![]() Nucky, aware that Margaret is in hospital after being severely beaten by Hans, changes the subject and asks if Van Alden is working outside of his remit by investigating murders. He has been to her house but could not find her. Van Alden changes the subject to Hans's widow, Margaret Schroeder. Nucky recommends the Hottentots show if Van Alden has spare time and offers to find him a date if he has no one to go with. Nucky recommends that Van Alden speak to the current Sheriff and Van Alden points out that the Sheriff is Nucky's brother Elias Thompson. Nucky remembers writing the summons himself when he was Sheriff. Van Alden finds Schroeder an unlikely suspect as he worked as a baker's assistant for 11 years and has no criminal record beyond a citation for public drunkenness in 1912. Nucky tells Van Alden that they can rest easy now that Schroeder is dead. Nucky did not know about the hijacking before it happened but nevertheless took a share of the profits and covered up the murders by framing Hans Schroeder. Nucky knows that the murders were committed by Al Capone and Jimmy Darmody during their botched hijacking of Arnold Rothstein's liquor shipment. Van Alden has come to discuss the murders in Hammonton. Nucky tells Van Alden that he is his own man and keeps unusual hours, like Atlantic City itself. Nucky pays Harlan, the man who has been shining his shoes, as Van Alden complains about having to wait to see Nucky. Van Alden does not laugh and Nucky jokes that it is nice that the prohibition agents have a sense of humour. Nucky offers Van Alden a shoe shine, coffee or something stronger. Frustrated, Van Alden bursts into the office as Eddie is still talking and introduces himself. When Nucky is finally out of bed Nucky's assistant Eddie Kessler enters and announces Van Alden. Van Alden goes to visit Nucky in his suite at the Ritz Carlton. The Ivory Tower Main article: The Ivory Tower Nucky later receives a share of the profits from Jimmy and arranges for Hans Schroeder to be killed and framed for the hijacking. Unbeknownst to Van Alden, Jimmy uses the window to hijack a shipment of liquor that Nucky has sold to Rothstein. That night Van Alden raids the funeral home and arrests Doyle. Jimmy tips them off about a moonshine operation run by Mickey Doyle, concealed under a funeral home. Van Alden tries to convince Jimmy of the godliness of the profession. They offer Jimmy a job despite his leg injury. Van Alden asks why Jimmy is working for Nucky given his criminal enterprises. There, Supervisor Elliot has Jimmy's war record and is impressed by its content. The next day Van Alden and Sebso pick Jimmy up and ask Jimmy to accompany them to their office. Van Alden identifies Jimmy Darmody as Nucky's driver. Sebso is confused while Van Alden can easily identify all of the party. As they enter the lobby Van Alden and Sebso look on as they greet Atlantic County Treasurer Nucky Thompson. Van Alden and his partner Agent Sebso tail the group to a meeting at the Traymore Hotel. Torrio introduces Colosimo to New York crime boss Arnold Rothstein and his associate Charles “Lucky” Luciano. Torrio's driver Al Capone trails behind them. Later, Van Alden watches as Chicago crime boss Big Jim Colosimo and his second Johnny Torrio are welcomed to the Brighton Hotel by the manager. Boardwalk Empire (pilot) Main article: Boardwalk EmpireĪs Prohibition Agency Supervisor Elliot inducts a new class of recruits into service as prohibition agents Van Alden watches solemnly from the stage.
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