BlackStar by Huffman Marshall

Author:Huffman, Marshall [Huffman, Marshall]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3, mobi
Published: 2012-10-05T17:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FORTY-ONE

- Washington DC -

Sarah Steal was waiting at the designated spot when George Snapp drove up. She climbed into the car and after a few minutes, he pronounced them free from surveillance. He was wrong; Sarah had made sure of that. He may be free from others, but not from her people.

“What have you found out?” George asked as he steered his way through the heavy traffic. Light drops of rain had just started to dot the windshield.

“Quite a bit and not enough. I know that sounds strange, but the fact is we are definitely committed to discovering the truth. We have a lot of work ahead of us but the plan is in motion as we speak.”

“What kind of plan?”

“That I can’t say, except to disclose that we have our top people working on it,” she replied.

“What are you going to do?”

“Now George, you know I can’t tell you that. I will say that we have gone to one of the highest levels in the government and they are putting their full weight behind our investigation. Obviously this is top secret,” she said.

They drove in silence for several minutes before George asked, “What does all of this mean to me?”

“In a nutshell, it means I need you to hold off on taking any of this public. In exchange, you will have exclusive rights to the report that will be issued from our office.”

“I’ll be given full access?”

“No. Full access to the final report. The government still has many projects that concern our national security. You can’t expect to be given carte blanch to everything the government is doing.”

“What about all of the interviews you collect and the notes?”

“Sorry. Just the final report. You will have days before anyone else even knows about this, and perhaps even longer, depending on what we find,” she said in her best salesperson’s voice.

“And I can do no reporting of any kind? No papers, talk shows, nothing?”

“That is correct.”

“And I am supposed to make a living how?”

“Like you always have. Doing other stories. You’re not suggesting this is your life’s work are you?”

“No, not entirely. I just thought it was worth a try,” he said smiling at her.

“Do we have a deal?”

“I guess we do. I’m not totally sure I am doing the right thing but I understand your position as well. No government can afford to spill all the beans. Yes, Ms. Steal, we have a deal.”

“Very good. You are doing the right thing. You will come out ahead in the long run I assure you,” she said.

“I hope so. I’m trusting you and your office to keep your word,” he said.

“We realize that, and we are indebted to you for bringing this to our attention. In some ways you have done an even greater service to Lake and Barnett. You’re helping to vindicate them, and hopefully get their identities and accomplishments recognized as well,” Sarah said.

“I’ll wait as agreed, but I am holding you responsible to uphold your end of the bargain.

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