When it grew to become apparent to the FBI that the plot with Alan had fallen by way of, the brokers working on the situation made a decision to introduce Joe to an undercover agent posing as a 2nd strike man, nicknamed "Mark." On December 8, Joe welcomed Mark into his business office and they spoke for 45 minutes although a skunk prowled beneath the desks. Instead, Alan instructed he journey to Tampa, buy a knife, and lower Carole’s head off.