The Incredible Hulk (1978) s03e07 Episode Script
Behind the Wheel
Driving a hack can be a dangerous job.
You never know who'll get into your cab.
You find out if that new guy's still driving.
If he is, I want him stopped.
You think you'd recognize that cabby again? That was the guy! Dr.
David Banner, physician, scientist.
Searching for a way to tap into the hidden strengths that all humans have.
Then, an accidental overdose of gamma radiation alters his body chemistry.
And now, when David Banner grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs.
The creature is driven by rage and pursued by an investigative reporter.
Mr.
McGee, don't make me angry.
You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.
The creature is wanted for a murder he didn't commit.
David Banner is believed to be dead.
And he must let the world think that he is dead until he can find a way to control the raging spirit that dwells within him.
With the drivers out, I'm usually the only one here.
These are all my backup cars.
We're just like the Boy Scouts.
We're always prepared.
They're all backup cars? Uh, well, of course, what with the gas crisis, I had to let a few drivers go.
You let drivers go, but you hire me? David, hon, you ain't gonna look a gift horse in the mouth, are you? No.
You know something? The moment I saw you, I said to myself, "There's a man with reflexes, "a man I could use at Majestic.
" Do you have a license? Oh yes, but remember, it's from out of state.
Oh, yeah.
Hon, this won't go no further, but it seems to me like you need a job pretty bad.
Am I right? Yeah.
Then you let me worry about that license, okay? Okay.
But I think I should also tell you, Miss Jenson, I don't Ah! "Coleen.
" Well, Coleen, I don't know the city at all.
Hon, you'll pick it up just like that.
Can you read a map? Sure.
Good.
Why? Is it so hard finding people who can read maps? Hmm.
Eric, you here? Yo! David, hon, I'm gonna show you just how hard it is.
Watch.
Eric, this is David.
He just joined Majestic.
Hi.
Hello.
Eric, hon, show me, which way's south? Let me think, let me think.
Uh The opposite of north Uh, let me think, now Here? Very good, hon! You been practicing.
So? You get the point? Yes.
Hey, it's great you're joining up.
You must be one gutsy guy.
Why's that? Are you kidding? Working for Majestic What Eric means is that That driving a cab can be Can be lonely, hard work.
Are you all right? What is it? It's nothing, hon.
Nothing.
Ticker.
Angina? I think you ought to lie down.
I'll be okay.
It'll pass.
Let me take your pulse.
I have It passes.
See? I'm feeling better already.
I still think you ought to lie down.
No, no, no.
I'll be just fine.
Now, why don't you let me show you to your car? It's the pride of the fleet, number 43.
See how it feels.
You didn't tell him, did you? Isn't it about time you started your shift? Seems okay.
"Okay"? Hon, you're driving the best! Now, here's your map book and your log.
Good luck.
Thank you.
Next time, get all the money.
Uh-uh, Coleen don't give up.
Hello, Coleen.
What do you want? First of the month.
Collection time.
You know I can't pay you back yet.
Well, maybe I can write you a check for some Keep your rubber checks.
You'll need them to patch your flats.
I want to pay you back, but how can I when you keep scaring off my drivers? Poor Dwayne is still in the He's still in the hospital.
An accident.
At least give me a chance! I worked 20 years building Majestic.
It's all I know.
It's my life! It's also a business, Coleen, and obviously you don't understand business or you wouldn't have come to me for a loan in the first place! Now, why don't you save yourself the trouble and let me have Majestic now? I'll even give you a few bucks to tide you over with.
What do you say, Coleen? Okay? I'm gonna get Majestic anyway in a month.
Legal, when your note's due.
I intend to pay you back! I know you do.
Sam tells me you hired another driver.
I hope he brings in more fares than Eric did.
Let's go.
You leave him out of this! He doesn't know anything! Coleen's new driver, he'll have to find another job.
A fellow can't drive too well, can he, Sam, with casts on both legs? No, sir, he can't.
You better tell him.
He could get hurt.
Hurt? Oh, nonsense.
You been hurt? Hey, I don't bring in enough fares here to pay the phone bill.
And Swift knows you been just carrying me.
Eric, hon, if he stays on a little longer, other drivers will see.
They'll start coming back, I can pay Swift back.
