For Better And For Worse
Chapter 87

A MONTH LATER.

MEXICO.

A FEW DAYS RATHER.

Prison.

A certain Maurice, godfather of the mafia arrested a few years ago for having organized clandestine fights during which enormous quantities of drugs are distributed, asked to speak to Commander Néron, commander in chief of the cell fighting against the drug cartel. Commander Nero therefore arrives in the prison accompanied by his lieutenant Samuel. They find the detainee in a room.

Nero: So why did you bring us here, and above all don’t waste any more time.

Maurice: my wife will soon give birth and I would like you to let me attend the birth of my daughter.

They start laughing.

Samuel: is he making fun of us?

Nero: why will we do this?

Maurice: because I will collaborate with you and help you get your hands on several mafia godfathers in the drug cartel but I also want, in addition to witnessing the birth of my daughter, an immediate release.

Nero: ah that’s impossible!

They get up to leave.

Maurice: I will give you Gordjo.

They stop and return to him.

Nero: Gordjo you say?

Maurice: Yes, you all know that he is the only drug lord in this city. Accept this arrangement and I will deliver Gordjo to you. When you have Gordjo, you can also have Mando who is Gordjo’s supplier. So you are going to cut the problem at the root, cut off the water at its source. But in return, I want to be there to raise my daughter.

They step aside to talk.

Samuel: I think he’s lying to us.

Nero: no, I think he’s serious. This is the perfect opportunity to put an end to the drug cartel in this city for good. We must seize it.

Samuel: what if he lies to us?

Nero: Then I will take responsibility for setting a criminal free.

They go back to see him.

Nero: It’s okay. We accept the arrangement. Tell us how it will go.

Maurice: no, no, it doesn’t work like that. I want a decision duly signed by the President of the Republic stating that I am authorized to attend the birth of my daughter and guaranteeing my freedom. Without that, I won’t tell you anything. Come back when you have this paper in hand. Guard, we’re not finished yet.

The guard comes to take him back to the cell. The commander and his lieutenant leave.

Samuel: the president cannot agree to release a criminal.

Nero: Sometimes there are evils that are necessary lieutenant, we must give it a try.

Anti-Drug Cartel Unit (CLCD).

Back at their base, Commander Nero calls the governor and explains the necessity of this arrangement, specifying that he will take responsibility in the event of failure. The governor for his part makes calls to his superiors and the matter reaches the President who accepted a video call with the governor and Commander Néron who explain to him who Gordjo really is so the President agreed to sign the paper which is theirs. reached. Once the paper is in hand, they return to the prison to speak to Maurice again.

Prison.

The commander and his lieutenant find Maurice again in a room. They show him the decision.

Maurice: very good, now we can talk.

Nero: clarification. Please be aware that this document will be null and void if we do not obtain what you promise.

Maurice: I understand. So, where do we start? Let’s get me out of here first.

Nero: no, first explain to us how it will happen.

Maurice: in addition to his drug dealings, you may not know that Gordjo also likes clandestine fights. It was he who put me on this path. And it is said that now he has an undefeated fighter who brings him maximum money. So, you’re going to free me, I’m going to visit my wife, I’m going to eat well with your money and I’m going to make a few calls to some old acquaintances including Gordjo, I’ll tell them that I’m going to organize an underground fight and believe – me, they will be there and you will be ready to lock them all.

Nero: There’s something wrong with your plan.

Maurice: what?

Nero: Normally, you still have 10 years to serve, so how are you going to convince your old acquaintances that you will be released from prison soon?

Maurice: Ah, don’t worry.

Nero: Very good.

They bring him. He signed some papers and he was released. They take him to the CLCD and the commander warns him.

Nero: If you try to play a dirty trick on me, your wife will pay dearly.

Maurice: calm down, I have this paper which guarantees me my freedom, I’m not going to throw this chance away. Okay now I need to go home and take a nice shower.

They injected a tracer into his neck.

Nero: the tracer will be removed when the mission is accomplished.

They take him home and he explains things to his wife, promising to be there for her from now on. He takes a shower and demands to go eat in a boring restaurant.

Nero: now that’s enough, make your calls.

