Hailey Bailey!
That's all she knows. One picture. And from it, she... She made up a hero. But you're no hero, are you, Nick?
What I've been trying to tell you.
“What Smiles Are For” · Season 1, Episode 2
In this episode: Nick Sax (28), Happy (26), Le Dic (6), Det. Meredith McCarthy (1)
Hailey Bailey!
That's all she knows. One picture. And from it, she... She made up a hero. But you're no hero, are you, Nick?
What I've been trying to tell you.
Look me in the eyes.
Come on, man. Put those back on.
No. [Sighs] If only Hailey knew. You're more imaginary than I'll ever be.
Ooh, nasty. Wow, that stings. You really hurt me there. Look, you know, it's real easy to judge a guy when bullets can't hurt you. Those assholes who were coming for me... I don't know if you can understand this, but they're playing for keeps.
I can die. Just like you.
How can you die? You're imaginary.
I die if she dies. I saw what you did to all those bad guys, Nick. If you can do that, you can save Hailey. You can! But y... You won't! Because you're not running from the bad guys. You're running from her! Because that's the kind of guy you are! When I left Hailey, I was good! Like her! Now I've cheated, I've lied, I... I've snorted narcotics. A lot of narcotics.
Listen, Unicorn!...Listen, unicorn. This is not the imaginary world. This is the real world. And it's messy. And people do a lot of things they're not very proud of - ordering this breakfast, for one. But I'm gonna soldier through. And when I'm done, I'm gonna get into that hideous automobile in front and I'm gonna punch my ticket outta here, leaving this cold, filthy city and everything in it in my rearview mirror. Ever westward, baby. And I ain't stopping until I see that sun drop into the water.
In a city of seven million, why'd it have to be you?
It ain't me.
Keep saying it. Keep saying it and someday you might believe it. That picture of you, that Hailey saw was real.
You were a hero, once. I guess that's why you hate yourself. And it's a 20% tip always, no matter the service. Nick, they live on tips.
Come on, Nick. Everyone in our audience seems to be ahead of you on this one. You know in your heart she's your daughter! [crowd cheers]
I didn't even know you were still on the air.
If you run away, Nick, you're never gonna stop. And eventually, you're going to die miserable and alone, and filled with regret. You do still process regret, don't you, Nick?
Get In!
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