Picard is a friend of Finlay's. Finlay gives Jack the impression that this is a man that can be depended on. Working out of Atlanta, Special Agent Picard is a big bear of an FBI agent. He helps Jack initially with information relating to his brother's murder investigation, ingratiating him with Jack as well. When an extra man is needed to guard Charlie Hubble and her two children, Finlay doesn't hesitate to enlist Picard's help.