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“I need you two to think long and hard about your cos into motion to keep you safe until trial”

“We will Thank you for co on such short notice,” Ollie says

“I’m here for you two I want to make that clear”

As long as we testify

Bitterness rises up inside of lance dohen Detective Kunes leaves as quickly and quietly as he arrived

“Why were you giving him attitude?” Ollie asks

“Because we’re nothing more than a means to the end We are the pieces he needs to ame”

“It’s not a game”

“Not to us What happens to hiet killed?”

“They’ll be out on the street,” he says dumbly

“Yes, and he’ll still be in the same position It won’t affect his life or his family If we do this and we put ourselves at risk and our families, then what? We could lose our lives or theirs That’s a lot of what ifs”

“And if we don’t, will the fear go away? Will the threat? Once they know they can scare us into doing what they want, where does it stop?”

“Right there All they want us to do is to keep our mouths shut I’m not sure it’s not the best course of action to take”

“I don’t agree”

“Then I guess we’re at an iuilt I have over you I’ to add any more to my plate”