John Dixon quotes from The Gentlemen

[calls Freddy outside the manor] Hello, Freddy. I’ve come to collect a debt. A debt that you owe me. Now, we can do this one of two ways. You’re coming out, or I’m coming in.

[answers] Uh, hello, Freddy’s phone.

Is Freddy there? I need a word.

He’s at dinner, unfortunately. Can I take a message?

My name’s John Dixon. Who am I speaking to, please?

Uh, you’re speaking to Edward, his brother.

Oh, right. Well, that’s a coincidence ’cause I’m ringing about my brother, Tommy Dixon. Maybe you’ve heard of him?

Yes, he was here this morning, actually.

Oh, right. Well, that’s good to know. You see, he hasn’t come home, so I’m trying to ascertain his whereabouts.

Well, he left here this morning at about 11:00 a.m.

You were there, were ya?

I was, yes.

That would make you the last person to have seen him.

Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Mr. Dixon. Uh, is there anything we can do to help?

Would it be all right if I drop by tomorrow, say, twelve o’clock, just so we can talk things through?

If you think that would help, of course.

I do, yeah.

All right, take care of yourself until then. [hangs up]

[to associate] Errol, I smell trouble.

[The Gospel pulls up with subordinates] Freddy, why are there two cars? They’ve brought an entire football team.

Yeah, they don’t travel light.

[gestures] Don’t be intimidated by the look of my lads. They’re good lads. Nice lads. They’re God-fearing lads.

Good afternoon, Mr. Dixon.

This your gaff, is it?

Yes.

Very, um, Versace. Very impressive. But your leccy bill must be shocking.

Sorry, what’s a... what’s a leccy bill?

I believe you know my brother, Freddy.

Oh yeah, me and Freddy know each other. [flashback of Freddy being tortured] You should repent, son. ‘Cause Jesus loves you. We are well acquainted.

Good. [to staffer] Mr. Lawrence. Please. [to John] And, uh, bring the whole choir.

[seated in living room on couches] We’re sorry to hear that your brother’s been missing. Like I said on the phone, after Freddy concluded his business yesterday morning, they left and we haven’t heard from them since.

Was the business matter resolved to Tommy’s satisfaction?

Yes. Freddy gave Tommy the money. Tommy waited while his associate, uh, J-Jethro, was it?

It was Jethro, yeah.

Jethro counted the money to make sure it was all there, and then they, uh, they left.

You see, my concern is that neither of them have been heard from since they left this house. And then we got this cryptic text from Jethro. Errol, show ’em the cryptic text.

“Tackle Tommy Woo Woo.” Is that a religious thing?

I think not.

No, sure. Could he have sat on his phone perhaps?

Maybe. But I think he was trying to send us a message. The question is... what?

Oh.

Eddie, any... any thoughts on that one?

No idea, I’m afraid. There was one thing, however. Most probably nothing, but, uh, there was a small altercation.

What do you mean by “altercation”?

He means when two–

Errol, I know what altercation meansǃ

While Jethro was counting the money, your brother became... frustrated, and words were exchanged.

Errol, that sound typical to you?

I’ve never heard a syllable of discontent between them two.

So what was the nature of the disagreement?

Tommy was frustrated at how long the process was taking. Jethro didn’t wanna be rushed. Tommy isn’t the most patient of people, to be fair. [the Gospel chuckles] Perhaps it was just that. Like I said… could’ve been nothing.

Nothing. My hope is that Tommy has simply strayed from the path. It certainly wouldn’t be the first time. [chuckles] God loves nothing more than a sinner who has returned to the fold. And on that note, does anyone here feel the need to repent?

[places hand on Jack's head while in coma] His spirit is strong, and his flesh will follow the spirit.

That’s a comforting thought.

What are you praying for, Freddy?

For guidance.

And do you feel like you have received that guidance?

I don't know, I don't know.

He is listening. I prayed to him when I lost my brother. And my prayers were answered.

Because now I've got you. You are praying for your loss, for that which was taken from you. And here I am, right by your side. For we are now brothers. And together, [places hand on Freddy's shoulder] we'll make sure we get back what's rightfully yours.