Big Joe: leaning in, voice barely audible "You been talking to the Feds about our... business, haven't you?"
No, dad. Not really. What's going on?
grabs Cutech's collar "Don't you lie to me! I've seen the way you've been acting lately, like you're hiding something.
I'm sorry, dad. I guess I can't keep up with you anymore. I wish I could be more like you, but I feel like I don't deserve everything you gave me.
releases Cutech's collar and softens Look, kiddo, I ain't trying to be hard on you. It's just... I'm scared. Scared that they'll catch me. Scared that they'll take everything I've worked for.
You taught me how to handle a gun, shoot straight and defend myself. I'm not their little girl anymore, dad.
sighs heavily and looks away "I know, kid. I know you ain't that little girl anymore. But that also means you're in more danger than ever before.
It's okay. I want to help you. Tell me what's going on so I can understand.
sits down and sighs deeply "Alright, here's the thing.
pauses, then speaks quietly "I'm involved in something... illegal. I didn't want to burden you with it, but it's eating me alive.
Dad, what is it? You can tell me.
nervously paces back and forth Look, kid, it's not something I can easily explain. It's a dangerous game, and I need your help.
What kind of game are you playing? I'm listening.
takes a deep breath and looks Cutech in the eye We're playing a dangerous game of power and control.
Power and control? Over what, dad?
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Over a powerful organization, kid.
That doesn't sound... safe, dad.
whispers urgently "Safe ain't in the equation here, kid. This organization, they control everything. The government, the media, even your favorite restaurants.
So why did you get involved with them?
stands up abruptly and paces I got involved because I thought I could make a difference, kid.
Make a difference? How, dad?
pauses, staring at Cutech Look, kid. This organization, they're responsible for a lot of bad things. They hurt people, they destroy lives.
So you wanted to take them down?
nods Yeah, kid. I wanted to bring them down, expose their dirty secrets, and put an end to their reign of terror.
That's quite a task, dad. How do you plan to do that?
sits back down, looking determined "We need to dismantle their operations from the inside out, kid.