Wrapping up

by Alton Reich

Jim nodded as he entered the rear of the ambulance. Meanwhile, Leo looked around with a bemused look on his face.

"What's up, Leo?" Jordan asked the smiling agent.

"Ummm... I'm not sure how to say this but, how are we getting there?" Leo asked pointing to the spot where their cars were supposed to be. "It seems as though we're carless."

Jordan then noticed what Leo meant and laughed. "Well, this is New York City, there should be a cab about."

As they walked to the curb, they suddenly saw a large semi roll up in front of the Subway entrance. Out of the back, several men in contamination suits and flamethrowers exited and went into the tunnels.

One of the men stopped next to Jordan and pulled the hood off his contamination suit. He appeared to be of oriental descent and Jordan thought he looked familiar, "Congradulations Agent Stern. You have again been sucessful in solving our problems."

A spark of recognition crossed Jordan's face and he began reaching for his gun, but the flame thrower nozzle snapped in his direction.

"Who the hell are you?" Jordan demanded.

"That's not important. Your life is. I suggest you go have a beer and celebrate a job well done. I have work to do."

"What about the project?" Leo cut in.

The man turned toward him and said flatly, "The results will be reviewed." He put the hood back on his suit and trotted into the tunnel.

"What was that all about?" Leo asked.

"I think that's his way of telling us that we've overstayed our welcome. Let's get to the hospital," Jordan said heading toward the street.

***

[Billings Montana - Several weeks later]

"The house does need a little work, but, you have to admit, the price is very reasonable," the real estate agent said.

Bill Richards, formerly Dr. David Kleinberg, looked around, and nodded agreement. A fresh coat of paint would be required and he'd probably want the carpet replaced as well. However, the house was sound, spacious, and on an infrequently traveled side street.

The real estate agent saw him look over at his dog, it was the first time she'd ever had a potential buyer bring their dog with them, and she thought she saw something pass between them.

Sandy sat patiently by the kitchen door. She had gone on the grand tour with the agent, and thought this would be acceptable as home. Somehow she knew that Kleinberg would know that.

He nodded at the real estate agent and said, "Tell the owners I'll take it for 90 thousand. It's a reasonable offer."

She nodded, "I'll pass that along. They'll probably accept."

They shook hands and headed for the kitchen door.

NRPG:

A fairly short post to wrap things up in New York. Sau Woon has to wrap things up with Vanessa and then the team will be back to Washington to await the next mission. I think the Crosses will probably be making a return appearance.