Friday, December 14
Welcome to the Show: Part 1b – Kurt and Jim’s Story
Agent Jim Baxter waited patiently inside a land rover outside of the Cullen residence.
“I dunno, mate,” said his companion, Agent Hugh. “This seems like a bunch o’ baby sittin’ tah me.”
“That’s exactly what it is,” said Baxter. “What of it?”
“What’s so special ‘bout this Wade Cullen, anyway?” Hugh held one earphone to his ear. “He’s a wheelchair-bound invalid. He’s not exactly going to run away.”
“It’s orders from The Gods,” smirked Baxter. That was the term they used for MI-5 men with lofty positions in British Intelligence. “And the orders are to catch whatever comes after our important friend here.”
“And just wot’s gonna come after ‘im?”
“Irish Nationalist Republic.” Baxter caught Hugh’s expression. He shrugged. “Ours is not to question why and all that.”
Hugh snorted in disgust. Before he could begin another sarcastic comment, he put up one finger to silence Baxter, even though Baxter wasn’t talking. “The mics are picking up something. They’re whispering in there.”
“People whisper sometimes, ya know.”
“I know that,” muttered Hugh. “But three good-looking Americans walk into this guy’s house? Something’s up.”
Baxter tapped the mic on his headset. “This is Agent Baxter. Rat is in trap. Repeat, rat is in trap.” He listened for a second.
Two men and a woman exited the Cullen residence.
“Well?” Hugh asked impatiently.
“HQ says follow them.”
The three people got into their car.
“Follow ‘em?” Hugh was angry enough to toss his cigarette out the window. “Are you pissing me?” [MORE]
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