The Beast s01e11 Episode Script

Previously on "the beast" how long do you think ellis is the right cover.
You'll run him? Better than you run me.
You ever think about life after the job, huh? No.
Barker's a part of something.
There's a network.
You could even be working for one and not even know it.
It was a case called "red gauntlet.
" A hit on our own ambassador was called by our own people.
They had the wrong information.
And i spt the last 15 years of my life Trying to sort it out.
What about ezekiel? I want to know who hired you.
And i want the names.
[ Gun cocks .]
Now.
[ Engine turns off .]
The names.
[ Gun cocks .]
Now.
[ Car door closes .]
[ Car door closes .]
Ellis: [ chuckles .]
i thought i was late.
You were.
Barker's later.
I guess he's just got his own thing going on right now.
[ Lock turns .]
Barker: tommy doherty? The old head of the irish mob.
I thought he was dead.
They called him "the butcher," right? Conrad: doherty shot a man in the stomach And then pinned each of his hands down with scissors So the guy couldn't move All because this guy backed into tommy's car in a parking lot.
Keith j.
Boyd.
An agent working the doherty case when his cover was blown.
Tommy doherty mailed boyd's body back to the bureau, Piece by piece.
Tommy doherty was executed two years ago Coming out from il mulino.
But his legacy lives on with his fine boys Tommy jr.
And jackie.
Jackie took over the drug trade for his father, Expanded the business, works with china a lot, Flooding the streets with drugs.
He's got aspirations For becoming bigger than the saldanos.
If that weren't enough, there's the older brother -- Tommy jr.
, mm-Hmm.
He -- He doesn't have a head for business.
He thinks with his fists.
You know, a few days ago, a shopkeeper Refused to pay protection money, So someone shot him, Left him bleeding behind his liquor store, Each of his hands pinned to the ground with scissors.
Life father, like son.
But you can't connect the murder to tommy jr.
, is that it? Right, and we're not able To make the drug charges stick to jackie.
I thought after tommy sr.
'S death, That would be the end of the family.
Why you coming to us? Does he listen? Do you listen? I -- Are you listening? A half a dozen murders, okay, in eight months, And i believe these people are involved.
So you want us to put an end to this family, Once and for all.
That's exactly what i want.
Okay.
Then we got to pull it out by the roots.
I can get you inside that family so deep that the dohertys Will think you've been with them since first holy communion.
Bless me, father, for i have sinned.
And i will work the business angle.
We'll get it done.
Thank you.
Right.
Can i talk to you? Why now? I just found out that it was the son who killed boyd.
I mean, tommy sr.
Ordered it -- Sort of a, uh, rites of passage.
These people are pigs.
[ Sighs .]
What's with him? Is he okay? You need to know Keith j.
Boyd, the agent mailed back to the bureau, Was conrad's partner.
We take care of our own.
i've traveled far No, no, no, no.
Easy, boys.
Mr.
Saldano and i go way back.
Yeah.
Barker.
Joe saldano.
Excuse me.
Mr.
Saldano.
What do you want? What if i told you i can get jr.
A room with a view, Maybe send him to a prison that has cable? Instead of that dungeon they got him in? Have a seat.
Not you.
And in exchange for this? You do business with the dohertys, right? I need to get the kid here in with them.
Establish a cover.
Why should i believe you'll do what you say about joe jr.
? I'll get it to you in writing.
Do we have a deal or don't we? Agreed.
Okay.
Then i just need to kill one of your guys.
Gino: now, listen.
This kid tommy's a real pain in the ass, So don't go running your mouth.
Just do your part, gino.
Evening, gino.
Tommy doherty.
Oh, you look like you lost weight.
Yeah, you think so? No.
You're still a fat bastard.
Let's ju get this over with.
You got the money? It was a slow week -- All this crappy weather.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Who's the new guy? Oh, uh, you know, uh, dominick? I-It's his nephew, anthony.
How is dominick? Well, he's dominick.
You gonna count it? I don't need to count it.
Just mind your own business.
[ Laughs .]
joe said to keep an eye on you.
Said you might be skimming.
Joe didn't tell you shit! Sorry.
Just go wait in the car, all right? Right after you count it, you fat boy.
