The Big O (1999–2003): Season 1, Episode 5 - Bring Back My Ghost - full transcript
Look. The rats are out again.
These people make me sick, damn it.
Looks like we'll need to do some
serious cleaning here soon, too.
Yes, sir.
Major Hillary? Would you mind if I took
a right up here on West 34th Street?
The fastest way to get to the 7th
Avenue dome is along the river.
Just keep going straight.
But, sir... The fog...
You don't believe in those
ridiculous rumors, do you?
There was heavy fog on the night
of that incident with Major Cerano.
Just like when Lt. Colonel
Schweimer's car overturned...
Preposterous!
Those two died in accidents.
I don't know where you're
from, you coward,
but there's no such thing as
ghosts in the fog that--
What do you think you're
doing, you idiot?!
I don't believe it!
When someone comes to me
wearing an expensive suit,
they tend to have an
attitude to match.
And lawyers are always the worst.
I don't care much for you,
either, Mr. Negotiator.
I have several rules here.
When someone lacks courtesy and
sincerity, I ask them to leave.
Norman, these gentlemen
will be leaving now.
I realize that you don't choose your
clients based on how much they can pay.
Then why did you come? Neither
one of us likes to waste time.
That's true.
But I do have enough sincerity
to listen to my old mother.
You took that job from the other day?
I thought that you hated
people like that.
He's not the client.
It's Melissa Fraser.
She's a woman who will
turn 75 tomorrow.
The billionaire woman who
lives over in East Town?
All of the famous lawyers
in town belong to her firm.
Although she no longer presides
over the board of directors,
it seems she's had some rather
shady dealings in her past--
Norman.
Oh, dear. I suppose I've
spoken out of turn.
Roger, he's worried. Can't you tell?
Of course. I know that.
East Town may be mostly artificial,
but it's a paradise overflowing with
sunshine, greenery, and smiling faces.
It may be a lie, but the price you pay
to buy this luxury is all too high.
Nevertheless, I took the job knowing that
I'm Roger Smith.
Nevertheless, I took the job knowing that
We've expected you. Go straight ahead
Nevertheless, I took the job knowing that.
We've expected you. Go straight ahead
We've expected you. Go straight ahead
The reason is a simple one.
I value women and the elderly.
It's my policy.
How do you do, Mr. Smith?
Please, call me Roger, Ma'am.
I know your reputation, Roger.
They say that once you take a job,
you always see it through.
You're too kind.
That's Bonnie, my dear boy who
joined the Military Police.
You were looking at that
picture, weren't you?
Yes, but--
It's strange. Ever since I became
sick and lost my sight,
I've been able to sense things
I never noticed before.
That's why I had Rick
ask you to come.
Because now I can tell that
you're a very honest man.
How did it go, Mr. Negotiator?
Do you think you'll be able
to do what my mother asked?
Yes. I'll do everything I can.
You're unbelievable.
She asked you to bring Bonnie here
for her birthday tomorrow, didn't she?
That's right.
Bonnie's already dead!
He died a year ago when he got into
a shootout with some thugs...
...and fell into the Hudson River!
Even so, Bonnie's
corpse never surfaced.
Are you planning on bringing
in a look-alike or something?
Mom can't see anymore, so that
would be the best way.
I was hired to do an
honest day's work.
Damn con artist!
Bonnie was such a kind boy.
Unlike Rick and me, he had
a strong sense of justice.
That must be why he
left this mansion.
He learned what horrible things I did
for my position and fame in this city.
He found out everything.
I don't have much longer,
so I want to at least see him again
and talk to him, mother to son.
Please. You can help me, can't you?
Even I remember the
Bonnie Fraser shooting
About a year ago, there was a free-for-all
over land buyouts in the area...
...between people who live outside
the domes and the Military Police.
Those opposed to work to expand the
domes ignited a large-scale riot,
but a single event
brought it to an end
The death of Bonnie, a young
officer who was killed..
...in the line of duty by
an attacker's bullet,
was the direct factor in bringing peace
between the Military Police and protesters.
Melissa buried that painful memory
and lost all of her memories.
just like this city.
I didn't know you even
negotiated with ghosts.
You've heard the rumors about
the ghost in the fog, right?
Yeah. They say that three of the Military
Police's top brass have been killed.
Is there a connection between any of those
three and the buyout riots a year ago?
Their badges may say "Military Police," but
they're really just Paradigm's lap dogs.
They sometimes use dirty
tricks to deal with trouble.
There was something
more to Bonnie's death.
