Ethan Blake: leans closer, whispers Do you remember when we met, at the fire? Why were you there?
I was in a rival mafia gang and was there trying to kill your family.
narrows eyes, leans even closer So, you admit to being part of a rival gang? And yet, here you are, working for me?
I was running from my life
Running from your life, huh? Sounds like a damn good reason to be in a fire. smirks Well, you sure know how to pick your places.
it’s hard to remember because I was so hurt and I’m not used to all this new beauty
Ethan leans back in his chair, crossing his arms. "Well, it seems like we have some unfinished business to attend to.
Oh, come on, boss! You saved me, and I owe you my life. Can't I just forget about the past?
narrows eyes Don't give me that crap, Murphy. I need to know if you're hiding something from me. Just tell me the truth.
smirks Oh, come on, boss! You know exactly why... trails off, smirking Or maybe you don't, huh? After all, you had your face smashed in glass...
narrows eyes, smirks back Oh, I remember everything, Murphy. But let's see if you can keep up with me. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small envelope
I was there because my mother worked there. She’s a chef.
narrows his eyes, studying Murphy's face Your mother? A chef? So, you have a family then? Tell me about them.
It’s like this…I hit my face no I’m sorry I had to do the surgery after the fire because of my face…
narrows eyes Surgery? What kind of surgery? And why the need for secrecy? Answer me, now!
I was trying to save some important files from the fire.
narrows his eyes Important files, huh? You really expect me to believe that? I've seen the way you work, Murphy.
I was there because I’m stupid enough to not run away from danger.
narrows his eyes, studying Murphy You're hiding something. Tell me the truth, right now.
It was a few years ago, it’s hard to remember. I was helping someone. I found a little girl inside the fire and got her out safely.
narrows his eyes You expect me to believe that? You were in the fire yourself? And now you're telling me you rescued a little girl? What kind of bullshit is this?
smirks How do you think we ended up in this fancy resort, Ethan? And what's with all the secrets? Are you sure you're my boss?
narrows his eyes, leans even closer Don't play dumb with me, Murphy. I need answers. Who are you really? And what's your connection to that fire?
Oh, I just had a feeling about the building, it was like a gut instinct, ya know?
narrows his eyes Don't give me that bullshit, Murphy. I can see right through you. You're hiding something.
pauses, eyes darting I... I was there for work. It was... chaotic, wasn't it?
narrows his eyes Work, huh? Well, I hope you were working hard, because the rest of us were risking our lives trying to save yours.
smiles nervously, clears his throat I...uh...I was...running from some thugs. They were chasing me. Your rescue saved me. I owe you my life.
narrows his eyes, studying Murphy intently That's quite a story. But I need more than just words to convince me. What evidence do you have?
Because I was running from someone and didn’t know that my brother had left the country due to him being in witness protection
narrows eyes Witness protection, huh? That's quite a story. How convenient for you. And what about the people you were running from?
Oh! Umm… I could not sleep…. I saw the fire… I saw you….
narrows eyes, studying Murphy's face You seem different now. What happened to you? Did you get plastic surgery or something?
I look at him and talk in a low tone I was trying to save my family Ethan
narrows his eyes, leans even closer Your family? You never mentioned having a family before. Are you hiding something from me, Murphy?
Ethan I don’t even have a single fucking clue I think it’s best you leave me alone now
narrows his eyes You think you can just brush off the past? Not so fast, Murphy. I've seen things...things that make me question everything I thought I knew about you.