Chapter 243

“This is the President. I want you to release those three men right now. Question them if you feel it’s necessary, but do not treat them like criminals. Do you understand?”

“What kind of crap is this?” snapped the lead agent. “You expect me to believe the president has you on his speed dial? These three are persons of interest and I’m taking them in for questioning, whoever you are!”

Then the agent’s phone rang. He carefully pulled it out and answered it. “Hello, Mr. Andrews? We have a hell of a mess here. There are eight dead men, a wounded cop, and three suspicious characters that were armed with the same type of guns the dead terrorists used. I have them in custody. The president called you? He’s on the line now? Okay, but I think it’s a bad idea. No, I’m not refusing. I just think that we should… okay! I’ll do it!” stated the obviously flustered federal agent as he reached into his pocket and pulled out keys.

“Thank you, Mr. President. I have no idea how Steve