What came next was simple: bundle all the accomplices into police cars and leave a message on Casey's Pager.
William returned to the Police Station with the two rookies, their confidence soaring.
Even after he was locked in a holding cell, the suspect named Morse remained defiant, declaring that he would not say another word until his lawyer arrived.
That request was within his legal rights, so William could hardly refuse.
But Chris Pass had a bad feeling.
"Boss, if his father really is someone powerful, what should we do with him?"
Unlike Renee, who was full of hopes and ideals, Chris Pass had prepared himself more thoroughly before joining the force. He also understood just what kind of hellhole Gotham was.
William did not know how to answer. Chris Pass had reached a crossroads in his career, perhaps even his entire life. Should William remind him to pursue justice without wavering, or act like a seasoned veteran and teach the rookie a few things that could never be said openly?
At the time, William might have leaned more toward the latter.
Not everyone had the system's protection or multiple chances to learn from their mistakes.
In Gotham, one wrong step came at a steep price.
Before long, the person Morse wanted arrived.
Not a lawyer, but his damned father.
Barlock was perhaps the strongest contender in the mayoral race. He came from a political dynasty, wielded considerable political influence, and had enough campaign funding to get his speeches into every major newspaper and onto every major channel.
More importantly, the man could be considered a candidate with an utterly spotless record.
Of course, after his arrogant youngest son committed murder, cracks had already appeared in the politician's invincible image.
As for why they were merely "cracks," that came down