Drabble: Bad Advice

Bad Advice

“This whole thing is set to blow wide open.”

“Fuck.”

“This doesn’t have to be a bad thing.”

“How the hell do you mean?”

“Okay, here’s the plan. Over the next few months, you’re going to go absolutely over the top. Don’t just be corrupt, be a parody of corruption. Do it on every phone line you’ve got.”

“Why would I fuckin’ do that?”

“You’re giving them evidence so ridiculous, when it comes out, people won’t possibly believe it’s real. You’ll be a hero, a victim, a frame-up.”

“Son, you’re a fuckin’ genius.

“Just doing my job, Mr. B.”