Remember Dwayne? All right.
What happened out there, 43? Oh, I had a little confrontation with an egg.
There's something I been meaning to talk to you about.
You got a minute? Sure.
I was just thinking, I sort of hustled you into this job.
Not everybody's suited to taxi driving.
I haven't minded it so far, really.
Excuse me for saying so, hon, but you're still green.
Driving a hack can be a dangerous job.
You never know who'll get into your cab.
Muggers, psychos, you name it.
Coleen, I needed the job.
I'm very grateful for it.
I'll take my chances, okay? You sure? Coleen, is something wrong? Why, no.
I just felt obligated to warn you about the business.
Mmm.
Then consider your obligation fulfilled.
Thank you, David.
Just watch yourself out there, okay? Mmm-hmm.
Well? Couldn't talk him out of it.
Said he'll take his chances.
Okay, everybody, I'll see you later.
Uh-oh, there's another contraction.
Keep up your breathing.
I just hope Ben, that's my husband, makes it to the hospital in time.
You see, he works a good hour and a half away in the suburbs, in one of those shopping malls.
Well, the traffic's not too bad.
Oh, it just would break Ben's heart.
You know, we've done all these special exercises together and everything.
He even bought a new camera.
He's having it sterilized to take into the delivery room.
Well, I'm sure he'll make it.
I just hope that we do.
I don't really know this gas gauge, but it seems awfully low to me.
I'd hate to run out of gasoline on the expressway.
How far apart are your contractions? Um, about every ten minutes.
Is this your first child? Yes.
Well, then we should have time.
I'll tell you, I really would like to stop and get some gas, but I'll turn off the meter if it's okay with you.
Sure.
It's closed.
This isn't gonna be easy.
I bet you could tell this is my first.
Ben says I have a special glow.
People who undergo momentous things often have a special glow.
Like my Aunt Lil, right after her spinal tap.
Hey! People just get crazy behind the wheel.
What the hell are you doing? I got a pregnant woman back here! Hey! You okay? I think so.
What was that all about? I have no idea.
Contraction? I'll be okay.
Let's just go get some gasoline.
All right.
There's got to be a station right down here.
You just hang in there, okay? And keep up your breathing exercises.
Okay.
Okay.
Hurry! Please! Two hours I'm in this line.
You think that's bad? I spent the night here! It's a conspiracy, I tell you, a conspiracy.
And don't let the oil companies tell you different! Will you quit your yapping and move your car? All right, all right, but it's still a conspiracy.
I'll be right back.
Pardon me, could I get ahead of you in line? I've got a pregnant woman in my cab.
She's about to deliver.
Buddy, you try to get in front of me, you're gonna be in a world of hurt.
Excuse me, will you please let me in front of you? I have a woman in labor in my cab.
She's about to deliver.
Sure! I bet you got a whole maternity ward in there.
Driver! Hello, base.
This is 43 to base.
Roger, 43, go ahead.
Coleen, this is David.
I have a pregnant woman in my cab.
She's about to deliver.
I'm no doctor, hon.
Take her to a hospital.
I can't.
I'm out of gas.
I'm at a station right now at the corner of 7th and Cloverleaf.
Can you call an ambulance right away? Knowing this town's ambulance service, by the time they get there, the kid will be ready for first grade.
Well, what about sending another driver? I'll come for you, David.
Where's Cloverleaf? South side.
Isn't there anybody else? He's the only one available.
David, you best try to get gas.
All right, I am, but please, will you call that ambulance? Now, don't worry about it.
We're gonna get you there, okay? Just a minute, now, I'll find you.
"Allotment sold"? David, I got a map right here.
Just a minute, now.
I'll find you.
Uh, Cloverleaf Cloverleaf Excuse me, please, I need some gasoline.
I've sold my daily allotment.
But this is an emergency.
If I could just get one or two gallons.
I have a pregnant woman in my cab and she's about to deliver.
Forget it.
Everybody pulls that pregnancy line.
Woman delivered yesterday, right where you're standing.
Gave birth to two pillows.
What Hey! Driver! Hey! Driver, help! Please, hurry.
I told you, Mac, no more gas.
She's ready to deliver! All right, now, look Her life could be in danger! Don't you Get off my property! Please help! My water broke! Excuse me, we're closed.