If you want to live a long time in this
city, you shouldn't push things too far.
Young folks don't
understand that sometimes.
If that's directed at me, fine.
If you don't feel like answering my
question, I'll ask someone else.
Don't get so worked up.
It looks like Bonnie stumbled
onto something, all right.
Some rumors say he was
killed because of it.
They say the three dead brass were
pulling the strings behind the buyout.
Well, to be accurate, it looks
like there was one other.
What's his name?
Colonel Antony Gauss.
They say this ghost
business has him spooked.
There's a little extra in
appreciation for the warning.
We old folks have to
teach you youngsters...
...that the sun will never
rise over this city again.
Am I right, Roger?
Master Roger says he'll
be late again tonight.
He certainly takes his job seriously.
We must prepare for
emergencies, as well.
We should have our dinner now.
I'll come along.
If you don't mind me
just sitting there.
That's quite enough,
I assure you.
You want me to tell you where Colonel
Gauss is? You must be joking!
What gives you the right to
ask something like that?
Nothing. You're right.
Then go home. I have
a ton of work to do.
But if you have any pride
in your work, Major Dastun,
you have an obligation
to answer my question.
Obligation? What do you mean?
Because Bonnie Fraser believed in
the justice of the Military Police.
I admit that some things about the Fraser
shooting last year don't hold water, but--
It's me.
What?! You lost sight
of the Colonel's car?!
This isn't the way
we usually go back!
And I can't see our escort cars!
Hey! What's going on here?
What the hell do you
think you're doing?!
This is the right way
back, Colonel Gauss.
Wait, this is--
You remember, don't you?
A year ago, you dropped me from here.
I-It can't be!
Your subordinate -- me -- found
out about your little scheme,
and the four of you dropped
me off of this bridge,
just like you were
throwing out the trash!
I'm sorry! What I did was wrong!
Apologizing won't do you any good.
You see, I'm already dead.
Try to show a little
dignity in the end.
That was the justice
I believed in?!
Something as disgraceful as you?!
S-Somebody help me!
Somebody!
Go to hell!
The g-ghost!
There's no such thing as ghosts!
He's just a serial killer!
On the honor of the Military Police,
don't let him get away!
Impossible!
Don't let it scare you!
Keep firing!
Keep firing until you
run out of bullets!
What the--
Damn! Don't tell me that
thing really is a ghost!
That's--
The Megadeus!
You should be satisfied
now, Mr. Ghost!
Big O! Action!
Even the Megadeus might have
trouble with this thing.
It's all over.
Yeah!
That won't work, either?
It's hopeless.
Not at all!
What?!
There!
What the hell just happened?!
Major!
The real trick was this
fog it generated.
Major! Shouldn't we go after it?
Forget it.
I really hate that Megadeus...
Could you tell me just one thing?
Where'd you get that robot,
Bonnie Fraser?
Mind if I sit down?
I'm a little tired.
About your question...
I'm not too sure, myself.
On that day a year ago...
W-What--
You're the leader of these protesters,
the one who exposed us as corrupt cops!
That man told us everything.
Don't tell me he was in on it, too!
Rich kids with a privileged upbringing
have no concept of reality.
I'm sorry, but this is goodbye.
As I was losing consciousness,
I kept screaming to myself,
"ls it okay if I die like this?"
That's when it happened.
My life was saved.
When I came to, I knew how
to operate that robot.
I don't know if it was part
of my own memories,
or if someone else
implanted it in me.
All I knew for sure was that I had
to get revenge on those people.
Just that one strong desire.
Actually, I was asked by a
certain lady to come see you.
You remember what day it is today,
don't you, Mr. Ghost?
That will be all for today.
Just set out dinner for two.
My son will be joining me later.
Very well, Ma'am.
Welcome home.
I knew for sure that you'd come
back, if only for today.
Happy birthday, Mama.
You're a son I can be proud of.
You're too good for a sinful
old woman like me...
I'm proud of you, too, Mama. Honest.
I love you, Mama.
Thank you. But promise
me one thing.
You're too kind, so promise me you
won't let others use you and hurt you.
I've always been worried for you.
Sure. I understand.
Aren't you going home? I thought
your job is already finished.
Do you mind if I make
sure of something?
Make sure of what?
It's wonderful that a kid today believes
the sun will rise over this city one day.
I can't believe you'd even negotiate
with a top-class lawyer like him.
Don't worry. I'll make sure
he gets a fair trial.
On the justice and honor
of the Military Police.
