Showered and changed into clothes provided by Michael, Jack was seated in another cosy armchair facing the two brothers who were in serious conversation.
"Have we been compromised?"
Michael pondered the question for some time before answering. Jack knew he wasn't welcome to join in the conversation.
"We can't risk going back - and we can't risk contacting any of the men. We had six in the basement preparing the equipment for Wednesday - I think its safe to say the cops got it all."
"Just how did the cops get in," Daniel asked, frustrated.
"I don't know, they probably got lucky. Look - it doesn't matter we can still do this."
"How," Daniel asked. Jack fought to remain calm and casual as his anger roared inside - how could a grown man whine about this - did they have no conscience?
"We lost the miniatures Danny - they were only the warm up anyway. We still got the star of the show tucked away at home," he said as his eyes lit up with excitement. "Who cares about how many we set off or how big this is - anything will get the message across," he laughed before addressing Jack, "please excuse my little brother, he doesn't always see all of the angles surrounding something like this."
"Just what is this," Jack asked, his tone curious. Had Michaels attitude about him changed, would he allow Jack to come in on this? Maybe he would be more open to outside help now that most of his team and followers couldn't be contacted.
"Something big Jack - something that's going to change the way people think - are you up for this?"
A crooked grin filtered on Jacks face, "I think we both know that I need more information before I can sign up for something like this."
Michael leant back in his seat and let out a deep chuckle. "Danny this is a smart man you brought us - good work," he said, before turning back to face Jack.
"We have to do this on Wednesday Jack. Today's already half gone, and me and my brother still have a lot of work to do. Go home, and think about this. Do you want to be part of something that will change the way people think and live?"
Realising he was losing time Jack spoke up, "I do and I'm in. Whatever it is."
The two brothers laughed again. "Think about it first Jack. Take this cell," he said pointing to an old phone sat on the coffee table separating them, "and I'll call you tomorrow morning. If it's a yes we'll get straight to work - if it's a no we'll pretend this meeting ever happened. Got it?"
Nodding Jack picked up the cell. "Call me then, once you've done whatever it is you need to do - I'll be waiting." He said, getting up to leave, "and I'm in."
Michael smirked as he shook Jacks hand, "then we'll be seeing you tomorrow."