Never Back Down: No Surrender Page #6

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Okay, stop.

First, let me apologize

about the other evening.

I'm way out of practice with

this whole dating thing.

But I'd really like to

get to know you better,

so listen, you can ask me

anything from now on, okay?

- Okay.

- Okay.

So, is there a Mrs. Case?

Any little Cases running around?

No mini-Cases.

I thought there'd be a

Mrs. Case one time.

But turned out she

was already married.

- Yeah.

- That must've hurt.

What was up with that?

Well, there are these women

who fixate on romancing inmates.

There's a name for

them, but I forget.

But once the inmate gets released,

then the fantasy's over.

How long ago was that?

Seven years ago.

Well, I believe seven's

a very lucky number.

- You do, do you?

- Yeah, I do.

Case, I think things are really

gonna start turning around for you.

Think so?

I think so.

So here's my place.

Thank you.

So, I hope I didn't

have you out too late.

It must be just about the time

to tuck little Morgan into bed?

Morgan spending the night

with Boonkie tonight,

so, I don't have a curfew.

So, I guess you have to get

up pretty early to train?

Yeah, yeah. I got to get up

pretty early to train Brody.

And, you know, work out.

Well, I had a really

great time tonight.

- Yeah, me, too. Me, too.

- Thank you.

Yeah.

Good night.

Bye.

Bye.

You froze again, didn't you?

"No, Myca, I don't have to wake up early.

I don't have to train."

"All I have to look forward

to is going back to my room

and talking to my-goddamn-self."

You are an idiot.

All you had to do was say,

"Well, Myca, since you don't have a curfew,

I would like to spend more time with you.

"Since we happen to be in

front of your condo..."

You'd think I'd get it.

You'd think my dumb

ass would get it.

But no...

F***ing stupid...

Who is it?

What?

Mr. Vega has been hearing a lot

of good things about you lately.

Some very, very good things.

And I care, why?

This.

What's that?

It's a contract.

It's your contract to

fight for the PFC.

And where's Vega?

Don't flatter yourself.

Mr. Vega is a very busy man.

You must be out of your mind.

You know what, those work fine.

But these are too basic. It's too clean.

If you haven't noticed,

it's Caesar Braga.

B-R-A-G-A. It says

here, "Barga."

"Barga," not the name.

Not the name.

These... I'm gonna have to

re-do all of these, guys.

No, it's Braga, like that.

Not Barga like...

Mr. Vega?

Excuse me, Mr. Vega.

Yeah, who the hell are you?

Well, I'm Eddie, but everyone

just calls me Creech.

All right, how can I help you?

Mr. Walker wanted me

to deliver this to you.

- Mr. Walker.

- Yes, sir.

All right...

Yeah? Can I help you?

Well, I was just kind

of wondering here...

No. No. No.

Whatever you're thinking, no. Okay?

Please, we're kind of busy here.

Okay, but you know

it says "Barga"?

Okay, no, please, just

get out of here! Please!

This is what I'm talking about here.

Okay, even a f***ing...

You gotta look at it. Look at it.

Excuse me a second.

What the f***?

The balls on this guy.

Who the f*** does

he think he is?

Did you find out? Did

you dig up anything?

- I'm working on it. I'm working on it.

- Well, work a little harder. Okay?

I don't care if you have to dig up

the whole f***ing Internet.

Find something. Bring it back.

Don't come back until you do.

Go. Go. Go. Go.

What is it with you

and Vega anyways?

What he's done to the

sport is a travesty, man.

It's what he represents.

What? And you're so pure?

What's wrong with doing it clean?

That's the way it started, right?

Everybody's got

their price, Case.

Tell me, there's not

some number out there

to convince you to bend

the rules, just a little.

What does it benefit a man

if he gains the world,

but loses his soul, right?

You get that sh*t off

a fortune cookie?

Come on, let's pick this sh*t up.

Hey!

What are you guys watching?

Case, this is some wicked sh*t.

Where the hell did

you find that?

Showed up yesterday on Worldstar.

Then it just exploded.

Now it's everywhere.

That happened years

ago, I was framed.

How the hell did you not end up

under the jail for this sh*t?

Long story.

Felon in possession of a firearm.

That's five years mandatory.

You planted that gun.

What'd you say, you

piece of sh*t?

I ain't gotta plant no gun to

get rid of your black ass.

You done lost your manners, boy.

Hold his ass.

F***!

I said hold his ass still!

Like I said, long story.

One that's better forgotten.

Are you f***ing kidding me?

Our pay-per-view numbers

should be twice this by now.

- We don't turn this around, I'm f***ed.

- Wanna get Myca on the line?

No, she's been flogging this

bout everywhere she can.

I've thrown more money into this

thing than in my last five fights

and still I can't move

the f***ing needle.

Fans just don't wanna see

this fight, simple as that.

Fans don't wanna see Brody James

fight, that's the problem.

He's done. He's over,

he's yesterday's news.

I hear he's looking

a lot better, boss.

It's too little. Too late.

Now, Case Walker...

It's different story with

that Internet cop thing.

- What if...

- What are you thinking?

- Mr. Case?

- Mr. Case!

What?

Mr. Walker, your

video has exploded.

Do you think its popularity

is a symbolic response

to police brutality

in your country?

No comment. Now could you

people move back, please.

Just answer that, please.

You have seen the video, right?

Okay, back up... Back up.

Back up.

All right, everyone, I'm Myca Cruz,

Mr. Walker's publicist.

He will not be answering any questions

or conducting interviews at this time.

Any media requests can go through

my office, and my office only.

- Come on!

- Please. Please.

Come in.

So, what do you think?

This is really nice.

But whose is it?

No strings attached, Case.

It's Vega's way of showing his appreciation

for everything you've done for Brody.

Twenty-four-hour security guards.

No one's getting in here

without your permission.

Or Vega's.

He's trying to help.

Look, I'm just around the

corner if you need me.

I'm sure your services

don't come cheap.

Case, I'm trying to help as a

friend, if that's okay with you.

Well, okay. I'll go get my stuff.

Thank you.

Hey, Matty, who's this guy?

Sambo guy, supposed to help

Brody with his leg locks.

Used to fight in Pride.

Did you send for him?

No, he's local.

What's the matter?

He just pops up outta nowhere

and he's working with a

number one contender?

Now you know how I felt

when you walked in.

Come on, man,

what's a Russian Sambo

specialist doing in Bangkok?

And he just happens

to come to this gym?

Come on, man, something

doesn't fit.

Yeah, not like a 250-pound

black karate guy.

Hey, guys, take it down a notch, come on

you got one week before the fight, Brody.

I'm only 230.

You look 260...

Sh*t!

What the hell happened?

I had him in a heel-hook

and he spun the wrong way.

What?

F***, it was an

accident, Brody moved.

Sh*t! Somebody get some ice!

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