14x16 - My Kingdom for a Horse

[bunniefuu]

I don't know what you're talking about.

You know exactly what I'm talking about.

I take Paige Matheson out of play

and then you and your Euro trash pals

can go and take a shot of the Summer Group.

Great.

A dirty cop with a rampant imagination.

Paige Matheson won't be pushed around.

Okay?

And if you try your continental gigolo act

she's going to laugh in your face.

Now, either I handle Paige

or you lose your chance

of taking control of the Sumner Group.

-It's up to you. -Yes, it is.

And you don't strike me as a man

who holds up his end of any deal.

Try me.

What've you got to lose?

I wouldn't trust you to clean my espresso machine.

Goodbye.

[eerie music]

What is it?

You were supposed to be working on Ryan.

Sounds like he's been working on you.

I've been doing my job.

I can't help it If he knows everything about you.

What does he know?

-Everything. -Everything?

How can he know everything?

-Who is this guy? -Use your head, Nick.

How could he know everything? There's only one way.

-No, that's impossible. -Right?

Ryan's working for Treadwell.

Why would he want a piece of the action, then?

Because he's testing you to see how you'll respond.

And you can bet that everything you say

will go straight back to Treadwell.

-Tom Ryan doesn't scare me. -Wonderful.

It's so reassuring to be with a man

who isn't afraid of dying young.

[eerie music]

[theme music]

[laughing]

-Something funny? -Yeah.

In the financial paper?

We have to learn to read between the lines.

You know you could win a contest.

Most scintillating breakfast companion.

Did I mention the ball constrictor under the table?

Mr. Sumner, he's here.

They just delivered Rover.

-That's great. How's he doing? -Fine, fine.

He handled the trip real well.

Who or what is Rover?

-How's the setup? -Everything's first class.

We've got a dog that travels first class?

Hey, wait a minute.

I want to check out the competition.

Easy. Come on.

I love this horse.

Greg Sumner's secretary.

Winner of the Triple Crown and the Breeders Cup.

And a definite bargain at ten million.

No horse is worth ten million dollars.

This is the stud horse of the century.

Modesty never was your strongest suit, Greg.

He's going to have the highest stud fees outside of Kentucky.

Excuse me if I don't applaud.

-Where's Phil? -Oh, his feeding time.

He's putting together the recommended dietary supplements.

What are you running here? A horse spa?

The security guard is checking out the barn

right now, Mr. Sumner.

He's got a bodyguard.

Don't be so provincial Annie.

This is a modern world of thoroughbred breeding.

I'm out of here.

We have to make sure we bring

only the best mayors to this horse.

-Claudia, I got George Lang-- -Claudia is not here.

I can see that. Where is she?

I was going to ask you the same question.

Did she let you in?

No, the receptionist was not at her desk

and the door was open.

So you just thought you'd come in

and take a look around.

Claudia was preparing a report for me

so I thought I could come in and pick it up.

-What kind of report? -Maybe I know where it is.

I don't think so.

But please, if you see Claudia, tell her I was here.

I think I'll tell the police instead.

Mort. Come on.

-It's Mort, isn't it? -It's Mort.

Claudia speaks very highly of you.

She talks to you about me?

She's very fond of you.

Just the other day she was saying

something about a promotion

or even a raise.

Huh? Not bad.

Nice meeting you.

-Ciao. -Ciao.

Hello.

Hello.

Claudia.

Claudia, are you home?

Please Claudia, I don't have that much time.

Claudia.

Claudia.

I understand there's a strong family resemblance

but I'm definitely not my sister.

I didn't realize you guys delivered.

Absolutely. For you, special delivery.

Where is Claudia?

I was going to ask you the same thing.

I have no idea where she is.

Then what are you doing in her bedroom?

Or is this your home away from home?

I left my watch, the other day.

You're wearing a watch.

I'm sure you have more than one yourself.

How about you telling me

why you are sitting up here by yourself?

Must be so boring after a few minutes, right?

