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9 CONTINUED: NICK I changed my mind, Lanier. Yon got nothing I want to hear. He starts to close the door but Lanier crowds in. LANIER You'll hear it anyway, NICK LooK, mister, I did a little checking up on you. I know who you are now and you've got nothing to do with this business, Lanier puts his hand on Nick's chest and pushes gently, LANIER Sit down, Nick. NICK All right, say it and get out. LANIER You can't beat a murder by running away. NICK Murder?J LANIER You're going back to San Francisco and ?╟÷ NICK Come on, mister, I've heard all I want to. Nick tries to muscle Lanier toward door. Then he throws a hard, but mis-directed punch. Lanier blocks it easily and belts Nick in the teeth. 10 MED. CLOSE - KOHLER landing on a divan. He holds his mouth, NICK Okay, Lanier, you'_re tough. I won't forget this!