Dog Day Afternoon

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In Chapter 35 of AFTERHOURS, rogue cop Danny Peel faces off with hostage negotiator Marko Maisel, who insists Danny release the three cops he's holding hostage ...


INT. AFTER HOURS CLUB - DAWN
Marko the hostage negotiator
looks at Danny. Nods.

MARKO
I must say, that’s quite impressive.
You’ve kept three hostages at bay
and overpowered three cops
all by yourself?

DANNY
When I came in, I had a partner.

MARKO
Where is he now?

DANNY
I’m afraid he’s no longer with us.

MARKO
But still, three cops.
I’m impressed.

DANNY
Let’s just say I’m resourceful.

CASEY
He had some help.

BETTIE
We’re not hostages.
He’s our friend.

SKY
He’s not a bad person
once you get to know him.

CASEY
He was upset.
The guy slept with his wife.
His partner was the one
that did all the shooting.

Marko stares at them.
Slowly nodding his head.
Thinking.

DANNY
So what happens now?

MARKO
Well, this is the point
where I ask you to give yourself up
and come with me quietly,
tell you I’ll try to get you
he best deal I can --
(beat)
But somehow I don’t think
you’re gonna go for that.

DANNY
That would be correct.

MARKO
Then I assume you have demands?
You’d like transporation out of here?
Safe passage so you can
make your escape?
Maybe a pizza?

DANNY
No thanks.
I’ve seen Dog Day Afternoon.
We’ve got our own tranporation.
Just want you to back off
and let us split.

MARKO
I see.

MIA
They’re taking my car.

MARKO
You must be the bartender.
That’s very generous.
I assume you’re also
generous with your cocktails?

MIA
(half-smile)
Sometimes.

Pause.

MARKO
Tell you what I’ll do.
If you let me escort
the officers out of here,
I’ll go ask my boss.

DANNY
Sorry. The officers stay.

Marko stares at him.
Then at the others. Thinking.

MARKO
I’ll just be a few minutes.

He leaves.

CASEY
Jesus Christ.
That guy’s fucking weird --