The Back Pages (2017–…): Season 1, Episode 3 - To Belong - full transcript

Smells mighty good, Brent.

Yeah unfortunately for me,

good enough to keep you
around here, old man.

Oh I reckon it's not that good.

I'm just so old I can't tell
crap from caviar anymore.

I don't know Pappy,

you've been coming around
here a long time now,

you might just like the taste of crap.

You know you're right,
this food must be awful bad

considering I never
seen you ate it before.

Good morning.



What a looker.

Well are you gonna go talk to her

or are you just gonna
stand there like an idiot?

I can't.

I shouldn't.

What do you mean?

You need to take her order don't ya?

Oh yeah, right.

Meeting someone?

Huh?

Are you waiting for someone?

Yes.

Um, no.

Um, not like that, at least.



Oh cool.

Is everything okay?

It's your eyes.

Yeah?

They're beautiful.

Thank you, anything else?

Um, yeah.

Um, what can I get ya?

No thanks, I'm not hungry.

This is a diner, you know.

I'm not, hungry.

You can't just sit
there without any food,

don't you think it'd be a little odd?

Fine, make me something.

Alright, one house special coming up.

When's the wedding?

For being so hot, she's awfully cold.

Could be she's one of them science folks

from up on Lost Creek.

Maybe after some of your
crappy eggs she'll warm up.

Yeah, yeah.

Now Pappy, where's that handsome

hamburger flipper of mine?

Oh phooey, Jo.

Brent ain't in to you like that.

Not yet he ain't old timer.

Hey there good lookin'
whatcha got cookin'?

Morning deputy.

How many times do I have to tell you

call me Jo, not deputy.

Unless you're into that sort of thing.

As long as you're wearing that badge,

it'll be deputy, deputy.

Suit yourself.

At least you're prompt with the food.

Oh this isn't for you.

It's for uh, hey Pappy where'd she go?

Looked like she needed to hit the can

as soon as Jo here arrived.

What do you mean she?

You alright in there?

I'm fine.

Can't a girl get some privacy around here?

Just wanted to let you
know your food's ready.

Okay thanks.

But seriously Brent, do
you have a girlfriend now?

- Because...
- Not now Jo.

I think she has a gun.

Hold on sit down for a minute.

Pretty and packing, huh?

What a woman.

I think she might be in trouble.

Uh, yeah.

Probably with the law.

If she was wanted, don't you
think you would have gotten

an APB about a fugitive?

Well sure, we get APBs
about fugitives all the time.

But without having seen her,

how would I know if she fits
any of the descriptions?

Oh I can describe her for ya.

Just imagine gorgeous flowing locks.

Eyes that'll burn right through ya.

Silky smooth skin.

And a figure like a super model.

No, no a figure like an angel.

Old man you're about to
meet a whole host of angels

if you don't shut up.

Anyways, even if she's not wanted,

why should we trust her?

She has a gun.

You don't have to trust her,

just trust my judgment until we know more.

This is the place,

hopefully it's her this time.

If it's her, she didn't make it far.

I'll look her straight,
you run the retinals.

Understood.

Uh, uh, I wouldn't recommend that.

I'm Agent Reed.

And the gentlemen whosw chest your hand

so lovingly rests upon is Agent Heller.

We're part of the security detail over at

othe Lost Creek facility,

and as such we have federal authority

to search the premises.

Like hell, he ain't done nothing.

Jo do something about this.

There's not actually much
I can do, they're feds.

This is the fugitive
known by her alias, Alicia.

She recently circumvented
our security measures

with a very expensive piece
of government equipment.

She is armed and most certainly dangerous.

Back is clear.

Good, that'll make things easier.

Have any of you seen this woman?

I ain't seen her.

Same.

Deputy?

Can't say I've seen her.

Interesting.

Heller bring our friend around
the counter with the others.

Looks like someone lost their appetite.

You know what I hate?

I hate being lied to.

But what's a girl to do?

Agent Heller will be giving
each of you a retinal scan

and if you cooperate, we'll be on our way.

You first, deputy.

Stand up please.

She's clear.

Very good, next.

Stand up.

No.

Stand up!

I've been very patient with you sir,

but my patience is reaching its end.

Your actions indicate to
me you know where Alicia is

and you're willingly
aiding and abetting her.

You're going to tell me
where she is right now

or I swear the next owner of this dump

will be cleaning your brains
out of every crack and crevice

of this place for years to come.

Tell her Brent.

I'd listen to the deputy,
if I were you mister.

Alright then, last chance.

Three.

Two.

Stop.

Leave him be.

He has nothing to do with this.

That's far enough Alicia.

So good to see you again.

Of course I imagine you're
not nearly as pleased

as I am right now.

What'd you do to this poor fellow, Alicia?

Did you use those womanly wiles on him

just like you did Smith?

Were you gonna kill this idiot too?

I did not kill Smith.

Grab her Heller.

That's far enough, suit,

if you know what's best for you.

Well we seem to have a bit
of a situation on our hands,

ladies and gentlemen.

How about a little help, deputy?

Jo you have to trust me.

Don't do this.

These two are the bad guys, not her.

Your friend isn't
thinking straight deputy.

Alicia was designed to make men think

with anything but their brains.

Besides you have a duty to
respect my federal authority.

Why you no good, lily livered...

Wise decision, deputy.

You fool.

- You damned...
- Shut up.

Drop your gun.

You too Agent, unless
you're feeling froggy.

Then go ahead and jump, I dare ya.

You okay?

Yeah.

- I'm fine.
- Okay.

We're gonna get you outta here.

I think you two oughta
get cozy in this booth

right over here.

You fools, you damn fools.

She's a machine.

I think this
one here's a little touched

if you know what I mean.

She's not human, she's a robot.

She's a machine!

Here, these will get ya farther.

I never register my autos.

Makes it harder for these
bureaucrats to find me.

Thanks Pappy.

Thanks Jo, I won't forget this.

You idiot, she'll kill you.

She'll kill you!

I can't do this to you.

I have to go on alone.

What?

Why?

I just,

you wouldn't understand.

Try me.

It wouldn't be fair to you.

What wouldn't be fair?

Is it true?

Is what true?

What she said.

Are you a machine?

Are you a robot?

Tell me.