"I'll be sure to call next time I'm in the market for a piece of government literature," he replies.

Brian's hand on his back, Max doesn't move, but he doesn't relax just yet. He can't quite bring himself to. Even though he knows now that half the shit he thought happened on the street didn't, he still can't manage to shake it just yet.

"Look, I'm sorry, man. If you want me to fuck off, I'll go."