Tony and Chase looked at each other.

'We don't know when this is gonna go down' Chase observed. 'When is Jack due to make contact again?'

'Two days' Tony said, looking thoughtful. 'If it happens before then, there's nothing we can do.'

'You'll just let it happen? Adam asked, surprised. 'I mean – never mind Jack - this could bring down the whole mission. Jack breaks. Jack dies. End of story'

'Look, Adam, I don't need you to spell it out for me.' Tony responded, the irritation quite evident in his voice, 'I hope it doesn't go down until I've had a chance to speak to Jack. That way he can make his own decision about what do. But if it happens sooner than that – then there isn't anything I can do. If I send another agent in to warn Jack, the mission is jeopardised.'

Tony turned his head slightly to address his final remarks to Chase. 'And honestly – do you think it would make any real difference? Jack will go through with it anyway. Look what he's been through already. It'll all be for nothing if he gives in to this. He'll tough it out.'

'Yeah, but this is a bit different Tony', Chase responded, 'If Jack really thinks he's been taken by another Cartel and if he thinks they're gonna kill him...' he hesitated slightly, '... or mutilate him – or whatever...' Chase looked distracted as he considered what Jack might have to go through, 'doesn't it make sense for him to change sides?'

Tony was quick to reply, 'Obviously I know what you mean but there are too many 'ifs' in that equation, Chase. If Jack believes it's another Cartel.... Well, maybe he'll believe it, but not necessarily. He knows how twisted Ramon is. He's got first hand experience of that already. And he knows Ramon doesn't trust him fully. Jack might be expecting a test of loyalty. A set up has to be a possibility ... and if he thinks they're really going to kill him – or whatever ...' Tony decided not to dwell on the alternatives, 'well, Jack's been interrogated before. He'll have to judge how serious he thinks they are.'

Neither Chase nor Adam responded. It was clear to them both that Tony was right. They could only hope that Jack made contact before Ramon put his plan into action.

'Let me know if you pick up anything else important Adam', Tony said, shuffling papers together and preparing to move back to his office. 'Actually...' he turned back, '...get Gael to check the camera feed from now on. We might get a heads up on the timing if we see Ramon or Hector briefing a group of new faces. They've got to be new faces or Jack would know them. And when Michelle and Chloe get back, brief them on the situation. Oh – and this has to stay between us five,' he looked across at Kim, 'No reason to worry people unnecessarily - and we want to be absolutely sure that no one's gonna try to contact Jack.'