Growth Page #3

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Bringing innocents into this

is madness.

No, not bringing them would be.

We have a larger responsibility.

I wouldn't be lecturing anybody

on responsibility, Doc.

( men continue arguing )

Stanley, please.

It's over.

It was a freak incident.

It's been 20 years.

That's what concerns me.

You'll do as you're told.

Jamie leaves now.

Wouldn't be the first time

you've been wrong, Larkin.

Mm-hmm.

( Gina screams )

Help me!

( straining )

Help me!

Help me!

( c*cks gun )

Justin!

- What?

- You're not very good at that.

You try it.

I saw some townspeople today.

Oh, yeah? Did you paint mustaches

on their faces too?

- No, actually it was really creepy--

- I don't care.

Are you still mad about that?

Beginner's luck.

And I'm not mad.

Why do you need

to be alone so bad?

Why can't you be?

We have orders.

Goody.

This can't be done.

You've already done it.

Amanda:
On shellfish.

What you're talking about

is something completely different.

Mason:
I have faith.

Well, I have doubts, Mason.

It's too big. It's too dangerous.

And there's no time for--

Mason:
Necessity is

the mother of invention.

Right?

Jamie, stand up.

Let me see how big you've gotten.

Okay, look.

( knocks on door )

Coming.

- Jamie Ackerman?

- Yes.

My name is Larkin Holberman

from the city council.

We know of your

great uncle's passing

and we wanted to extend

our most heartfelt condolences.

Mason was a friend.

Thank you.

So I'm pleased to inform you

the City of Kuttyhunk

has agreed to offer you

$75,000 for the rights

to this land.

No, thank you.

We have more substantial offers.

From other islanders?

No, from the mainland.

But Miss Ackerman, you only have

the rights to this property.

Ownership can only be exchanged

between islanders.

No.

I actually have this.

Uh, let's see...

Okay, right here, actually.

In the state of Maine--

I'm afraid the local statute

takes precedence in cases like this.

Have you discussed this

with a lawyer?

No, I talked to a real estate agent.

I suggest that you talk

to a lawyer.

Are you saying that I have

no course of action?

Well, you could take it up

with the head of the city council.

- Great. Who is that?

- That would be me.

This land is worth $2 million.

- I'm afraid my hands are tied.

- Are they?

But we do have $75,000 for you.

This won't even cover our debt.

It's better than nothing,

Miss Ackerman.

Think it over.

And I am truly sorry.

Enjoy the ham.

I was thinking about it,

and I think we should just spend it all.

Marco--

Humor me.

How would you spend it?

A 50-day 50-state shopping spree.

Ooh, reckless spending.

I like it.

What is that?

( indistinct conversation )

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