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Nate is lured into a business deal with Brennan and a Sicilian enforcer called "The Butcher." They use Nate's life as leverage to force Michael into retrieving a biometric lock for advanced military weapons. Michael has no choice, but with Paxson watching his every move, it is not going to be easy to stay under her radar. Barry the money launderer is unwillingly dragged into the battle, mainly to keep Det. Paxson from prying into his line of work. With his help, a dummy company is developed with someone in the Mayor's office with Michael as co-owner.. The investigation into its legality keeps Paxson busy while Michael deals with Brennan. Brennen is a man without a conscience and has no qualms about maiming or killing anyone who stands between him and his goal. This makes him very dangerous and Michael must use all of his skills and resources to find the chink in Brennan's armor. While retrieving the biometric lock, Michael is able to gather vital information on Brennen without his knowledge. Sam, Fi, and Barry all play a part in what turns out to be an elaborate deception to force Brennen's hand. As it turns out, Brennen does have a couple of vulnerabilities, money and his young daughter. Barry arranges a fake transfer out of Brennen's bank account. Michael finds a family photo in Brennen's house and convinces Brennen that a sniper is in place to take out his daughter. Brennen takes the bait but not before he shoots Nate in the arm to show his ruthlessness. The only thing that saves Michael and Nate is Brennen's belief that Michael is more ruthless.
Overall, a very good episode. The two front attack made for some suspenseful moments. Michael really had to sweat this one both literally and figuratively. Barry's character has always been enjoyable and maybe his role will become more than casual. With Det. Paxson on the warpath, Michael is going to need all the help he can get. |