How does blowing up the bridge make him money?
That’s not our problem.
It doesn’t make sense.
He makes money out of everything.
But it’s the only bridge.
So?
So no one will be able to get in and out.
So?
So how will he make any money?
We don’t ask questions.
Remember when he paid us to blow up the train?
That was different.
We knew he’d rob it after.
We didn’t do the robbing though did we?
No.
So we don’t know he robbed it.
Well he said.
He paid us and we blew up a train.
So why a bridge?
Not our problem.
It is though.
I don’t ask questions like that. Neither should you.
Which side of the bridge are we going to be on?
That’s the other condition.
What is?
We stay on this side.
So we’re in town too?
Yes.
We should be on the other side.
And be the only explosive experts not in town?
Better than being the only ones in town.
They’ll know it was us anyway. After the train.
The train was fun.
Imagine how much fun a bridge will be.
What’s the compensation?
Fifteen.
Each?
Yes.
See now I don’t care what he does with it.
Good.
You got the kit?
I’ve got what’s left over from the train.
We’ll need more.
It’ll be enough.
Bridges are hard bastards.
Yeah, but it has to be done quick.
What’s the hurry?
I don’t know.
I don’t take risks.
You blow things up. Your whole life is a risk.
I’m not taking the risk if he’s not committed to quality.
What’s a quality bridge explosion?
One that results in an exploded bridge.
We’ve got enough stuff to do that.
If you say so.
So when?
Tonight.
That’s not long to prepare.
You’re very difficult today, you know.
I need to check everything.
Everything is fine.
Can we do tomorrow?
No.
Why not?
Tonight or nothing.
Why?
***
She’s leaving me.
Who is?
Who do you think?
For real this time?
She’s packed bags, hidden them under the porch.
The raccoons will get to them there.
I’m serious.
So am I. I hope she’s not packed any food.
I can’t let her leave me.
Talk to her.
She’s not in the house, not answering her phone.
Where is she?
Probably with him.
She’s got another man?
There’s always another man.
So why is she still in town?
I’ve got her stuff.
It’s probably another false alarm.
She’s going to take the kids.
No she won’t.
What if she doesn’t take the kids?
So no bridge stops her leaving.
I just need to talk to her.
And the money comes from you.
Yep.
Your share of the train job.
And some of the benefits office job.
You really think you can trap her here?
We just need some time.
Sounds like her mind’s made up.
It’s not you is it?
I’d tell you.
You wouldn’t.
It’s not me.
Are you going to help me?
A bridge is a difficult thing to blow up.
It’s the only way to keep her in town.
You’re not thinking logically.
Like what?
Is there an easier way?
Like what?
Like, maybe we find the other dude and talk to him.
I’d rather blow something up.
Why?
Send a message. People will know not to mess with me.
We can do that without blowing up a bridge.
I like blowing things up. I want to save my marriage.
Got it.
What?
What if we blow him up?
***
Now there’s an idea.
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