- Bonnie!
- Brother!
Please see that he does.
These people make me sick, damn it.
Looks like we'll need to do some
serious cleaning here soon, too.
Yes, sir.
Major Hillary? Would you mind if I took
a right up here on West 34th Street?
The fastest way to get to the 7th
Avenue dome is along the river.
Just keep going straight.
But, sir... The fog...
You don't believe in those
ridiculous rumors, do you?
There was heavy fog on the night
of that incident with Major Cerano.
Just like when Lt. Colonel
Schweimer's car overturned...
Preposterous!
Those two died in accidents.
I don't know where you're
from, you coward,
but there's no such thing as
ghosts in the fog that--
What do you think you're
doing, you idiot?!
I don't believe it!
When someone comes to me
wearing an expensive suit,
they tend to have an
attitude to match.
And lawyers are always the worst.
I don't care much for you,
either, Mr. Negotiator.
I have several rules here.
When someone lacks courtesy and
sincerity, I ask them to leave.
Norman, these gentlemen
will be leaving now.
I realize that you don't choose your
clients based on how much they can pay.
Then why did you come? Neither
one of us likes to waste time.
That's true.
But I do have enough sincerity
to listen to my old mother.
You took that job from the other day?
I thought that you hated
people like that.
He's not the client.
It's Melissa Fraser.
She's a woman who will
turn 75 tomorrow.
The billionaire woman who
lives over in East Town?
All of the famous lawyers
in town belong to her firm.
Although she no longer presides
over the board of directors,
it seems she's had some rather
shady dealings in her past--
Norman.
Oh, dear. I suppose I've
spoken out of turn.
Roger, he's worried. Can't you tell?
Of course. I know that.
East Town may be mostly artificial,
but it's a paradise overflowing with
sunshine, greenery, and smiling faces.
It may be a lie, but the price you pay
to buy this luxury is all too high.
Nevertheless, I took the job knowing that
I'm Roger Smith.
Nevertheless, I took the job knowing that
We've expected you. Go straight ahead
Nevertheless, I took the job knowing that.
We've expected you. Go straight ahead
We've expected you. Go straight ahead
The reason is a simple one.
I value women and the elderly.
It's my policy.
How do you do, Mr. Smith?
Please, call me Roger, Ma'am.
I know your reputation, Roger.
They say that once you take a job,
you always see it through.
You're too kind.
That's Bonnie, my dear boy who
joined the Military Police.
You were looking at that
picture, weren't you?
Yes, but--
It's strange. Ever since I became
sick and lost my sight,
I've been able to sense things
I never noticed before.
That's why I had Rick
ask you to come.
Because now I can tell that
you're a very honest man.
How did it go, Mr. Negotiator?
Do you think you'll be able
to do what my mother asked?
Yes. I'll do everything I can.
You're unbelievable.
She asked you to bring Bonnie here
for her birthday tomorrow, didn't she?
That's right.
Bonnie's already dead!
He died a year ago when he got into
a shootout with some thugs...
...and fell into the Hudson River!
Even so, Bonnie's
corpse never surfaced.
Are you planning on bringing
in a look-alike or something?
Mom can't see anymore, so that
would be the best way.
I was hired to do an
honest day's work.
Damn con artist!
Bonnie was such a kind boy.
Unlike Rick and me, he had
a strong sense of justice.
That must be why he
left this mansion.
He learned what horrible things I did
for my position and fame in this city.
He found out everything.
I don't have much longer,
so I want to at least see him again
and talk to him, mother to son.
Please. You can help me, can't you?
Even I remember the
Bonnie Fraser shooting
About a year ago, there was a free-for-all
over land buyouts in the area...
...between people who live outside
the domes and the Military Police.
Those opposed to work to expand the
domes ignited a large-scale riot,
but a single event
brought it to an end
The death of Bonnie, a young
officer who was killed..
...in the line of duty by
an attacker's bullet,
was the direct factor in bringing peace
between the Military Police and protesters.
Melissa buried that painful memory
and lost all of her memories.
just like this city.
I didn't know you even
negotiated with ghosts.
You've heard the rumors about
the ghost in the fog, right?
Yeah. They say that three of the Military
Police's top brass have been killed.
Is there a connection between any of those
three and the buyout riots a year ago?
Their badges may say "Military Police," but
they're really just Paradigm's lap dogs.
They sometimes use dirty
tricks to deal with trouble.
There was something
more to Bonnie's death.
If you want to live a long time in this
city, you shouldn't push things too far.