I'm waiting for my sister

to give me some papers she promised to give me.

What kind of papers?

I may be able to help you find them.

We like to keep our family matters private.

I'll leave you to your privacy then.

- Ciao. -Send me a take out menu.

-He buy it? -I think so.

You really think I'm a Treadwell agent?

He thinks you could be.

That means he's scared.

Yeah, he does hide it rather well

but he's extremely scared.

You hide it well too.

I'm English.

We live behind very high hedges.

Well, I want you to know

that I'm going to do everything I can

to help keep you safe.

-I'm counting on that. -You got it.

Are you married?

No. Where that come from?

Just curious. Do you have a girlfriend?

No.

But, there is some--

What is this?

I'm sorry, I shouldn't pry.

-Why are you prying? -Why do you think?

This is crazy.

This is the most danger I've ever been in

and I've never felt so safe.

Life's funny that way.

[smooth music]

I keep running into Sumner.

That man it's driving me mad.

-Anna, please. -I want some attention.

I have some troubles of my own.

And I'm tired of being ignored.

I know how you feel.

Are you making fun of me?

No, I'm trying to get your attention.

I'm sorry.

But it's just such hard work being self absorbed.

I adore your honesty.

And all the other soft parts of you.

He loves his horses more than he loves me.

Oh, no, that's horrible.

But at those prices I suppose I'd love the Horse sport too.

My sister and my niece are both missing.

They may be kidnapped.

They may be on a Caribbean cruise.

I want you to find them.

-I'll get on it. -Hire as much help as you need.

-Yes, Sir. -I want daily reports.

You find something out. I wanna hear about it within an hour.

-Yes, Sir. -And you know my motto.

-Don't screw up. -You got it.

I guess it's hopeless.

-What? -My marriage.

Then leave it. Divorce him.

I need money, Nick.

-Lots of it. -You'll have lots of money.

-See? -No.

He made me sign a horrible prenuptial.

How horrible?

I get cab fare.

Aye, aye, aye, aye.

So, we don't need Greg Sumner.

-Well. -We'll get money someplace else.

You know what really kills me, he buys a ten million horse,

but he won't give me money to live comfortably.

You know, with money I could run away from all my problems.

Far away.

It just would take millions.

That horse has his special feed, his own bodyguard,

and I get Greg Sumner's emotional leftovers.

Anna

I think you should stay where you are anyway for now.

Why should I play second fiddle

to a ten million dollars horse?

[mischievous music]

Nick.

A ten million dollar horse.

[speaking in Italian] Brilliant!

I've got to say bella ? Brilliant, brilliant. Brilliant!

-Any word from Claudia? -Nothing, Sir.

-What time did Paige leave? -6:03, exactly.

Keeping an eye on her butt aren't you?

No, I'm honing my paying attention to detailed skills

in preparation for your triumphant return

to our beloved Summer Group.

Mortski, you're always saying the right thing.

Mortski knows which way the wind blows, sir.

Almost as much fun as sitting in her lap, uh?

I don't sit in her lap, Tommy. She sits in mine.

-I'm looking for Claudia. -Wrong office.

You're coming back to the Sumner Group

because of Paige, aren't you?

I'm coming back to the Sumner Group

because it's my name on the door.

You're bad for her.

-Yeah, I know. -Well, you do know?

Sure, I'm bad for Paige.

Paige is bad for you, and you're bad for everybody.

Why is Paige bad for me?

Because she doesn't need you, Tommy.

And you're standing in line, drooling.

I'm not the only one standing in line.

You ought to get a life kid.

Right.

[woman on TV] This lovely blue Topaz necklace

also comes with a beautiful 7 1/2 inch set bracelet.

Enjoy your ride Mrs. Sumner.

Thank you Jackson.

...price of only $1425 call now.

Call now. There's a very low supply

of these lovely necklaces.

Hey, I can't believe this prices.

Chuck! Chuck!

We got a brush fire behind the small barn.

