“Take one for the team, Santiago.” The grin faded fast. “Ah hell, Dallas, Bubba’s got hands like sides of beef. That’s not just a colorful metaphor, it’s next to literal.” “Toughen up. Get him to take a swing at you, in front of witnesses if you can manage it. And have Carmichael stay on this Jumbo.” “Jimbo.” “Whatever. Keep the lawyer and the law centered on Bubba, and I’ll get the son into the box. Holographically speaking.” “I’m going to get punched in the face, and you guys are going to have all the fun.” “Make it look good,” Eve advised, and ended transmission.
