Flynn,Vince - Third Option by Flynn Vince

Author:Flynn,Vince [Flynn,Vince]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Rapp, Political, Mitch (Fictitious character), Suspense, Fiction, Washington (D.C.), Conspiracies
ISBN: 9781416516439
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2006-10-15T04:00:00+00:00

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Riellys spirits were soaring. Just hearing Mitch's voice, knowing that he was alive, seemed to make all of the pain and worry vanish. He would be safe now that he was back in America. And she didn't doubt for a second that this would be it. Mitch wanted to put it all behind him every bit as much as she did. She still wished she could see him, but when she stepped back and really looked at it, she could understand what must be happening. He was probably going through some type of a post-mission briefing. She was, after all, a reporter, and she doubted that Mitch's handlers at Langley looked very favorably on their relationship.

Rielly was covering the tripod and some other equipment with a tarp while Pete, squatting on one knee, packed up the camera. Looking up, he said, "What's got you in such a good mood all of a sudden?"

Rielly smiled. "I got some good news before we went on the air."

"You didn't act like it when you were on the phone. You seemed pretty upset."

"I was kind of caught off-guard."

"Was it Mitch?"

"Yes."

"So everything is okay between you two?"

Rielly hesitated. "Things were never bad between us. We just had a little problem over the weekend."

"Great," replied Pete with sarcasm. "You guys had a little problem, I make a little comment at lunch, and then you make me feel bad about myself for the rest of the day."

Rielly smiled. "I'm sorry, Pete, it was just bad timing. I was a little sensitive today."

"That's fine," he continued in his sarcastic tone. "I'm a big target. I can take it. Whatever you need to do to make yourself feel better. . . go right ahead."

Rielly laughed. "I see the little baby has his sense of humor back." She punched him in the arm. "You are so full of it."

Pete stood up with a weepy expression on his face. "You know, I have feelings, too."

"Yeah, I know you do, big shooter. I'll make it up to you and buy you a beer."

"Really?" The pained look vanished.

"Yeah, but not tonight, maybe tomorrow;" Rielly wanted to get home and give Liz the update.

"If you really cared, you'd take me out right now; I'm feeling very vulnerable tonight."

Rielly just shook her head. "Oh, please. I'll see you tomorrow;" She turned and walked away toward the northwest gate. On her way, she called Liz. After four rings, her friend answered.

"Liz, I'm leaving work. I'm going to grab a cab."

"No you're not! Michael's right here. I'm kicking him out the door as we speak. He'll be there in five minutes."

"No. I'm fine. Don't worry, I can catch a cab."

"Anna, don't argue with me. Michael is on his way."

"Liz, everything is fine. I talked to Mitch. I'll tell you about it when I get there." Her friend tried to protest again, but Rielly cut her off. "Don't bother sending Michael. I'll be there in less than ten minutes."

Rielly hung up the phone without giving Liz a chance to argue further.

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