Fighter

6

The next day I lied to my wife again. In the morning I called Sophia and asked to meet with her again. This time I wanted to meet her outside of the house. I don't need someone else finding out that Sophia is around.

I told Amanda that Rebecca (my secretary at the studio) called saying the computer system is down and she can't get it back up again. Amanda believed me. So after kissing our daughter's head I made my way out of the door and started towards the studio.

When I arrived at the studio I found Sophia standing by the desk talking to Rebecca. I cleared my throat and Sophia turned around.

"You're here to talk with me, not my secretary, come to my office." I said. We walked in silence to my office towards the back of the building.

I closed the door behind her and took my seat behind the desk. She looked at me for a minute before I took the tape out of my pocket. I put it into the recorder and played it for Sophia. Needless to say she was shocked when she heard the recording. Once it was over Sophia sat back in shock.

"Was that tape voluntarily given?" She asked.

"Yes"

"Did the people on the tape know they were being recorded?" Sophia asked.

"No" Sophia sat back in her seat and rubbed her forehead.

"Do you know how valuable that tape if for this investigation?" Sophia asked.

"Yes, I do. I just put myself in a very powerful position." I answered.

"What do you want in order for me to get my hands on that tape?" She asked.

"My family here is not involved. For me to give this to you I want immunity. If Isabella starts to help Joe in dealing then she can riot with him. But if she isn't involved she gets immunity too." I answered.

Sophia looked torn. I know I'm asking for a lot but this is the price I'm setting. I know I can talk with Luke and Isabella to get her more information if I need to. So this is kind of like my down payment.

"I need to make a phone call but I can get it done." Sophia said and reached for the tape. I pulled it away from her before she could take it though.

"If your case goes to trial I will not testify." I said making myself clear.

"You're going to be my confidential informant from now on. I won't call you to testify unless you're my last option." Sophia said.

"I will no testify." I said again.

"If something happens to Isabella you're going to want justice. I will help you get it the right way but if my case is sinking I'm going to call you to the stand." Sophia said and held out her hand.

Now I'm the one who is torn. I know what will happen if I have to get on the stand, and I can't let that happen. Slowly I handed over the tape.

"Isabella leaves on Friday, I'll see what else I can find out. Don't let this bite me in the ass Sophia. Build a case to get Joe out of the picture and try to save the gym for Isabella. That will be the only thing she has left if this goes according to your plan." I said wanting my mother safe and out of harms way.

"You know I will. I will meet you back here on Friday to go over everything and how the case is shaping up. I wont let you down this time Scar." Sophia said holding the tape tightly in her hand.