Epilogue

The following morning found Brad and Steve, along with the mystery, portly head of the semi-covert agency in a sitting area next to the Oval Office waiting to see the most powerful man in the world. Rocky sat next to Brad ears up and tongue hanging out watching the people come and go around the waiting area.

Finally it was their turn as the new FBI director left looking like he needed a stiff drink from his meeting with the president. A pleasant looking secretary nodded to the gray hair man and they all made their way into the Oval Office. The president was standing behind his desk and moved around like the political master he was and stuck out his hand to shake their hands making the rounds of all three of his guests and looked down at Rocky and smiled. Also in the room were the two representatives of the AARP. The president introduced them and escorted them to the door smoothly telling them time was up.

He told everyone to make sit down and be comfortable as he moved to sit at his desk. He took a few seconds to look everyone in the eye and said, “The people of the United States want to thank you Brad and your team of professionals. The United States senior citizens can once again sleep because of your diligence in bringing the serial killer to a conclusion. Once again you have proven invaluable to the cause of crime fighting and other special activities we need on occasion. After taking all things into consideration, you and your team are in the forefront or our first line of defense against terrorists and special needs in times of crisis. I’ve increased your budget and you will receive the details at a later time. For now, I personally want to thank you for taking care of a desperate time in our history. Senior citizens are especially vulnerable and need our help.”

The president looked straight at Brad and said, “Now before you leave Washington Brad, we have a special calling for the need of your team to address a very sensitive case involving…………… ..” But that is another story.