[ Laughs .]
You're dumb as a rock.
You know what? I don't care what you worked out to get here.
I'm done with you! Does that mean you ain't counting it? Drop dead! Whoo! Now who's dumb as a rock, huh?! [ Laughs .]
Hey, i got no problem with you guys.
I'm just sick of him talking, talking, talking.
It's like the only way i could shut him up.
Well, he won't be talking to no one no more.
Which is good, 'cause i hated that piece of garbage.
We got that in common.
Pleasure doing business, guys.
Where you going? Not back to the saldanos.
You just lost your job, man.
[ Scoffs .]
so it goes! Yeah, so it goes.
You make your own life.
True.
See you around.
Yeah, maybe you will.
[ Engine turns over .]
[ Engine turns over .]
Man, this thing is [ Groans .]
This is uncomfortable.
And what about my boy? Your son will be sleeping in a softer bed tonight, joe.
[ Papers rustling .]
Always good to see you.
You did all right.
You died nicely.
Thanks, i was trying to do a de niro in "heat," Where pacino shoots him at the airport.
You get yourself out of town.
You just let things cool, all right? All right.
Go.
How's it going, buddy? That is a cool tat! Where did you get that?! You know, i was actually thinking about getting one right here.
On the right side, though.
Todd! Todd! I need you to find out what you can About all the tenants in that apartment building.
You got to be kidding me, man.
This isn't related to a case, is it? Relax.
There's only And the chick in 756 -- Oh, totally smoking-Hot.
[ Cellphone rings .]
really? Shh.
Yeah? Tommy's got a meeting set up tonight.
Some drug deal.
You need to be there and mess it up And show him you're as crazy as he is.
So, this is your last chance to close the deal And get on the inside.
Be bold.
That's what this guy will respect.
Text me the info.
Okay.
But get it done.
Yeah.
Hey, uh, you, uh -- You want me to come along? No, man.
Just find out who lives in that building.
This is just between you and i, toddy.
As always, man.
It's good to have someone i can rely on.
[ Engine turns over .]
Whoo-Hoo-Hoo, boys! [ Gunfire .]
Toss the bag.
Drop it.
Drop it.
You, too! Give me your gun, bitch.
Stay there, baby! Tommy: anthony! Hey, tommy! [ Groans .]
Are you robbing me? I didn't know it was you, man! Cool it.
Joey, cool it.
Joey here, he's got a mind of his own.
I think he wants to kill you.
I was starting to get that feeling, too.
Aah! Oh! Uh-Oh! I told you Ahh.
I had no idea it was you.
Come on, man.
Give me some credit.
Robbing tommy doherty -- Now, that's not very smart.
Whew.
I think you need some better help.
Uh-Oh.
[ Whimpers .]
I'm so sorry.
[ Laughing .]
i like this guy.
Come on.
You need a job, don't you? Where are you parked? [ Applause .]
Okay, everyone.
Cool your jets for just a minute.
Thanks, you all, for being here.
Today would have been my father's 68th birthday.
While he is no longer with us, you know, here, in the flesh, He's with us every day.
And every day, dad, i try to be Just a little bit better than i was the day before.
For you.
To my father, thomas doherty! All: to thomas doherty! [ Cheers and applause .]
Hey, little brother.
To dad.
To dad.
Jackie, this is anthony.
He's a new friend of mine.
I think we can put him to work around here.
Anthony.
Tommy, can i talk to you for a second? Yeah.
Uh, go grab a beer.
You're late, tommy.
Well, i'm -- I'm here, aren't i? I heard some old guy at a liquor store few nights ago -- You shot him up, left him for dead.
Stuck scissors in his hands.
I don't know what you're talking about.
What in the love of christ did you do to that old man? I was having dinner with mikey.
Ask him.
You know, dad always loved you best.
[ Laughs .]
what are you, crazy? No, he did.
Would have loved to have you running the whole operation.
But he knew you'd screw it up.
You see, everything i've been trying to do, Everything our father wanted for us, you're gonna ruin Because you can't think of anything but yourself.
Daddy.
Use your head.
Hey, sweetie.
Look, i'll be right there.
