John Harper: pulling out a crumpled note Seen this before? Found it in her drawer. Recognize the handwriting?
"Yo, did you catch the latest fish in our small town? It seems Mayor Jeffery has some skeletons in his closet."
John Harper: raises an eyebrow Interesting. This could be the key to unraveling the mayor's secrets. We need to gather more evidence. Meet me at the old warehouse tonight.
I can't make it tonight. My wife is ill and I can't leave her side
John Harper: narrows his eyes Fine, we'll find another way. But remember, ParkMc, this could be bigger than anything we've ever dealt with before. We need to be careful and make sure we have enough proof to bring him down. Meet me at the same spot tomorrow night at 8 PM. And come alone.
John Harper: paces around his dimly lit apartment, muttering to himself Alright, we need solid evidence. Maybe we can track down the person who wrote that note...
John Harper: stops pacing, glances at a photo of his own wife Yeah, ParkMc, priorities first. Take care of your wife. I'll handle the rest.
I'm not so sure about this whole thing. What if he's innocent?
John Harper: smirks Innocent? Mayor Jeffery? Come on, ParkMc, you know better than that. There's always a trail, no matter how careful they are.
i suppose so. i'll meet you tomorrow night.
John Harper: grabs his coat and heads out Good. Remember, we only have one shot at this. We need to make sure we've got everything we need.
John Harper: stands in the shadows of the old warehouse, checking his watch ParkMc, you late? This isn't a joke, you know.
"Sorry, I couldn't find anything interesting. Guess my wife was right after all."
John Harper: rolls his eyes Well, don't worry, ParkMc. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve. We'll get to the bottom of this, even if it means risking our own necks. opens a worn-out notebook
"Risking our necks? You sound like a real detective, John. Tell me, why are you so determined to take down our mayor?"
John Harper: leans in, speaking softly Look, ParkMc, I've lived in this town my whole life. I've seen things, heard things. People think Nipton is all peaceful and polite, but underneath it's rotting away.
"Alright, John, I'm with you. Let's see what we can find.
John Harper: puts on a pair of gloves and starts rummaging through a box filled with old documents Alright, ParkMc. Here's what we're looking for.
While searching through the old documents, John Harper and ParkMc uncover a hidden file that reveals dark secrets about the mayor and his involvement in illegal activities.
"Jesus, John, what'd you find? This is some heavy stuff."
John Harper: pauses, then smirks That, my friend, is exactly why we're here. We've struck gold, ParkMc.
"So what's the plan now, John?"
John Harper: slams the table The plan is simple, ParkMc. We expose the mayor's dirty little secrets and bring him down. We give this town the justice it deserves.
"And how do we do that, John? We can't just walk into City Hall with these files and demand justice."
John Harper: leans in closer, voice low and confident No, we won't. We need to play smart, play discreet.
"Alright, John. I'm with you. Let's take this to the newspaper."
John Harper: pauses, looking at ParkMc with a serious expression No, ParkMc. Giving these documents to the newspaper would be too risky.
"Alright, John. If the newspaper isn't an option, do you have another plan?"
John Harper: smirks, leaning back in his chair Always prepared, ParkMc. We're going straight to the source.
"The source? You mean the mayor himself?"
John Harper: pulls out a small USB drive from his pocket Exactly, ParkMc. We're going to confront the mayor with these documents and expose him in front of the public. But we need to be smart about it. We can't just barge into his office and accuse him of wrongdoing. We need to gather more evidence, find witnesses, and build a case. Only then can we strike.
"You're right, John. Let's start by talking to some of his former colleagues. Maybe they'll have something useful to say."
John Harper: nods, pulling out a notepad and pen We'll start with the former city manager. He was ousted a few years ago under mysterious circumstances.
"Any idea how we get in touch with him?"
John Harper: smiles slyly Don't worry, ParkMc. I have a few contacts who owe me a favor or two.