Old Chance runs down the rules of... whatever they do. "Rule Number One, take the fight to them." "Never let her out of your sight." Chance is sort of impressed. Old Chance gravels, "Worked on you. Worked on your boss, too, once upon a time." We learn that people aren't even allowed to use the name "Christopher Chance" around The Old Man. Our Chance asks Old Chance if he remembers what he said at their momentous meeting. It was "Nobody deserves to die," which is one of Chance's catchphrases. Although I don't think he's used it that much.
Still on the phone, Winston frantically tells Katherine about how Leonore is a ship, which is probably where something was hidden. Chance answers, "Interesting story." Winston isn't all that surprised that Chance is on the line. They talk about how they both hate their current jobs. Chance tells him that as long as he's wearing that badge, he can't help.
So they know they have to get to the docks. Incidentally, docks covered in containers are the Abandoned Warehouse of action shows.
Chance and Katherine pull up to the dock in a boat. "I've been complaining about waterside security for years. Good thing they never listened," comments Katherine. Chance doesn't want to bring Katherine on the raid on the offices. She looks him in the eye, then they kiss. The canoodling takes some time. Chance vows, "I'll get you out of this. I promise."
Chance picks a couple of locks and gets into the office. Over a walkie-talkie, Katherine walks him through logging in (KWalters/Carmine) and he checks the passenger list. There's no Fortier. Who could Fortier be? Aha! It's not "Fortier," it's container "40-A." Which is in Row 16. Baptiste listens in on the radio as Chance tells her he'll be back to the boat in about ten minutes. Chance is on the case!
Chance opens the container and walks in. It's empty. "Wild goose chase," he explains to Goatee. CRASH! Goatee doesn't buy it. Okay, fine. Chance opens the container. It's empty... except for a briefcase containing a book. He walks out and Baptiste stops him. "Two days ago I was on a beach. Madagascar."
Baptiste is furious that Chance is turning on The Old Man, and also turning on Baptiste. Chance offers apocalyptic predictions about what will happen if this book gets out: "Nations fall. Cities burn." Baptiste doesn't care. "I'll give it back if he leaves Katherine Walters alone. Forever." No dice. Baptiste draws his gun, but a truck goes between them and Chance vanishes. It's time for a chase through the stacks of containers!













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