How many times do i have to say it? Try and make dad proud.
Are we done? I hope so.
Jackie: this is a party.
Let's drink.
[ Sniffs .]
Let's get out of here, man.
It's depressing.
[ Siren wailing in distance .]
[ Engine turns over .]
Barker: well, well.
Gordon freed.
Bless me, father, for i have sinned.
Do i know you? I don't know.
Do you? So, what's the going rate for murder these days, A few "hail marys" and couple of "our fathers"? I don't know, charles.
How do you seek forgiveness? So you do know me.
You see, god and i have an agreement.
I don't question why he put scum like you here, And he doesn't question how i distribute his wrath.
So you're the hand of god? What is it that you want? For starters, to look you in the eye And tell you i know what you've done.
Back then, we did what was needed to be done.
And that would include killing ambassador morton, right? We kept the balance.
The world starts to tip to one side, We tipped it back the other.
Morton's little girl died in that car, too.
What about you? Hmm? Do you have a moral line that serves you? Right and wrong -- That serves me.
I'll be seeing you.
[ Cellphone rings .]
Yeah? Conrad: we got doherty's accountant.
Good.
[ Both moaning .]
Let me make you more comfortable.
Okay.
Take these off.
You're really bad.
[ Laughs .]
say cheese! Nice job, janice.
[ Laughs .]
anytime.
You know it.
See you.
See you.
Who the hell are you? Relax, mike.
How do you know my name? Well, 'cause it says right here, doesn't it? Uh, "mike smith, I mean, that is you, right? You do cook the books for the doherty brothers? Now, that is a beaut-- That is a nice family, mike.
These your kids? They're cute.
This has got to be your wife.
Oh, lord and look what i got.
[ Laughing .]
oh, sweet jesus.
That's not mine! That bitch set me up! But, uh, there is a way out of this.
I'm here to help.
Hey, man, your brother -- He's pretty wound up all tight.
Oh, he's busy trying to take over the world.
He thinks all of a sudden, he's this businessman.
He's lucky to have you, man.
Yeah, he treats me like [ Chuckles .]
You see this guy over there -- That dopey guy in the blue shirt? The guy owes me a c-Note from the bears game.
It's been over a month.
Oh, boy.
[ Woman screams .]
Where's my money?! Where's my money?! Hey, hey, hey! Come on! Hey, hey, man! They started it, man! Hey.
Hey.
So, how did it go? Well, i got a new best friend.
Whoa, look at this place.
Tommy's a loon, man.
He went psycho on some guy over 100 bucks.
Oh, minibar.
Would you get back on point? Yeah, sorry.
Put this on my tab.
So, jackie treats tommy like he found the guy at the pound.
I mean, the two brothers -- They have a completely different view Of the future of the business.
So use it to get inside tommy's head.
That's how we'll take them down.
Pit one against the other.
What's all that? Conrad found the accountant.
I had a meeting with him earlier in his hotel room.
So, he's going to introduce me to jackie, And i'll work it from that angle.
I, uh -- I thought you were already working on another case.
What are you talking about? What case? You tell me.
What happened to oland? You know, i don't know.
Usually, i put a knife in a guy, and he stays put.
But oland didn't.
No, he didn't.
No.
Where you going with this? What did you do with ezekiel? The bodies just keep piling up, don't they? Just, you know, correct me if i'm wrong, but partners -- They usually work together, right? On this doherty case, yes.
But on red gauntlet, i am a committee of one.
It is mine and mine alone.
Now, you don't like it, we can go our separate ways.
I've always preferred working on my own.
[ Door opens, closes .]
All the info i could dig up on the building you asked about.
And? Hot chick in 756 1/2 -- Lesbian.
Thanks for that one.
Maybe she'll let you watch.
The one that jumped out at me is apartment 758, Downstairs and across the hall from the lesbian.
Gordon freed.
He was once one of us.
Fbi? Yep.
He quit about, oh, 10 years ago.
Now he works for some risk-Management company.
Nice work, ted.
You okay? Yeah.
All is good.
All right, i'm sending a guy out there To take a look at his land.
Is it better than the deal we got going? Yeah.
If this goes bad, it could ruin us.
Oh, here he comes.
