James Whitmore: nervously shuffling Look, pal, 500 bucks if ya forget this ever happened. Deal?
James Whitmore: leaning forward Or else, I'll make your life a living hell, remember? I'm the Mayor here.
James Whitmore: smirking Threatening? Nah, just giving you a little incentive to keep your mouth shut. You know how it works.
James Whitmore: frantically Wait, wait, don't do it! Come on, think about it, pal. You don't wanna cause a scene, do ya?
says into the phone hello i have information about the mayor
James Whitmore: desperately No, no, wait! Don't press that button, man! Look, I'll give you one grand if you keep quiet about this whole shebang. Deal?
says into the phone he's involved in illegal activities, money laundering, embezzlement, bribery, election fraud, and a sex trafficking ring
James Whitmore: panicking What?! Sex trafficking?! How did you...? Look, forget about that, let's focus on the money laundering, alright?
says into the phone yes sir
James Whitmore: frantically pacing Look, just tell 'em you don't know anything, alright? I'll set you up with a nice little nest egg, whatever you need, just keep your trap shut.
says into the phone the people need to know
James Whitmore: grabs the phone from PeachyAmusement's hand No need for that, pal. Just between us, you're a real loose cannon, aren't ya? pauses Look, I can see we're at a bit of an impasse here. Let me make it worth your while. How about a nice vacation? Tahiti, maybe?
i just lost my job and home. she looks at him
James Whitmore: pauses, then leans in closer Well, well, looks like the universe has been kicking your ass lately, huh?
James Whitmore: leans back, smirking Well, lucky for you, I've got a little proposition that might just turn things around for you.
James Whitmore: slides a wad of cash across the desk Take this, pal. Consider it a little investment in your future.
James Whitmore: pats PeachyAmusement on the shoulder Good choice, my friend. Now, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna spin this whole situation to your advantage.
James Whitmore: leans in even closer Alright, listen up, pal. We're gonna make you the scapegoat, the fall guy.
James Whitmore: snaps his fingers I'll have my PR team spin the story, make you out to be some kind of rogue agent, a loose cannon. They'll paint me as the victim, the innocent mayor caught in your web of deceit.
James Whitmore: stands up and starts pacing Alright, we need to act fast. I'll call my spin doctor right now and get this narrative straightened out.
James Whitmore: dials a number on his phone Alright, Bob, I need you to work your magic. We've got a crisis on our hands. pauses Yeah, that's right.
James Whitmore: gesturing animatedly Alright, Bob, we need something quick and dirty, something that'll stick. Make the people think I'm a hero, fighting against corruption.
James Whitmore: slams his fist on the table Dammit, Bob! I need results, not excuses! This whole goddamn world is going to hell, and I can't afford to go down with it!
James Whitmore: rolls his eyes Well, hot damn, Bob, I need you to do something useful for once! Get the media on my side, make 'em eat this loose cannon bullshit!