Gas? You want gas? Sure! As much as you want! On the house! Coming right up! Don't get excited.
Coming right up.
Do you save stamps? Cloverleaf! I got it! Hold tight, David, I'll be right there.
David, I took you off the street.
I didn't have to, I wanted to.
I wanted to give a man a chance.
Coleen, believe me, I don't want to quit, I have to quit.
They must have scared you bad.
What? Oh, it's all right.
You don't have to cover up.
I understand.
Coleen, I have no idea what you're talking about.
You mean nobody muscled you at that gas station? No! Someone sideswiped me, but that was before.
But what's this all about? Oh, it's nothing.
It's just that there have been so many attacks on cab drivers lately.
Muggers.
That's why I have so few cab drivers left.
David, it's been hard on me.
Believe me, I'm not quitting for that reason.
It's just a personal matter.
"Personal matter.
" I don't have time for personal matters.
My dad died and left me Majestic and a whole stack of bills.
This is the nearest thing to a marriage I've known.
And, let me tell you, Majestic is one lousy provider.
But it is mine.
Oh, David, if you'll stay on, other drivers will see that it's okay and they'll start coming back.
I can't.
And I could get Majestic on its feet Oh Your heart? Mmm-hmm.
Coleen, have you seen a doctor recently? Oh, all he says is I got to avoid stress, get other people to help out.
I thought I had.
I'm not the only person in the world.
It's all right, David, I understand.
You go along.
It was foolish of me, trying to hang on.
Sometimes you've just got to be practical and turn aside, even though you're right.
All right, Coleen.
I'll stay.
David Now, wait a minute, wait a minute.
Just for a couple days or so, until you find somebody else to replace me.
Oh, David! David, David Looks just like sugar.
Sugar, huh? Costs a lot more a pound.
Careful, Mickey.
I've got to account for all of that.
All right, all right.
A huge green creature, huh? Well, I suppose that would have stopped me, too, Big green creature.
The people I deal with now, you mess up with them only one time.
If you want to stick around, you better do your job, okay? I do my job.
Okay.
I want Majestic to front for these drug connections.
You find out if that new guy's still driving.
If he is, I want him stopped, immediately, before other drivers get the wrong idea, okay? You got it.
Sam, this time, leave the kid gloves at home.
Nothing you do to this guy's gonna make me lose any sleep.
Forty-three, come in.
Yeah.
You still downtown? Yeah.
Good.
Pick up a man outside the Duncan Hotel.
The doorman said he asked specifically for a Majestic cab.
Okay, I'm on my way.
Coleen, this is David.
There doesn't seem to be a fare here.
Well, give him a minute or two before you take off.
Okay.
Sorry, I'm late.
Took forever to get the room.
I want to go to the corner of 7th and Cloverleaf.
It's a gas station.
Any of your boys out around that station this morning? Don't know.
Did you hear what happened? No.
The Hulk showed up.
Busted up the station.
Hulk? Yeah, the Hulk.
He's a big green man, more like a creature, very strong.
Oh yeah, yeah, I think I heard something about that.
My name's McGee.
I'm a reporter.
Have you been with Majestic for long? Couple of years.
Got any new guys around there? Well, it's a big company.
Well, what are you doing? You writing an article on cabbies or something? Yeah, well, I might be, maybe.
Why? Well, why don't you write about me? I mean, my wife would get a big kick out of it.
Well, I don't think you exactly fit my needs.
Well, how come? I mean, I been driving a hack a long time.
You know, I know all the ins and outs.
Sorry.
You're positive, now? I don't mind talking about myself, you know.
Would you like to hear about when I was a kid? Not really.
Yeah, but thanks, thanks anyway.
Okay.
You know, my wife sure would have liked that.
Look out! That jerk just ran a red light.
Keep the meter running.
I'll only be a minute.
Hello, I'm Jack McGee.
I got here as quickly as I could.
When I called, you talked about a reward.
Yeah, that's right.
I mean, I got damages to cover here.
Unless there's money involved Any information leading to the capture of the Hulk, my paper will pay you $10,000.
$10,000? Ask away.
Well, you think you'd recognize this cabbie if you saw him again? Are you pulling my leg? Better get out your checkbook.
