There is one piece of good news: I cleared things with Broderick. You have sanction in this until someone from higher up slaps his wrists.’

‘Broderick actually approved this?’

'I know. I think it’s because he’s always had the hots for me.’

'Not that he really likes and respects my work?’

'He hates you, Rex.’

'Can’t think why.’

'You refused to hand over the route mapping in Venezuela.’

'I suggested he would be better not interfering and let me get on with my job. I was perfectly friendly.’

'You told him to suck your balls.’

'The very definition of friendly. I don’t let just anyone suck them.’