TWENTY FIVE
HARVEY AND BO arrived at an old police building off Makasan. "Not like it here - not like police."
"I know you don't. We won't be here long."
Arriving at Nincotte's office, Harvey was shown in by an older lady as Bo hung around in the hall. He produced the jiffy bag of cash, opened it, pulled out a neat pile of thousands and laid it on the desk.
"That's a hundred thousand as we discussed."
"I'm afraid it's now a little bit more. A lot of paperwork has already been processed. We have substantial evidence against Michael Walker. It will be difficult to brush it all under the carpet."
"How much will it take?"
"Two hundred thousand should cover it."
"I get the money, you can guarantee his release?"
"You have my word."
"When?"
"Soon. Give me your card and I'll call you."
Harvey handed him his card, then pointed at the cash. "You'll take that as a down payment?"
"Alright, but please hurry with the rest."
Nincotte stood, indicating that the meeting was over then saw Harvey out into the hall. His eyes met with Bo's. She didn't smile, neither did he and Harvey didn't offer introductions. He took Bo by the arm and marched her out. She skipped alongside him to keep up. "Everything okay, boss?"
"We just made a payment on Michael's freedom."
"We did?"
"Yes. Keep walking.”