-You're kidding? -No, come on.

-We need your help, man. -All right, I'm with you.

[mischievous music]

Hi, Rover.

Let's take a walk.

Come on.

[indistinct chatter]

This is one of our best tables.

You'll have a great view of the action.

Enjoy your lunch.

[eerie music]

Hello, Vanessa, is Nick here?

No. No he's not.

-It's been a while, hasn't it? -I suppose.

Be a darling girl and give him this, won't you?

And don't even think about it. It's locked.

Well, how is Nick going to open it?

Oh, he already has the key.

Don't be frightened, Vanessa.

If I was going to hurt you. You'd already be dead.

It really is a nice surprise to see you.

You've been missed you now.

[eerie music continues]

I love having Meg here. I really do.

And you too, of course.

-What? -Nothing.

I'm sorry.

I'm just off somewhere.

Well, I didn't say anything important

just that I'm pregnant, the father is in prison

and I'm thinking of moving to Brazil.

-Don't start. -I'm not starting.

Just said, I really love having you and Meg here.

It's been great.

But it's time for us to go home right?

No .

Stay forever if you like.

Maybe that's not such a bad idea, but not here of course.

We'll need someplace bigger, better decorated.

Maybe, uh, New Jersey.

Seriously?

-Why not? -Because you love Mack.

You know you do.

And even if you don't, I know you do.

And he loves you.

Mom.

I've seen you lose love once.

When daddy died .

You couldn't do anything about it that time.

I don't want to see you lose love again.

Not if you can help it anyway.

Don't give up on him.

Or yourself.

[emotional music]

How did you get to be so smart?

I think it runs in the family.

[horse cantering]

Nick, where are you?

Honey.

Wait, I had to change the ransom note.

I added a million dollar.

-Why? We had agreed. -Yeah, but.

You know, real estate in Europe has gone up.

And there is a certain style to which I've been accustomed.

In other words, you were feeling greedy, huh?

-Here you take Rover. -Yeah.

Go. Come on.

That's good. Good.

Come here.

Come on, come on.

What happened to you?

I had a little trouble starting the fire.

What's the big deal? You light a match.

I didn't want to burn the whole ranch down.

Just, would you please help me

get this horse into to the trailer?

I really can't, Nick. I've got to get back

before anybody can suspect--

No, no, no. I have no luck with horses.

Just give me a hand. Come on.

Rover, get in the trailer.

This whole idea is getting more and more dangerous--

Come here Rover. Good horse.

-Forget about it. -Nonsense!

W-- what are you doing? Where are you going?

Nick, I've got to get back to the stables

because I am going to be a suspect very soon.

You cannot leave me here with him.

Look, you are the criminal genius around here.

I'm sure that you can get Rover in the trailer by yourself.

Hasta la vista, baby .

Okay.

It's between you and me, big guy?

Come on.

Come on, come on.

[knocking]

What are you doing?

You said I could come here in an emergency.

How did you get in here?

I've led a checkered life, I'm afraid.

I picked the lock.

What's up? What's going on?

Something happened?

What happened?

Come on in. Come on in.

You okay?

Let's just sit down. Relax.

Let me make you something to drink, okay?

[romantic music]

Here.

It's all right.

We've got men still checking the entire property Mr. Summer

You find the guys who snatched this horse

I want you to sh**t him.

We have the equivalent of an APB out to all

law enforcement agency, Sir.

We're pulling over every truck or trailer on the Interstate.

Atlantic Rover is one tough hombre , Mr. Sumner.

I'm sure he'll be okay.

There's a good chance we'll be able

to get your thoroughbred back.

Yeah, unless he's at the glue factory already.

-You heard. -Yeah, terrible.

If they wanted to pick on somebody for ransom

they should have picked on me not some defenseless horse.

You know, I think it's a mistake to trust these guys.

You know how trigger happy they are.

You want Rover end up as dog meat?

Why don't you tell them to go?

You know, tell him we've got

a private investigators coming or something.

