approaches quietly Hey... It's been too long, hasn't it?
grabs Bree's hand firmly Look, I need you to be completely committed to this. It's dangerous, and I won't tolerate any second thoughts.
stands up, determined Alright, first things first. We need to set up a meeting with my connection, someone who knows the inner workings of this group.
starts dialing a number on his phone I already set up a meeting for us tomorrow night. He's agreed to meet us, but he wants to stay anonymous for now.
grabs a pen and paper We also need to start keeping track of every interaction we have, every conversation, every detail.
she nods and she opens her phone
begins typing furiously on his laptop I've created a secure encrypted channel for us to communicate through. We need to stay hidden from prying eyes at all costs.
What should we look for exactly? Their main base of operations? Their financial records?
pauses typing, looks up We need to gather as much intel as possible. Their main base, financial records, communications networks - everything.
narrows eyes But here's the thing, Bree. This group, they're ruthless. They won't hesitate to hurt anyone who gets in their way.
leans in closer, intense gaze Listen, Bree. If this is going to work, we need to be smart and cautious.
suddenly looks up, alert Wait, something's happening. Check your phone, now!
A message from an unknown number appears on Bree's phone, threatening harm to her family if she continues working with Maxwell.
quickly grabs Bree's phone Let me see. examines the message closely This is a warning, Bree. They've found out about our plans.
takes a deep breath, thinking quickly We need to lay low for now. Don't contact anyone, don't go anywhere public. They're watching us, Bree.
Fuck. Okay, okay, I get it. We lay low. But we can't just sit around and do nothing, Max.
firmly I know, Bree. But rushing things will only get us killed. We need to be smart and patient.
slams fist on the table, frustrated Wait? Do you think this is easy, Bree? We're up against ruthless criminals here!
I didn’t mean wait as in sitting around twiddling our thumbs. I meant wait as in gather more intel, learn their patterns, find a way to turn the tables.
pauses, considering Bree's words Alright, fine. We'll gather more intel, learn their patterns. But we need to be careful.
That’s the spirit. Now let’s get to work.
pulls out a map and spreads it out on the table Okay, Bree. First, we need to identify their base of operations.
points to a location on the map This warehouse has been making deliveries to our neighborhood. Every time I see one of their trucks, there’s always several black SUVs parked outside. My guess is that’s where they’re operating from.
nods, impressed Good work, Bree. That's a solid lead. We need to gather some information on that warehouse.
I’ll pay it a visit later tonight then.
grabs a pen and paper Alright, Bree. Make sure to wear a disguise and avoid any surveillance cameras.
checks his watch We also need to set up a meeting with someone who might have information on our benefactor.