For Better And For Worse – Chapter 25
Anti-drug squad.
Commander Boris goes to Marlene’s office.
Boris: Hi Marly, print me the robot portrait of this so-called Gauthier that Mr. Félix made for us.
few moments.
and gives it to the commander wh
that happens to him and the distribution of drugs in the city.
you belie
e mission. You will try to spot Mr. Gauthier, if he shows up. But you should also try to spot peopl
n: Under
is: Inform everyone, I have to t
hn: Okay
ire unit has been assembled an
to know the real face and real name of this Gauthier and stop him before he harms others.
em of Kevin and John’s mission.
ris: tha
e while Kevin and John leave for their mission.
ella waits all night for Master Célestin’s ca
here waiting for him to call me.
Prison.
s him.
iscard.
Krist.
(his injuries).
ughen up to survive in this place.
’re right, but toughening up alone won’t really help you, you
e what?
need to join a group. You know, we ar
right.
I have an agreement, they don’t touch my men and I don’t touch his so I suggest you join my group. I can promise yo
uggesting this to me, why do you want to help me,
ard: nothing, I just help the new people who come here. Some even manage to commit suicide follo
ist: That’s not likely
and do any other service you want.
very good, too bad.
leaves. After a few minutes of jogging, Léo joins Krist.
you finished?
o: no. Follow m
to a boxer training room.
s this place?
u see that people a
wice.
ment.
at, do you also
of co
?
no, it’s my first t
t here and you want to do boxing? Do you want to come out of here lame or one-armed or something?
od luck to you.
u buddy.
t the punching bag when the champion and his men arrive. Everyone stops training but being very focused, Leonardo didn’t notice it and continues training. At one point, he stopped the blows to take a breath and that’s when he noticed the silence in the room. He looks at Bayoko and fear grows inside him. He wanted to come and apologize but he thinks of Krist’s words: “don’t fear men Leo… confront him and if he beats you, it might be understandable”. These words gave him courage and he continues to train. Bayoko signals to his two men who are going to stop Léo and bring him before the champion.
id you see m
Leo: yes.
u stop training?
o: because I just arriv
I’m here, you know that right?
Leo: yes.
.
refuses to kneel. Everyone
ould I kneel down and apologize, I didn’t do anything wron
yoko:
ko: las
but I’m going to train.
his guard up.
rns and Bayoko throws a punch whi
ne can train there.
es his right hand on his left shoulder, looking him straight in the eyes.
.
nue their training. Krist approaches him.
st: wow, yo
t’s thanks to you, m
t: How so?
r men.
you.
e in the tournament?
thout me.
Leo: ok.
home.
st.
ork?
belle: by
evening.
lem.
go see my son first.
abelle: I plan to go see him today to
ll go together.
.m.
kay, we’ll wait
see Krist.