If Lake makes a fool of himself, it would be Chief Jax rallying the police to follow him.
Hearing this from his subordinate, Jax chuckled and said,
"He shouldn't be so ostentatious, the BEC incident probably scared him enough.
This grand reception today is for those with intentions, that's all."
Lake went from being a state police officer to LAPD chief, and his foundation in LAPD is weak. After Gasetti's wave of support, Lake's room to maneuver increased.
He led the team to welcome, and even planned a massive meeting with hundreds of LAPD middle managers, just to showcase strength and attract the fence-sitters.
"The people with intentions you're referring to, are they us?" The subordinate's tone was somewhat worried.
Jax chuckled, comforting him.
"No, he can't deal with us, don't worry."
The BEC issue started with great fanfare, proceeded with ups and downs, and ended anticlimactically, reflecting the power disparity between the battling parties.
