The Onion Field Page #4

on the floor of the Hollywood station.

Ian, a policeman helps people

just as much as a physician.

Sometimes you just see

more than one should, and then...

What was it we used to say about Dad?

"A country doctor dies

with a shoebox full of bills and..."

"A trunk full of gratitude."

There's no gratitude

in a policeman's trunk.

- She's asleep?

- Just about,

She's invited us to her house next year,

- You going to be part of our little family?

- I don't think so.

I've been alone all my life.

Never had no family.

- Why is Greg always talking about family?

- He's real close with Mom, Dad...

brothers, sisters. Real close.

Sort of runs their affairs, always has,

even when he was in prison.

- Yeah, I can see he likes to run things.

- Real smart.

About the smartest guy I ever met.

You know, Jimmy...

you got a bold eye.

I'm sorry if I was staring.

I just got out, you know.

It's all right. I don't mind.

In fact...

when a woman's swelled up like this,

she appreciates a man's approving look.

Especially a handsome man.

You only part negro, or what?

Baby, I don't know.

I honest-to-God don't know,

and that's righteous.

Did Billy really pat you on the fanny

like Greg accused him?

- You scared of Greg?

- Why?

'Cause if you're scared of him,

it'll only make it better.

More naughty.

More exciting.

- How much pregnant are you, little mama?

- It's okay. I had kids before.

Besides, it's all in the family.

Nothing much,

I think I'd better change clothes,

It's not going well, is it?

See you around, Billy.

I'd like to stab the paleface motherf***er!

You understand what I mean, baby?

Damn, Jimmy, you're nice,

but can't you give a girl a little more?

Talk about "wham, bam".

Greg's going to pull up out front

just about any minute.

- You're right. Here he comes.

- Jumpin' Jesus!

You got any house spray? Anything?

- House spray?

- Light a match! Something!

Goddamn you, Jimmy. You...

bastard.

Had to dump that drunken Billy

on Fifth Street where I found him.

He didn't want to be expelled,

but it's the only way.

We're going to Las Vegas.

I need to get some new guns.

Then, we'll do a little gambling,

and from there, who knows?

Frisco? You name it, Jimbo.

What the hell's the matter with you?

You keep sniffing the air like a bird dog.

I'm catching cold, I guess.

My nose is running.

You take care of yourself.

Honey buns!

Get ready. I decided to take

my family on a trip today.

- Las Vegas!

- Daddy, Las Vegas!

- Maybe I'll get another car.

- Daddy, Las Vegas!

Yeah!

- My lucky day.

- Daddy!

How's it feel to be part

of a real family?

- Want one?

- I ain't got no bread left.

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