Nicholas Angel reflects on the personal sacrifices he has made for his career while Danny Butterman attempts to teach him how to relax. The scene highlights the growing bond between the two partners as they transition from professional colleagues to friends through the medium of action cinema.
ANGEL: When did you move in?
DANNY: About five years ago.
ANGEL: You should get some pot plants. I’ve been tending my Peace Lily for three years now. NASA rates it as one of top ten air cleaning plants. It oxygenates the room, it helps me think, it relieves stress. Its needs are simple. Janine said
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