Fitzgerald attempts to justify the abandonment of Glass and the murder of Hawk to a guilt-ridden Bridger. As they struggle to survive in the wilderness, Fitzgerald uses intimidation and cold logic to ensure Bridger's silence regarding their actions.
FITZGERALD: Eat something.
BRIDGER: Huh?
FITZGERALD: Take it. Need your strength. We’re a few days off the fort and this could be the last meal you get til we’re there. Eat.
BRIDGER: Don’t think I can. Just don’t got the taste for it.
FITZGERALD: Eat. Listen, I know you’re feelin’ bad on account of
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