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Heavy burdens and the need for protection
Ned Racine
Sometimes the shit comes down so heavy I feel like I should wear a hat.
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A Request for Assistance and Humor
Matty
Would you get me a paper towel or something? Dip it in some cold water.
Ned
Right away. I'll even wipe if off for you.
Matty
You don't want to lick it?
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Urgency in a Moment of Decision
Ned Racine
You better take me up on this quick. In about 45 minutes, I'm going to give up and go away.
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Boundaries in Unexpected Encounters
Ned
You can stand here with me if you want but you'll have to agree not to talk about the heat.
Matty
I'm a married woman.
Ned
Meaning what?
Matty
Meaning I'm not looking for company.
Ned
Then you should have said I'm a happily married woman.
Ned
Can I buy you a drink?
Matty
I told you. I've got a husband.
Ned
I'll buy him one too.
Matty
He's out of town.
Ned
My favorite kind. We'll drink to him.
Matty
Only comes up on weekends.
Ned
I'm liking him better all the time.
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Heat Increases Tension in the Cop Business
Ned
How's the cop business, Oscar?
Oscar
Real good. Always starts hopping in weather like this. When it gets this hot, people try to kill each other.
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Clothing Choices and Perceptions in Body Heat
Ned
Maybe you shouldn't dress like that.
Matty
This is a blouse and a skirt. I don't know what you're talking about.
Ned
You shouldn't wear that body.
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Lessons in Passion and Betrayal
Taglines
She taught him everything she knew - about passion and murder.
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Summer Anticipation and Unexpected Consequences
Taglines
It's a hot summer. Ned Racine is waiting for something special to happen. And when it does... He won't be ready for the consequences.
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Attraction in Flaws and Traits
Matty
You're not too smart, are you? I like that in a man.
Ned
What else do you like? Lazy? Ugly? Horny? I've got em all.
Matty
You don't look lazy.
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Ambitions Beyond Current Positions
Peter
Assistant County Prosecutor is not the end of the line for me.
Ned
No, no. Someday, Deputy County Prosecutor.
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Discussion About Cherry Pie Choices
Oscar
Whatcha got for pie today Stella?
Stella
I got cherry, cherry and cherry.
Oscar
Well, what do you recommend?
Stella
I like the cherry.
Oscar
Bring it on.
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Rising Temperature, Increasing Suspense
Taglines
As the temperature rises, the suspense begins.
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A Conversation About Pine Haven and Miami
Matty
What are you doing in Pine Haven?
Ned
I'm no yokel, I was all the way to Miami once.
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Consequences of Desire and Recklessness
Lowenstein
Ned, someday your dick is going to lead you into a very big hassle. That lady may have just killed her husband.
Ned
She's not going to inherit anything by killing me. Besides, maybe she'll try to fuck me to death.
[He smiles sadly]
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The Allure of Desire and Obsession
Matty Walker
Well, some men, once they get a whiff of it, they trail you like a hound.
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A Friendly Encounter in a Small Town
Ned
Hey lady, ya wanna fuck?
Mary Ann
Gee, I don't know. Maybe. This sure is a friendly town.
Matty
Ned, this Mary Ann.
Mary Ann
We were just meeting. Ned made me feel very welcome.
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A Conversation About Comfort and Expectations
Ned
I like this place; it's got a nice feel.
Matty
You were on top.
Ned
So it could use a better mattress. See to it will you?
Matty
Yes sir.
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Casual Conversation about Smoking Preferences
Walker's Lawyer
Would anyone mind if I smoke?
Lowenstein
No, I don't need my own. I'll just breathe the air.
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Temperature and Tune-Ups in Body Heat
Matty
My temperature runs a couple of degrees high, around a hundred. I don't mind. It's the engine or something.
Ned
Maybe you need a tune up.
Matty
Don't tell me. You have just the right tool.
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Underestimating Evolving Defenses in Competition
Peter
I think I've underestimated you Ned. I don't know why it took me so long. You've started using your incompetence as a weapon.
Ned
My defense was evolving. You guys got scared.
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Consequences of Poor Choices in Courtroom Drama
Judge
Mr. Racine, the next time you come into my courtroom I hope you've got either a better defense, or a better class of client.
Peter
I'm really disappointed in you, Racine. I've been living vicariously off of you for years. You shut up on me now, all I have is my wife.
Teddy Lewis
I got a serious question for you: What the fuck are you doing? This is not shit for you to be messin with. Are you ready to hear something? I want you to see if this sounds familiar: any time you try a decent crime, you got fifty ways you're gonna fuck up. If you think of twenty-five of them, then you're a genius... and you ain't no genius. You remember who told me that?
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Seeking Comfort for One Night
Ned
I need someone to take care of me, someone to rub my tired muscles, smooth out my sheets.
Matty
Get married.
Ned
I just need it for tonight.
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