When Mike was initially sent to Graceland he was asked to brush up on his Spanish. Using his phone to help him learn during the plane ride to California. During the time he was working underneath Bello he watched some old western movies. In other words, Mike is familiar with the idea of having to do some research before jumping head first into a new case. However, this is something new to him.
In the past he’s gone under as an ex-marine and a stunt man. Among a few other things, but this is the icing on the cake. Taking on the role of a performer. Honestly? In the beginning? Mike didn’t think they were being serious. Well, that quickly changed when he started taking actual vocal training for a couple weeks before tonight when he’ll be stepping foot on stage for the first time. The hope of all of this is that he’ll somehow gain access into the inner circle of one of the notorious crime bosses in the area. In order to accomplish such a feat and make it appear as though he’s a professional singer and performer, he has to sing in front of an audience.
In order for his cover to remain intact and make it seem believable, he needs others working behind the scenes so-to-speak. An agent. Security. In fact, he’s meeting with these people for the first time today. Luckily they’ve been hired by the FBI. Meaning Mike doesn’t need to worry about telling them lie after lie. It’ll be refreshing to say the least.
So he’s expecting to see new faces when the introductions begin, but there’s one in particular that catches his attention.
❝Johnny?❞ To be fair, he looks … different. Primarily because of the tattoos. Though it isn’t a huge surprise. Having witnessed Charlie putting fake tattoos on him before in the past to help play the part. ❝Why didn’t you tell me you were headed out here?❞