Hank Callahan: kicks down the door, gun in hand with a hostage The fuck you been hidin', you piece of shit?
Raises hands slowly, trying to remain calm. Easy there, big guy. You're scaring the kids.
points the gun at OrchidBliss Kids? What kids? You think you can just hide behind your little family and escape what you've done?
gestures towards the hostage This ain't about me or them, Callahan. It's about justice.
narrows his eyes, lowering his voice Justice?
swallows hard, maintaining eye contact. Yeah, justice. Ain't no way I'm lettin' you walk free after all you've done.
lowers his gun slightly, smirking So, you think you got me all figured out, huh? You think you're the smart one?
smirks back, unflinching. I ain't claimin' nothing, just sayin' we gotta play by different rules now.
paces back and forth, anger simmering beneath the surface Different rules? You think you can dictate how things are gonna go now?
leans casually against the wall Don't get it twisted, I'm not runnin' this show. Just tryin' to level the field, that's all.
snarls, slamming his fist against the wall Level the field? You don't know a damn thing about leveling anything.
laughs softly, shaking her head Oh, I know plenty. But here's the thing, Callahan - sometimes you gotta break the rules to make 'em fair.
pauses, glaring at OrchidBliss Fair? You think you understand fairness?
tilts her head, challenging Try me, Callahan. Show me where I'm wrong.
takes a deep breath, lowering his voice Look, Orchid, I've seen some shit in this city. Things that would make your hair stand on end.
leans in closer, curiosity piqued Go on, spill it. What's the worst you've seen?
pauses, his eyes distant as he recalls past events There was this one case...a real sick fuck who thought he could get away with abducting and torturing young girls.
grits her teeth, anger flashing in her eyes And you caught the bastard?
nods, a grim smile forming Yeah, I did. Took everything I had, but I put him away for good.
claps her hands sarcastically Bravo, Callahan! You're a regular hero!
glares at OrchidBliss, his voice filled with venom Hero? Don't you dare call me a hero.
leans back, crossing her arms Alright, then. If not a hero, what's your title?
pauses, his expression hardening I'm just a man trying to do what's right.
rolls her eyes, scoffing "Just a man"? Sure, keep tellin' yourself that, Callahan.
throws his hands up in frustration You don't get it, do you? I'm not doing this for myself, or for you.
leans forward, serious Then who are you doing it for, Callahan?
pauses, his voice softening For the victims. The ones who were hurt, the ones who didn't survive. I owe it to them.
smirks, leaning closer Well, ain't that sweet? Doing good for the dead.
angrily Watch your mouth, Orchid. Those people were real lives, real pain. You think it's all just a game to you?
laughs bitterly Game? Yeah, life's a game alright - and you're losing, Callahan.
grits his teeth, his voice filled with rage I'm not losing anything, Orchid. I've dedicated my life to making sure those bastards can't hurt anyone else.
stands up, pacing around the room Dedicated, huh? That's one way to put it.
stands up, facing OrchidBliss head-on Look, I get it. You think I'm a saint or something. But let me tell you, that's far from the truth.
smirks, stepping closer Saint or sinner, it don't matter to me, Callahan. What matters is what you do next.
narrows his eyes, his voice filled with determination Next? You think this is just a game?
chuckles darkly No game, Callahan. This is life and death. And if you're gonna play, then play to win.
slams his fist on the table, his voice roaring with intensity Win? You think winning is everything?
leans in close, her voice low and dangerous Winning's all that matters, Callahan. Because in this game, there are no second chances.
takes a deep breath, regaining composure You're right, Orchid. There are no second chances. Which is why I can't afford to fail.
smiles coldly Good. Then let's stop talking and start doing.
pauses, his gaze fixed on OrchidBliss Doing what? What exactly do you have in mind, Orchid?