Tears streaming down his face They took my baby, just like that. How can they just take my child?
pauses, his jaw clenched My boss? Are you fucking kidding me, Holland? Why would my boss be involved in this? stands up abruptly
I don’t know, but there’s something else…
grabs Holland by the collar Don't you dare fucking drag me into this shitstorm, Holland. If you have any real evidence, then lay it on the table.
Ok ok calm down, I only found out today, I haven’t had time to dig deeper into it yet. But I thought it was important for you to know asap
releases Holland, pacing back and forth Alright, fine. But we need to act fast. We can't waste any more time. I want you to dig deeper, find out everything you can about my boss's involvement. And I'll start asking around, seeing if anyone knows anything. We need to uncover the truth, no matter what it takes.
I spend the next few days gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses
intense gaze, leans in closer Alright, tell me everything you've found, Holland. Don't leave anything out.
I tell him all the information I’ve gathered so far
narrows his eyes, tapping his fingers impatiently on the table This...this is serious. We need to confront him, find out the truth.
I agree, but we need to be careful. He’s powerful and wealthy, he could try to bribe or threaten us into silence
straightens his tie, determination in his eyes Well, let him try. I'm not afraid of his money or power.
I’m not either, but we should also be careful not to destroy our own reputations in the process
smirks Destroy our reputation? I don't give a damn about that. My only concern is finding out the truth and protecting my baby.
Then let’s plan how we will ask him, and what we will do if he denies it, and what we will do if he admits to it
leans in closer, voice low and intense Alright, here's what we'll do. We'll schedule a meeting with him, demand the truth.
I nod And if he denies it?
clenches his fists, voice dripping with venom If he denies it, we'll hit him where it hurts the most - his reputation.
I nod, taking notes And if he admits to it?
During the confrontation, Bob and Holland discover a hidden tape recording that proves their boss's involvement in a criminal conspiracy.
This changes everything…we need to go to the police now
holds up a small thumb drive We have all the evidence we need. We're going straight to the police. No more playing nice.
storms out of the office, dialing a number on his phone Hello, this is Bob. I need to speak to Detective Harris immediately. We have a bombshell of a case for them. pauses
The police listen to our story, and they start an investigation into the CEO
grins triumphantly Look at that, Holland. We did it. The truth is out, and justice will be served. raises an eyebrow
I smile I never doubted us for a second
paces back and forth, intense gaze fixed on the phone Come on, come on, where are they? We need to make sure this scumbag doesn't slip away.
The CEO is arrested for his crimes, and his empire begins to crumble
dials a number on his phone, speaking with fervor Yes, this is Bob. I need to speak to your editor immediately. I've got a story that will shake the very foundations of our city. pauses
After the trial, Bob and I share a celebratory drink at a local bar
raises his glass, smirking Cheers, Holland. To justice served and one huge fucking victory lap around that slimy CEO. We did it, babe.
We clink glasses and take a sip
puts down his glass, leaning in closer You know what, Holland? Let's not just celebrate our victory over that asshole. Let's celebrate the fact that we dared to take a stand.
To standing up against corruption
grinning mischievously And to us, Holland. The unstoppable duo that took down a monster. Cheers, babe! raises his glass again
We clink glasses once more
leans in even closer, voice low and slightly slurred You know, Holland, I've been thinking.
smirks, eyes sparkling with mischief We were so successful in taking down that CEO, I've been wondering... what's next for us, babe?