This our dance? Every dance.
You see, the young woman loved beautiful things.
Sometimes the only way she could get them was to steal them.
A man just called me and said that there is a bomb in here.
You know, I don't know why it is, but when I'm with you, I don't worry at all about anyone stealing the tiger.
Poof-poof.
I don't see the tiger.
Does the Louve hang the Mona Lisa in the lobby?
You gotta go inside to see it.
You sure you got the right dates?
Eli, if somebody discovered a way to convert worry into money and be a millionaire in 20
minutes, the show runs all next week.
I'm going to check the place out.
See you back at the house.
You're the brains, lady.
You believe it, we have to wait till Wednesday?
Not today, not tomorrow, not Monday or Tuesday, but Wednesday.
I mean, why my ulcer is killing me?
Eli, a couple more days isn't gonna make that much difference.
Can you imagine if this gets out that I didn't do a job because we're waiting for Jupiter
to be caddy corner with Mars or something weird like that?
Sensor taping on the windows, trip switch on the door, electric aisle arms mounted here
and here.
Air shafts checked and clear.
Mechanically, the precautions are first rate.
The tiger itself gets put in that safe every evening when the gallery closes.
We'll provide two round the clock guards.
I can't suggest anything else.
I'm very grateful to you, Chief Hansard.
You can thank the commissioner, Mr. Neustetter.
I'm merely a consultant.
Mr. Lin, I'm sure this exhibit will be the first of many such projects.
May I express the gratitude of my country for your services?
We're very appreciative.
It's the least we can do.
I'll see you later, Dennis.
I'm gonna take a less professional look at the exhibits before I go.
Thanks, Bob.
Mr. Lin.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
It's beautiful.
I know.
And you, Alexandra.
You are more beautiful than ever.
I'm glad I'd see you again, Bob.
Hey, hey.
Are they busy?
No, they broke up about a half hour ago.
Chief said not to wait.
What, the commissioner decided to spring for lunch?
No, he left with the Chinese.
The chief left with a lady.
Huh?
Said maybe you could pick him up on the wharf in about an hour.
Huh?
Bob.
Why not?
Of course, they told me that I'd never walk again.
I didn't believe that.
But as you see, they were right.
That's my story.
I didn't mean it to sound like a soap opera.
I remember reading about it in the papers.
Pittsburgh, I think.
Atlanta.
I don't remember.
All I wanted was to be with you.
I kept thinking about you in such terrible pain.
And all along?
Really, wasn't all that bad?
In the first place, I was anesthetized to the gills.
In the second, I was hardly by myself.
Specialists and nurses.
I was the center of a three-ring circus.
I wanted to telephone you just to hear your voice,
to know that you were all right.
You should have.
But I couldn't have.
I would have had to have given my name.
Finally, I decided to send a telegram.
I spent hours over it, trying to find just the right words.
The words that were part of us.
And then I froze.
I couldn't send it.
All I did was cry and try to forget.
I was doing my best to remember.
Bob.
It's so good to see you again.
It must have been in the stars.
Welcome back, Sandy.
I asked one of my associates to pick me up.
Would you like to meet him?
I'd rather just enjoy you for a while.
Will you be in town long?
For a while.
Well, how will I get in touch with you?
Are you sure you want to?
Would you rather I didn't want to?
It won't be like last time, will it?
We can't let that happen again.
It's been a good morning, Chief.
Very good, thanks.
Security all worked out for the exhibit.
Mm-hmm.
I'm glad you're here.
Have you been to the exhibit?
Mm-hmm.
I met an old friend.
Didn't throw your schedule off too much, I hope.
Oh, not at all.
The office?
Let's stop by the music store first.
There's a tape I want to pick up.
Roger.
Yeah.
Well, Sandy, you should have called.
I've been busy.
Cameras in the corners, stripping around the windows.
My Ouija board could have told me that.
The old Ouija board doesn't know the alphabet.
You want an olive?
Nothing, please, thank you.
The tiger's under glass on the pedestal in a little room near the atrium.
My guess is they don't leave it there overnight.
You spot the safe?
No, but if there is one, it's probably in the back.
Well, that doesn't give us much to go on.
You know, if you don't like it,
why don't you try your luck on a gumball machine?
Hey, why so touchy?
Just keyed up, I guess. Sorry.
We're going out for a bite. You feel like seeing the town?
That's my problem, seeing too much of this town.
I think I'd like to be alone for a while, OK?
Hey, Jim. I'm off. Need anything?
No, I'm fine. Take care of yourself.
Jim, for...
Jim.
Guess I'll let him in.
Well, what about the last one?