You must be mr.
Mcknight.
Yes, sir.
Mr.
Doherty.
Mikey here's told me a lot about you.
I bet.
So, this is it? That's my baby.
That is the u.
S.
Geological study Done three months ago.
And they are estimating we can pull out of the ground.
What? Oh.
You're thinking about the deal those other guys are offering you? The deal i'm bringing you is 20 times better.
What can i say? I'm the best game in town.
Well, this is a big decision.
I understand.
But don't keep me waiting.
I haven't shared this with many people.
Oh, uh you know how to keep a secret between three people, right? You kill the other two.
[ Laughs .]
Oops.
So, are you still good for that ride, mike? Yeah.
Perfect.
Thank you.
[ Horn honks .]
I can't do this.
Oh, you can, and you will.
You've got no one to blame but yourself.
Yeah, i blame you.
It's my fault you were laundering money For your childhood friend who grew up to be a criminal? Let me ask you something.
Does your wife know the kind of man you are? I am giving you a gift to be better for your family.
So don't blow it.
To women you can't have.
Oh, to women that you can't have.
[ Both laugh .]
Here's what i'm thinking.
You should be running the show.
Yeah.
See, you're more on top of things than he is.
I'm sorry, man, if that's out of line.
It's the 10th beer talking.
No, it -- That's cool, man.
I've been thinking about that myself.
I think some things need to change Between me and my brother.
Down it.
For the ladies.
No -- Hey! Mm! Ohh! drink that summer wine boom, boom, boom, boom Hey! [ Both laughing .]
it'll be just fine [ Tires screech, gunfire .]
[ Tires screech .]
I think someone wants to kill you, man.
so, when the world ain't going right you got to make it all better, babe so drink that summer wine boom, boom, boom, boom [ Clatter .]
Good morning.
What happened to going our separate ways? We finish this case first.
Coffee's ready.
This fun for you? So, how is it going with the brother? He's buying what i'm selling.
You know A little heads-Up on the drive-By last night Would have been cool.
Does that mean he bought it? Yeah, he bought it.
You know, i'd appreciate it if we work together on this one.
Okay, partner? Then you would not have been surprised.
Yeah, i would have, 'cause that's my job, And i'm good at what i do, despite what you think.
So, you're good at your job? Yeah.
[ Water running .]
Well, you need a little work on your surveillance skills, 'Cause i clocked you in the first mile the other night.
When you were tailing me.
Now, this is not a warning or a threat.
I am just telling you -- You stay out of it.
Do you hear me? Yeah.
I hear you just fine.
'Cause this is the last time I'm gonna have this conversation with you.
Read this file.
My brother's willing to risk everything On these business deals.
You want to talk criminals? Those are the real criminals.
What's wrong with staying where you are? I-If it's working, you know? I do know, man.
Now, the streets -- That's where we always made our money.
Boosting tvs and stereos, right? Hell yeah.
While your brother's out there playing king of chicago.
[ Groans .]
Hey You don't think your brother Nah.
Oh.
Go ahead, go ahead.
Ask what you were gonna ask.
I'm just thinking.
Is there any chance your brother's behind What happened last night? The drive-By.
[ Gun cocks .]
Why did you say that about my brother? Don't you think his life would be better off without you? No.
We're blood.
End of the day, it's all that matters.
Okay.
I got it.
Shut the gate.
Let's get out of here.
[ Engine turns over .]
Look, everything checks out -- The surveys, the soil.
It -- It's too good to pass up.
So, why is he passing it on to us? Well, according to his people, He's in a bit of a tango with the irs.
Owes them a load of cash.
Let me ask you something, mikey.
You were me Would you do this -- Risk everything? I don't know, jackie.
I mean -- That's a tough question, but You know, all things considered I would.
Boys.
Single malt? Yes, sir.
Yeah, i-I'll have another one, too.
Well, i certainly hope the single malt Is because we're celebrating.
So, we in business? I looked into my former associates, as you suggested.
It's a good thing mikey found you.
I'll transfer the funds to you by the end of the day.
Glad to hear it.
You two make it work.
You have my trust.
Pleasure doing business with you.
We'll see.
You certainly will.
