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"Sir, maybe it was a mistake. Maybe the boys thought it would be too risky," Saul offers.
"They should have known better than that," I snarl, my anger growing by the second.
"Padron, we should go. The boys will be back any minute," Saul says.
"No. We're staying. We're not leaving until they return."
"Padron, I really don't think that's a good idea," Saul argues.
"Don't tell me what to do," I hiss, glaring at him.
Saul lowers his head, and I turn my attention back to the monitor, scanning the feed for signs of the boys. After a few minutes, the camera comes back online, and I can see the boys making their way back to the van.
"There they are," Saul says, his relief obvious.
I watch as the boys approach, their expressions solemn.
"Well?" I ask, as the two boys climb into the van.
"Mission accomplished," Phoenix answers.
"Good. And you left no trace behind?" I question.
"None," he replies, and I can tell from his demeanor that the boy is lying.
"We did everything as instructed," Heath says, backing up his friend.
"Is that so?" I ask, my tone skeptical.
"Yes, sir," Heath responds.
"Fine. But if you're lying, there will be consequences," I warn.
"We're not lying," Phoenix insists.
"If that's true, then why was the camera feed offline for several minutes?" I demand.
"That wasn't us," Heath insists.
"I'm not buying it," I growl, pulling out my gun and aiming it at Phoenix.
"Whoa, hold on. There's no need for that," Phoenix says, putting his hands up.
"Tell me the truth. Now," I bark, the muzzle of the gun inches from his face.
"Uncle, please. Just let us explain," Heath begs.
"No more talking. More action," I hiss, cocking the gun. "Now go back in there. Bring me the kid's right hand, and I'll let it go."
"You're joking," Phoenix mutters.
"Do it," I order.
"Xavier, please," Heath begs, his eyes pleading.
"No. You do it, or I'll shoot," I state, my voice leaving no room for argument.
"Fuck," Phoenix swears, and I can tell he knows the jig is up.