Well, it's the best we've seen.
With a sizable down payment,
I think they can be persuaded to cut at least $2,000
from the asking price, don't you?
High finance is not my bag.
Gee, if nobody's asking you to leave headquarters,
nobody has to.
I can't see myself staying there forever.
Well, it's time to start thinking about the next one.
Ironcide? Yes, Reese.
Well, thanks for keeping me informed.
If he shows up again, let me know right away.
Well, it was Carl.
I saw Lou Blaine across the street from the gallery.
Blaine, the box man, always thought safe cracker slip during the day.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I saw Lou Blaine, the box man, always thought safe cracker slip during the day.
Like tigers.
Yeah, maybe this one's got insomnia.
I think he's hungry.
Hmm?
Too early for lunch.
Excuse me?
Nothing, just thinking.
Do you remember an old coffee house called Zo's?
The one that's been there since Noah lost the ark?
Not quite that old.
Maybe not, but we can get better coffee around the corner.
Zo, if I'm not out in a minute or two, you might as well head back.
I don't want to keep you tied down.
Suppose she's not there, Chief.
In that case, I'll be right out.
Cafe espresso with a slice of orange peel.
I knew you'd be here.
You couldn't have.
Here we are.
Two cafe espresso, one eclair, and two fox.
You see, I remember.
Tor's Cafe Con.
About eight years ago, right?
What?
No ring, no marriage?
I told you, but you wouldn't listen.
Cafe cons in their ambitious ways.
But ah, they hold their beauty.
Honey, you ain't a day old, not a day.
Remember when I told you to watch out for accidents?
But you, the typical stubborn toys.
I guess I'd miss my tongue.
I'd probably fall out one day from talking too much.
To people who obviously want to be left alone.
It wasn't nice yesterday.
Wasn't?
Brought back a lot of memories.
Things I haven't thought of in years.
I know.
You remember when we'd spend a day together,
and then we'd go home and write letters to each other.
As though we'd been apart for a thousand months.
Your spelling was atrocious.
It was not, that's not fair.
Who cooks for you, Bob?
Well, sometimes I do.
I have three young officers, friends.
Sometimes they do.
Sometimes they do. And there's no one else?
No.
So's wrong.
It was ten years ago.
October the 14th, it was raining.
Yes.
And on April 7th.
We didn't have that much time together, did we?
No matter where I go, I always think of this city as home.
It does have charm.
Not quite as much as Vienna.
Climate's pleasant.
Naples does have a better climate.
We're not provincial.
But hardly as cosmopolitan as London.
The food's acceptable.
In Paris it's superb.
And in spite of all that, you still think of this as home?
It's the only place I almost had one.
In all this time, you never wanted to settle down somewhere else?
I guess not.
Well, you must have had opportunities.
Oh, I suppose there were.
But that just wasn't anything permanent.
Did they take good care of you, Bob?
Who?
The fours. The three friends you spoke of.
I mean, there's nothing you need.
Financially, I mean.
I don't have a fortune by any means, but I'm not a pauper.
And of course I do have my job.
That still fascinates you, doesn't it?
Yes, it does.
But I don't mind playing hooky every once in a while.
Right now I'm supposed to be making sure that nobody steals the Chinese art exhibit.
That's beautiful, isn't it?
A tiger!
It's magnificent.
Emperor's gift to his wife.
Makes me wish you were an emperor.
No, he was poisoned for his trouble.
Being a policeman's safer.
I think I'll stick to that.
Which reminds me, I'm keeping you from your work.
Frankly, I'd rather be with you.
You know, I don't know why it is.
But when I'm with you, I don't worry at all about anyone stealing the tiger.
Well, that's it for another day.
Anything happening?
Nothing here.
But you spent out all afternoon.
Enjoying myself.
And high time, too.
I thought you might like to know Eli Schneider's in town.
Who's he?
Schneider is one of the best wheel men in the 11th century.
He's a great man.
Who's he?
Schneider is one of the best wheel men in the 11 western states.
And that includes Alaska and Hawaii.
I take it he got away from you.
Well, Vanny saw him yesterday with a woman.
About 5'7", dark hair, medium build.
Very dark eyes.
Extremely well dressed.
How'd you know?
Well, once, not that long ago.
There was a police lieutenant who was in love with the young woman I just described.
She was in love with him.
If things had been usual, they would have married.
But they had differences that they were never able to solve.
You see, the young woman whose name is Alexandra Hughes loved beautiful things.
Sometimes the only way she could get them was to steal them.
They both realized it wouldn't work out.
Their differences were too basic.
So they separated and never saw each other again.
