honor.

Mrs. Foley...

didn't you find this notebook

in your husband's

office

along with $50,000

in stolen cash?

I have no knowledge

of that notebook.

Your Honor, I request

that this case be dismissed.

It's clear that the State's

key witness cannot confirm

their accusations.

Your Honor

I move for a mistrial.

A mistrial?!

For what?!

You have no witness here!

Order!

I have a witness...

You Honor, how long

does my client...

Order!

...more than adequate time

to prepare her witness.

We're lucky

that we got a mistrial.

I guess your memory

doesn't work

when you're under

oath, Mrs. Foley.

Or did something else happen?

Did Frank

threaten you?

Is that it?

Neither of you gives a damn

about my life

or the lives of my children.

I made a decision this morning.

It wasn't easy.

We could have put you in

the witness protection program

Foley.

I may still have

enough evidence

to force a guilty plea

or make him plea out.

D-Did you hear

what she just said?

You don't even need

my testimony!

It was your duty

to tell what happened.

As far as I'm concerned

you're no longer

a part of this organization.

I want your badge,

your gun

and your resignation,

effective immediately.

Resign, you'll get

two months' pay

and six months'

medical insurance.

Fight it, and you

will get nothing.

How are the kids?

They both miss

their father, and...

...Brian doesn't understand

why he's not here.

Any word?

Yeah.

They, uh...

they cut a deal.

Frank is going to prison

but only for a year.

It'll, uh, it'll seem

like hard time, though.

I mean, the, uh

the cons will think

he's a cop.

The hacks will think

he's an informant.

Pretty rough fall.

What are you going to do?

Get a job.

Raise my kids.

So, I'm just going to have

to get used to my new life.

Is there something wrong

with my application?

Well, nothing at all,

but you're vastly overqualified.

Special agent FBI,

instructor at the FBI Academy?

The job here focuses

on shoplifting

employee theft,

the occasional lost child.

That's fine with me.

I want a job where

I can be home most nights

to make dinner for my two kids.

You start Monday.

Great.

:

I get the front seat.

No, I do.

Mom, I get

the front seat.

Who got it the last time?

Stacey.

Get in back.

You in?

So, I've taken

both cameras...

From both these corners.

From the corners.

Okay.

And let me show you

what I've done.

This camera that

was over here

John's hooking up here

so it'll turn.

I'll be home in about 45 minutes

so just pop the lasagna

in the oven.

Okay, but we're out

of milk and cereal.

Not anymore.

I just picked some up.

I'll be home

in about 45 minutes.

♪ That's where the devil

and the angels meet ♪

♪ He's the man with the sword

in his hand... ♪

Hey. Surprise.

Ms. Foley, your

car's leaking fuel.

You shouldn't

be driving it now.

No problem.

I called a friend.

All right, well, update me

if there's any news. Thank you.

Okay. They're bringing

in a chopper and the dogs.

They're going to find Blake,

I promise.

Take care of him.

Yeah.

How you feeling?

Oh, I will be

a wreck tomorrow

when the endorphins

wear off.

They should have given

the protection, Theresa.

Shouldn't have left you out

in the cold, I told you that.

You, uh, you sure you're going

to be okay, Theresa?

I'll stay here with you,

if you like.

Thanks.

I think I'm okay.

I am so glad you came

when I called.

Of course.

I couldn't think of anyone else

I wanted to see.

Well...

I'm glad.

I'm glad you did call.

♪ Standin' at the corner station

I thought I met you ♪

♪ Your eyes so soft

it felt like I would die ♪

Hello?

Theresa, it's me.

Frank, I was

expecting this.

I'd like to come by,

see you and the kids.

No, Frank, no.

Look, I-I got my own place.

I'm not going to stay.

I just... I just want

to see you guys.

You know,

it's been a long time.

♪ I found a little courage,

I had the time ♪

Daddy!

Hi, guys.

Hey, how are you?

♪ Where the love is... ♪

What did you

wish for, Mommy?

I can't tell you.

It's a secret.

That's the rule.

Happy birthday, Theresa.

You want a big piece, pal?

I want a piece

with a rose on it.

I want a piece

with a rose and a leaf.

I want a leaf, too.

Daddy!

Hey, bud.

Hi, Dad.

I'm getting a piece

with a rose on it.

You are?

And a leaf.

Really? Well, good to see you.

Happy birthday, Theresa.

Frank.

Well, no cake for me, guys.

I just thought I'd bring

some flowers over, that's all.

I should have invited you,

Frank.

You're still

part of the family.

Yeah, I don't

need your pity.

It's not pity.

Stacey and Brian

love you, Frank.

They need you around.

I should have

recognized that car.