I can't do that. Make us look suspicious.

You're right, though. They don't care about the horse.

-What are you gonna do? -I don't know.

We'll just have to keep our eye on them.

No way they're gonna sh**t a horse if we're around.

-Well, Carlos will be here. -Forget Carlos. You'll be here.

I have a previous engagement.

Blow off your previous engagement.

We're talking about a ten million horse here.

Fellas.

You obviously have to set up a command center here.

I want you to count on Mrs. Sumner here

to help you out on anything you need.

We appreciate your cooperation.

It's freezing. It's cold.

It's freezing.

Where is that crazy woman?

Come on, Anna. Where are you?

Actually, if we do get him back,

I don't think we should ever race him again.

We ought to just turn him out in a large pastry

with a bevy of concubines.

Impeccably bred females

accomplished in their own field of course.

-Of course. -That field being horse racing.

What, are those sheriff guys prowling around out there?

No.

I was just looking at the night.

-Nice night, huh? -Yeah.

You know, I think I'll take a walk.

What are you, nuts? You know what time it is?

-What time? -It's a quarter to one.

I don't care what time it is. I want to take a walk.

Good idea. I think I'll go with you.

I'm a little wired, you know.

[moaning]

So good.

Really.

Believe me, I know.

I feel safe in your hands.

I want to tell you everything about my life.

Including Treadwell.

Especially Treadwell.

I want to stop playing games and telling lies

and stop being afraid.

That's good. That's good.

I was his mistress.

And he was really perverted.

And I did everything he asked.

He must've had you under

some kind of a spell or something though, huh?

Right. It was called money.

Whatever I wanted.

Whenever I wanted it.

Till the night I ran away.

Why did you run?

It's important.

-Why did you run? -He was getting bored with me.

And he started talking a lot about death.

And sex.

And how exciting they can be together.

What, did he expect me to stay around

and be his personal snuff film?

I ran.

-To here? -Yeah.

-Where you met Nick. -Yes.

And he threatened to tell Treadwell where you are.

I'm sorry.

I tried to run but Nick stopped me.

He wanted to keep me around as insurance

in case his own plans went wrong.

That's to destabilize the Sumner Group, right?

Right.

Treadwell wants to take it over. I told you all this.

Listen. Do you have any proof of this?

Not really.

Just some phone conversations that I overheard

and things Nick tells me.

There's nothing we can use in a court of law.

Nick doesn't leave paperwork lying around.

I just want to get away.

And I want to put my past behind me.

And I want to stop feeling haunted all the time.

I know, I know.

Hey.

Maybe we can...

put to rest some of those ghosts now.

I hope so.

Where have you been?

It's almost 4:00 in the morning.

I've been at command post.

I listened to my husband's nonsensical rambling.

I took him for a walk, put him in bed,

and got here as quick as I could.

So don't start with me.

We are stuck here for the night.

It's just as well we lie low.

Greg's got half the cops in California

looking for you know who

You know who is lousy company.

He has bad breath, makes terrible noises

and won't leave me alone.

Think of the money, Nick.

-It was a bad idea. -Four million dollars?

Believe me If we get caught

I'll tell them it was your idea.

We'll have enough money

to open a five star restaurant in Florence.

Right now I'll be happy with Fresno.

Five billion lira, Nick.

Five billion.

Now, are you ready to shut up yet?

I'll shut up. I'll shut up.

I did bring you something to eat.

Oh, thank you.

Excuse me. What is it?

-Egg salad. -You expect me to eat it?

Oh, excuse me I'm fresh out of penne puttanesca .

No wine, no salad, nothing.

It isn't a picnic.

Oh, no, no, don't, don't.

-Mm, it's delicious. Urgh.

The sun will be up soon.

May I ask you a question?

Yeah.

Who are you making love with just now?

What?

Tom.

You and I are new lovers

and new lovers can be very nice

very passionate and expl*sive.

But not what we were just now.