Until yesterday afternoon.
Now he can't arrest her because she hasn't done anything.
So he invited her here for dinner tomorrow night.
Hello, I'm Edgy.
That, my friend, is because your nerves aren't worth two cents until you're doing 60 miles an hour.
Well, God never intended for a man to be cooped up inside waiting for some broad to decide when the stars are right for a heist.
So take a walk.
But remember, you are a celebrity with every cop in this time zone.
You're the one who was recognized at the gallery.
I was doing a little research.
Well, that's what I mean. We're paying a yard and a half for this place.
Sandy is supposed to be blueprinting this caper.
Where is she getting the horoscope done?
Eli, some jobs just take a little while.
Now, you know that.
You see, every time you look at that pretty face of hers, you forget that Sandy's a professional.
There's a view of the bay.
And a fireplace.
How about closets?
Walk-in closets in every room, except for that, which I refer to as my den.
Sunshine, fresh air, lots of windows.
Couldn't be more perfect.
You love it, don't you?
Well, it's not Naples, but it does have its attractions.
Of course, it's a little large for a single man.
Too large.
Have you ever thought of going to live in the country?
Who hasn't? But the idea of chopping wood every morning discourages me.
I chop the wood.
Do you have something in mind?
There's a little place in the northernmost corner of Idaho.
A tiny, perfect ranch tucked away in a valley.
Mountains on either side, where the snow never melts.
And there's a stream that runs through that valley.
A stream filled with trout.
And every evening, the deer come out of the woods and they drink at the stream, practically at the front door.
We'd love it.
I thought I'd buy it after I...
After you've finished your business here in town?
Well, people can have two houses.
The summer one for the winter, can't they?
If they want to.
If they get along well together.
Let's go for a drive.
It doesn't look as ugly as a prisoner should look.
Does for me inside.
Freedom makes everything look beautiful.
Oh, but freedom has its impositions.
Freedom means choice, and choice means responsibility.
Then it's imperfect.
What isn't?
Responsibility, duty, law, should be left to the individual, not imposed by an external structure.
Isn't that a little inconsistent with the kind of person you are?
I am the way I am because of what I believe.
When individuals are individually responsible for freedom, then perhaps I'll change.
You want the structure to change.
Society is a cumbersome machine.
It might take hundreds of years to bring about that change.
Well, I don't have that amount of time, and neither do you.
No, I haven't. I've been a policeman for a good many years.
Are there other things I'd like to do, to know, to experience?
Do you think you could adjust to life without your work?
Yes, I could.
The question is, could you?
You think I kept the geraniums?
When the boxes are gone.
I suppose they took down all my cork in the kitchen.
They wouldn't dare.
We don't even know who they are.
Heating never worked.
When in mind.
You remember when you almost electrocuted yourself trying to fix the front doorbell?
Sure, I just stepped out of the shower. I was soaking wet.
And you remember that first meal I cooked?
I ate every single bit of it.
I don't think I should see you tonight.
We're expecting you.
I don't think I should.
Why not?
What?
I said, why not?
It isn't right.
Eight o'clock.
Anyone seen my watch?
Yes, in the denture.
Does anyone know what time it is?
It's eight thirty, chief.
What's your feelings?
Well, the chief says we have no proof.
The person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
English common law.
But suppose we lived in France.
Then I might be uncomfortable.
I know what you mean.
Hey, how's everything?
Is it together?
Everything but the guest of honor.
Another fifteen minutes and this paella is going to end up being fried rice.
Fran, just keep the faith.
Mark.
Yeah.
Do you think he's really serious about this huge woman?
Look, I can't read him.
Well, I was just wondering about her.
You know as much about her as I do.
At the tone, the time will be eight thirty eight and forty seconds.
Hey, I got it.
Hello, Mark.
Commissioner.
Well, all this just for me.
I only wanted the word with the chief.
What were you expecting, company?
Well, I won't be long.
If I'm not smelling the best food in San Francisco, I may have to retire.
Fran, you suppose this is enough for six?
Cheese.
Cocktails, Dennis?
I don't see why not.
I'll get it.
Name it and it's yours, commissioner.
Oh, bourbon will be fine.
Maybe a little water.
Hey, I'm not souring anyone's party.
Not at all, as far as I can tell.
Chief's invited an old friend for supper.
Oh.
Everybody, this is Alexandra Hughes.
Hello.
Now, let's see.
This is Fran.
How do you do?
And Mark and Ed.
And that very distinguished man in the middle is Commissioner Randall.
Miss Hughes, you must promise not to let Bob keep you hidden from us.
Thank you.
I thought I'd lost you.
