Supergirl (TV Series)

In Plain Sight (2019)

Mehcad Brooks: James Olsen, Guardian

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• James Olsen : So, my sister's planning a homemade dinner tonight. She's an awful cook. You know, you'd be doing me a solid if you came by and ate with us.

  Simon Kirby : I broke into your house, camped out in your living room, and I can make it up to you by coming over and eating bad food?

  James Olsen : Yeah. Misery loves company. So... what do you say?

• James Olsen : So, how long you been living in my aunt's house?

  Simon Kirby : Couple months. Sometimes we crash with friends, sometimes we just camp out in the woods.

  James Olsen : Where are your parents?

  Simon Kirby : Haven't seen my dad since I was... five? My mom got busted last winter stealing a space heater from the hardware store. The judge wouldn't even give her a chance to explain. They gave her ten years for stealing a thirty bucks heater.

  James Olsen : Since when does petty theft get you that kind of time?

  Simon Kirby : It's a racket. The cops, judges, lawyers, everyone's in on it. They keep the prison full, the prison keeps their pockets lined.

  James Olsen : How's nobody stood up against them? Called these guys out?

  Simon Kirby : Like who? Nobody's gonna speak up and risk themselves. Anyways, you can't beat the system, so what's the point?

  James Olsen : There is a point, Simon. You have to stand up and fight against injustice.

  Simon Kirby : Everyone's just out for their own skin. It's the way it is.

  James Olsen : Not on my watch.

• James Olsen : I know you, right? You're one of the kids from before from the house.

  Simon Kirby : Uh, yeah. So?

  James Olsen : So, you have a name?

  Simon Kirby : Simon Kirby.

  Kelly Olsen : It's nice to meet you, Simon. I'm Kelly.

  James Olsen : I'm James.

  Simon Kirby : I know who you are. I read the news. CatCo. Guardian. Duh.

• James Olsen : So much around here has changed.

  Kelly Olsen : [spotting a newspaper basket]  Oh, at least one thing has changed for the better. Nelson Stewart? Isn't that the reporter you interned for?

  James Olsen : Nelson taught me everything I know about journalistic integrity. Publisher? Yeah, way to go, Nelson. That's what I'm talking about.

• James Olsen : At least Aunt Vi's house hasn't changed.

  Kelly Olsen : [gasping as she sees someone in the window]  Malefic.

  James Olsen : Wait here.

  [going to investigate and seeing a group of kids running away] 

  James Olsen : Hey!

  Kelly Olsen : [entering behind him]  I saw some kids running into the woods. Were they stealing stuff?

  James Olsen : [seeing the items in the room]  I think they were doing homework.

• Kelly Olsen : [arriving in Calvintown]  My god, what happened to this place? Is that a prison?

  James Olsen : That's definitely new.

• James Olsen : Hey, you okay?

  Kelly Olsen : I'm having... visions. I thought they were in my head, but whatever happened at Obsidian, it didn't just allow me to see Malefic. I think I'm connected to him. I think I can see what he sees. And he has Alex. We need to go back to National City now.

  James Olsen : We're not going back to National City. I mean, we came here to get you away from Malefic.

  Kelly Olsen : James, when you put on that Guardian suit, do you think first? Or do you see someone in trouble and act?

  James Olsen : That's different.

  Kelly Olsen : The hell it is. We are going back, now.

• James Olsen : You guys all know that I've been doing a lot of soul searching since I left CatCo. Trying to figure out what's next. I knew I wanted to give back, and I wanted to help people. But I was driving myself crazy trying to figure out where to put those efforts. And then my extremely wise sister gave me some damn good advice. She said "stop trying so hard to figure things out, and just be still and listen." And finally I heard it. Only it wasn't a voice from inside of me, it was this kid's voice, this-this kid that we met in Calvintown. Sadly, it's become this cesspool for crime and corruption. And he told me that-that... no one there's willing to help. There's nobody willing to stand up and do the right thing. There-there's nobody willing to put their neck on the line. And just like that, that's what I knew I had to do. Look, I've been fighting the good fight from a fancy corner office for years. And in the streets of National City as Guardian. But I started off as a guy with a camera. A camera our dad gave me. Among the people. And that is where I need to be. For now, I'm going back to Calvintown. I'm going home. And I am gonna show that town that there is somebody who is willing to fight for them. I'm gonna buy the Calvintown Gazette.

  Kara Danvers : Wow.

  James Olsen : Look, Andrea Rojas may be able to stop me from writing for a newspaper, but she can't stop me from publishing one.

  Kara Danvers : That's amazing. And what are we gonna do without you?

  James Olsen : One of the main reasons I moved to National City was because Clark wanted me to keep an eye on you. But you're the one that kept an eye on me. You never needed me. Not then, and certainly not now.

• James Olsen : The newspaper might've been a bust, but good news. The best lawyer in National City has decided to take your mom's case.

  Simon Kirby : For real?

  James Olsen : Yeah, I wouldn't kid about that. And don't worry about her fee. I'll cover it.

  Simon Kirby : Wow. When do we meet her?

  James Olsen : I could probably set up a meeting with you guys next week.

  Simon Kirby : You mean you won't be there?

  James Olsen : Oh, no, no. I... this was a visit, Simon. I-I can't stay here.

  Simon Kirby : Right. Of course, why would you? This town is a hellhole.

  James Olsen : Hey, no, no, no, it's not like that.

  Simon Kirby : No, it's cool. I get it. It's not your problem. Thanks for the help and the food. See you around.

• Nelson Stewart : Somebody get me a photographer. We got a celebrity sighting here.

  James Olsen : Nelson, what's up, brother? How you doing?

  Nelson Stewart : Jimmy Olsen. What the hell are you doing here? I hope you're not looking for a job. We can't afford you.

• Simon Kirby : Wow. Can't believe you came back. That you bought the paper.

  James Olsen : [amused laugh]  What can I say? I like a challenge. And who knows, maybe you and I could fix this town together. By the way, you know how to work a camera?

  Simon Kirby : Like, on my phone?

  James Olsen : No, not like on your phone. Like a real one. My dad gave me this camera. And now it's yours.

  Simon Kirby : Thanks, chief.

  James Olsen : Don't call me chief. It's Jimmy.

• James Olsen : So, I met this local kid who says his mom is serving ten years for petty theft? So I did some digging, and that prison in your backyard, it seems to have a lot of people serving long sentences for small crimes.

  Nelson Stewart : Yeah, people have bad luck, I guess.

  James Olsen : Bad luck? It's prison corruption, wouldn't you say?

  Nelson Stewart : It's, um... it's complicated. Look, I wish I could help you, but...

  James Olsen : You can help me, Nelson. That's why I'm here. Journalism's about fighting for the little guy, you taught me that. It's your job to point out corruption, so what the hell's going on here?

  Nelson Stewart : Things have, uh, changed for some people. Idealism doesn't feed a family. And this whole power of the press thing, it might work if you've got the backing of a media conglomerate and a certain girl with a cape. But around here, it doesn't mean anything.

  James Olsen : Standing up for what's right always means something. Nelson. That prison is stomping on the neck of this entire town.

  Nelson Stewart : It's also the only thing that's keeping this town alive. Look, I'd love to see these bastards get what they deserve. But if I call them out, my advertisers, they pull their money, not only am I out of a job but so are the 30 other people I employ. Go back to National City. I like to think of you there. You know, I'm just glad somebody made it out of this town. And I'm glad it was you.