[to Eddie and Susie] You know why I love pigeons so much? They symbolize the harmony of man with nature. Even before Noah touched dry land, we were working together, man and bird. Have you ever heard of, uh, Cher Ami? Well, the last year of the Great War, 500 French soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines. They were getting shelled by their own firm. So this major, he sends the pigeon off for help. Now, this pigeon, he gets shot in the breast, loses an eye, his poor little leg is hanging from a strand. But he flies all the way back to base, delivers the message, and the troops are saved. Because of that pigeon. Now, the French, they awarded the pigeon the Medal of Valor. You see, pigeons, they have values. Loyalty. Bravery. Integrity. I need you two to bury the hatchet, for want of a word. The moral of the story is, you need to take the blows, accept the blame, all for the sake of the bigger picture. I need you two to be my Chers Amis, ’cause I can’t be dealing with any more shenanigans like this morning. [Eddie going outside with guns drawn to see The Gospel and his men disappeared] No one wants that Scouse headbanger kicking in the front door followed by his army of God-drunk luna-cunts. I made it clear to Mr. Dixon that if he went back home, I’d make it up to him. So now, Eddie, you’ve gotta make it up to me. Sit the fuck down. It’s like dealing with a couple of kids. I’ve been reviewing my situation. I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m done, I’m out, I’m finished. Jack’s gonna be all right, but I see this as a sign. Uh, an epiphany, so to speak. So I’m just gonna sell the business. Simple as that.
What does that mean about our deal? I want out. I don’t want to segue from growing weed into mass-producing methamphetamines.
Yeah, I understand that, and, you know, and I will stand by what I said. You know?
You do realize you’re doing exactly what Mr. Johnston wants you to?
Mr. Johnston hasn’t got a fucking clue about the nuances of the situation. So, no, I ain’t giving no one fuck all. Especially the Septic. Now, I’m gonna be selling to the highest bidder, and I’ll accept offers in excess of 150 mill. All bids have gotta be in by the end of the week. All I want you to do is work with Susie and make sure she gets the best deal.
And why me exactly?
It ain’t gone unnoticed that you two have become a right double act working together.
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