The Passwords: Part 6 (Finale)

Brian stood outside, trying to appear casual though his eyes darted back and forth seeking anyone showing interest in him. He knew the risk he was taking but hoped his precautions would save him.

He finally noticed one of the thugs approaching, crossing the open lot. Brian casually turned, looking into the hotel lobby and noticed the second thug. A pincer move. Brian stood his ground, waiting for the thugs to close in on him.

Rocky went directly for Brian, his right hand in his coat pocket gripping a pistol. He was very surprised that Brian did not try to flee. Rocky's eyes scanned Brian, checking for any possible weapons. All he saw were the files in Brian's left hand.

As Rocky came within a few feet of Brian, Brian turned and extended his left arm toward Rocky, holding the files out to him.

"Take it all and just leave me alone." said Brian.

Rocky was wary and thought a moment. He finally took the folders and quickly scanned through them. It certainly appeared to be the evidence his employer wanted. The computer discs were there as well. Rocky signaled to his partner who then started walking toward the front doors.

"May I go?" asked Brian.

"Not yet." replied Rocky. Rocky's partner exited the hotel and Rocky handed him the folders and evidence. Rocky then took out his phone and dialed his employer.

"I have recovered the evidence. What should I do with the Secondary? He handed over the evidence and just wants to walk away." said Rocky into the phone.

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a minute. "Let him go. Only the evidence matters."

"Understood." said Rocky as he hung up.

Rocky glared at Brian and then said, "Leave now."

"I need to get my suitcase in my room and then I will go directly to the airport." said Brian.

Rocky nodded and Brian then went back into the hotel. Rocky and his partner then went back to their car.
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One month passed...

Silas Forman was shocked when the San Francisco Police showed up at his office to arrest him for the murder of his father. Silas had personally burned all of the evidence when Rocky had delivered it to him. So he felt mostly confident that the police had overextended themselves.

But he soon learned the truth. The police knew exactly what he had done. They knew exactly how he had killed his father. And they had sufficient proof to arrest him, and probably to convict him as well. Where did they get that evidence?

In time, Silas pled out and received a sentence of 25-life, with a chance at parole. This also required him testifying against his employees. In addition, he surrendered his inheritance. Justice had been served.
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Silas had destroyed the original evidence against him. But he had been unaware that a copy had been made of the evidence. When Brian had recovered the evidence, and before he left the hotel, he had first gone to the Marriot's business center. He had then quickly made copies of everything. He hid the copies and then went outside the hotel, to wait for the thugs who wanted the evidence. Once he handed over the evidence, he returned to the hotel and recovered the copies. He then delivered them to the local police who spent time confirming it all before moving to arrest Silas.

Brian had avenged his friend Roger.

THE END