-I don't know what-- -Yes you do.

You were a little worshipful.

And a little angry.

And very, very knowing.

And you don't know me well enough

to worship me or be angry at me.

So it must have been somebody else.

I'm sorry.

Don't apologize. I didn't say I didn't enjoy it.

I just hope you'll focus on me next time, that's all.

I will.

If there's going to be next time.

There will be, if it's up to me.

Maybe not after I ask you what I have to ask you.

Oh, no, what?

Do you think you could hang in there a little longer?

Go back to the restaurant. Just keep an eye on Nick.

Tom.

I'll take care of you I promise.

You'll be okay.

But Treadwell already knows I'm here.

Since when?

This afternoon when his messenger checked into town.

You're going to have to work fast.

You keep your eyes and your ears open

and don't do anything to put yourself in danger.

-You got me? -Okay.

Someone actually tried to k*ll her?

Yes, sir. Here's a police report.

It was a hit and run. Believed intentional.

-Kate wasn't hurt. Was she? -No, nothing serious.

Why didn't Claudia tell me?

Is that why she and Kate are missing?

-What's going on here? -No idea.

But I'm not the only person

trying to track down your sister.

Detective Tom Ryan's been sniffing around everywhere

asking questions about the accident.

Yeah, I know I've seen him around.

But apart from that I have nothing else

to report at this time.

Come on, Myers.

I got a missing sister, a missing niece.

A missing ten million horse.

Can't you find anything?

I'll get right back on it, Mr. Sumner.

Next, I'm going to have a missing mind.

Oh, God, come on.

What time is it?

I think it's morning.

Oh, God, my neck.

Oh, Nick, I've got to get back to the ranch.

Well, you can't go like this, you're covered with straw.

Oh, God, how can anybody do this?

My body's stiff.

I'll tell Greg that, um...

I went, I went riding and I fell in a ditch.

Come on, he'll ask you why

you were riding at 3:00 in the morning.

Okay, then I took a walk and I got lost.

That's a good one.

It will explain why you look kind of messy.

Oh, oh, look at me. Look at me Nick.

Anna, we have to talk about the plan.

How do we get the ransom money?

I'm sorry, Nick. I cannot think when I look like this.

What does he want?

He's hungry. He wants breakfast.

-Well, then feed him. -We are out of food.

You had to eat the entire sandwich, didn't you?

Well, excuse me.

-I was hungry. -Me too.

Look, I'll be back as soon as possible.

Anna, you can't go. We have to talk about the plan.

Look, Nick.

First things first.

I've got to get back to Greg.

Anna, please, would you look at me?

I am tired of being a horse thief.

It lacks panache.

Nick.

Think about it.



Lira

Bye.

[dialing]

[indistinct chatter]

[telephone ringing]

-Nick's. -Hi, it's me.

Yeah. I don't want you to worry.

I'm okay, okay?

I wasn't worried. I thought you might be dead.

Don't get your hopes up yet.

So where are you? What happened?

I have some personal business to take care of.

Nothing that concerns you.

Oh, Treadwell won't like that very much.

Conducting personal business on his time.

Forget about that.

-I've already talked to him. -What?

No, not about you. At least not yet.

We had a nice little chat about your Detective Ryan.

-He's not my detective. -He's not Treadwell's either.

He's never heard of Ryan.

Well, what did you expect him to say, Nick?

Do you think he's going to admit that he sent

someone to spy on you?

And why would he send somebody to spy on me?

Because he doesn't trust you.

I've done everything he's asked me to.

And the plans still going wrong, isn't it?

Just keep an eye out on Ryan for me, okay?

-With pleasure. -Yeah.

And don't enjoy yourself too much.

Believe me, Nick, I'm not enjoying myself at all.

[horse whinnies]

-[Greg] So, Marvin, how bad is? -Well it's...

Annie, where you been? Come on in here.

You know Marvin Biederman, my insurance agent.

Marvin, this is my wife, Annie.