Maurice: What idiots are you! I must enjoy my freedom for a few days so that old acquaintances know through rumors that I am free. However, I can show you where the fight will take place.

Nero: ok, let’s go!

Maurice: I’m the one driving.

So he takes them to a ranch a little away from the city. There is a large forest near the ranch in the middle of which there is a stadium built solely for underground boxing matches. They were surprised.

Maurice: we’re going to have to put a little cleanliness here and review the state of the electricity.

Nero: We’ll take care of all that.

Maurice: No, let me take care of it so people understand I’m back. But it will be at your expense. Come on, let’s go. I have to go enjoy my freedom and make a few calls.

So they go back to town and they take him home and then they leave.

Samuel: shall we leave him alone, unsupervised?

Nero: he really wants to change for his wife, he’s not going anywhere.

They return to the CLCD. At nightfall, Maurice goes to a club where he was very well known. He really enjoys his freedom and asks that they find men to fix up his house because he wants to get back into business. The next day, they will clean up his ranch and renovate his boxing stadium. In the evening, they will celebrate and rumors of his release are already circulating.

TODAY.

Gordjo has been called by men who manage his drugs and he goes to his hideout with Rodrigue and François.

Flavio: boss, we have finished selling all the stock.

Gordjo: excellent, business is going really well. I will look to bring in another shipment in the next few days.

His phone rings and he is surprised to see that it is Maurice.

Gordjo (surprised): Maurice!

Maurice: hello Gordjo!

Gordjo: what was a surprise to have you on the phone?

Maurice: obviously! Life is full of surprises.

Gordjo: we agree. How did you get out of prison, you have 10 years left right?

Maurice: yes. But you know, officially I’m still in prison but unofficially, I’m free. You know, this power that money has over people is so fascinating. I gave the director money that he will live on for 10 years. At the same time, I squandered all my fortune.

Gordjo (laughing): ah Maurice, you always surprise me.

Maurice: I need to make some money again and I thought of you?

Gordjo: to me, oh yes why?

Maurice: I heard about your undefeated champion there, I would like you to lend him to me just for one night. I’m planning to organize an underground fight in two days, it has to bring me some money. Please.

Gordjo: if I leave it to you, we’ll share the winnings, fifty-fifty.

Maurice: you too, 20% for you.

Gordjo: it’s that or nothing.

Maurice: okay, I have no other choice. Thank you so much.

Gordjo’s home.

It was 9 p.m., Gordjo has just returned home. He sits on his couch and someone brings him a drink. Krist leaves his room to go downstairs. This is where Gordjo receives a call from Bruno. Krist stops to listen.

Gordjo: hello!

Bruno: yes good evening Mr. Gordjo, it’s Gauthier!

Gordjo: ah, Gauthier! If you give me that name, is it because you want to get back into business?

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Krist: Gauthier, he knows Gauthier and he knows his true identity as well as seeing how he spoke.

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Bruno: yes we can say that. I wanted to thank you for being lenient towards me and giving me a little more time to repay you. I hope Francis called you?

Gordjo: yes, Francis called me yesterday and I was very happy. So do you want me to send you another mask or would you prefer to stay Gauthier?

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Krist: holy shit! He knows Gauthier’s true identity, plus it’s he who gave him the mask so it’s surely he who supplies him with the drugs.

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Bruno: no, no, I will keep Gauthier’s identity.

Gordjo: Very good, so you want me to send you another shipment of drugs?

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Krist: it’s confirmed, Gordjo is Gauthier’s supplier. Now I know why I am here Lord. Now I sincerely believe that you don’t do anything at random.

He slowly returns to his room. They continue their appeal.

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Bruno: no, no, I have my own idea to get back everything that was taken from me. I’ll need another shipment but I’ll call you back for that.

Gordjo: Okay, good luck then.

Bruno: thank you.

After the call, Gordjo brings Krist over.

Krist: Yes!

Gordjo: in two days, we are going to take part in the fights organized by an old friend, I need you in all your form.

Krist: Okay, I’ll practice for that. And don’t forget, I’m entitled to a percentage if I want to rebuild my life here.

Gordjo: obviously!

On the other side, Maurice informs the CLCD of the fighting which will take place in two days.