When the second group came back, Ashley began directing again. They also had computers and over twenty prisoners. Captain Burnett rushed over to help Ashley. The colonel asked the team leader how much time remained. “It'll be close sir. We have about thirty seconds until the first charges go off.” As time ticked down, more computers started to come through the portal.
“Hurry,” said Ashley to the doorway. Linda and Lois were counting.
“That's all of them,” said Lois. Fritz pushed the door shut with less than five seconds left.
“This is too close,” said Ashley, moving the soldiers to the end of the hall.
The phone rang in Fritz's pocket. “Hello, Mr. President. Two groups back.”
“Good. We've seen one of the sites explode from the satellites. How is everyone doing?”
“We're worried. They