-Pleased to meet you. -Hi.

Sit down, I want you to hear this.

So, Marvin, how bad is it?

Well, it's good news or bad news

depending on how you look at it.

Is the company going to pay or not?

Of course we'll pay,

but you don't want to go for the full 10 million.

Well, first of all, um...

The horse may turn up.

But suppose he can't perform.

Suppose he can't do what comes natural.

-He's worthless. -Well, that's...

-Covered in your policy too. -It is?

Marvin, what are you not telling me?

I...

inadvertently over protected your interests, Mr. Sumner.

-The company is not happy. -You mean I'm over insured?

This really is the best policy on a horse I've ever sold.

Bottom line, Marvin. Bottom line.

Well, in short, Mr. Sumner

if Atlantic Rover is found

missing or dead

or disabled

the policy is worth 15 millions to you.

Fifteen million, he shows up dead I make 5 million.

Well, we'll negotiate your down a few million of course.

I mean, we are an insurance company.

Why should we give anything away?

It doesn't matter, Mr. Biederman.

Mr. Sumner wouldn't accept a settlement.

-What? -What?

Greg, I know how you feel about that magnificent beast.

And I know money's not the question.

You want the horse back.

I do?

After the way you talked about him last night,

what a perfect animal he was.

What a thoroughbred

so powerful, yet fragile.

Annie.

I know.

I guess I care about the big guy, too.

Marvin, save your job. Rip me off a little bit.

This way, if we don't have to pay ransom

we can go out and buy ourselves a better horse.

What?

He doesn't want the horse back.

He stands to make $5 million profit from the insurance.

-How could that be? -I don't know.

What difference does it make?

Now we're stuck with this, this animal.

You're sure Sumner doesn't want it back?

Positive.

But there must be plenty of people

who would pay big bucks for this horse flesh.

Anna, think for one moment.

The most important thing in breeding is lineage.

Whose side? Who by whom?

That's what make the horse valuable.

But he's absolutely worthless

if you have to keep his identity secret, right?

Wait, what about the insurance company?

-The insurance company? -Mm-mm.

We'll ransom the horse back to them

for two million dollars.

Why would they pay?

Because they could make Sumner take it back

and save themselves millions.

[horse whinnies]

What does he want?

It's thirsty. Would you please hand me the bucket?

So.

You think we should extort money

from the biggest insurance company in the United States?

We were going to extort it

from all powerful Gregory Sumner and queen.

Well, that wasn't such a good idea, was it?

You're right, that was a terrible idea.

I don't know how I let you talk me into it.

-I talked you into it? -Yes, you talked me into it.

[speaking in Italian]

Oh, stop being so emotional.

He's Italian, he can't help it.

-Greg? - Senor Sumner.

Did you really think you could steal

a ten million dollars horse and keep it a secret?

Mitch,

can you please tell the dinner staff

to get ready as soon as possible?

Thank you.

[eerie music]

Sorry, Tom.

I know this is against orders.

I understand you're poking around stuff

connected to the disappearance of my sister.

Well, I don't think there's been any foul play.

I think that your sister and Kate have gone underground.

Why?

Well, that's what I'm here to tell you.

You know the story?

-Part of it. -Sit down.

-The most important parts. -So run it by me.

Well, this guy's name is Treadwell.

He's British, very rich, extremely ruthless,

and he wants the Sumner Group.

Well, tell him to get in line. What else?

This is not a nice man, Greg.

This guy tortures and kills,

and right now, people that you know and care about

are in some serious danger.

Who else besides Kate and Claudia?

Anyone connected with running the Sumner group.

Meaning?

Meaning this guy's part of a conspiracy.

So I recommend

that you not return to the Sumner Group

until I can get to the bottom of this.

Speaking English Tommy

what is this so-called conspirator going to do?

This guy wants the current owners of the Sumner Group

out of the picture

and anyone else trying to muscle in.

Bottom line here.

Is this guy probably wants you and Paige dead.

[theme music]