06x04 - The Brother

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Uh, this is regarding
a manuscript

I submitted last week.

Uh, I know you receive a
good number of submissions,

And I just wanted to be sure

It didn't get lost among
the lesser efforts.

Uh-huh.

Well, I appreciate
that very much.

Bye.

Another venture
into the literary field?

Uh, I finished that
book I started last year.

The one about us?

Uh, "precinct diary."

Hey.

Yeah, I sent it out

To a few of the
better publishers.

Good luck.

I'm bracing for a bidding w*r.

They can be messy.

Mmm.

Step inside, please.

Is this going to take long?

I don't know, lady.

Excuse me, will this take long?

I really couldn't say, miss...

Kenton, arlene kenton.

How do you do?
I'm captain miller.

This is, uh, william nu.

Mr. Nu.

He doesn't speak english.

Oh. What happened?

There was a traffic
accident... Two mercedes.

He crashed his into hers.

Oh, my god.

Anyway, barn, I don't
believe he owns the car

'Cause it's registered to
the burmese delegation.

Oh, no. The u.n.

Man could be an
ambassador for all I know.

Uh... Bear
with us, mr. Nu.

Wojo, get on
the phone to the delegates.

See if they have insurance.

He'll check on
everything, I'm sure.

Excuse me.

Oh, I beg your pardon.

You do speak english.

Yes, sir.

He didn't to me.

He made me nervous.

It's just his way.

You're with the
burmese delegation?

Yes.

Diplomat?

Domestic.

Yes. Th precinct. Thank you.

They weren't in yet,
so I left a message.

Uh, mr. Nu, you
want to have a seat?

You'll have to give
some further information

To sergeant wojciehowicz.

Captain, I really have
to be out of here by noon

To meet a client.

Are you an attorney?

No, investment counselor...

Stocks, bonds, commercial
real estate, precious gems.

Ah, miss kenton,

Wouldn't you like to have
a seat over here, please?

Sergeant harris would
be happy to help you.

I really am in a hurry.

He's our fastest worker.

Good.

Occupation... Domestic, right?

Right.

And the name of your employer?

Uh, the man who
pays your salary?

Salary?

Um... The name of the
man you work for.

Oh, mr. Philip azari.

See, that's the guy
who pays your salary.

No. A salary is not necessary.

I am his property.

You mean he owns you?

Yes.

But that's sl*very, right?

You want to field this one?

And you're saying
that you are owned

- By mr., Uh...
- Azari.

Mr. Azari?

Yes.

How long have you been
involved in this situation?

Years.

That long?

You see, my grandfather
became indebted

To mr. Azari's family
at an early age.

He passed the debt
on to my father

And he on to me.

Sounds like a classic
case of debt bondage.

"Debt bondage"?

It's an ancient form
of loan-sharking.

What happens is a
man borrows money,

And then he attempts to
pay it back in physical labor.

But the way the
system is set up,

The obligation just
keeps increasing,

And the debt passes
on from one generation

To another
generation to another.

This stinks.

It wasn't my idea.

I'm gonna go get azari.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Let's call the delegation

And request
mr. Azari's presence.

Oh. That's good.

Harris, we're dealing
with foreign nationals.

There are probably going
to be claims of immunity.

This is not such
a clear-cut case.

Barney, are you
saying that in ...

- Harris... One person
can own another...

Harris! Harris, are you
taking miss kenton's statement?

- Sure.
- Thank you.

Is he really a sl*ve?

Mm-hmm.

But that's illegal, isn't it?

We're checking.

Morning, barney.

Ah, inspector. Well,
how dapper we look.

I just buried brownie.

Oh, I'm sorry. I-i didn't know.

I guess not.

You missed a lovely
service, barney.

I'm sure it was, i...

Yeah, the ol'
inspector, you know,

Gave him a nice little eulogy.

Then the padre mumbled
a few things in latin.

And the organ played
"I'll take manhattan."

Brownie's favorite.

Nice tune.

Mm.

♪ I'll take manhattan ♪

♪ The bronx, and staten... ♪

Then, of course, we had
the viewing of the corpse.

Oh, well, uh, it's
not necessary...

No, no, no, he
looked great, barney.

Very natural, you know?

First time in
years I seen him

Without that plastic
tube stuck up his...

Look, it's just
tough. It's too hard.

Barney, maybe I better take
you into your office, huh?

Hello, william.

Your coat, mr. Azari.

Hey, uh, you don't
have to do that here.

There's no need, william.
We won't be staying.

Oh, I wouldn't bet
the ranch on that.

Did I tell you, barney?

They're calling me in next
week for a career conference.

You know what that
means, don't ya? Huh?

Yeek! Trying to put
the old screws to me.

Trying to force me
into early retirement.

That's not necessarily
true, inspector.

Like forrester. Forrester
had the right idea.

Remember?

Got blown up in his
car... Years old.

Nobody ever had to tell
him when to hang it up.

You remember the
funeral, barney?

Every cop in new york was there.

The commissioner. The mayor.

Very impressive.

They buried his
badge in a little box.

Yes?

Excuse me, but the u.n. Is here.

Oh, uh, I'll be right
back, inspector.

