Yeah. Johnny,
I know I'd promised I'd be there at eight,
but I have a perfectly reasonable excuse.
Uh huh. And what would that be?
I was unavoidably detained.
The banker's gonna be here in a minute, and you know I'm not good at these things.
I know, I know. Can you just try and stall him?
I'll be there as soon as I can.
Okay, I'll think of something.
You know, being late is actually a sign of pure intellectual depth.
Tell it to the banker.
Have a great set.
Yeah.
Come on, come on...
My grandmother drives faster than this.
What're you doing?
Great.
Oh! My glasses.
MAN: Forget about him. Let's jet!
Hey, Johnny, there's some Mr. Sanders here to see you.
Oh, uh, get him a table.
He's got one. Get him a better one and a drink.
And make it a double.
Hey, have you seen Raleigh? Not yet.
Looks like you're having fun.
Yeah, welcome to my nightmare.
I've got an idea, let's put on a show.
Okay... Good idea.
JESSICA: Ready boys?
* Your driving
* Hands on the wheel
* It's so smooth
* Feels just like a dream
* Now let's go
* You know what I feel
* Just push it boy
* Drive me to extremes
* Let's go where nobody Thinks what we're doing
* Is wrong wrong wrong
* We're driving
* Hands on the wheel
* It's so smooth
* Feels just like a dream
* Drive me to extremes
Thank you. Thanks a lot.
Have you seen Raleigh?
Can you tell Mr. Sanders that...
That you're incredibly sorry but you'll have to reschedule because of a family emergency?
Uh, get him anything. Anything
Thanks.
Whoa, buddy.
It's been going on for months. This crew's been working
a 100-mile radius around the city.
No leads? Up until tonight, we didn't have any victim.
Cars, trucks, people gone. Half the department thinks it's a UFO.
Whoever it is, has fled before anyone makes it.
Rest easy buddy.
They'll pay, I promise.
Can I help you find something?
Yeah, yeah, I'm looking for a certain kind of in-line skates.
If they make 'em, we have 'em.
Good, these are motorized.
They got motors? You sure?
Oh, yeah, I'm sure.
Hey, that would be pretty pimp, mister
but even I've never heard of that.
You've got a manufacturer?
Uh... Blue.
Blue, huh? Yeah.
Oh, well, we got blue skates.
I don't know about self propelled though.
Where'd you see it, on The Jetsons?
Thanks for your time.
Hey, I mean it's a great idea.
If you find any, you let me know. Okay?
Yeah, yeah. Hello.
Okay, I'll be right there.
Thanks, man.
Trippy.
Hey, you look better. How you feeling?
Like a cavity with ears.
But they're telling me I can go home tomorrow. So, I guess I got lucky, huh?
Yeah, you gave us all a pretty good scare.
Yeah, well, I must've really scrambled my circuits
because I've had the strangest dreams.
Are you sure those were dreams?
You don't mean... Yeah.
The vibes were pretty clear. So, you're telling me that, that actually happened?
Oh, amazing. Yeah.
I've been looking all over town for those skates.
Um, if it's what I think it is, you're not gonna find it at retail.
What do you mean?
To produce that kind of torque in a package that small,
you need Superconductor One Motors.
What's so special about that?
Nothing, except that they normally cool with liquid nitrogen.
To 321 degrees below zero. These were running at room temperature.
Who would have that kind of technology?
No one now but a year ago it was real front-burner stuff.
Where? My own company.
You think one of your buddies might be working on it?
Could be. But I need just one thing to find out.
RALEIGH: Mm-hmm. Did you miss me baby?
Rise and shine.
They're very close. Hmm, what is it with men and gadgets, huh?
Oh, no, he's an artist.
It's amazing what he can do with this thing.
Really Hmm.
And how about you? Are you good with hardware?
He's more of an unplugged kind of guy.
So, how are we gonna find this guy?
Oh, I copied the project personnel files
when the company shut down. I have this thing about throwing away perfectly good data.
Yeah, I know. Yeah.
Well, first we filter for the projects in question.
And then we search for accounts and financial instruments by social security number
and then sort by size.
Isn't that confidential? Oh, yes.
Yes it is.