Looks like the sea sneaked up on you.
Well, it dries quickly.
Really, Bob, there's no one here to see us.
We're alone.
Besides, nobody cares about that anymore.
Find any pieces of aid?
No.
But look at these.
They're far more valuable.
They're for you.
Did they like me?
You were a sensation.
If the commissioner weren't already married, I'd have a rival to go with all my other rivals.
You wouldn't stand a chance.
This our dance?
Of course.
Every dance.
I don't want it to end.
It doesn't have to.
I've made a commitment.
You've made two commitments.
You can only keep one.
I know this sounds extreme.
But isn't there a way you could find a detainer until the exhibit was over?
It would only be two days.
Probably, but it doesn't solve anything.
Well, then shouldn't we alert Lieutenant Reese?
No, not yet. Today's only Tuesday.
Astrology. According to this, Wednesday's her best day.
This is for you, Miss Hughes.
Thank you, Joe.
You're welcome.
I'm sure you've heard these words before.
They're nothing new.
And somehow for so many years I've kept them all inside.
And I've been feeling so good, it feels so good to be with you.
It feels so good to be with you.
It feels so good to be with you again.
Oh, Lieutenant Reese, Lieutenant Reese.
A man just called me and said that there is a bomb in here.
A what?
A bomb, and it's going to be off in ten minutes.
You keep calm, we'll take care of everything.
I'm just going to be ruined.
Please.
Ladies and gentlemen, will you all please clear the gallery immediately.
But I can't.
I'm supposed to meet my husband here in twenty minutes.
You can meet him across the street, ma'am.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Now this is terrible.
What's going to happen?
First, we're going to call the bomb squad.
After we call the bomb squad, we're going to look around the nation and you call who
is telling the truth.
Now will you please go outside too, sir?
Give it to my gallery, please.
Please, please.
We'll take care of it.
Go ahead, sir.
You start looking around.
I'll make a call from the office.
Right, Lieutenant.
Yeah.
Just keep the people out.
We're on our way.
Hopkins, I've got it.
Could be a six dollar pocket watch and three auto flares.
Yeah.
Or it could be ten ounces of nitro.
Let's get outside.
Thank you very much.
All right, hold it back, everybody.
Please hold it back now.
Hold it back.
It's a chance to call the chief.
Not yet.
Soon as we get through inside.
Okay, just stay where you are.
Just stay where you are.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
We'll tell you all about it later, okay?
Stay where you are.
Everything's gonna be all right.
Gentlemen, please.
May I go back to my gallery now?
Yes, sir.
Thank you.
Chief, now let them go.
All right, folks.
It's all over.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Come on.
Hold on.
That's it.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Have they gone?
Yeah, they just left.
I guess I blew it, Chief.
It's not your fault, Carl.
Don't blame yourself.
D-Day?
D-Day.
Hey, but it's only Tuesday.
I thought you wouldn't try anything until tomorrow.
She must have guessed.
I'd know about her horoscope.
She outfoxed me.
Chief, I am sorry.
So am I.
Let's go.
Which of the houses you found seems most likely to you, Ed?
One in San Rafael fits our specifications, isolated, rustic setting.
It was rented about a month ago.
Two weeks is more likely for what we want.
Narrows down the field.
Oh, there's a place in Mill Valley.
Did you run across the house with the stream and the property?
As a matter of fact, there was one.
Least about three weeks ago, caught a Madera.
Well, check it out.
About an acre of land behind the place.
Stream runs through the woods back there.
I don't believe anyone's home.
Hey, two guys in a van.
Wherever they are, they know somebody's here.
Go talk to them.
San Francisco police, Sergeant Brown.
Cops!
Get to the apartment.
You stay there.
I'll be right back.
Move, Mom.
Hold it.
You all right?
I'm fine.
Oh.
Mr. Ironside, there are no words for my appreciation.
None are needed.
Well, goodbye then and drop by any time, will you?
We've had some close calls in the past.
But this one?
Yes.
It was a close call.
Did you get the license of the car she was driving?
I'm afraid I wasn't thinking of it at the time, Dennis.
It was an oversight.
Yeah, I guess it happened pretty fast.
Yeah.
Well, that was a stupid question for me to ask.
Well, at least we've got Blaine and Schneider.
Chief, I'll talk to them.
Just a minute.
It's the realty company, Chief, about the place on Russian Hill,
the one you were thinking about buying.
They want to know if you want to make an offer.
Tell them...
Tell them I liked it very much.
But I think it's a bit small.
And somehow for so many years
I've kept them all inside
It feels so good to be with you
It feels so good to be with you tonight