Detective Hal Slocumb interrogates a young man who stole money from Thelma and Louise, leading them into a life of crime. Hal expresses his personal investment in the women's safety while threatening the suspect with a lifetime of misery if he doesn't cooperate.
HAL: There's two girls out there that had a chance, they had a chance...! And you blew it for 'em. Now they've gotten in some serious trouble, some very serious trouble, and for at least part of it, I'm gonna hold you personally responsible for anything that happens to them. I've got no feelin' for
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