How in the world does he even begin to answer that question? How does he even begin to recall it, lost and not-yet-found in the haze of his alcohol-soaked memories.

"Let's just leave it at 'I got connections and ain't afraid to use 'em'." Yes. Let's leave it at that.

"I brought my skills and my network, collected favors from people, the usual. Lots of hard work on a lot of people's behalves. Only lately, it looks as they might be on to me. Or, alternatively, they may find me while snoopin' around for someone else entirely. Not. Good."