LindseyLilah. Something happened?
I can't do it anymore, Lindsey.
[Lilah slowly walks in. Lindsey drops his stuff and closes the door.]
Lindsey
Do what?
The waiting. I'm sitting in my office and every time there is a noise or the phone rings... One of us is gonna die, Lindsey.
Lindsey
Everybody dies, Lilah.
But not everybody ends up in a dog-food processing plant in San Pedro.
Lindsey
May not happen to you, Lilah. You got a fifty-fifty chance of surviving this thing, just like me.
That's not good enough. There is a way out of this.
Lindsey
How?
We don't wait for them to choose one of us, we choose each other instead. If we stick together we can beat them. We could leave, you and me, tonight. They'd have no choice...
Lindsey
No choice but to hunt us down, which they would.
No. Not if we took files, as insurance.
Lindsey
Take files?
Yes. Look. I've heard the rumors. We both know that it worked for you once before. You knew just what to take. And this time you won't have to assume any of the risk. You just tell me which files to steal and I'll get them. And then we can get out of here. End this mess together. Are you in?
[Lindsey strokes the side of Lilah's face and leans in as if to kiss her, while his hand slips down into her blouse and pulls out a wire.]
Lindsey
[speaking into the tiny microphone] But Lilah, I would never steal files from my employer. I'm shocked at the suggestion. [With a snort of laughter he retrieves his jacket, portfolio and keys.] Forget about the frame job, sweetheart. They're gonna kill who they're gonna kill. [Opens the door.] Just take it like a man.
[Lindsey blows her a kiss and leaves.]
Lindsey
They're still alive.
Lindsey
Whatever.
Lindsey
So?
Killed a dozen demons, lit up Darla and Drusilla like a Christmas tree.
Lindsey
What is your point Lilah?
Little grimmer than usual, don't you think?
Lindsey
Holland's vision lives on.
Screw his vision. Anybody's going down in here, it's gonna be you.
Lindsey
If that's what it takes.
Lindsey
How-how do you expect us to succeed when you handcuff us with these idiotic rules protecting Angel?
[Lilah casually edges a couple of steps away from Lindsey.]
NNathan
I'm sorry. Did you say something?
Lindsey
Angel is an obstacle to everything that we do. Give me one good reason why we can't just kill him!
[Nathan steps up close to Lindsey.]
NNathan
Because Angel is a major player.
NNathan
In the apocalypse.
NNathan
The prophecies all agree that when the final battle is waged, he plays a key role.
Lindsey
Good for him.
NNathan
Which side he's on is the gray area, and we're gonna continue making it as gray as possible.
NNathan
Until then, his growing obsession with the two of you, the increasing possibility that to scratch that itch, he'll go so far as to kill you... Well, that could actually play in the firm's favor.
[Lilah stares at him with a frown.]
NNathan
It would be a sign that Angel is on the path to joining our team. And as hard as it is to lose good attorneys, well the truth is - you are both expendable.
[Smiles at them, then turns dead serious.]
Lindsey
Darla... I've been calling here all night. Why haven't you answered? [He drops his stuff and walks over to the window drawing the curtains closed.] Get away from the window. It's not safe. [Stands close behind her.] They called an emergency meeting tonight after what happened. The official order on you is to stake on sight. [Darla walks past him. Sits down on a chair and looks at something in her hands.] You should have told me what you had planned. I would have talked you out of it helped you. I don't know. [He closes the rest of the curtains, walks over to Darla.] Things are getting complicated for us now.
Yes. Yes, I believe they are.
Lindsey
We should probably clear your stuff out of here. Move in my bedroom. I just think it'd be best for us... [Darla is still looking at her hands, twisting the big ring Angel killed the Senior Partner for between her fingers.] Darla, what's wrong? [Sees the ring.] What is this? [Takes it from her.] Where did you get this?
What's the difference? Doesn't work anyway.
Lindsey
No, of course it doesn't work, because after Angel stole it there was a disenchanting ceremony. It took half the meeting. How did you get this?
Lindsey
Your payment? What are you talking about?
What do you think I'm talking about, Lindsey?
Lindsey
I don't know! [She just looks at him and after a beat he turns away. Stares down at the ring then back at her with a frown.] What happened?
Nothing. Nothing happened. My god, nothing at all.
Lindsey
Tell me. I have to know.
You want details, Lindsey? Is that what you want?
Lindsey
Yes. I want details. I need to know everything. All of it. What did he do to you?
Lindsey
What are you doing here?
Gee, I don't know, saving your life.
Lindsey
I don't need you to save my life.
Gee, a little gratitude, Lindsey, goes a long way.
Lindsey
You got no business. Why? Why aren't you trying to kill me?
Excuse me, I'm on a case here, Lindsey. Does everything have to be about killing you all the time?
PParole Officer
I can see that you guys got issues. I'll just- [Angel chokes him]
Lindsey
That is my lead. You are choking my lead.
He's my lead, he's my lead. What are we, in the schoolyard here? Look, if you want to get to the bottom of this, you gotta learn how to play with others. [to P.O.] Okay look, I'm gonna loosen the rope and you're gonna tell me all about your parolee Bradley Scott.
Lindsey
Who?
The guy whose hand you're wearing. You might want to listen up.
Lindsey
You don't tell me what to do.
Lindsey
Shut up!
PParole Officer
I'm not telling you zip. You can kill me but Wolfram and Hart will do a lot worse.
Kill you? Why would I kill you...[morphs into vamp-face]...when I could live off you for a month?