What do you mean? What do you mean, what do I mean? That was the guy.
It wasn't my fault.
Forget it, Sam.
Look, he was just lucky.
I'll nail that sucker next time.
Sam, I got more important business to worry about than some hack who's been making a fool out of you.
Just give me one more shot at him.
Do whatever you want.
Only I think you'd do better looking for a job.
And don't use me for a reference.
Sam.
I'll rip him up.
I'll tear that cabbie apart.
Coleen, this coat belongs to a reporter named McGee.
Now, when he comes for it, please tell him as little about me as possible.
David, hon, I don't understand.
You said you'd stay.
I'm sorry, but things have changed.
This man can make a great deal of trouble for me.
Oh, David, I'll give him the runaround.
I'll put him off.
You'll never want for Coleen! My pills, David, quick.
Quick, David.
Quick.
Uh, Coleen? These are saccharin.
Don't be ridiculous.
The only thing that this will cure is a bad cup of coffee.
Why would my doctor do such a thing? Why would he take such a risk with my health? You don't have a heart condition, except when you want one.
That's not entirely true.
My cholesterol is high.
Oh, David, I'm sorry.
You been square with me and I tricked you.
In two days, I have been sideswiped, run off the road, almost broadsided.
Now, what the hell is going on? A man I owe money is trying to scare my drivers off, trying to take over Majestic.
Why don't you go to the police? Everyone's too scared to testify.
I thought if you'd stay on, you could attract drivers.
I'm sorry I put you up for it.
You could have been a statistic.
I'd like to help, but I can't.
David, thanks for what you did.
Do you have enough green to get you where you're going? Yeah.
Don't you be shy, now.
If I'm going under, I might as well go under right.
Really, I'm fine.
Well, good luck, hon.
You, too.
Thank you.
You take care of yourself, now.
Hey! Hey, one of your drivers just got hit.
Which way did he go? Off to the right.
Is your name McGee? Yeah, why? Well, call the police! Call the police! Come in, Eric.
Yo, Coleen.
You still at Bennie's Burger Stand? Yeah, but don't worry.
I haven't been drinking.
All right.
Keep your eyes open for a light-blue sedan.
I think it's coming your way.
Sam Egan's driving.
Gotcha.
How are you? You got the stuff? Right here.
It better be good.
You sure this place is safe? Don't worry, it's safe.
Hey, we know what we're doing.
Yeah, well, we'll see about that.
Let's do some business.
Come in, Coleen.
I just seen the blue sedan.
Well? Which way is it headed? It just turned down Quarry Road.
That's a dead end.
Who is this? I told you I could take care of him.
What are you talking about? The cabby.
I got him outside in the car.
You brought him here? What are you, crazy? I don't like new faces.
So bury him.
You heard what the man said.
Now! I thought you said this place was safe.
It's good stuff.
Of course it's good.
It's syndicate stuff.
There's been a lot of bad dope on the market lately, and I have no intention of getting burned.
You got nothing to worry about.
You leave David alone! What is this, Swift, a party? Mickey, get her out of here! I want you to take her and I want you to put her in the same hole, too.
All right.
Come on, lady.
You can take Majestic! Just leave David alone! Hey, look, man Okay, just Come on.
Hold it.
Oh, my God! Who is that? I don't know.
Let's get out of here! Wait! The stuff is good! Take the stuff! No! Come on, Mrs.
Jenson, you must know his name.
I told you, Mr.
McGee, I don't know anything about him.
Well, what about his license? If he's a cabby, he has to have a driver's license.
I never asked.
Just took it on faith he had one.
I'm like that, Mr.
McGee, trusting.
Sometimes to a fault.
Look, Miss Jenson, if you're trying to protect him, you could be in danger.
You'd better take this, Mr.
McGee, it's getting cold outside.
You better get this to the cleaners before the stain sets.
David.
I'll give you that ride now.
No, that's all right.
Thank you very much.
You gonna be all right? Oh, hon, I got it made.
Swift lost syndicate dope.
He's in trouble.
Majestic is gonna be on its feet in no time.
Good.
Question is, are you gonna be all right? I'll be fine.
That business with McGee.
You know something about that green thing? No.
Not the kind of fellow you set your best china for.
No! How about it, David? Want to drive one last time? No.
