From: Robert Callen To: Maura Isles Subject: Re: Physical Exam
Dr. Isles,
Most of the people in charge and even some of us not in charge came from jobs that required top security and that means that you trust no one. Ever. You lie through life to ensure that you stay alive. Vance told us a story before you came about his own cover for the job, a cover that he kept up with his wife for two decades. She still doesn't know the truth about him.
Some of our personal histories compound that sense of paranoia. So I was wrong, you don't just earn our trust. You fight tooth and nail to even get the chance to show us that you can earn that trust.
When a rope is thrown your way, take it. It doesn't happen often.