Chapter 12
Marcus rebuilt slower.
He worked beneath another capo temporarily.
Humiliating.
Useful.
He had to experience authority as something not guaranteed by proximity.
A year later, I brought him into one meeting.
No second chair.
No assumption.
He contributed well.
Then left when dismissed.
Good.
On the way out he stopped.
“I never wanted Clara hurt.”
“I know.”
That was important.
“And yet?”
He looked down.
“I used what would happen to her to make myself feel safe about what would happen to me.”
Better.
May you like
Self-knowledge late.
Still valuable.
