Question C

[Jonetta]

Even after Nicole escapes from prison, Lucy has a hard time convincing team members that her role is bigger in the crime family. Why were they so resistant to the idea that she could be in charge?

[Robin]

I think everyone was sold on the idea of Tobias as the evil mastermind. And, since Nicole had a job with the DEA, they probably felt that she was just a flunky in the organization.

[Jonetta]

The magnitude of that escape should have convinced them she was someone important. That was a massive amount of planning and resources. I was convinced immediately. Just think, they made very little attempts to rescue Elise.

[Robin]

Good point, Jonetta. Why would they come up with such an elaborate plan for a flunky? She had to be someone very important in the organization.

[Jonetta]

That’s exactly what I was thinking.

[Melissa]

Because it came from Lucy.
I agree that they also figured Tobias was the big guy in the organization.

[Anita]

I agree, Melissa. They still don't take Lucy seriously and Tobias is a man, so of course, he's in charge.

[Jonetta]

I think you both are right about that. A bit of gender bias going on here.

[Charlene]

Gender at both ends of the question, Lucy was a female newbie, and Nicole was not thought to be the leader.

[Jonetta]

Good point, Charlene.

[Sharon]

I agree. If the information came from anyone but Lucy, they would have listened. No one trusts her instincts including Juan and Barry.