A: Morning Cap’n. How’d the ‘lead’ go?

M: Daniels, unless you want to be a beat cop for a week, I suggest you shut your trap.

A: Wow Mati, pulling rank. What’s got you panties in a twist?

Matais approached the case map at the end of the room that was still woefully empty. He added Ms. Johnson’s report to it just to feel like he did something productive today.

M: I just want to solve this case man, is that too much to ask without everyone jumping down my throat about my ‘ulterior motives?’

A: …Mati, bro, I realize that you want to solve this case, but take a step back and ask yourself why. Why do you care so much about this Gavin Richards guy, or better yet,why do you care so much about if he’s alive or dead?

M: Austin, this is a missing persons’ case, you know we can’t just ignore-

A: Matais, listen to me. It’s been months and I think we all know, Athena included, that you’re not gonna find him. Tell her so…And maybe bring a bottle of wine to celebrate. 😉

M: Austin, the woman just lost her husband, I’m not just gonna-

A: She had already lost her husband, Matais. I’m sure she’s made her peace with it. If it will make your conscience feel better, tell her to mourn. Tell her it’s time to hold the funeral.