So, what do we know?
These guys, I remember.
They cashed out before the stock options went underwater.
He married money. He was born with money.
Wait a second. What?
Oh, I know this guy, Tom Guillespie.
He's totally broke. Man.
Now, there is an odd coincidence. What, what?
Well, it looks like he spent the last of his money
organizing an in-line skating competition.
COMMENTATOR: This is the Western qualifications
here at Bay city.
First rider up for the night,
big, huge 360 going into a fakie on the halfpipe.
Cool man!
Check it out, he's getting over to that small quarter pipe
with another of those 360s. Dude!
That was killer.
Moving over towards that backslide. Oh, my God!
Let's give it up for that rider. That would be Randy.
with one, final unity. Sweet!
All right, our next rider up. This would be Graham coming on.
He should be coming down that star ramp any minute now.
We're looking for some cool, wicked moves from him with big, dirty back-flip.
Oh, man, that was wow. Getting up some huge air on that full quarter.
And over the railbox he goes.
Dude, check this out, a unity grind.
One more time for that small quarter pipe and back on to the railbox.
It looks like... Yes, and again, a unity grind.
Oh, man, he's killing it today.
RALEIGH: I hope you know what you're doing.
Come on, I can skate.
I was once offered endorsements.
Some guy offers you 20 bucks to wear his store's t-shirt.
It counts. You were 15
Your bones didn't break as easily then. It just kinda bent
from the amount of reckless stupidity in your brain.
It's a scientific fact. How else are we gonna find out if Guillespie's involved?
I just hope the fake ID I cooked up works.
Would this be, uh, John Pattin? Yeah.
Whoa, reality distortion.
Hey, mister, this isn't the masters division.
Yeah, well, try not to hurt yourself, liability and what not.
Makes for a real bitch-storm in the Adminisphere.
You're in this meet? Retired.
You're up.
It's not too late to back out. Let's do it.
Okay.
Just remember, you only have five minutes with this modified version.
If it works, we're in.
Next up is John Patton coming into the court.
Plenty of air! 50-foot leap.
Gentlemen, that was insane!
Getting up on to that big eight foot quarter pipe.
Getting right back into the course,
going top side, that's in soul. All right, onto the quarter pipe again
and he pops a huge final 540. Check this out, watch this man go huge.
Sparks the boot! You beauty! Coming off the back of those dirty.
50-50 stall, the late 360 back end coming into a fakie.
Up onto that quarter pipe.
Come on, you ingrates, let's hear it for John Patton.
This is our Jurassic rider, he's feelin' it, this guy.
This guy's ripping the course. Ladies and gentlemen, that has never been done before
in this competition.
Okay, this guy is ripping. And one more time with that inverted 540.
John Patton just ripping the course, let's give it up for John for being dirty.
Oh, man, I would not want to be in the next round...
Listen, I want to apologize for before.
You totally raised the quality bar. Ah, forget it.
Ah, no, you were awesome. Maybe experience does count for something.
Maybe, but I've taken some pretty tough falls.
I hear ya. Look, do you think you might
be interested in making some real money with your skating?
What're you talking about? Sponsorship?
In a manner of speaking. Can I call you?
Sure. Keep going out there.
Thanks.
So? I think we're in.
MAN: Okay, 30 seconds.
Twenty-five.
Twenty.
Fifteen seconds.
MAN: Three Two... One.
Come on get out of there. Move! Move!
Raleigh, you're back! Hey.
We were so worried about you.
Really? I didn't know you cared.
Of course we care, you sign the checks.
All right.
I might've known. Of course, that's not the only reason.
You look amazing. Thank you.
Are we paying you a clothing allowance?
No, why?
Um, I was gonna increase it. Oh, why don't you?
Okay, I'll double it.
Two times zero... Plus dinner at any restaurant.
Why don't you double that too?
Excuse me, sir, can I buy you a drink?
Take another club soda. Still on duty, everyone
is until we get a break on this car jacking case.
No leads, huh? Nope.
All units in the vicinity of Power Mall, possible 2-11.
System reports five suspects on roller blades.
Must be pledge week at the frats again. Yeah.
Excuse me, I have to do some checks.
