Page 2 of The Picasso Heist
“I understand. But their motive…”
“Can you blame them?”
“Sometimes people get blinded. Emotions—”
“That’s what we’re here for.”
“We’re not shrinks.”
“I know.”
“This is personal for them.”
“Very personal.”
“That’s what I’m saying.”
“How can it not be, though?”
“So you’re okay with that?”
“It’s why I trust her.”
“Because it’s so personal?”
“Because she’s willing to risk her life.”
“Some people would call that crazy.”
“I’m well aware.”
“Because that’s the risk if things go sideways.”
“Well aware of that too.”
“Are you really, though?”
“What do you want me to say?”
“I want you to say it out loud.”
“You serious?”
“As a heart attack.”
“You mean, if she gets found out?”
“Yes. What happens to this girl, Halston, if she gets caught?”
“Fine.”
“Fine what? Let me hear the words.”
“She’s as good as dead, that’s what.”
ACT I
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY
