19.I explained the plan I had, which everyone agreed was the best course of action under the circumstances.
“Sounds like a plan. Let’s do it,” Hicks approved.
One of the three guys dressed in uniform nodded. “Sir, we’ll secure the comms, gear up, and make sure the chopper is ready.”
The three left the room. I checked the time on my phone; it was a little after an hour since Uchida had called.
“We’d better gear up too,” Rose said. “Here, Black.”
She handed me a Kevlar vest, which didn’t have “FBI” written on it. It was flexible and lightweight. I could wear it under my shirt and coat with no problem.
“Thanks,” I said. “Do you guys have any spare firearms?”
Rose fumbled around with the gear she was carrying. Clipped to the FBI bulletproof vest she held was a holstered Glock 22. She pa