Right.
Rollerblades, man, I hate this time of the year.
Johnny, I'm getting a malfunction in your power-cell let me check it out.
You there? As always.
You better head back, we don't wanna have to fish you out of the bay again.
Yeah, I got you.
You think the police got it under control?
I don't know. I don't think these folks
are gonna give up without a fight.
We're not betting on the good guys.
Damn, I'm going after them.
No, no, no, you gotta turn back this is not an option.
You're right. Then what is?
RALEIGH: Almost too small to measure, you're lucky you made it back.
Yeah, I don't get it.
Let's say these skates came out of the same research that made the suit.
Where'd the extra range come from?
I don't know. But I know in your case,
you've gotta overcome weight and drag.
Yeah, don't talk to me about weight and drag.
I saw five guys jump over two police cars.
Okay, assuming that it does come from the same technology...
And there are a gang of ifs here.
Someone must've improved the storage medium. How much?
Um, in terms of capacity power weight ratio,
we're talking years beyond anything that's available today.
Then I can't catch 'em.
Well, then maybe this is one case somebody else solves.
Who? The police can't get near them.
Last night wasn't just some poor guy driving around the country.
It was right downtown.
Look, I've gotta be honest with you Johnny,
I don't like the feeling on this one. Okay? They have more people
more money, they even have more toys than we do.
Then a lot more innocent people are gonna get hurt.
I haven't forgotten what happened to you. Okay, look. Hold up.
I'll track down Guillespie tomorrow.
If he's mixed up in this, I'll sniff it out. Okay.
This is Johnny, leave a message.
Hey, Johnny, this is Alex from the competition. Alex.
I'll be there.
Time for some new toys.
Raleigh! Tom.
Good to see you. Good to see you too.
Come in. Thanks.
What can I get you? You want beer?
Uh, no, no, I'm good thanks.
Sit, sit, sit.
Thanks.
It's great to see someone from the old days.
How long has it been?
It's about a year now, huh?
Jeez, is that all?
Seems like it's been a lifetime.
Yeah, you keep in touch with any of the guys?
Nah.
The one's still on the beach.
That's just too damn depressing.
The lucky ones, you know, the ones with jobs they act like...
Unemployment is a contagious disease.
How you doing?
I'm getting by. A little of this a little of that, nothing steady.
How about you?
Who wants an infotech project manager with the age of 25?
It's a young man's business. I just didn't hear the music in time.
Come on, Tom, you're the best.
Yeah, well, that and the buck fifty gets me a bus ride.
I guess this wasn't such a good idea of me coming.
What?
I was kinda hoping you can help me out a little.
Just until I get something steady.
Raleigh, God, I wish I could.
But, it's all can do to cover the monthly on this place.
I'm sorry.
You sure you don't want that beer?
I think I can use one myself.
No, you go ahead.
Look, Tom, don't worry all right?
You're gonna get another shot at this.
I'll tell you what, I'm gonna keep my eyes open for the both of us. Okay?
Nice wheels.
Thanks.
Your uncle's inheritance?
So, you've been checking up on me.
Johnny, what we're about to show you today is highly confidential.
I'm sorry, but I couldn't take any chances.
If you wanna know something about me, just ask.
I'm past all that now. This way.
What's this about? Why all the security?
Johnny, I'm offering you a situation where you can make more in one week
than you now make in a year.
What do I do with the rest of the year? Make more money.
Before we go any further, there's something you should understand.
There's a little NDA that goes along with this.
NDA? Non-disclosure agreement.
You want me to sign a contract?
With Fiber Media. It's purely face-men.
What do you mean? I mean that any breach of confidence
will be a severe CLM.
Can you speak English?
Career limiting move.
Which means? Which means, if you open your mouth about any of this,
to anyone, I will kill you.
And it's something that I'm very good at.
Shall I go on? Yeah.
Good.
What's this? Your new uniform.
Motorized. Try stopping the wheels with your hand.
Go ahead.
Think of it as personal transportation. How fast?
Well, we're not really sure. We has one guy at around Mach one.
But he got a little unstable, I wouldn't advice it.
I couldn't find enough of them to fill a coffee can.