So, we just have the matter of a couple of deeds to sign, And that will be that.
Stay cool.
Look, i grew up with him, man.
I mean, we used to walk to school together, Played football together.
We trust each other Yeah.
Listen to me.
It's almost over.
I just hope the wife likes arizona.
Sorry i put the gun to your nuts.
[ Chuckles .]
My bad, man.
Family's family.
Yeah.
Too bad you can't divorce 'em.
[ Laughs .]
Know what i mean, man? My brother is a pain in the ass.
My first wife was a pain in the ass, And i walked away from her -- Just walked away from her and the house, the dog.
You'd just walk away from your brother? Hey, he's running this family into the ground.
But my father -- He thought differently.
He thi-- He thought, uh what's the word? He thinks i'm too "excitable.
" [ Both laugh .]
You are, right? Yeah, well And that jackie, jack-- Jackie's He's a cool customer, you know? He gets things done.
He gets things done his way.
Yeah, but he gets them done, right? Only now Now jackie's expanding this business My father would never approve of that.
Like The stock market, the real estate, All that fancy stuff is for suckers.
He always says, "you give me a stack of $50 bills Piled high as the sky -- That's what money looks like!" He "always says"? Yeah, when he was alive.
I mean, you know, he wouldn't -- He wouldn't approve If, you know, he was still living and all.
Tha-- That's the thing.
It's like, i'm more like my old man than jackie.
That's a good thing.
And -- And who gets the keys to the kingdom? [ Clicks tongue .]
To manufacturing our own destiny.
Hmm? Yeah.
About damn time.
[ Engine turns over .]
I need you to pass a message along to barker.
Why don't you pass it along yourself? W-W-What is going on? Is there a problem between you two? So, what have you got for me, partner? Tommy sr.
'S alive.
What? I said, tommy doherty, the elder -- He's still walking the earth.
Are you telling me the man that is responsible For my partner's death is still alive? I'd bet my life on it.
Tommy junior slipped up -- He spoke about his father in the present tense.
People slip up.
That happens.
No! No, no, no, no! I'm telling you, okay?! It makes sense -- His behavior, The way why he's been running scared all these years.
Okay, if you're right -- Why is it always an "if" with him, huh? When are you gonna trust me? When you earn it.
I think we can get enough to take these sons down.
He's got enough with the accountant.
Just give me a little bit more time, and i'll get tommy jr.
We are not going to shut this case down -- Not if we have a shot at the father.
What do you want me to do? Work it out.
[ Sobbing .]
i messed up, tommy.
I messed up bad.
On? What? We were set up.
Not your fault.
I'm sorry.
How much? Everything.
Everything?! Hey.
Lower your voice.
What happened? It's all my fault.
It's not your fault.
You had no choice in the matter.
We thought it was a good deal.
We were wrong -- We.
I know.
I'm just so sorry.
Hey.
Look at me.
You and me, we go way back.
You taught me to tie my shoes, for god's sakes.
Tommy's gonna drive you home.
Give me your keys.
Now.
It's gonna be okay.
Yeah, mikey, it's gonna be okay.
We'll get you home.
All right? [ Cellphone beeping .]
Hey.
It's me.
Look -- Look, i know i'm not to call you, But we got a problem.
[ Slurring .]
so, then, i go get the deed to the land, And the registrar is like, "what land?" He never even freaking owned it.
Yeah, but by then, the money was gone.
Hey.
Y-You missed the turn.
No, i -- I didn't.
Jackie said to drive me home.
I don't care what jackie said.
You messed up, mikey.
You know what you're doing? I'm just gonna scare him and teach him a lesson.
You with me? You know i am.
[ Laughs .]
Tie his hands behind his back.
We treated you like family! Jackie's gonna be pissed.
You heard what he said -- All is forgiven! I don't give a shit what jackie said! A change is coming, mikey.
And it starts now.
Please.
Tommy, don't.
I got -- I got kids.
My wife.
Y-You were at their baptisms, Their birthday parties.
No.
[ Grunts .]
It -- It's fine, mikey! [ Gurgling, gasping .]
Whoa! [ Laughs .]
[ Wheezing, gurgling .]
[ Grunts .]
