Steven J. Daniels
After the waitress left, Kirk turned to Garcia. “Okay, Rick, why are we here?” “A friend at the CIA contacted me and advised some of their former employees have hooked up with terrorists,” Rick replied. “To do what?” Kirk asked. “The suspicion is a terrorist operation here in New York.” “You gotta be f**kin’ kidding,” Kirk said. “You believe this?” “Yup,” Rick replied. “My source is reliable.” “I take it your source in the Company* told you who they are,” Kirk said. (*slang term for the CIA) “Yup,” Rick said. He took a file folder from his briefcase and placed three photos on the table. “These are the most recent photos we have.” He tapped them one at a time. “This one is Sam Saunders, then Woody Travis, and last but not least—this is Lauren Hunter. They’re the ringleaders of the operation. Travis is running the show.” Kirk studied the photos like he was memorizing the faces. “Woody Travis—geeky lookin’ prick, and he’s in charge? And this—is Hunter? She’s f**kin’ gorgeous—you know, for a CIA type. You familiar with any of them, Jamie?” “No, not at all.” Rick pointed to the photo of Lauren Hunter. “She’s from Savannah, Georgia. Her father was a Marine Corps aviator killed in Nam. Rich family on her mother’s side. Hunter graduated summa cum laude from Spelman College. Retired early from the CIA. She’s working at the Port Authority for that a**hole, Gil Johnson.” Kirk taps Sam Saunders’ picture. “He looks familiar.” “Probably because he kinda looks like Clint Eastwood, doesn’t he?” Rick asked, “Yeah—he does,” Kirk replied. “Did you ever cross paths with any of them, Rick?” “No. They’re before my time. My source says they’re legends at the CIA.” “Did your source happen to mention who these f**king legends are working for?” Kirk asked. “No, and we’ve been unable to find out,” Rick replied. “That’s why my boss at the NSA wants the FBI involved.” “You have any idea what they’re targeting in New York?” Jamie asked. “Unknown,” Rick replied. “I was hoping you would have some
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