[The guy looks back at Angel and yells as he sees his changed face; Angel pats his face as Lindsey grimaces]
Hmm, can't you just taste that butter fat? [Grins at Lindsey]
Lindsey
You are really gross, you know that?
NNathan
These re-evaluations are always a bit of a mixed blessing. Sad as we lose one of our own, but also hopeful as we turn towards the future and promote one of our own. Lilah, you have made a lot of great contributions and I know you have tried your very, very best...
No! [she scrabbles for her purse, but Lindsey puts his hands over hers]
Lindsey
Lilah. Please. [she stops and looks at him] They chose me. I'm clearly the guy.
Lindsey
You could've had it. But you didn't have what it takes...
[Lindsey raises his right hand up and Lilah jumps, letting out a little scream as he wriggles his fingers]
Lindsey
...an evil hand. I mean, come on. Who here does, huh? Leon doesn't. Charlie doesn't. You do know you gave me an evil hand, right? I've been writing "kill, kill, kill" on everything. It's crazy. It's crazy! Anything could happen!
NNathan
[signaling security guard] Allen?
Lindsey
Allen, how are you? [punches him and steals his gun] Uh-oh! [shoots Allen in the foot] Oh, that's gonna hurt in the morning. Stop it, evil hand, stop it! I just can't control my evil hand. Nathan, I'm so proud that you chose me. [rubs a co-worker's hair] Charlie! If I'd been in your shoes, I would've chosen Lilah. Let me tell you why. Do you have any idea of the hours this chick has logged in? Huh? The files she has on you guys? Deep stuff. Ronnie, your stock manipulations; Nathan's little offshore accounts. Can you imagine if something were to happen to this girl, and those files got back to the Senior Partners? They'd eat you alive! She's been working overtime, boys. She's everything you ever dreamed of. Lilah is your guy. Me, I'm unreliable; I've got these evil hand issues. And I'm bored with this crap. And besides, I'm leaving, so if you wanna chase me, be my guest. But remember- [holds up his hand] evil. Good luck. [gooses Lilah passing her and holds up his hand] Evil!
I'm just here to say bon voyage and don't come back.
Lindsey
To L.A.? Nah, you can have this place.
Good, I'm glad I didn't have to do something immature here.
Lindsey
The key to Wolfram & Hart- don't let them make you play their game. You gotta make them play yours.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Don't drive too fast. Lot of cops out there. [Lindsey drives away with a "Cops Suck" sign on the back of his truck]
Lindsey
Look, I need help.
I'll say. You might want to start with his singing. [Laughs.]
[Cordelia slaps the back of her hand against Angel's chest and steps up to Lindsey.]
Hi. You probably don't remember me. Cordelia. I know you're evil - and everything, but that was just so amazing.
[to Lindsey] Ahh. Uh, yeah, thanks... but not really my type, Mary. So be a good lad and push off. What are you gawking at?
Lindsey
A guy like you, whiling away his time in some cheesy downtown strip dive. Look like somebody who's feeling kinda lost.
Is that right? Funny, thought I knew exactly where I was. Place called the Peppermint Stick. Prima ballerina up there's Sunshine. Though I'm fairly certain that's not her real name.
Lindsey
[looking at the tank] Bye-bye, Angel.
[looks up to see Angel and Cordelia blocking the exit]
Lindsey
[grins] And the hero arrives right on schedule. And with a date.
Yeah. Dinner and a show... and you're both.
[Angel walks slowly toward Lindsey with his arms crossed.]
Lindsey
Is this the part where I get all weak in the knees? Promise I'll never do it again?
Little late for that, Doyle.
Lindsey
There's always time for redemption. Isn't that your whole thing?
You had your chance. I guess some people, they just never change.
[Angel starts to backhand Lindsey, but Lindsey catches his hand mid-thrust and punches Angel in the ribs before throwing him hard across the room. Angel rollls across the floor into the opposite wall.]
Lindsey
I did.
Lindsey
Believe it or not, I was actually talking about you. You don't care about being squashed like a bug?
You haven't heard a word I've said. For, like, years back.
Lindsey
Well, you get a little speechy, all right? And I breeze out. I got the Cliff Notes--honor and humanity. Absolute good. I heard it. So here's the plot twist--I'm in.
Lindsey
Everybody goes on about your soul. A vampire with a soul. Nobody ever mentions the fact that you're really a vampire with big brass testes. This is gonna be a circus. I mean, win or lose, you're about to pick the nastiest fight since mankind drop-kicked the last demon out of this dimension. And that you don't do without me. If you want me, I'm on your team.
I want you, Lindsey. [pause] Thinking about rephrasing that.
Lindsey
Yeah, think I'd be more comfortable if you did.
Lindsey
Those guys were chumps.
Now they're chunks. Demon strength or no, you're quite the master swordsman.
Lindsey
Well, I coudn't have done it without that high note in "MacArthur Park."
Lindsey
Any word on the rest of the team?
For all I know, we are the rest of the team. I haven't heard squat.
Lindsey
That's weird.
Lindsey
No, I mean, me saying "team." And meaning it. I kind of like the feeling.
Lindsey
You're really done with them?
It isn't my kind of work anymore. It's unsavory.
Lindsey
Yeah, I think it's just getting interesting.
Lindsey
You don't trust me. You don't think a man can change?
It's not about what I think. This was Angel's plan.
Lindsey
Come on. I could sing for you.
I've heard you sing. [takes out a gun with a silencer and shoots Lindsey twice in the chest]
Lindsey
Why... why did you...?
One last job. You're not part of the solution, Lindsey. You never will be.
Lindsey
You killing me? A flunky?! I'm not just... Angel... kills me. You... Angel... [dies]
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