You and McBaine, huh?

Guess I was right

all along? Huh?

When did it start?

When we first moved here

or right after? Huh?

Don't do this again, Frank.

Everything okay, Theresa?

Yeah, everything's fine.

Just keep the kids inside.

Frank... stop it!

Frank, stop it!

What the hell

are you doing, Frank?!

Frank!

Just let him go!

Let him go!

I don't want

the kids to see...!

Please!

It's my house.

Mr. Frank Foley?

What's the problem?

I'm hereby serving you

with a restraining order

as issued by Judge Robert Statin

of the Family Court.

You are not allowed

to come

within a mile of your

ex-wife and her children

unless you petition

the court, sir.

Have a good day.

They're my kids, too.

We're just doing

our job, sir.

They're my

kids, too!

They're mine!

♪ You might think

that you are ♪

♪ Safe inside

your consciousness ♪

♪ And you might think

nothing ever happens ♪

♪ Ever happens

when you're away... ♪

Yo, Ramsey, my man.

What's happening, bro?

This is Jack-- Jack Richardson.

Long time no speak.

How's it been hanging?

Yeah?

Hey, listen,

you still got access

to that National Guard Armory?

'Cause I'm back in action,

my brother.

Got an AR here,

Jack. Nice.

AR is too big.

I like that.

That'll do.

Got any Derringers

or little .22s, or what?

I got .38s,

everything.

Great. Beautiful.

McKeller's Department Store.

Sorry, Vicki.

I got to leave

a few hours early.

That's the only time

I could get a doctor's

appointment.

Okay. When do you

think you'll be back?

About 6:00.

All right, I

can handle it.

Judy and Raymond

are on the floor

so watch out

for the pregnant...

Oh, the shoplifter, who's

not really pregnant.

Yeah, I know. I

almost caught her

last time, you know.

Is Darrell

with the monitors?

Yeah, he should

be right there.

How you doing, Darrell?

Helping Mrs. Funderman here

find her little boy.

Seems to be missing

in the toy section,

am I right?

He's wearing a blue jacket

and a green cap.

I looked everywhere

before I came to you.

Okay, let's see if we can find

a blue jacket

and a green cap.

Bet you he's

by the video machines.

I just turned away for a second.

Not to worry.

One thing I've learned

on this job:

no one ever gets lost

'cause Big Brother's

always watching.

There he is.

Oh, my goodness.

He's with his father;

I'm going to kill them.

Brian asked me if there

really was a Santa Claus.

So, what did you tell him?

If you believe in him,

he believes in you.

Good answer.

After this

let's go upstairs and see Mom.

Yeah, sure.

Ho-ho-ho!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, folks.

Ho-ho-ho!

Merry Christmas!

Thank you, sir.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, thank you so much, folks.

Merry Christmas to you, sir.

Thank you.

Ho-ho-ho!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, sir!

Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho.

Say I give you money,

where does it go?

To the needy.

And who's that-- the needy?

People less fortunate

than ourselves.

People less fortunate

than ourselves, huh?

Yes!

Well, you're standing out here

in that ridiculous outfit

begging money from

a guy who just pulled

a one-year stretch

and lost his job and his wife

and his children in the process.

You're asking me for money

when the only thought

on my mind is...

how to end my life with a touch

of my dignity intact.

Call that needy?

Guess so, yeah.

Buddy, you find somebody

out here more needy than us...

... you can have my car.

Got a CD player?

Hey, you guys,

what are you doing here?

I talked to Santa,

and Alicia and Stacey

sniffed perfume.

Where's Mom?

She went out on an errand,

but she'll be back by 6:00.

If you want to hang out

in her office, it's unlocked.

So, I'd say on average

we lose about two percent

of gross a year to shoplifters.

And that comes to about

1.8 million

which is actually

an acceptable loss.

Everything okay in here?

Yeah.

When is my mom coming back?

I don't know.

That's a good question.

Want me to try

on her cell phone?

Yeah.

Okay.

Hello.

Theresa, I have

a couple of bugs here

who really want to say hello.

Surprise!

Hey, guys!

How'd you know

I was just thinking about you?

Oh, my God!

This is Walker at McKeller's!

What was that?

Stacey? Brian?

Uh, Theresa...

Theresa?

Hello?

Okay, uh, you guys stay here

and, uh, I'm going

to go check this out.

Hey!

Quiet! Shut up!

Don't make a sound.

Get up.

Tell me where I find

Theresa Foley?

Terry?

Where is she?!

She's gone! She's

gone; she's not here.

What do you mean, she's gone?

What do you mean,

she's gone?!

Please don't kill me.

Kill you?

Only two people

are going to die today.

Copy that, 217922,

circling perimeter.

