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Cass:We’re in a relationship, yes.Which means we have to learn how not to bring our jobs into our bed.Or breakfast.Or the rare fucking moment we actually have alone.It’s called boundaries.
Mal:And this is where you draw the line?
Cass:No, this is where I remind you that you’ve got unfinished business with your brother—or brothers.And I’m not your middleman.You want honesty?Then fix your shit without dragging me into it.
Cass:As Lilah would say—don’t use me as a damn referee.
Mal:This isn’t helpful.I’m going to have to go and check on him right now.
Cass:Or ...and hear me out.You can wait until tomorrow morning.
Mal:No.You’re right.I should be looking into what’s happening in that building.There’s a lot he’s hiding and I better get to learn what it is now.While I show him that he can’t just keep secrets from me.
Cass:Good luck.I’ll be around if you need me.
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Mal:He doesn’t work for CQS.
Cass:Who?
Mal:My brother.Did he work for the Organization?
Cass:I’m working, Mal.
Mal:This is important.The Syndicate has ties to Blythe’s husband.
Cass:Fuck.
Mal:Now you’re catching up.
Cass:It’s concerning that her estranged husband is setting her up, probably planning on disappearing with the excuse of sending her to a center.
Mal:That’s the same thing I thought.Although, I’m stalling things down on my end, I need more information.My brother has links to the Organization.There’s no other explanation.Did you ...did you know that?
Cass:I might have worked with him a time or ...a lot actually.It was like babysitting your brother.Good times.
Mal:You worked with him?
Cass:Yep, he was my partner.I caught up early on that you two were related, also that he avoided talking about your family—just like you.He’s good, but I’d say he’s rusty.
Mal:That’s precisely what Gil said when I called him.
Cass:I’ll train with him again.
Mal:I could do it.
Cass:He doesn’t trust you.I don’t think that’s a good idea.
Mal:Fine, but make sure he’s ready.I don’t need a dead brother.
Cass:Trust me, it’ll be fine.I’ll reach out to Finnegan tomorrow.I’m wondering if Atlas is working for the Organization or consulting for CQS.
Mal:Why would he be rusty but working for either?
Cass:He quit several years ago.That doesn’t mean he doesn’t show up when they need him.Once you are part of the Organization, you’re family.
Mal:So they’re your family, but you left them?