Uh, I'm captain miller.

Lance parks, u.n.
Diplomatic liaison.

And this is mr. Philip azari,

Agricultural consultant
for the burmese delegation.

Mr. Azari, how do you do?

Very well, thank you.

I understand there's
a small problem

With a traffic mishap.

Oh, please!

Uh, I'm afraid there
are some complications.

Such as?

Such as, um... Driving
without a license,

Leaving the scene
of an accident.

sl*very.

sl*very. Thank you.

As regards the first two points,

We claim diplomatic immunity.

As for the last, we don't
know what you're talking about.

Mr. Azari, according
to mr. Nu here...

He is owned by you.

Is that an accurate statement?

I'm due back for the
world-hunger luncheon.

I'm sure you can handle
any remaining details.

Let's go, william.

Just hold it!

Mr. Azari...

Captain, william is my employee.

He is under my
supervision. William...

Unh-unh, no "employee!"
This man is free.

You are free! Sit down!

- And you may as well
have a seat, too.
- Harris.

Captain, now, this will result
in the strongest protest.

Who cares?

Wojo!

Well, who cares?

Just stop shouting!

It's not exactly your
typical fender bender.

Captain, I believe

- I can clarify this matter.
- Please.

William is in my employ as a
result of a debt incurred,

Which he is voluntarily
working off.

But in no sense of
the word is he a sl*ve.

Isn't that so, william?

Okay.

Captain, could I have
a word, privately?

Would you have
a seat, mr. Azari?

Very well.

We will do everything
in our power

To see that mr. Azari is as
comfortable as possible,

Won't we?

This way, mr. Parks.

Coffee.

No, thank you.

Ah, inspector! I'm sorry.

You said you'd be
right back, barney.

Uh... We had some
problems come up.

Oh? Hiya.

Inspector frank luger, nypd.

Lance parks, united
nations liaison.

Like your building.

Thank you.

Well, we have some
things to discuss.

Oh. Oh, okay.

I can find someplace
else to sit.

There's a wooden bench
downstairs in the men's room.

- U.n., Huh?
- Right.

You ever meet danny kaye?

No.

Nice talking to you.

- Good evening.
- Inspector.

Understand we got a little
"problem internationale"

Here, huh?

Seems so.

Is this the foreigner
in question?

This is mr. Nu from burma.

Burma?

Don't want to hit the road, huh?

Don't want to go back home?

Come in, rangoon.

You are asking me to ignore

A case of sl*very
in my precinct.

Wait. Let's not
call this sl*very.

That's a very loaded term.

Got a better suggestion?

Captain, I have
already told you,

Mr. Azari enjoys complete
diplomatic immunity.

Now let's face it,

Any further pursuit
of this matter

Is only gonna result in
acute embarrassment for you,

The police department,
u.s. Government,

And myself.

I am perfectly aware
of the consequences.

All right! Then you understand,

- There's absolutely
nothing you can do.
- Yes!

All right, good!

That does not
make it any easier.

I sympathize with you.

- I'm sure.
- No, I do.

You think my
job's a picnic, huh?

Well, you try to keep ,
raving diplomats happy.

Fanatical marxist.

Right-wing monarchist.

Brooding norwegians.

I see the problem.

And they all want
theater tickets.

Would you like to
have some tea, william?

Oh, man, don't look over there.

Come on, have
yourself a cup of tea.

You need his permission
to drink a lousy cup of tea?

You see, man, we're trying
to help you out, you know?

But you've got to start
asserting yourself a little.

Unless you want to
be a sl*ve all your life.

I have nothing to compare it to.

Well, look, I mean,
anything's got to be better.

I eat.

So?

I know many who don't.

Look, man, there is more to life

Than just having
something to eat.

Don't you want to be able
to do anything you want

Without having to get
somebody else's permission first?

Can you do anything you want?

Why, sure.

Fly?

Well, no, I can't fly.

Neither can i.

Look, man, I am talking

About having some
control over your life.

And that's what
freedom will give me?

Sure.

I mean, if you're
free, you can, uh...

Quit a job if
you don't like it...

You can move to another
place if you want to...

Uh, go out and buy yourself
a new suit if you feel like it.

And if I don't have enough
money for a new suit?

You can get credit.

That is how my problem started.

Man, just try and
free some people.

Captain!

I assume everything
has been clarified.

Yes, mr. Azari.

So, we are free to go?

- Yes.
- What?

Mr. Nu, you're released as well.

No!

What do you mean, "no"?

Well, why?

Why? Because we do not
have jurisdiction, that's why.

But aren't we holding him?

No, we are not holding him.

Oh, sure, what do
we got to base it on?

The bill of rights, the
emancipation proclamation...

- Harris.
- Flimsy.

Harris, that's enough!

Barn, uh, what
about the accident?

What about the accident?

As we have already said,

That is covered by
diplomatic privilege.

Now just hold it a minute!

Wojo, that is enough!

Barn, the man isn't insured!

It's not required.

Oh, yeah? Well, check this out.

"Diplomatic relations
act"... It was passed last year.

And?

And... Let me get to
the good part. Here.

