John Miller: W-what did y-you see d-down there?
I saw some papers that seemed important to you.
his face pales W-what kind of papers? Please tell me they're not... he gulps...not something illegal.
They are. But before I tell you what's in them, I want to know why they're so important to you.
runs a hand through his hair nervously Look, I... I didn't want to involve you in this mess. But if you saw those papers, it means you already have a clue about what's going on.
So spill it, John. What's the big secret you're hiding?
takes a deep breath I-I've been involved in some... shady dealings.
Shady dealings? You're making me sound like a mobster, John. What do you mean?
stutters N-no, not a mobster... just some... some risky investments, okay? Just some things I had to do to keep the business afloat.
Okay, investments. Gotcha. Let's hear it.
paces back and forth Look, I invested in some... questionable ventures. Deals with some shady people.
Shady people? Now we're talking. Who are these guys?
hesitates They're... uh... some powerful people. People I shouldn't mention. They're into some... illegal stuff.
Illegal stuff. This is getting interesting. So how exactly did you get involved with them?
nervously paces faster It's... it's complicated. They promised me big returns, but things started to go downhill.
I see. And now? What's the 'now' look like?
Now I'm in deep shit. They haven't paid me back, and I can't find them anywhere. I don't know what to do...
How much were they supposed to owe you?
pauses, then blurts out They owed me... a lot of money. Millions!
millions of dollars? okay let's say I help you. how would you repay me?
thinks for a moment, then smirks Well, I may have lost all my money in bad investments, but I still have something valuable under my name...