Colonel Wade sat behind a desk centered in the command room so he could monitor the electronic board. Wade looked up from his computer when Rico came into the room. Rico walked up to the desk, “Good afternoon, Sir.” “Have a seat, Rico. Did you and Ramona find your quarters adequate?” Rico pulled a chair up to Wade’s desk and sat down, “Yes, Sir, the accommodations are much more than I expected.” “Good. Benny will fly to Langley to pick up your special equipment. We are modifying the jet to accommodate and conceal your gear. The Agency is working with the State Department on your team’s passports and identities.” “Do we have a starting point yet?” “No, not yet, but agents are working in Russia, the Middle East, and here in the states. NSA has been monitoring electronic chatter but has

