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“Well, there’s a chance this is going to extend longer than planned. You didn’t have a break between UC roles…”
“She asked you to give me this update because she knows I’m pissed about the Mexican desk.”
“True. And we’re friends. Look, I don’t know where this is going. All I know is that right now we want more than a phone number. If you guys make contact, we’ll want you to keep it. Could be absorbed into a cross-agency endeavor.”
“Our cover is based in California.” The CIA doesn’t run ops on domestic soil.
“Nothing is final. Miami feds brought in a fugitive’s wife. The guy had been stealing printers, of all things. Or so we thought. In interrogation, she opened their eyes to an entire Colombian smuggling enterprise. They’re still assessing the validity of the claims, but so far, it’s proving accurate.”
“And you offered this op as a potential source of intelligence.”
“We’re all one team.”
Jesus. If our role is to be friends with Gemma and Rafael, it’s the kind of role that could go on for years and deliver next to nothing. “Well, nothing changes on our end this week.”
“True. And, I wanted to tell you, personally, to not be discouraged by the Mexican desk. There are bigger things coming for you. Be patient.”
Right. I’ve heard that one before.
My personal phone vibrates on the side table. Jack Sullivan’s name appears on the screen.
“Gotta go.”
“Check in with Rita within twenty-four hours.”
“Copy that.” I end the call and reach for my personal phone, reading the screen.Bauer’s such a fucking an ass. I stare at the screen for a beat before answering.
“Jack.”
“Fisher. Hope you don’t mind me calling you. Do you have a minute?” Jack is aware I work for the CIA, but there are a lot of roles within the CIA that don’t involve field work. To my knowledge, Jack isn’t familiar with my role within the agency. It’s definitely something I’m not authorized to share.
“Sure. What’s up?”
“I’ve been running through scenarios with a team, and Ryan suggested I touch base with you.”
“Okay.”
“They released Killington on parole yesterday. You studied him as much as anyone. What kind of threat do you think he poses?”
“Jack, I studied him ten years ago. I haven’t kept up with him. Ambition and greed motivated the guy ten years ago. Without a motive, he wouldn’t come after your family. But…”
Prison can change a man. Is revenge a motivator now? He wouldn’t be the first man to go through prison and come out with new motivations.
“I hear you.” Jack sounds tired, maybe resigned.
“I’m sure you’ve still got a full security detail. I can’t imagine he’d risk a parole violation by coming after you. Staying out of jail is bound to be a big motivator for a guy like Killington.” The guy’s house isn’t oceanfront, but it’s technically a mansion, and he’s got a stunning lap pool in a back yard that borders a golf course. Far better accommodations than the Texas penitentiary.
“That’s what I hoped you’d say. How’re things going with you?”
“Good.”
“Heard a rumor we might persuade you to come back and work for Arrow.”
“What exactly did Trevor tell you?”
“Not much. Intelligence gathering can be mind-numbingly boring. Bureaucracy, ten times worse. Next time you’re on the west coast, you should at least meet with Ryan. You’d be an asset for us. And we might be able to offer you a better life. At least, if the CIA is like I remember it.”
“Doubt it’s changed.”