No, but thank you.
Bye-bye.
You never know who'll get into your cab.
You find out if that new guy's still driving.
If he is, I want him stopped.
You think you'd recognize that cabby again? That was the guy! Dr.
David Banner, physician, scientist.
Searching for a way to tap into the hidden strengths that all humans have.
Then, an accidental overdose of gamma radiation alters his body chemistry.
And now, when David Banner grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs.
The creature is driven by rage and pursued by an investigative reporter.
Mr.
McGee, don't make me angry.
You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.
The creature is wanted for a murder he didn't commit.
David Banner is believed to be dead.
And he must let the world think that he is dead until he can find a way to control the raging spirit that dwells within him.
With the drivers out, I'm usually the only one here.
These are all my backup cars.
We're just like the Boy Scouts.
We're always prepared.
They're all backup cars? Uh, well, of course, what with the gas crisis, I had to let a few drivers go.
You let drivers go, but you hire me? David, hon, you ain't gonna look a gift horse in the mouth, are you? No.
You know something? The moment I saw you, I said to myself, "There's a man with reflexes, "a man I could use at Majestic.
" Do you have a license? Oh yes, but remember, it's from out of state.
Oh, yeah.
Hon, this won't go no further, but it seems to me like you need a job pretty bad.
Am I right? Yeah.
Then you let me worry about that license, okay? Okay.
But I think I should also tell you, Miss Jenson, I don't Ah! "Coleen.
" Well, Coleen, I don't know the city at all.
Hon, you'll pick it up just like that.
Can you read a map? Sure.
Good.
Why? Is it so hard finding people who can read maps? Hmm.
Eric, you here? Yo! David, hon, I'm gonna show you just how hard it is.
Watch.
Eric, this is David.
He just joined Majestic.
Hi.
Hello.
Eric, hon, show me, which way's south? Let me think, let me think.
Uh The opposite of north Uh, let me think, now Here? Very good, hon! You been practicing.
So? You get the point? Yes.
Hey, it's great you're joining up.
You must be one gutsy guy.
Why's that? Are you kidding? Working for Majestic What Eric means is that That driving a cab can be Can be lonely, hard work.
Are you all right? What is it? It's nothing, hon.
Nothing.
Ticker.
Angina? I think you ought to lie down.
I'll be okay.
It'll pass.
Let me take your pulse.
I have It passes.
See? I'm feeling better already.
I still think you ought to lie down.
No, no, no.
I'll be just fine.
Now, why don't you let me show you to your car? It's the pride of the fleet, number 43.
See how it feels.
You didn't tell him, did you? Isn't it about time you started your shift? Seems okay.
"Okay"? Hon, you're driving the best! Now, here's your map book and your log.
Good luck.
Thank you.
Next time, get all the money.
Uh-uh, Coleen don't give up.
Hello, Coleen.
What do you want? First of the month.
Collection time.
You know I can't pay you back yet.
Well, maybe I can write you a check for some Keep your rubber checks.
You'll need them to patch your flats.
I want to pay you back, but how can I when you keep scaring off my drivers? Poor Dwayne is still in the He's still in the hospital.
An accident.
At least give me a chance! I worked 20 years building Majestic.
It's all I know.
It's my life! It's also a business, Coleen, and obviously you don't understand business or you wouldn't have come to me for a loan in the first place! Now, why don't you save yourself the trouble and let me have Majestic now? I'll even give you a few bucks to tide you over with.
What do you say, Coleen? Okay? I'm gonna get Majestic anyway in a month.
Legal, when your note's due.
I intend to pay you back! I know you do.
Sam tells me you hired another driver.
I hope he brings in more fares than Eric did.
Let's go.
You leave him out of this! He doesn't know anything! Coleen's new driver, he'll have to find another job.
A fellow can't drive too well, can he, Sam, with casts on both legs? No, sir, he can't.
You better tell him.
He could get hurt.
Hurt? Oh, nonsense.
You been hurt? Hey, I don't bring in enough fares here to pay the phone bill.
And Swift knows you been just carrying me.
Eric, hon, if he stays on a little longer, other drivers will see.
They'll start coming back, I can pay Swift back.
Remember Dwayne? All right.
