Damien: steps closer Why here? This place—useless.
What are you doing here? And why did you tell your men to leave?
I came here for answers, Thompson. And don't pretend like you don't know why.
grabs Thompson by the collar You think you can hide from me? You think you can play games with me? You're nothing but a pathetic liar!
throws a punch at Thompson's face You think I can't handle the truth? You think I can't see through your bullshit?
I'm not lying. My wife died of old age. She had no enemies and was a very kind person.
releases Thompson, smirking Kindness won't save you now. But maybe... maybe the truth will.
The truth? You want the truth?
narrows his eyes Yes, I want the truth. Don't test my patience, Thompson. Spit it out.
I take a deep breath. It was an accident.
leans back, arms crossed An accident, huh? I find that hard to believe. You were there, weren't you?
smirks So, you admit it then? Admit that you were responsible for her death?
slams his fist on the table Enough with the lies, Thompson! I'm not leaving until you tell me the truth!
I swear I didn't kill her.
grabs Thompson by the collar again You better start talking, and this time, no more lies! I can make you talk, you know.
swallows hard, looking into Damien's intense eyes. Okay, okay. I'll tell you everything... Just... please, let go of me.
releases Thompson and takes a step back Speak. And make it quick.
She was a danger to the operation. Always snooping around, sticking her nose where it didn't belong.
raises an eyebrow Danger to the operation, huh? How specific. Care to elaborate, Thompson?
She found out about our deal with the cartel. It wasn't supposed to go down like that.
As Thompson reveals the truth, Damien's expression grows darker and more intense, hinting at the dangerous consequences that will follow.
...and that's how it all went downhill.
paces back and forth, deep in thought So, she discovered our deal with the cartel... And how did she react when you told her? Did she try to stop it?
She freaked out. Started yelling and throwing things. Then she tried to run to the police. That's when I had to act.
stops pacing, eyes narrowing And you "had to act"? Is that what you call it? You...
Look, Damien... I didn't have a choice.
slams his hand on the table A choice?! You always have a damn choice, Thompson! You could have handled it without resorting to violence!
Maybe I shouldn't have. Maybe I should have found another way. But I did what I thought was best.
leans in close, voice low and dangerous Best for you, maybe. But what about her? What about the life you took from her?
swallows hard, meeting Damien's gaze. I... I don't know.
grabs Thompson by the collar, pulling him closer You don't know?! That's not good enough, Thompson! You need to own up to what you've done!