Young folks don't
understand that sometimes.
If that's directed at me, fine.
If you don't feel like answering my
question, I'll ask someone else.
Don't get so worked up.
It looks like Bonnie stumbled
onto something, all right.
Some rumors say he was
killed because of it.
They say the three dead brass were
pulling the strings behind the buyout.
Well, to be accurate, it looks
like there was one other.
What's his name?
Colonel Antony Gauss.
They say this ghost
business has him spooked.
There's a little extra in
appreciation for the warning.
We old folks have to
teach you youngsters...
...that the sun will never
rise over this city again.
Am I right, Roger?
Master Roger says he'll
be late again tonight.
He certainly takes his job seriously.
We must prepare for
emergencies, as well.
We should have our dinner now.
I'll come along.
If you don't mind me
just sitting there.
That's quite enough,
I assure you.
You want me to tell you where Colonel
Gauss is? You must be joking!
What gives you the right to
ask something like that?
Nothing. You're right.
Then go home. I have
a ton of work to do.
But if you have any pride
in your work, Major Dastun,
you have an obligation
to answer my question.
Obligation? What do you mean?
Because Bonnie Fraser believed in
the justice of the Military Police.
I admit that some things about the Fraser
shooting last year don't hold water, but--
It's me.
What?! You lost sight
of the Colonel's car?!
This isn't the way
we usually go back!
And I can't see our escort cars!
Hey! What's going on here?
What the hell do you
think you're doing?!
This is the right way
back, Colonel Gauss.
Wait, this is--
You remember, don't you?
A year ago, you dropped me from here.
I-It can't be!
Your subordinate -- me -- found
out about your little scheme,
and the four of you dropped
me off of this bridge,
just like you were
throwing out the trash!
I'm sorry! What I did was wrong!
Apologizing won't do you any good.
You see, I'm already dead.
Try to show a little
dignity in the end.
That was the justice
I believed in?!
Something as disgraceful as you?!
S-Somebody help me!
Somebody!
Go to hell!
The g-ghost!
There's no such thing as ghosts!
He's just a serial killer!
On the honor of the Military Police,
don't let him get away!
Impossible!
Don't let it scare you!
Keep firing!
Keep firing until you
run out of bullets!
What the--
Damn! Don't tell me that
thing really is a ghost!
That's--
The Megadeus!
You should be satisfied
now, Mr. Ghost!
Big O! Action!
Even the Megadeus might have
trouble with this thing.
It's all over.
Yeah!
That won't work, either?
It's hopeless.
Not at all!
What?!
There!
What the hell just happened?!
Major!
The real trick was this
fog it generated.
Major! Shouldn't we go after it?
Forget it.
I really hate that Megadeus...
Could you tell me just one thing?
Where'd you get that robot,
Bonnie Fraser?
Mind if I sit down?
I'm a little tired.
About your question...
I'm not too sure, myself.
On that day a year ago...
W-What--
You're the leader of these protesters,
the one who exposed us as corrupt cops!
That man told us everything.
Don't tell me he was in on it, too!
Rich kids with a privileged upbringing
have no concept of reality.
I'm sorry, but this is goodbye.
As I was losing consciousness,
I kept screaming to myself,
"ls it okay if I die like this?"
That's when it happened.
My life was saved.
When I came to, I knew how
to operate that robot.
I don't know if it was part
of my own memories,
or if someone else
implanted it in me.
All I knew for sure was that I had
to get revenge on those people.
Just that one strong desire.
Actually, I was asked by a
certain lady to come see you.
You remember what day it is today,
don't you, Mr. Ghost?
That will be all for today.
Just set out dinner for two.
My son will be joining me later.
Very well, Ma'am.
Welcome home.
I knew for sure that you'd come
back, if only for today.
Happy birthday, Mama.
You're a son I can be proud of.
You're too good for a sinful
old woman like me...
I'm proud of you, too, Mama. Honest.
I love you, Mama.
Thank you. But promise
me one thing.
You're too kind, so promise me you
won't let others use you and hurt you.
I've always been worried for you.
Sure. I understand.
Aren't you going home? I thought
your job is already finished.
Do you mind if I make
sure of something?
Make sure of what?
It's wonderful that a kid today believes
the sun will rise over this city one day.
I can't believe you'd even negotiate
with a top-class lawyer like him.
Don't worry. I'll make sure
he gets a fair trial.
On the justice and honor
of the Military Police.
- Bonnie!
- Brother!
Please see that he does.