What happened out there, 43? Oh, I had a little confrontation with an egg.
There's something I been meaning to talk to you about.
You got a minute? Sure.
I was just thinking, I sort of hustled you into this job.
Not everybody's suited to taxi driving.
I haven't minded it so far, really.
Excuse me for saying so, hon, but you're still green.
Driving a hack can be a dangerous job.
You never know who'll get into your cab.
Muggers, psychos, you name it.
Coleen, I needed the job.
I'm very grateful for it.
I'll take my chances, okay? You sure? Coleen, is something wrong? Why, no.
I just felt obligated to warn you about the business.
Mmm.
Then consider your obligation fulfilled.
Thank you, David.
Just watch yourself out there, okay? Mmm-hmm.
Well? Couldn't talk him out of it.
Said he'll take his chances.
Okay, everybody, I'll see you later.
Uh-oh, there's another contraction.
Keep up your breathing.
I just hope Ben, that's my husband, makes it to the hospital in time.
You see, he works a good hour and a half away in the suburbs, in one of those shopping malls.
Well, the traffic's not too bad.
Oh, it just would break Ben's heart.
You know, we've done all these special exercises together and everything.
He even bought a new camera.
He's having it sterilized to take into the delivery room.
Well, I'm sure he'll make it.
I just hope that we do.
I don't really know this gas gauge, but it seems awfully low to me.
I'd hate to run out of gasoline on the expressway.
How far apart are your contractions? Um, about every ten minutes.
Is this your first child? Yes.
Well, then we should have time.
I'll tell you, I really would like to stop and get some gas, but I'll turn off the meter if it's okay with you.
Sure.
It's closed.
This isn't gonna be easy.
I bet you could tell this is my first.
Ben says I have a special glow.
People who undergo momentous things often have a special glow.
Like my Aunt Lil, right after her spinal tap.
Hey! People just get crazy behind the wheel.
What the hell are you doing? I got a pregnant woman back here! Hey! You okay? I think so.
What was that all about? I have no idea.
Contraction? I'll be okay.
Let's just go get some gasoline.
All right.
There's got to be a station right down here.
You just hang in there, okay? And keep up your breathing exercises.
Okay.
Okay.
Hurry! Please! Two hours I'm in this line.
You think that's bad? I spent the night here! It's a conspiracy, I tell you, a conspiracy.
And don't let the oil companies tell you different! Will you quit your yapping and move your car? All right, all right, but it's still a conspiracy.
I'll be right back.
Pardon me, could I get ahead of you in line? I've got a pregnant woman in my cab.
She's about to deliver.
Buddy, you try to get in front of me, you're gonna be in a world of hurt.
Excuse me, will you please let me in front of you? I have a woman in labor in my cab.
She's about to deliver.
Sure! I bet you got a whole maternity ward in there.
Driver! Hello, base.
This is 43 to base.
Roger, 43, go ahead.
Coleen, this is David.
I have a pregnant woman in my cab.
She's about to deliver.
I'm no doctor, hon.
Take her to a hospital.
I can't.
I'm out of gas.
I'm at a station right now at the corner of 7th and Cloverleaf.
Can you call an ambulance right away? Knowing this town's ambulance service, by the time they get there, the kid will be ready for first grade.
Well, what about sending another driver? I'll come for you, David.
Where's Cloverleaf? South side.
Isn't there anybody else? He's the only one available.
David, you best try to get gas.
All right, I am, but please, will you call that ambulance? Now, don't worry about it.
We're gonna get you there, okay? Just a minute, now, I'll find you.
"Allotment sold"? David, I got a map right here.
Just a minute, now.
I'll find you.
Uh, Cloverleaf Cloverleaf Excuse me, please, I need some gasoline.
I've sold my daily allotment.
But this is an emergency.
If I could just get one or two gallons.
I have a pregnant woman in my cab and she's about to deliver.
Forget it.
Everybody pulls that pregnancy line.
Woman delivered yesterday, right where you're standing.
Gave birth to two pillows.
What Hey! Driver! Hey! Driver, help! Please, hurry.
I told you, Mac, no more gas.
She's ready to deliver! All right, now, look Her life could be in danger! Don't you Get off my property! Please help! My water broke! Excuse me, we're closed.
