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Boardwalk Empire · Season 1, Episode 15

Nelson Van Alden and Dean O'Banion in “Unfinished Business”

Nelson Van Alden

I told you, Mr. O'Banion-

DODean O'Banion

I know you did. But- I don't believe you. [draws a pistol, points it at Van Alden's head] How's about the truth, Mueller? One more "I'm sorry", "I don't know", "I'm not looking for any trouble", and I will pop your head open like a melon.

Nelson Van Alden

I didn't kill Stu. Al Capone did. But I have killed other men. The one you know about, the three that attacked me... and my partner.

DODean O'Banion

[surprised] Your what?

[Van Alden's expression grows into cold rage; he moves closer as O'Banion backs up]

Nelson Van Alden

I was a Prohibition agent. I drowned him with my bare hands. My name isn't Mueller. I'm not legally married to my wife. I used to believe in God, but now I don't believe in anything at all.

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