- Joe Mannix: Well, now, what can I do for you, Kevin John?
- Kevin John Hunter: I want to hire you.
- Joe Mannix: You want to hire me, huh? Okay, step into my office and let's talk about it. How about some coffee, Peg?
- Peggy Fair: I'll have to make it, Joe.
- Kevin John Hunter: [looking around Mannix's office] Hey, this is really neat. You must do okay.
- Joe Mannix: Thanks. Have a seat, Kevin John.
- [Kevin John sits down]
- Joe Mannix: Now, uh... what's this all about?
- Kevin John Hunter: I want you to prove that Bull Evans was murdered.
- Joe Mannix: Who's Bull Evans?
- Kevin John Hunter: He was a fighter. Almost champ once. He was my friend.
- Joe Mannix: Uh, you, uh, said he was murdered. How?
- Kevin John Hunter: Hit by a car the other night.
- Joe Mannix: Oh, and you think it was deliberate?
- Kevin John Hunter: I was there when it happened. But I can't prove anything. But he told me.
- Joe Mannix: Did you, uh, go to the police? You know, they won't charge you anything.
- Kevin John Hunter: Yeah, I went. They said it was hit-and-run. Because I'm only 12, nobody'll listen to me. I was hoping you'd be different.
- Joe Mannix: I'm listening, Kevin John.
- Kevin John Hunter: Bull said Larry Gates killed him.
- Joe Mannix: Oh. Who's Larry Gates?
- Kevin John Hunter: He's a fighter, too.
- Joe Mannix: Did your friend say why Larry Gates wanted to kill him?
- Kevin John Hunter: No, but Bull said he did, and I believe him. I want you to prove that. I can pay you. I have eight dollars and... some change I saved up. It's all yours. I work at Johnson's Grocery three afternoons a week. If this ain't enough, I can give you more. But you've just gotta help me, Mr. Mannix.
- Joe Mannix: [sighs] Well... let's not worry about my fee just yet, hmm? Now, where can I get in touch with you?
- Kevin John Hunter: We don't have a phone. You can reach me at Johnson's Grocery.
- Joe Mannix: Oh.
- Kevin John Hunter: [hands Mannix a business card] Here. Here's the number. You just leave a message, and Mr. Johnson'll make sure I get it. My address is on the other side.
- Joe Mannix: Oh. All right, I got it.
- Kevin John Hunter: You know, I've been looking all over for help, and you're the first person that's even gonna try. Thanks.
- [to Peggy as he leaves]
- Kevin John Hunter: He's okay, you know that?
- [walks out the door and leaves]