2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #2 discussion

Even after Nicole escapes from prison, Lucy has a hard time convincing team members that her role is bigger in the crime family. Why were they so resistant to the idea that she could be in charge?

I think everyone was sold on the idea of Tobias as the evil mastermind. And, since Nicole had a job with the DEA, they probably felt that she was just a flunky in the organization.

The magnitude of that escape should have convinced them she was someone important. That was a massive amount of planning and resources. I was convinced immediately. Just think, they made very little attempts to rescue Elise.

Good point, Jonetta. Why would they come up with such an elaborate plan for a flunky? She had to be someone very important in the organization.

That’s exactly what I was thinking.

Because it came from Lucy.
I agree that they also figured Tobias was the big guy in the organization.

I agree, Melissa. They still don't take Lucy seriously and Tobias is a man, so of course, he's in charge.

I think you both are right about that. A bit of gender bias going on here.

Gender at both ends of the question, Lucy was a female newbie, and Nicole was not thought to be the leader.

Good point, Charlene.

I agree. If the information came from anyone but Lucy, they would have listened. No one trusts her instincts including Juan and Barry.