[quote=Sturmgewehr]
Would it be too much if I say that Max offers protection for the owner in exchange for a monthly fee?
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I would think so, yes. Either they are friends (Kelly and Max) in which case Max wouldn't charge him, or their not friends in which case I'm inclined to think Kelly would be too proud to pay him. (wait, kelly's not the owner...scratch that). Regardless i think it would be weird for max to be a regular customer in a club that's paying him "protection" money.