The first thing William Regal notice when Mox entered the reception area of his office was how tired the man looked. He doubted Mox had gotten much sleep the night before.

"Mr. Angle is already here," William said as he shook Mox's hand. "Say the word, and this is over." He saw the temptation in Mox's blue eyes before they hardened.

"People like that just keep coming back," Mox coldly answered. "They want to make their case no matter what. I'd rather find out now what he wants and why."

Regal nodded with a half-smile. "Then let's find out, shall we?" He led the way down the hall to the conference room. "I have tea, coffee, and water if you'd like some."

"Water's fine," Mox muttered as they entered the room.

Kurt Angle stood and held out his hand to Mox who hesitated then briefly shook it. "Thank you for coming."

Mox grunted as he sat on the opposite side of the table.

Regal put a bottle of water in front of him and also sat down. "As you requested, this meeting is off the record," he said. "And at your request."

Angle's blue eyes twinkled. He could appreciate the not-so-subtle hint to get things moving. "As you know from our previous conversation, Warden Michael Cole and conditions at the Ft. Madison Federal Penitentiary are being investigated. My team and I have spoken to a number of individuals who have given us their stories."

He took a deep breath and leaned back in his chair. "Cards on the table, we need to take all this information, along with other information that is being developed, into Court. That means, Mr. Moxley, that we need you to testify. There are other individuals who have said if you testify, they well also testify."

"And if I don't testify?" Mox demanded.

Regal saw Mox's hand tighten on the water bottle.

"We could subpoena you, but I'd rather not do that," Angle replied.

"And if I don't testify?" Mox repeated.

"Then information developed because of what you told me won't be allowed into Court," Angle explained. "And those who could corroborate your story will not testify unless you do."

"Are you saying your case rests solely upon Mr. Moxley?" Regal asked.

Angle shook his head. "No, but it will be a far weaker case against both prison guards and Warden Cole."

"Cole did nothing about any of it," Mox growled. "He knew about it but didn't give a damn. As powerful as Lesnar was, he could've stopped it. Put Lesnar in solitary. Replaced some of the guards."

Angle nodded. "Could've. But didn't."

Mox stared at the bottle of water in front of him, then slowly opened it. "Who said they'd testify if I would?"

"Amore. Rawley. Dr. Michael Hayes."

Silence.

"I'll do it," Mox quietly spoke.

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"Good morning, Davenport. We're here on a bright sunny Sunday morning for the Grand Opening of the Rollins Study Hall." Charly Caruso smiled brightly into the camera. "With me is the owner, Mr. Seth Rollins." She turned and brought Seth into the camera's focus. "Tell us all about this. Your great-uncle began this project, correct?"

Seth nodded with a smile. "He did. John Rollins had a vision for this, and I've been honored to carry it through. As the owner of Rollins Bookstore, which is located next door, Uncle John turned part of the bookstore into a study area. That was back in the late 1990s. He encouraged kids to come in and use the reference books. There was no internet when he started this and public transportation, or the lack of it, didn't allow kids in this area to get to the nearest public library and then back home before dark. Uncle John felt education was the best way to combat poverty and crime."

"And everyone here is a qualified teacher?" Charly probed.

"Absolutely, certified by the State of Iowa," Seth answered. "I have a Master's Degree in Education and will be taking care of the administrative details. Right now, we're focusing on elementary, middle school, and high school students. We hope to expand to offer adult education for those wanting to obtain their GEDs or study for citizenship tests."

"What about special education?"

"That creates a totally different scenario of needs and qualifications," Seth admitted. "However, it's on our drawing board. I'm honored to have a terrific and dedicated group of teachers on board for this project."

"What about cost?" Charly inquired.

Seth looked directly into the camera. "Look, whatever your economic circumstance is, if your child is having difficulty in subjects in school, talk with us. I'm sure something can be worked out."

"Well, there you have it. Definitely a needed community-oriented effort. Good luck, Mr. Rollins. This is Charly Caruso for Channel 11 News in Davenport."