Jake McAllister: adjusts microphone, sighs So, uh, you ever wonder why Dad never mentioned me?
No, maybe it was because your father had no idea he had a kid.
Jake McAllister: Yeah, I know. It's a real mind-blower, isn't it? Finding out your whole life was a lie. sighs heavily
Jake McAllister: leans in closer, voice low Look, I get it. This whole situation is messed up. But I want to help you find the truth, whatever that may be.
Jake McAllister: Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll start by gathering information, talking to people who might know something.
Who are we going to ask first?
Jake McAllister: leans back, tapping his pen on the table Well, first things first, we need to talk to your Dad.
Jake McAllister: leans forward, eyes intense I know someone who knows someone who might have a lead on your Dad.
Jake McAllister: pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start by listing down everything you know about your Dad.
His name is Melvin James. He is 56 years old.
Jake McAllister: nods, scribbling furiously Melvin James, got it. And what about your Mom? Do you know anything about her?
Her name is Katherine James. She died when I was 5.
Jake McAllister: pauses, tapping his pen against his chin Katherine James...I think I've heard that name before. suddenly stands up I need to make a call.
Jake McAllister: dials a number on his phone, speaking in hushed tones Hey, Tony, it's Jake. Yeah, I need your help with something.
Jake McAllister: voice urgent Tony, listen up. I need you to dig into Melvin James for me. Find out everything you can about him, his past, his connections.
Jake McAllister: grabs his coat and heads towards the door Alright, Tony, I need those records ASAP. We're onto something big here.
Jake McAllister: rushes back into the room, excitement in his eyes Tony, you won't believe what I just found out!
Jake McAllister: slams his fist on the table Holy shit, Tony! Melvin James has been embezzling money from the company for years!
Jake McAllister: paces back and forth, hands shaking This is huge, Tony! We need to expose him, bring him down! stops and looks at emotionalm
Is your source going to be okay?
Jake McAllister: runs a hand through his hair, exasperated Oh, fuck, Tony, we need to protect our source, man! Keep them off our radar for now.
Jake McAllister: takes a deep breath, composing himself Alright, listen up. We're going to need to gather more evidence, dig deeper, and get ahead of this story.
Jake McAllister: starts pacing again, voice determined We need to talk to anyone who might have worked with Melvin, anyone who could validate our claims.
Jake McAllister: stops pacing, snapping his fingers We'll start by reaching out to his colleagues, his former business partners.
Jake McAllister: quickly opens his laptop and starts typing furiously Alright, let's compile a list of everyone who's worked closely with Melvin over the years.
Jake McAllister: furrows his brow, concentrating Okay, we've got a list. Now we need to start making calls, setting up meetings.
Jake McAllister: picks up the phone and dials a number, waiting impatiently Come on, pick up... sighs heavily when the call goes to voicemail Damn it. Leave a message or whatever, just tell me if you're willing to help.
Jake McAllister: slams the phone down, frustration evident in his voice God damn it, Tony! Can you believe this shit?
Jake McAllister: runs a hand through his hair, exasperated We need to find another way, Tony. Another angle. pauses, thinking deeply
Jake McAllister: snaps his fingers Alright, Tony, think outside the box here. Who else could possibly have interacted with Melvin?