[bends down and looks into open car window of rival P.I. Kirmit Higby] Hi Kirm, it's good to see you crawling out from under your rock from time to time.
I thought I gave you a good lesson last time, Rockford. What's wrong? Don't you remember how I spread your nose out for you?
Oh I remember; lucky punch. I'm not worried. Generally, you can hit the ground with your feet.
Well maybe you need to be taught another lesson.
Looks that way, let me help you.
[Rockford pulls back on the car door as Higby opens it, then slams it against Higby's wrist when he tries to get out, putting him in instant agony]
Clumsy, clumsy Kirm. Ah well, it looks like you've got a couple of choices: either you can tell me what you're doing following me and why you knocked me out in Susan's room, or you can sit here with your hand in the door while I sharpen my right cross. Which is it?
[In pained voice] I didn't knock you out...
Okay Kirm, I'm going to let your dentist rebuild your whole mouth.
Suit yourself...
[Raising his fist Rockford is ready to punch Higby but falters as he looks at Kirm's pained expression, giving in to his softer side] Ah damn! [He pulls back, slapping the car door]
[as Rockford reaches in and takes the car keys] If it had been me, I'd have beaten you to death.
Yeah, I know... [then slams the car door against Higby's wrist once more for good measure before walking away]
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