Gas? You want gas? Sure! As much as you want! On the house! Coming right up! Don't get excited.
Coming right up.
Do you save stamps? Cloverleaf! I got it! Hold tight, David, I'll be right there.
David, I took you off the street.
I didn't have to, I wanted to.
I wanted to give a man a chance.
Coleen, believe me, I don't want to quit, I have to quit.
They must have scared you bad.
What? Oh, it's all right.
You don't have to cover up.
I understand.
Coleen, I have no idea what you're talking about.
You mean nobody muscled you at that gas station? No! Someone sideswiped me, but that was before.
But what's this all about? Oh, it's nothing.
It's just that there have been so many attacks on cab drivers lately.
Muggers.
That's why I have so few cab drivers left.
David, it's been hard on me.
Believe me, I'm not quitting for that reason.
It's just a personal matter.
"Personal matter.
" I don't have time for personal matters.
My dad died and left me Majestic and a whole stack of bills.
This is the nearest thing to a marriage I've known.
And, let me tell you, Majestic is one lousy provider.
But it is mine.
Oh, David, if you'll stay on, other drivers will see that it's okay and they'll start coming back.
I can't.
And I could get Majestic on its feet Oh Your heart? Mmm-hmm.
Coleen, have you seen a doctor recently? Oh, all he says is I got to avoid stress, get other people to help out.
I thought I had.
I'm not the only person in the world.
It's all right, David, I understand.
You go along.
It was foolish of me, trying to hang on.
Sometimes you've just got to be practical and turn aside, even though you're right.
All right, Coleen.
I'll stay.
David Now, wait a minute, wait a minute.
Just for a couple days or so, until you find somebody else to replace me.
Oh, David! David, David Looks just like sugar.
Sugar, huh? Costs a lot more a pound.
Careful, Mickey.
I've got to account for all of that.
All right, all right.
A huge green creature, huh? Well, I suppose that would have stopped me, too, Big green creature.
The people I deal with now, you mess up with them only one time.
If you want to stick around, you better do your job, okay? I do my job.
Okay.
I want Majestic to front for these drug connections.
You find out if that new guy's still driving.
If he is, I want him stopped, immediately, before other drivers get the wrong idea, okay? You got it.
Sam, this time, leave the kid gloves at home.
Nothing you do to this guy's gonna make me lose any sleep.
Forty-three, come in.
Yeah.
You still downtown? Yeah.
Good.
Pick up a man outside the Duncan Hotel.
The doorman said he asked specifically for a Majestic cab.
Okay, I'm on my way.
Coleen, this is David.
There doesn't seem to be a fare here.
Well, give him a minute or two before you take off.
Okay.
Sorry, I'm late.
Took forever to get the room.
I want to go to the corner of 7th and Cloverleaf.
It's a gas station.
Any of your boys out around that station this morning? Don't know.
Did you hear what happened? No.
The Hulk showed up.
Busted up the station.
Hulk? Yeah, the Hulk.
He's a big green man, more like a creature, very strong.
Oh yeah, yeah, I think I heard something about that.
My name's McGee.
I'm a reporter.
Have you been with Majestic for long? Couple of years.
Got any new guys around there? Well, it's a big company.
Well, what are you doing? You writing an article on cabbies or something? Yeah, well, I might be, maybe.
Why? Well, why don't you write about me? I mean, my wife would get a big kick out of it.
Well, I don't think you exactly fit my needs.
Well, how come? I mean, I been driving a hack a long time.
You know, I know all the ins and outs.
Sorry.
You're positive, now? I don't mind talking about myself, you know.
Would you like to hear about when I was a kid? Not really.
Yeah, but thanks, thanks anyway.
Okay.
You know, my wife sure would have liked that.
Look out! That jerk just ran a red light.
Keep the meter running.
I'll only be a minute.
Hello, I'm Jack McGee.
I got here as quickly as I could.
When I called, you talked about a reward.
Yeah, that's right.
I mean, I got damages to cover here.
Unless there's money involved Any information leading to the capture of the Hulk, my paper will pay you $10,000.
$10,000? Ask away.
Well, you think you'd recognize this cabbie if you saw him again? Are you pulling my leg? Better get out your checkbook.
What do you mean? What do you mean, what do I mean? That was the guy.
