"She thought I could help convince Clay to take the threat seriously."

Clay had taken a view of the cabin from the road.

Clay took the wheel, slammed the door and looked out at the unhappy security man.

Clay took the Judge's limp hand and shook it warmly.

Suddenly protective, Clay took her arm but she pushed him to one side.

Clay took the man suddenly by the shoulders, and with one swift movement swung him from right to left, as if he were a door.

Clay then takes his firearms and stages the murder to look like a hit by the cartel.

Clay took a couple of slow steps toward the door.

He stuck close to the tone of the novel and had Clay take drugs but did not make him bisexual.

He'd better have Clay take a look at him.