Bruiser’s Flight

The Rainmaker

Bruiser Stone’s criminal entanglements draw Rudy into danger, then leave Deck tempted by a final attempt to recover hidden money.

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Bearing strength in each event

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A Job with a Price A Job with a Price from "The Rainmaker". Bruiser’s Offer Shelter and Employment Bruiser Stone agrees to represent Rudy during the fire investigation and offers him an associate-like position.

A Job with a Price from "The Rainmaker". Bruiser’s Offer Shelter and Employment Bruiser Stone agrees to represent Rudy during the fire investigation and offers him an associate-like position.

Bruiser’s Offer Shelter and Employment Bruiser Stone agrees to represent Rudy during the fire investigation and offers him an associate-like position. Rudy accepts despite knowing the firm’s reputation. Unequal Security The compensation arrangement makes Rudy responsible for generating fees and potentially owing money. His new job is a refuge from immediate crisis but not a dependable career.

Questions about the Office Questions about the Office from "The Rainmaker". Trouble Beneath the Surface Federal Attention Deck Shifflet warns Rudy that federal investigators may be closing in on Bruiser and Prince Thomas.

Questions about the Office from "The Rainmaker". Trouble Beneath the Surface Federal Attention Deck Shifflet warns Rudy that federal investigators may be closing in on Bruiser and Prince Thomas.

Trouble Beneath the Surface Federal Attention Deck Shifflet warns Rudy that federal investigators may be closing in on Bruiser and Prince Thomas. Their phones are tapped, and rumors of a grand jury circulate. A Partner’s Exposure Rudy realizes his employment could connect him to people facing serious charges. The office’s ordinary legal work now shares space with the possibility of a criminal investigation.

The Raid and Disappearance The Raid and Disappearance from "The Rainmaker". A Firm Left Behind Indictments Arrive Federal authorities raid Bruiser’s office and seize records, while indictments name Bruiser, Prince, and others.

The Raid and Disappearance from "The Rainmaker". A Firm Left Behind Indictments Arrive Federal authorities raid Bruiser’s office and seize records, while indictments name Bruiser, Prince, and others.

A Firm Left Behind Indictments Arrive Federal authorities raid Bruiser’s office and seize records, while indictments name Bruiser, Prince, and others. Both men disappear rather than face immediate arrest. Rudy Starts Again Rudy and Deck abandon the compromised office and create their own small practice. The move offers distance from the investigation but also eliminates the support and resources they had.

The Hidden Cash The Hidden Cash from "The Rainmaker". A Dangerous Proposal A Message from Bruiser Deck says Bruiser has contacted him from hiding and wants help moving four million dollars in cash from Memphis.

The Hidden Cash from "The Rainmaker". A Dangerous Proposal A Message from Bruiser Deck says Bruiser has contacted him from hiding and wants help moving four million dollars in cash from Memphis.

A Dangerous Proposal A Message from Bruiser Deck says Bruiser has contacted him from hiding and wants help moving four million dollars in cash from Memphis. He expects a share for transporting it. Rudy Refuses Rudy recognizes that the plan could send them to prison and refuses to participate. Deck’s financial desperation, however, makes the proposal difficult to dismiss.

Deck’s Uncertain Departure Deck’s Uncertain Departure from "The Rainmaker". A Partnership Ends A Last Disclosure Deck admits that the hidden money remains in Memphis and that he intends to try moving it.

Deck’s Uncertain Departure from "The Rainmaker". A Partnership Ends A Last Disclosure Deck admits that the hidden money remains in Memphis and that he intends to try moving it.

A Partnership Ends A Last Disclosure Deck admits that the hidden money remains in Memphis and that he intends to try moving it. Rudy warns him against the plan, but cannot control his partner’s decision. Separation The two men divide their files and part with affection rather than anger. Rudy leaves town, while Deck remains exposed to the criminal world he has never fully escaped.

after Rudy’s dismissal from the Lake firm

during Rudy’s first months with Bruiser

the day Bruiser’s associates are indicted

after Great Benefit’s jury verdict

the day Rudy leaves Memphis