Chapter 20Jane
I SPOKE TO the president last evening, only in part to wish him a good holiday, his last in office. Sadly, I hadn't made it to their Christmas party. I asked him what he planned to do about the portal, the airport, and me. His answer surprised me. He said he hadn't yet figured that out, nor had he briefed his successor.
“Jane, the transition team has been subtly inquiring everywhere about time travel. The official response is holding them back—that I had evened things with the press after eight years. Those who do know laugh at the question. I'll have to let them know eventually, but with both Fritz and Ashley inside, right now I think I would only decrease their chances to get back. As far as you're concerned, I'll give him a recommendation, but not draw attention, if tha
