First Scene DAVID HENNESSY and BILLY O’CONNER are strolling through the street, clearly having been drinking DH:
Nothing like October in New Orleans Warm mist and cool breezes The smell of the water (always) invigorates me. I love this stinking, rough town I know how to play it. Every citizen claws for a better life… A life about what you can take, (And) not what you need. That’s why I love it, I do. Who the fuck wants to be stuck in the filth? Who the fuck wants to be hungry or dead? Can you get above the fray before the tides barrel/tear in? Or will you be swept away? Salt, sediment, and shit? Not me. I won’t be swept away, ‘cause I know how to play this town
BO’C: Indeed you do, Chief. Everyone knows your courage You know how to fight for justice… Or at least how to arrange it. This shit world spins better because of you. (BO’C moves away) DH:
Ha! Yes it does! I’m on the ladder, Billy. Running this town, hell, maybe Even this country, with its “pure” values! Ha! Destiny calls me!
Gunshots ring out. DH is hit several times and pulls out his gun to fire back. He slumps against a doorway DH: Pigs, bastards, I’ll kill you Laughs between groans You think you can do me in? BO’C approaches They gave it to me Billy, and I gave it back the best I could. BO’C: Who gave it to you? DH motions for him to approach. Whispers Lights out