Kimberly faded her rook. “Checkmate,” she said.
WASHINGTON D.C.—OVAL OFFICE
Kimberly contacted President Butler directly by Link and arranged to meet with him shortly after noon the same day.
As she stepped into the Oval Office, the president stood with a smile and asked, “Kimberly, what’s so important that I had to cancel three appointments to meet with you?” He gestured to a chair and took one himself. “Not that I mind spending time with such a lovely and capable young woman.”
Kimberly got right to the point. “Our defense system is up and running, Mr. President. We are satisfied with the training of our crews and delighted with the enthusiasm and dedication of the individual team members. Nevertheless, the Oort is very concerned about our overall preparedness.” She went on to detail