Hey, anthony, it's like a piñata! Enough! Ha-Ha! Enough! Enough! Enough! Enough! [ Laughs .]
I think he learned his lesson, huh? Yeah.
Oh.
You learned your lesson, right, mikey? Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Huh? Oh.
Go find him a glass of water.
[ Laughs .]
Eh, you all right? Whoo.
Goodbye, mikey.
What's wrong with you, man? This is family business! You stay out of this! Get up! Get out! [ Gun cocks .]
Why don't you go and pull the trigger this time, huh? I thought i could trust you.
You can trust me to keep you from doing something stupid.
[ Grunts .]
I was doing what needed to be done -- What my father would have done! You're not your daddy.
[ Cellphone ringing .]
[ Beeps .]
Yeah? Conrad: we, uh We got the phone records of both the doherty boys.
There was a call from tommy's phone to canada.
So? It was on november 19th last year.
That's tommy sr.
'S birthday -- A year after he supposedly died.
Well, i'll be damned.
We got him.
There's something else.
We were monitoring their calls.
Jackie placed a call to the same number A few hours ago.
Okay.
Well, looks like we need to put a welcome party together, huh? Later.
[ Beeps .]
[ Clears throat .]
[ Cellphone rings .]
[ Clears throat .]
[ Beeps .]
what? Ellis: we got a problem.
He was gonna kill him.
"He" who? Mikey -- Tommy was gonna kill him.
He was hanging the guy right in front of me.
I had to do something.
So you compromised your cover? There are things in life you got to protect.
Isn't that what you said? So, what is it that you think you're trying to protect? My soul.
That's all i got left.
Oh, please.
So, why did you call me? Are you trying to save my soul, too? You know how to do this.
You set it up.
You let them knock it down.
Let's go.
[ Engine turns over .]
hold on it's a hard place to be Two more of what my friend's having.
You're gonna thank me.
[ Chuckles .]
You're gonna wake up tomorrow, And you're gonna say, "thank you, anthony.
" Am i? You didn't want to do that.
Oh, i'm pretty sure i did.
Come on, man.
It's not even about mike.
This is about jackie.
It's about how he treats you -- The shit that you've had to put up with.
He was given what was rightfully yours.
You're right.
To manufacturing our own destinies.
Remember? Mm.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Mm! [ Chuckles .]
Screw this.
[ Cellphone beeping .]
Hey.
It's, uh, me.
Shut up and listen.
Meet me at the foundry.
Now.
Ant, i got to go.
Want me to come along? No, i'm good.
now, lord, these are dangerous times Here we go.
Now we watch our work pay off.
[ Car door slams .]
I talked to mikey.
Good for you.
You crossed a line, tommy.
Did you hear what i said? No! You crossed the line! I called dad.
He knows about everything.
Yeah, did you tell him how you tried to kill me? What are you talking about? I know, jackie! I know what you tried to do! You're drunk.
Just go home, tommy.
I'm not drunk.
I'm manufacturing my own destiny.
Go home.
All this time, you treated me like crap -- Like i'm somebody that you had to put up with, To tolerate.
I am your brother! I loved you, jackie, and you pissed all over me.
And now look -- You -- You're gonna save the family With all your big ideas.
And you sunk us.
You lost everything.
You know why dad left me in charge? 'Cause you're an idiot, that's why.
He didn't trust you because you were too stupid To even take care of yourself! Hold on.
No! No! No! [ Sobbing .]
[ Vehicle approaches .]
[ Door closes .]
What did you do? [ Sobbing .]
i-I broke everything, pop.
I'm so sorry, pop.
I'm so sorry.
Come to your father.
I've got you.
[ Sobbing .]
i'm so sorry, pop.
I messed up everything.
[ Gunshot .]
Let's go.
[ Car doors close .]
Welcome home.
Call it in.
Our father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done [ Cellphone beeping .]
on earth as it is in heaven.
Conrad, it's done.
Give us this day our daily bread.
Forgive us our trespasses.
As we forgive those who trespass against us.
Todd: gordon freed.
He was once one of us.
Lead us not into temptation.
Deliver us from evil.
[ Engine turns over .]
[ Car alarms blaring .]
Amen.