Waiting for instruction, over.

Police have surrounded

the Green Valley Mall

after a series of explosions

ripped through McKeller's

Department Store.

According to a police spokesman

armed gunmen are currently

in control of the building.

Do the exterior

monitors now.

Hurry up!

Okay. I'm sorry.

It'll just take a second.

That's it, okay.

Sit down right there.

Sit down.

Keep your hands

where I can see them.

Put them on your legs.

Okay, how do I focus

this thing?

Just use the lever

on the right.

Good.

Quit whining.

Quit whining!

Theresa Foley,

head of store security.

Let her through.

Well, look at that.

Love of my life.

When they pick it up

tell him

we've taken several hostages

and no one enters the store.

Tell him!

We've taken several hostages,

and nobody must enter the store.

Our soldiers are watching

every entrance to the building.

Do it!

Darrell...

are you okay?

I was watching

the monitors

when the bombs

went off.

Ran downstairs,

helped people get

out of the store.

Where's Vicki?

She was with my kids.

Theresa, no

one's seen them.

I think they may still

be in the building.

Attempting

to establish eyes now.

Let's hurry it up.

We still haven't

found the hostages.

Still trying to

find some eyes.

Theresa.

Danny, my kids are inside

that building.

We don't know that

for sure yet.

Well, I do.

I just spoke to them

half an hour ago.

And what the hell

are you guys doing

taking lead on this anyway?

It's been classified

as a terrorist act.

The store's being held

by a group calling themselves

the New Patriot Army.

The New Patriot Army?

What the hell do they want

with my department store?

This the only

way out?

Yes.

Anybody in the

other offices?

No.

They all left at 5:00.

Think I'll make sure.

Command, vents seem

to be blocked.

Wait.

Wait, wait, wait.

Don't be afraid, you guys.

It's me.

It's Daddy.

Daddy?

What are you

guys doing here?

You're not supposed to be here.

We came upstairs

to see Mom.

Okay, you listen to me.

Some bad guys took over

the building

and I came here to protect you.

Brian, Stacey

you stay put, okay?

If you stay in this office

and don't move, you'll be safe.

I'll be

right back.

We're in position

on the loading dock.

They're speaking

through a hostage

named Vicki Maslow.

Vicki's part

of my security team.

She was with my kids, Danny.

Can you ask

if my kids are okay, please?

We aren't picking up anything

with the sound sensors.

Now, ditto the infrared.

Wall's too thick.

Big goose egg

on the New Patriot Army.

The anti-terrorist team

in D.C. thinks

it might be a false

organization.

Stark, get the men there.

Team One Command,

prepare for breech.

No. You're endangering the lives

of the hostages!

Alex, I think she's right.

Let's reconsider entry

and gain a little more

information first.

We're dealing

with explosive devices

and a terrorist group.

One hostage has already

been wounded.

It's my call, not yours.

I say we have to respond

and respond immediately.

Here, unhook yourself.

Get in your office.

Come on,

I need help.

Come over here.

He's gone into shock.

He's going to die

if he doesn't get any help soon

you know.

Get over here.

Did you hear me?

Let's go. Get in here.

Here.

Tell the Feds I see their team

and I want them out

of the building.

Do it.

He wants us

to pull back the SWAT team.

How does he know

where they are?

The security cameras cover

the whole store.

Fine. But I'm not

calling it off.

Alex, I really...

He knows what you're doing.

We're not

calling it off.

Stark, give me a 10-20.

Approaching the elevator, sir.

He's giving us ten seconds

to leave the area

or he'll set off another

explosion.

Alex, please.

Start counting.

Ten...

Now she's

counting. Nine.

Damn it, Alex,

you can't do this.

Eight...

Back off, Foley.

...seven...

six...

five...

...three...

You know

this is the wrong call.

Command, this place is wired.

Repeat, we've located a bomb.

Team One, this is Command.

Get out of the area!

...one.

You heard him. Move it.

Guess they know

I'm serious now, huh?

:

Please don't...

Shh.

:

Read this.

Read it.

Um...

"We-we...

"We want food and water

in exchange for a hostage.

"This is not a negotiable demand

"and we don't want it brought

by a cop.

"We have a photograph here

of Theresa Foley

"the head of store security.

It's got to be her

or the hostage dies."

Off line.

Theresa, you yourself said

it could be just one suspect.

Now, they're asking

for you by name.

And although it's not his MO

it could be Victor,

it could be anybody.

We don't know who this is,

and I don't like it.

It doesn't matter

who it is.

They've got my kids

and I'm going

to get them back.

I need a radio

headset and a vest.

Call the Burger Palace.

It's only a

block from here.

