RENEGADE: STEPHEN NICHOLS ONLINE MEDIA

Tucker asks, why are they paying, James Collier a retainer the size of the national debt? Sofia replies, he's the consultant on the alternative energy project. Cane recommended him and she approved. Tucker isn't sure he does. A hesitant Sofia says okay, well and make the call to Cane. She informs that Tucker has some questions about their new consultant. Cane thought she said that everything was, okay. Sofia chuckles, it's not called Dupre unlimited.LOL Tucker has the final say. Cane is on his way. Neil asks, what's up? Cane replies, that was Sofia. Tucker has some questions about the new, biofuel consultant. Neil offers to stay and help Lily. Cane states, he wants the best man for the job? It's Collier. He's not into publicity. He's not into self-promotion. He gets in, he does the job, and he gets out. Tucker states, "you say he's the man?" He grabs a big pile of papers. He states, research questions. He want him to get the material to Collier. Tell him he want answers by tomorrow morning. Cane says, it'll be done. Tucker adds, one more thing. On paper, Collier looks like a winner. But nothing beats shaking a man's hand and looking him in the eye. "You set up a face-to-face." At Tucker's office, Cane asks tomorrow? Tucker asks, is that going to be a problem? Cane lies, Collier's a busy guy, though. He may not be in the country. Tucker stresses he is paying him to be where he want him to be-- that's his office tomorrow. If transportation's an issue, they will send the jet. Sofia will let the pilot know. She's on standby. Tucker says, once he has reviewed that assignment, had a face-to-face with the man, he will decide whether he stays on payroll or not. Tucker's Office--Neil says, they adjusted production based on analysis that holiday sales were going to be tepid. Sofia continues if consumers aren't buying, they won't be sitting on a warehouse of extra products. An impressed Tucker replies, they did good work Anything else? Neil heard he has reservations about the consultant that Cane brought in. Tucker just want to meet him for myself, see who he is. Neil states, they all know that Cane's a good businessman. He is sure has he's done his homework well. Tucker is glad he has faith in Cane, but faith doesn't cut the checks. I do. The fact is, Neil, none of his colleagues have heard of this guy. So if this is Cane trying to slip a buddy a few checks under the table, he is going to put a stop to it. And then he is going to bounce Collier and Cane out on their "down unders." NOTE: A special thanks to Leia @ Soapzone for alllowing me to use her recap. Mucho thanks Leia.