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Just as James, Clarence and the Security teams were preparing to leave Comrie for Washington, James received a call from a staff assistant in the AG's office. He advised James that arrangements had been made for them to land at Andrews AFB. Vehicles and drivers would meet them and be available for their visit.
James indicated that that would be fine, and that they would need 5 vehicles. Telepathically, Todd prompted him to ask how they should identify themselves to the Andrews AFB flight controller. After several exchanges, James gave the phone to Todd, so that he could sort out the details. Todd was transferred to Andrews AFB Flight Operations. Together, they came to the conclusion that using 'Comrie Alpha2' as a call sign would work. It would be used in the transponder as well, so it showed as that on the air traffic control screens.
Alpha2 flew to a small business airport near Grand View to pick up the four paralegals, Trudy, Marie, Kendra and Kylie. They were ecstatic to see James and Clarence again. Even though it had been only a week, it had been a very trying week. On leaving Grand View, Alpha2 flew well out over the Atlantic before turning north.
While Alpha2 flew due north, with Alison and Maureen at the controls, James, Clarence, Adam and Todd debated the late offer of vehicles and request for dinner from the AG's office. When they reached the point in their flight plan that required them to turn east, Briana asked Alison to fly a holding pattern, as the debate was still in progress. They agreed that if they were being set up, it would likely happen after leaving Andrews. Eventually they decided it was best to continue with the arrangements as planned. They asked Dóchas Intelligence department to send them maps showing alternate routes to the hotel. Also, they needed their suit AI updated with the directions. During this time, the mentors for Briana's and Cathan's teams joined them in Alpha2, startling James and Clarence.
Briana asked Sally to arrange to have two more security teams, in tactical suits, staged in the Washington area. She also asked for Star Fighters to shadow them to Andrews AFB. Sally sent two reserve teams on Alpha3, and put two more teams on standby.
Once the backups were in place, they turned east toward the mainland, southeast of Washington. Approaching the coast, they turned toward Andrews AFB, and Alpha2 turned on the transponder. The unorthodox approach caused them to be hailed almost immediately, even though they were still some 100 miles off the coast. The flight controllers asked for them to confirm their altitude as they weren't sure it was correct. Alison confirmed they were at flight level 5 5 0 and that they would begin their descent once they had the coordinates for entering the ATC zone.
Command Staff on Dóchas monitored the approach of Alpha2 to Andrews AFB. They saw two air force fighters pull up behind Alpha2 for a few minutes. They then heard the fighter pilots radio Air Defense Command confirming that the aircraft was as identified, and watched them as they then peeled off. Sally advised the two Star Fighters that they would need to stay close Alpha2 on the approach, since that would avoid any close calls with other aircraft. The flight leader confirmed they would stay with Alpha2 until it departed Andrews AFB.
Alpha2 touched down and followed the instructions of the ground controller to head to a holding area on the taxi strip and await an escort. It was just a few moments before a truck with a 'Follow Me' sign pulled in front of Alpha2, to lead them to the VIP area. The Star Fighters shifted to hover mode behind Alpha2 as it taxied. When they reached the VIP area, Alison advised ground control that they would be leaving once their passengers were on their way and that they would return tomorrow afternoon, to pick them up. Their intent was to enter and exit ATC at the same point they had on arriving that afternoon. Permission was given and the flight plan was filed for Alpha2's departure.
While the exchange between flight operations and Alpha2 was taking place, the passengers had exited. As they were walking down the steps, five SUVs pulled up next to the plane. Briana asked the drivers to step out for a moment, so they could all meet. As the drivers came over to join them, Cathan's team was searching the vehicles for any suspicious items. Each vehicle was equipped with two radios, a GPS and armor.
"You guys look like Marines," said Todd, "not drivers."
"We were," said Cathal, the driver from the lead vehicle. "I have never seen this many women on a security team before."
"These two teams are better than any TTC team I've seen," said Adam.
"How would you know?"
"Todd and I were once in a TTC team that played in Afghanistan for a while."
"Tough place, especially for TTC teams, so I heard."
"It was, but I believe General Walker got it sorted out."
"That wouldn't surprise me."
"Gentlemen," said Briana, "Alison is waiting for us to leave, so that she can. I think we need to be clear with each other. We were only told of your availability just prior to our departure. Due to a number of recent events, one option we had considered while on our way here was driving the vehicles ourselves. However, after meeting you, we would be pleased to have you drive. We would not be surprised to have some kind of incident occur on the way to the hotel."
"We were told to transport you to your hotel," said Cathal. "The five of us are assigned to be your drivers until you return here for pickup. Once we are at the hotel, we are to contact our supervisor."
"Why is that?" asked James.
"So they can send someone to watch the vehicles, while we get some rest."
"Watching the vehicles won't be necessary, as we have it covered," said Cathan. "Let's wait until we get to the hotel before you tell them that."
"Let's mount up," said Briana, "Once we get in the vehicles, we can share with you the possible routes to the hotel. We have an open communication link between all our team members, so we can tell each of you which route we decide to use."