So, what do we go after? Up till now, it's mostly been cars, light trucks, SUVs.
Had our first mall last night. We're a big hit.
Do you need to sleep on this? No, I'm in.
How can you be sure it's the same gear?
Oh, it is. Unless you know another way
to blast a guy along on roller blades.
Good point. How'd your meet go with Guillespie?
If that guy's running a crime syndicate,
then I'm dancing for the Joffrey ballet.
Looks can be deceiving. Hey, I know this guy.
I think he's given up. It was terrible, I felt like a complete idiot.
Hello. John, it's Alex, report in.
I'll be right there.
It's just you here. I think you'll find everything you need.
Kristen, why don't you show Johnny the ropes.
He'll have to strip first.
ALEX: We don't stand on ceremony here.
After the job, some of us go out for Mexican. Care to join us?
Who's us?
Just me and you.
Ready here? Yeah, yeah.
ALEX: Go, go! Move out.
Go.
Number six, back in line.
Number six, report.
All units we have a rogue, abort and pursue.
Oh, baby, yes, yes, yes!
That good, huh? Oh, are you kidding me?
I've never seen numbers like this.
But, will it work with the suit?
Sure, uh, very likely... Probably.
Which is it? It shouldn't be a problem at all.
Shouldn't?
Don't worry, we'll test it thoroughly.
There's no time, we gotta go tonight.
Wait a minute, you're gonna jump off a building with a prototype?
You've any better ideas?
I guess not.
What this is gonna do is tell us if the traitor activates his power pack.
Then, it'll lead us right to him.
If we don't get a signal, we continue with our assignment as planned.
Is that understood?
ALL: Yeah, all right. Let's do it. Yeah! Come on!
I figured out a way to trap these guys. I'm gonna need your help.
No problem. Uh, it doesn't involve skating, does it?
Because I've got my mother's ankles.
No, no. No skates. Good.
Get ready we're going in 15.
Let's do it. Yeah.
He's activated his power pack.
That was close.
Turn south at the next corner.
You got 'em?
Yeah, as a matter of fact, they just turned in your direction.
You think they're tracking me?
Could be. The electronic signature on that power pack is unique.
I told you they have good toys.
I'm transmitting their coordinates to your GPS receiver.
Good, you better get in position.
Roger that.
The ride's open you should be right on top of 'em.
He's on top of us and it's Night Man!
I know he's here. He's got a power pack, get him.
Go cover all the exits. Go! Go! Go!
Let's get out of here.
Now!
All right, I'm going after Alex.
Okay, the police are on their way
and I've got some unfinished business of my own.
Good.
Tom, Tom.
Come on, man, it's over.
TOM: I know.
How'd you find out?
RALEIGH: You taught me. Even offshore accounts can be traced.
They just take a little longer. Right?
Why?
Isn't it obvious?
I spent the first six months after we shut down, telling
myself I'd find something any day.
Nobody called. I know things are tough out there right now, but...
And when I did get an interview,
they take one look at my thinning hair, my birth date and it was over.
And that's not right. I know.
I started taking my frustrations out on Karen.
till she got fed-up and left.
She... She took all the light with her.
Look, these things you've created they're incredible, man,
they're miracles.
I'm good. Raleigh, I'm damn good.
But to use them for this? How could you?
Because nobody wanted them.
Nobody wanted me! That's no excuse!
Maybe not.
We were friends... Once.
Do you think you could... Turn your back for a minute
and let me disappear?
I can't.
Yes, you can.
Put the gun down Alex. Put the gun down Alex!
What's your distortion, old man?
Let's not make this worse than it already is. This is not going to happen.
ALEX: Actually, it is. Now, step aside and get your stuff.
I wanna be out of here before the police arrive.
He's right, Alex, there's no way out of here.
Mister, you've got and opinion but no gun. I'm not interested.
Damn it, it's over.
You're right about that.
No! JOHNNY: Alex!
Hang on pal.
The cavalry is coming.
Can you forgive me? Forgive you, man? You just saved my life.
Tell Karen, I'm sorry.
Hey, hey, hey, you can tell her yourself.
You always were a hell of a guy, Raleigh.
So are you.