[ The child isn't involved, actually, that's the whole point. Jim intends to keep it that way. ]

He was. And no, I can't tell you how successful he was, or if he managed to recruit anyone else. But he didn't get Victor working for him.

[ Jim's still frowning, his every muscle tense. He can see the man's resolve waver but that still doesn't do much to put him at ease. He feels threatened even when the man's hold on the gun weakens, and his posture changes slightly. ]

And I've offered to give you more information. I told you Victor will gladly answer your questions. But you're not getting those answers tonight, and the chances that I'll encourage him to talk to you are getting slimmer the longer you keep trying to threaten me.