Dr. Wickman meets the Hooligan

Dr. Keen recently informed me that his patient - #853, Michael Doe, aka "The Hooligan", a psychotic vigilante - has been requesting a sitdown with me for a year now. I've simply been too busy to grant this wish, but today a tiny window in my schedule finally opened up.
Here's how it went:
Me: Good morning, #853. How are we doing today?
853: ...
Me: I hear you've been wanting to meet with me for quite a while; anything particular on your mind?
853: ...
Me: Come now, #853, out with it; I'm a very busy man.
853: ...
Me: Alright... Then allow me to do the talking. I do have to admit that I'm actually a big fan of your work, Mr. Doe.
853: ...
Me: Yes, yes, I am indeed; they way you viciously beat those criminal punks into hamburger - how glorious it was! Vermin filth who needs to be cleansed from the streets, that's what they are. Wouldn't you agree, Mr. Doe? Well, naturally you would.
853: ...
Me: Of course, Mr. Doe, of course! I couldn't have said it better myself!
853: ...
Me: Well, I don't know about that...
853: ...
Me: Ahem, anyway, Mr. Doe, I came here simply becasue I have a proposition for you - yes, a proposition. How would you feel if I said you could continue your glorious work?
853: ...
Me: I thought you would say that! So, what I mean is, we here at Hillbrook will arrange for your secret release from the asylum, and allow you to return to the streets - on one condition: that after 48 hours you return to us and this cell. This way none will be the wiser; according to our records you're still here, locked up, safe and sound, behind a giant steel door. Naturally it wasn't YOU who went on a killing rampage in the hood, it was a copycat! We can keep this up once a month maybe? 48 hours each month to continue your grand crusade. The police will know nothing - they will only find you here, locked up. I do have to stress though to not get caught, that would kind of ruin everything... So, Mr. Doe, what do you say?
853: ...Well, doc, I guess that's an offer I simply can't refuse.
Me: Splendid! I'll have Dr. Keen set it all up!
853: Doc, you ain't such a bad guy after all. I was actually planning to strangle you till yer eyes popped out, but I see no reason fer that no more.
Me: ...Well, I suppose I dodged a bullet there... Anyway, have a continued good day, #853.
853: ...
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