Alexandria Proj. Chap. 26: Is This the Person to Whom I am Speaking?

In which the CIA gloats, the FBI rages, and we learn that reports of Franks demise were greatly exaggerated.

“Yes, Mary?”

“Mr. Baldwin for you, Sir.”

McInnerney gave a gasp that was half astonishment and half rage. Baldwin was calling him after nuking an FBI target that morning? He punched the phone ferociously with his index finger and cut loose.

“What the hell do you think you’re doing Baldwin, interfering with an FBI operation on American soil? You’re so far over the line I’m going to get your head handed to you if it’s the last thing I do!”

“Mercy me, Fran. Why, I’ve been sitting here at my desk, wondering why you hadn’t called. I thought for certain you’d want to thank me for the invaluable support the CIA gave you today in your hour of inept need. And now you’re yelling at me! I’m shocked!”

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