He thought of the summer he spent installing carpets, the lesson his father taught him about giving his word. He had been proud of that work, even as he hated it. Now, his work was different—a delicate dance of betrayal and protection.
Below is a creative piece inspired by the tone of the show and the themes of the song. The Weight of Legacy The Blacklist - Proud As We Were by Daniel Moore
The folder sat on the edge of the mahogany desk, a stark white rectangle against the deep, dark wood. Inside were names—men and women who had built empires on the suffering of others, believing themselves untouchable. Raymond Reddington stared at it, his fingers tracing the rim of a glass of Scotch. He thought of the summer he spent installing