Chapter 3
The thing Sameen likes best about John is that he treats her like the professional she is. She’s dealt with people who thought her gender made her less than she really is. They’ve usually regretted it, but it’s still a pain in the ass. John Reese doesn’t give a shit. that she’s female. As long as she can do the job, he seems to feel the whole thing is moot.
“I’ve worked with women before.” He’d reminds her when she remarks on it.
She snorts and he sighs.
“Yeah, men are assholes.” He agrees dryly. “Now Finch’s intel says there shouldn’t be more than ten of them. If I were running it, I’d leave a couple of guys to guard the front and go in through the alley.”
“We ought to have time to jack a car.” She answers pulling out the map Harold had drawn for them showing the building.” If we park it here they’ll have to move one at a time. Me back by the dumpster while you move in behind them.”
“I’ve got some C4.” He offers. “We could rig the car to blow when they start moving past it.”
“Why Mr. Reese, you do know how to show a girl a good time.” She grins.
“Why Ms. Shaw.” He returns the smile. “I do try.”