Why did Harry help Brian?
In The Fast & The Furious (2001), undercover officer Brian O'Connor worked at Harry's Auto Parts as a front to get inside the world of street racing. In the opening sequence, Brian has an argument with Dominic Toretto, which leads Dom to put pressure on Harry to fire Brian.
Is it ever explained in the movie why Harry is forced to keep Brian in his shop after that? Was Harry in trouble with the law and forced to be the front for Brian? Under normal conditions, I would think if the biggest source of your income wanted an employee of yours fired, you'd fire them. Unless there were extenuating circumstances.
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To the best of my knowledge, it's never stated outright that Harry is in some sort of trouble although it is strongly hinted at with the following dialogue:
Harry: Brian, you're messing with my business. When Dominic drives, he's golden. Kids pour in. They want everything he has. Every performance part. They pay cash!
Brian: What did Dominic say?
Harry: You don't want to know.
Brian: What did Dominic say?
Harry: He wants you out of here.
Brian: He wants me out of here?
Harry: Yes.
Brian: And what did you say to Dom?
Harry: What do you think I said? I told him, "Good help is hard to find." Relax.
Brian: I need NOS.
Harry: No.
Brian: My car topped out at 140 miles per hour this morning.
Harry: Amateurs don't use nitrous oxide. I've seen how you drive. You've a heavy foot. You'll blow yourself to pieces.
Brian: I need one of these. One of the big ones. Actually, let's make it two. And, Harry, I need it by tonight.
Brian clearly has a hold over Harry - the inference I took from this was that Harry got caught out doing something a bit illegal and has offered to assist the police in trying to nail Dom. This isn't the relationship of an employee (Brian) and a store owner (Harry) as it's clear Harry has no power at all.
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When Brian is "arrested" and taken back to the posh house that is being used by the FBI (Agent Bilkins) and Police (Sgt Tanner amoung others) to stage their operation, Harry comes up in conversation...
Bilkins: You want time, buy the magazine. We don't have time. Just get me something I can use.
Tanner: Is Harry cooperating?
Brian: Like a guy that'll do time for receiving stolen property if he doesn't.
Tanner: What kind of vibe is he getting from Toretto?
Brian: He's scared of him, but he doesn't think he's jacking trucks.
So its clear that Harry has made a deal with the police
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