"Drive A Crooked Road" With JK - Pt. II

Hello!

Here's Part II of our look at Jack Kelly in Drive A Crooked Road:

Steve invites Eddie to the beach house to discuss a "business proposition". He dangles a carrot of $15,000 in front of Eddie, the sum needed for him to achieve his dream of living and racing cars in Europe. To earn the fifteen grand, all Eddie has to do is drive the getaway car after Steve and Harold rob the bank in Palm Springs.

Eddie is shocked by Steve's brazen offer. He can't believe what he's hearing. Steve tells him to discuss the matter with Barbara before he commits to it.

Eddie talks to Barbara, and is again shocked when she seems okay with the idea of him aiding and abetting bank robbers. Then, the penny drops:

"You knew all about this, didn't you?" Eddie asks Barbara.

"Yes," she admits. 

Eddie tells her he won't drive the getaway car. But, after Barbara gives him the cold shoulder, he changes his mind. 

Steve and Harold show Eddie a film of the treacherous desert route he'll have to negotiate at top speed. Then, they reveal the car he'll be driving. It's an ordinary vehicle, so as not to attract attention. 

Steve instructs Eddie to keep his day job. He'll spend his nights modifying the jalopy so it can handle the getaway sprint. Oh, and no Barbara until after the bank job is done, Steve tells Eddie. But, Eddie visits her for reassurance before the big heist.

In Palm Springs, Eddie, Steve and Harold travel to the home of the head teller, who leaves for his job at the bank every morning like clockwork. 

Harold hides in the teller's car and greets him with a gun. As Harold and the helpless teller drive to the bank, Eddie and Steve follow closely behind.

Soon, Harold exits the bank with a suitcase full of cash. And, the race begins...

FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS, EVERYONE: IT'S GOING TO BE A BUMPY RIDE IN PART III--PLEASE STAY TUNED!