"So, what happened to Rick?"
"They were scouting locations near Los Angeles, and I had Martin and Big Jack's family accompany them. Martin heard Rick attempting to explain the cost issues to Bill Duke and gave an important speech. The conversation between Martin, Bill Duke, and Big Jack's folks—that's why I decided to visit an old friend and take a vacation on the side, to keep away from them. I can't let any stains touch me; if problems arise one day, and I am not present, I can simply put the blame on Rick."
Tommy lowered his head and touched his abdomen with his hand. Walking briskly to a mirror, he lifted the hem of his shirt to carefully inspect his stomach area, finally letting out a sigh of relief, "Good, there are four vaguely visible abs, should not be too embarrassing."
"What did they talk about?" Sophia ignored Tommy's narcissistic behavior and asked.