The standard order,

and tell them

to double salt those damn fries.

♪ I guess you know

that you're a c-c-crazy one ♪

♪ Your active bragging

about your virtues ♪

♪ Don't impress me none ♪

♪ You've got no purpose... ♪

Okay, now I'm

on my cell phone.

We're-we're beginning

the exchange.

Go.

♪ Welcome, everyone, so glad

to see your testimony... ♪

Alex, he's entered

the security room.

Gives us a window of opportunity

to enter.

I'm ready. Now or never.

Do it.

Clear!

I'm on the third floor.

I see one of the walkie-talkies

we use for security.

Okay, now, tell her

to ditch her radio.

Pick up the walkie-talkie.

I don't want anybody

else listening in.

Oh, and, uh...

tell her to

leave the food.

I understand.

Where do I take the food?

Um, he wants you

to leave it there

and to get rid

of your radio.

Vicki, my kids--

are they all right?

Yeah, he says

that they are.

He?

There's only one suspect

isn't there?

One suspect, knows my name

and he won't eat the food

he requested.

Vicki, tell Frank Foley

I want to speak with him

directly.

Sit down!

Hi, honey.

Did you miss me?

So help me, Frank

if you so much as breathed hard

on those kids...

You're in no position

to be making threats.

I still have a hostage;

I control

the situation.

Then tell me what you want.

Isn't it obvious yet, Theresa?

I want you.

You know what my objective is:

the safety of Vicki Maslow

and our children.

Good answer.

Come out here.

Come out here!

Go, go, go.

Okay. Now, you walk

to your office

and we'll make

the exchange.

Delta Team is closing in

and I have a sniper in the air

as we speak.

Mommy!

Hey, baby,

stay right there.

See? I wasn't lying.

Mommy's here.

And she's going to stay with me

and help fight

the bad guys.

Stop.

Now, what I need you two to do

is go outside with Alicia

and wait for us, okay?

Can you do that for me?

That's all right, kids.

You, too, Alicia.

Go on,

sweetheart. Go on.

It's all right.

We'll be right out.

Everything's

going to be fine.

Hi.

Drop your weapon!

Get down, now!

Use both hands.

You can't get away!

It's over!

Who says I'm trying to get away?

Command, I just picked them up

on the third floor, north side.

Is that what

this is all about?

Going out with a bang?

What about Stacey and Brian?

Who's going to take care of them

if we're both dead?!

Mention consequences

to the hostage-taker.

That's chapter six

in the manual?

If you give yourself up

I will help you

get a good doctor

and an attorney.

State alternatives;

offer to help the hostage-taker.

That's-that's chapter eight.

This is not a game.

I don't trust anything you say

Theresa.

You understand that?!

As far as I'm concerned,

this entire marriage was a sham!

I loved you!

Don't you finally get that?!

I still lie in bed

every night and think about you!

About our wedding!

And our first

Christmas together!

And when Stacey was born!

God... she was beautiful.

So beautiful.

I know... I know

what you're going through.

No, you think I don't, but I do.

Wishing like hell

that this all never happened

and wanting to get out of it

with just a shred

of dignity intact.

That's all.

They are in the conference room.

Command, I have a shot.

I'm taking it.

No, don't shoot!

Theresa's in there.

Get them out of there,

all of them.

Abort.

Repeat: Abort.

No, don't shoot!

Don't shoot!

No matter what happened

between us

there's something inside of you

that hasn't changed.

I can see it.

It's who you really are.

It's the man I married.

Do what you got to do.

Just remember that when

you make your decision, Frank.

Stay back!

Back it up!

Okay, they're coming out.

I'm going out there.

Don't move!

Put your hands

back on your head!

Frank!

Drop the gun!

Drop it!

Frank!

I love you, Theresa.

Frank, no!

They awarded me this

for what happened

at the department store.

It should be yours.

I don't want an award, Alex.

I never did.

What about your old job?

You think maybe you want that?

So what did he say?

He offered me my old job back.

Ah.

Thank you...

and thank you...

and you.

You ready to go?

So you still looking

for a partner?

Yeah, you know it.

Got anybody in mind?

Maybe.

♪ ♪

♪ Last chance

to dig out of this hole ♪

♪ And I don't know if

I'm standing straight in line ♪

♪ Well, it's my last chance ♪

♪ I break into a tumble ♪

♪ As I stumble right back

into your arms again ♪

♪ Last chance to dig

out of this hole ♪

♪ And I don't know if

I'm standing straight in line ♪

♪ Well, it's my last chance ♪

♪ I break into a tumble ♪

♪ As I stumble right back

into your arms again ♪

♪ Last chance ♪

♪ It's my last chance ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Last chance. ♪

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