"The president shall establish
liability insurance requirements

"To be met by each mission,

"Members of the
mission and their families,

"And individuals
described in section

"Of the convention of
privileges and immunities

"Relating to the risks

"Arising from the operation
in the united states

Of any motor vehicle,
vessel, or aircraft."

And you are not covered, buddy.

Ridiculous.

Captain, I can't believe

You would pursue
such a piddling matter.

It's a question of jurisdiction.

It's up to sergeant
wojciehowicz now.

So...

I take it you intend to
harass and inconvenience me

As much as possible?

You got it.

What sergeant
wojciehowicz means is...

Set him free.

That is not a problem...

If you wish to assume his debt.

How much is it?

$ , .

For him?

I see. Words are
easier than action.

Anyone else wish
to liberate mr. Nu?

- I'll give you $ , .
- Please.

It's a good-faith offer.
Let's hear a counter.

- $ , !
- $ , .

Wait a minute! Wait a minute!

This is ridiculous.

You don't stand around haggling

Over the price of a human being!

Mr. Nu?

Mr. Nu, you have
been strangely silent

During this whole thing.

Uh, you have any opinions
one way or the other?

That is difficult to say.

There are other
things to consider.

What william is thinking

Is that the standard
of living he now enjoys

Is considerably higher

Than that of many others
in burma who are free.

Oh, william, you need more
than material things to be happy.

Please, miss, no one has
asked for your opinion.

I mean, there's
personal fulfillment...

Love... Intimacy.

Would you shut up?

You shut up!

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

You do not own this lady.

So?

Mr. Nu?

I have been with
mr. Azari all my life...

With enough to
eat, a place to sleep.

I think I would like to
try something different.

Wojo: great.

Now what?

What was the last bid?

$ , .

Thank you.

Got nothing else to do.

$ , . Take it or leave it.

$ , .

Wait a minute.

Mr. Azari, can i, uh,
speak to you privately?

Sticky situation.

- Indeed.
- Yeah.

I mean, with this insurance mess

And the public-relations
standpoint...

I mean, if it ever
got in the papers.

And, you know, from a
pragmatic point of view,

There's nothing worse than a
servant who's tasted freedom.

I mean, next thing you know,
they're questioning orders,

Sloughing off
duties, talking back.

Yes, I've noticed that.

Pretty well ruins
them.

And when you think about it...

If he don't want to go
with you, he don't have to.

Very well.

If it will settle this
bloody situation,

I will forgive the debt.

Hey, hey, hey! How 'bout that?

You're free.

Oh?

Good day, captain.

Mr. Azari.

Goodbye, mr. Azari.

Goodbye, william.

Oh, mr. Parks!

Uh, mr. Parks, mr. Nu is
gonna need another visa.

Oh, no, no, see,
I'm with the u.n.,

And he's going to have to
go directly to immigration.

I understand that. I was...

I thought possibly you
could use your influence...

At immigration?

Yes.

Oh, they're crazy over there.

But best of luck to you!

Well... You're free to go.

Where?

Wherever you want.

See, you're free.

Now no one can tell you
where to go or what to do.

Oh.

Oh, miss kenton...

I'd really like to thank you
for what you did back there...

I mean, that bidding business.

I enjoy a good tussle.

I was thinking,

Now that mr. Nu is
available at no initial cost...

I mean, someone as busy as you

Might need some help to
take care of the house...

I have a filipino.

Goodbye, william.

I'm sure everything's
going to turn out just fine.

I mean, remember,
this is america.

And anything is
possible in america.

Oh, listen, I got to go,
or I'll never get a cab.

Well, there are
always social agencies...

It's okay. I have some
friends here, captain.

We don't want to just...
Toss you out in the street.

Please.

It was my decision.

I have no regrets.

Good luck.

Sergeant harris,
I'm very grateful.

Hey, you would have
done the same for me.

Sergeant wojciehowicz.

Yeah, uh, take care of yourself.

We're usually here.

Captain.

Mr. Nu.

I am in your debt forever.

Hey, it's nothing.

Barney: ah, inspector.

See you got rid of them
burmese cats, huh, barney?

I was just downstairs

Ironing out a few
administrative problems.

You know, putting a little
light under the uniforms.

Just doing my job,
barney, while I still got it.

Inspector...

No, you want to know
something, barney?

They could call me
in tomorrow and say

"Frank luger, get out!"

And it wouldn't
bother me at all...

Because I've had the
privilege and the pleasure

Of working with, and leading,
men of such high caliber.

You guys are the best.

Thanks, inspector.

Right?

Oh, yes, inspector!

I mean, being kicked
off the force...

It ain't the end of
the world, barney.

There's still a lot of
good stuff I could do.

Certainly.

Open up a liquor store...

Maybe start a wine ranch...

- Inspector...
- I'm a cop, barney!

Inspector!

A man of your vast expertise

And long experience
in criminal investigation

Should put that to
use when you retire...

Do something where you can

Pass that knowledge
along to others.

Teach others what
you've learned.

Forget it, barney.

I'd rather open
up a liquor store.

See you around, huh?

♪ I'll take manhattan ♪

♪ The bronx, and
staten island... ♪