North America Gunman Detective

Chapter 1546 - 829: Mrs. Ruiz

Ever since she had spent some time with Walter's young daughter Holly, Mary seemed to have her maternal instincts stirred up as she held little Liam and moved around the living room without sitting down, leaving Nia to stand and chat with her.

As for Jimmy and Hank, seeing Nia and Mary happily chatting, they shrugged and headed directly to Hank's bedroom. Hank handed a bottle of beer from the six-pack he brought from the living room to Jimmy, "You really should see that group with Gus. They were perfectly coordinated during the interrogation, but other than admitting to using the Fried Chicken Brothers for drug trafficking, they confessed to nothing and gave up nothing."

Jimmy shrugged: "But it was enough to convict them, wasn't it?"

Hank: "Yeah, but we didn't gain much. The drug money is said to have been completely sent to Mexico, and Eladio is dead too. The trail is completely cold. Damn it, we missed out on millions, if not tens of millions of illicit cash."

Jimmy: "Think of it positively, a Mexican drug lord entrenched in Albuquerque for twenty years is enough. Don't overthink it. What does the Federal Prosecutor's Office say?"

Hank: "No problem, all the evidence is in place. Many people are expected to be imprisoned for over ten years. Gus could face more than twenty-five years."

Jimmy: "Twenty-five years, huh? Well, that line can be abandoned. By the time he gets out, he might need someone to help him stand when he pees. By the way, about your brother-in-law Walter..."

Hank sighed: "His lung cancer relapsed, and he's undergoing chemotherapy now."

Jimmy: "Sorry, I didn't know it had gotten so serious. Is his family safe now?"

Hank: "Yeah, they've been relocated, starting anew in a different place."

Hank was still somewhat disheartened; Heisenberg was the person he'd been pursuing all along, and it turned out to be his brother-in-law. If it weren't for Jimmy, he might not have survived this ordeal.

Being ambushed by Mexican assassins was the biggest reason Hank was cleared of suspicion. Under those circumstances, it was almost impossible for Hank to retaliate and kill the two attackers, and he was left partially paralyzed for several months, nearly destined to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

Jimmy: "Oh, I haven't congratulated you yet. You're about to become the Assistant Special Agent in Charge."

Jimmy had heard the news from Gomez before coming, and of course, he needed to touch base with them. Hank wouldn't say anything, whereas Gomez wasn't shy since he was still far from that position.

Hank raised his beer: "It's not official yet; who knows if anything unexpected will happen."

Jimmy: "Once the word's out, it's probably settled. This case... it's enough."

Hank: "Thanks for your words, I hope everything goes smoothly."

Jimmy and Nia sat around for a while before bidding farewell. There was still some time before the court hearing, so he could take Nia out for a couple of days.

Used to New York's urban environment, the desert felt quite different. But this time, with little Liam, they couldn't be too wild. They decided to stay in a pre-arranged mountain villa to experience a different living environment, as the little one couldn't handle the chaotic desert conditions.

The courtroom trial was swift; Gus looked significantly more haggard, but when he stood in the defendant's box, he kept his posture straight, maintaining his dignity. Faced with the evidence presented by the prosecution, he even stopped his defense lawyer at one point and ultimately received a 25-year sentence. Throughout, he stayed composed, which was quite rare, given that it's not unusual for defendants to break down in court.

Mike and Jesse were much the same. Although the lawyers worked hard to overturn the evidence submitted by the prosecution, it was to no avail. Clearly, they had communicated with each other, which resulted in everyone choosing to plead guilty. Otherwise, they wouldn't have all opted for a unanimous decision.

The laundry manager, chicken farm employees, drivers—none of them got away. They were all taken into custody. However, not everyone would be resolved in this trial, as offenders were categorized by levels. Some could be processed ahead of time, while most could only wait in line.

Jimmy observed the entirety of Gus's trial and specifically stood at the exit to wait. He greeted Gus as he was leaving, but Gus acted as though he hadn't seen him and simply followed the court police out.

Jimmy shrugged, perhaps Gus's least favorite person to see was him. He called out to Nia, and the two left the courthouse with their child.

Little Liam was indeed unfortunate, having such parents. At such a young age, he had to witness a court trial, which could be considered an alternative form of training. Maybe the little guy would even follow his parents into their profession in the future.

With work done and no rush to head back, Jimmy took Nia and little Liam to visit James and Tom, and then to see Mrs. Walz. He didn't have many elders. They usually wouldn't go to New York, so with time at hand, it was an opportunity for a rare family outing to visit them.

Especially Mrs. Walz, her condition no longer allowed for long-distance travel. If Jimmy didn't come, they could only chat over the phone. In fact, Jimmy seldom called Mrs. Walz, finding it hard to find a suitable reason. Importantly, as someone connected to his mother's side, Mrs. Walz was undoubtedly someone Jimmy had to maintain good relations with. Using this chance to visit with the family showed proper respect, which is why they had called ahead to arrange a visiting time.