It wasn't my fault.
Forget it, Sam.
Look, he was just lucky.
I'll nail that sucker next time.
Sam, I got more important business to worry about than some hack who's been making a fool out of you.
Just give me one more shot at him.
Do whatever you want.
Only I think you'd do better looking for a job.
And don't use me for a reference.
Sam.
I'll rip him up.
I'll tear that cabbie apart.
Coleen, this coat belongs to a reporter named McGee.
Now, when he comes for it, please tell him as little about me as possible.
David, hon, I don't understand.
You said you'd stay.
I'm sorry, but things have changed.
This man can make a great deal of trouble for me.
Oh, David, I'll give him the runaround.
I'll put him off.
You'll never want for Coleen! My pills, David, quick.
Quick, David.
Quick.
Uh, Coleen? These are saccharin.
Don't be ridiculous.
The only thing that this will cure is a bad cup of coffee.
Why would my doctor do such a thing? Why would he take such a risk with my health? You don't have a heart condition, except when you want one.
That's not entirely true.
My cholesterol is high.
Oh, David, I'm sorry.
You been square with me and I tricked you.
In two days, I have been sideswiped, run off the road, almost broadsided.
Now, what the hell is going on? A man I owe money is trying to scare my drivers off, trying to take over Majestic.
Why don't you go to the police? Everyone's too scared to testify.
I thought if you'd stay on, you could attract drivers.
I'm sorry I put you up for it.
You could have been a statistic.
I'd like to help, but I can't.
David, thanks for what you did.
Do you have enough green to get you where you're going? Yeah.
Don't you be shy, now.
If I'm going under, I might as well go under right.
Really, I'm fine.
Well, good luck, hon.
You, too.
Thank you.
You take care of yourself, now.
Hey! Hey, one of your drivers just got hit.
Which way did he go? Off to the right.
Is your name McGee? Yeah, why? Well, call the police! Call the police! Come in, Eric.
Yo, Coleen.
You still at Bennie's Burger Stand? Yeah, but don't worry.
I haven't been drinking.
All right.
Keep your eyes open for a light-blue sedan.
I think it's coming your way.
Sam Egan's driving.
Gotcha.
How are you? You got the stuff? Right here.
It better be good.
You sure this place is safe? Don't worry, it's safe.
Hey, we know what we're doing.
Yeah, well, we'll see about that.
Let's do some business.
Come in, Coleen.
I just seen the blue sedan.
Well? Which way is it headed? It just turned down Quarry Road.
That's a dead end.
Who is this? I told you I could take care of him.
What are you talking about? The cabby.
I got him outside in the car.
You brought him here? What are you, crazy? I don't like new faces.
So bury him.
You heard what the man said.
Now! I thought you said this place was safe.
It's good stuff.
Of course it's good.
It's syndicate stuff.
There's been a lot of bad dope on the market lately, and I have no intention of getting burned.
You got nothing to worry about.
You leave David alone! What is this, Swift, a party? Mickey, get her out of here! I want you to take her and I want you to put her in the same hole, too.
All right.
Come on, lady.
You can take Majestic! Just leave David alone! Hey, look, man Okay, just Come on.
Hold it.
Oh, my God! Who is that? I don't know.
Let's get out of here! Wait! The stuff is good! Take the stuff! No! Come on, Mrs.
Jenson, you must know his name.
I told you, Mr.
McGee, I don't know anything about him.
Well, what about his license? If he's a cabby, he has to have a driver's license.
I never asked.
Just took it on faith he had one.
I'm like that, Mr.
McGee, trusting.
Sometimes to a fault.
Look, Miss Jenson, if you're trying to protect him, you could be in danger.
You'd better take this, Mr.
McGee, it's getting cold outside.
You better get this to the cleaners before the stain sets.
David.
I'll give you that ride now.
No, that's all right.
Thank you very much.
You gonna be all right? Oh, hon, I got it made.
Swift lost syndicate dope.
He's in trouble.
Majestic is gonna be on its feet in no time.
Good.
Question is, are you gonna be all right? I'll be fine.
That business with McGee.
You know something about that green thing? No.
Not the kind of fellow you set your best china for.
No! How about it, David? Want to drive one last time? No.
No, but thank you.
Bye-bye.