You could cash your "paycheck" at any 7/11. Congratulations?!?
I've no requirement or interest,in being paid for something I didn't do...but savvy how it's your only angle,given your "vocation".
Bless your heart for TRYING.
Hint...................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."