Speedy Love

8.1

After all the sneaking around last night, Brian decided to check in with his boss.
"My superiors are flying in from D.C., in two days. I want something to show. We've got a fence with a lube hose in his mouth automatic weapons, priors on every one of these Asian punks a garage full of DVD players and generally psychotic behavior," Bilkins explains. "Tell me why we shouldn't move on Tran now and figure it out later?"
"Because all we have is behavior. Let me get hard evidence, because what we have now is just..." Brian says.
"What we have is probable cause. And truckers arming themselves for some good old-fashioned vigilante mayhem," Bilkins argues.
"Tell us about Hector, Brian," Tanner says.
"Latinos with spear guns. Give me a break," Muse says causing Brian to roll his eyes.
"Hector's still working on the engines, but the tires don't match," Brian explains. "Will somebody just give me a cigarette?"
"Get him a cigarette," Bilkins says.
"Don't give him one. I thought you quit," Tanner says.
"I did. Just give me one," Brian says.
"Get him a cigarette," Bilkins says again.
"No!" Tanner says. "Tell me about Toretto."
"I told you, he's too controlled for this. Going suicidal on semi-trucks? No way," Brian explains. "Maybe Vince. But he's too dumb to do it."
"I think the sister's friend is blurring your vision," Muse says.
"What did you say?" Brian asks.
"I don't blame you. I'd get off on her surveillance photos, too," Muse tells them before Brian lunges at Muse. Tanner pulls Brian back while Bilkins pushes Muse to the ground.
"Knock it off!" Bilkins says.
"What? Are you going native on me, Brian?" Tanner questions Brian. "Have you read Toretto's file lately?"
"Yeah. I memorized that file," Brian answers him as he flees at Muse.
"Read it again. No, better still, take a look at these," Tanner says before showing them some pictures. "Remember I told you about the guy he nearly beat to death? Toretto did this with a three-quarter-inch torque wrench. He's a model of self-control."
"I need a few more days," Brian tells Tanner before turning to Bilkins. "I need a few more days."