Once everyone was in the vehicles, they headed for the ramp exit. As they moved, an Air Police detail followed them. By the time they reached the ramp gate, Alpha2 was taxiing down the taxiway, toward the runway.
On leaving the main gate, the lead vehicle began to follow the verbal directions from the GPS system. The drivers were surprised at the detail this system gave them as they headed toward the hotel. With the system providing the guidance, they had time to gauge their surroundings.
"There are four cars following us," said Cindy.
"There should only be two," said Cathal.
"What other surprises are there?" asked Briana sharply.
"Sorry, it wasn't definite that they were going to shadow us to the hotel when we left to pick you up."
"Can you verify it? And why?"
"Yes." Cathal called his supervisor on a satellite phone and spoke for only a few minutes. "They didn't assign any cars to shadow us. The only reason they considered it was that the AG made these arrangements himself, which is highly unusual."
"Interesting. It was one of his staff assistants who called us with the information about you picking us up."
"Ciar, Sorcha, Abaigeal," said Briana, "see if you can determine who is in the other two cars."
As they moved through the traffic, the traffic lights would turn green and stay that way until they had cleared an intersection. After about the tenth light, Cathal said, "I have never been this lucky with stop lights. Briana, one of our passenger's name sounded vaguely familiar so they must not be in the news very often. The high security seems to be unusual."
Briana thought for a moment while she considered his interest, and then said, "Have you heard of the 'Lodge Incident' and 'Armory Attack' down around Grand View?" He nodded. "We have the lead DA and investigator on those cases with us."
"So, having two tail cars would not have been a bad idea? How large is the circle of knowledge?"
"In the Attorney General's office, I hope not very large. So, just who do you work for?"
"I'd prefer not to say."
"My guess is Federal Marshal's Office, NSA or Secret Service. Most likely, the first."
"Close." Just as he said that, they pulled into the hotel entrance. As soon as the vehicles stopped, the security team took up positions around them. Their actions, along with their looks, drew quite a few stares.
"One security team member go with each driver to park," said Briana. "Everyone else, let's go inside. James, we have the top floor. The reservation is in Madeline's name, and the company is GISS."
"Ciar," said Adam, "who was in the cars?"
"As well as we could tell, two of the cars had news people in them, looking for a story. So I would expect to see them hanging around the hotel. The occupants of the other two saw the vehicles traveling together, and seemed to be just interested in who was in them. They left when we turned in here. The news people went to the parking garage."
"Nice job guys, let's go relax." With that, they followed the group to the elevators, where Cathan passed out room keys. "Security team members with the drivers, once you have everything set, all of you come up to the top floor. Someone will be waiting to give you room keys."
"Okay, we should be up in a few minutes."
Everyone went to the main suite that James, Clarence and the paralegals would be using. As soon as they entered, Cathan said, "No serious conversations until we do a house cleaning."
"Boy, that was a neat flight," said James with a slight smile. "That aircraft has to be the smoothest I have ever ridden in."
"I agree with you," said Clarence. "That was the first time I've flown over the Atlantic."
"Too bad we weren't lower and over land," said Marie, "I like to look at the scenery."
"Well, maybe we can do that on the way back," said Cathan. "We shouldn't be in as much of a hurry."
"We have 2 hours before the AG arrives for dinner," said James. "I would expect him to have several staff assistants with him."
"We're eating here, correct?" queried Todd.
"It hasn't been decided yet but from what I have heard of the restaurant here, it should be acceptable to everyone."
"Why not suggest to the AG that you have dinner here? We can arrange a private dining room, which will make it easier to talk and manage security."
James called the AG to make the suggestion which he warmly accepted, as he hadn't been to this restaurant in quite a while. He was also pleased with the idea of a private dining area, as it would make conversation a lot easier.
With that agreed to, Todd and Cathan went to talk to the restaurant manager. Several of the security team members went to check the other rooms.
It wasn't long before everyone was back in the primary suite, including the drivers. Briana introduced the drivers to everyone in the room. Once they heard James' and Clarence's full names, the drivers understood why the unusual security arrangements had been made.
Adam told them that they knew they were carrying side arms but if there was an incident, they preferred for them to let the security teams handle it. The drivers nodded their agreement, reluctantly. Todd told them that he understood their reluctance, but doing it this way would give them the highest chance of success, without any injuries.
On Dóchas, Sarah's Clan spent a quiet afternoon with their children. The children were enthused to have their parents playing with them. They played many of the games the nannies had taught them, games which helped the children's growth while being fun.
It was a relaxing time for the adults, as they forgot about all the issues surrounding them. With their link to Star, Maureen and Siobhan on the bridge, they were sure that, if something arose, they would be called.
When the dinner chime sounded they were all surprised at how quickly the afternoon had gone by. They did their exercises, before freshening up. Once ready, they worked with the nannies to get the children ready for dinner. They decided to eat on Dóchas tonight, and to eat at Comrie the following night.
Entering the dining room, they were surprised to find the group who had ridden up from Comrie still there. Sam was the first to see them with their children, and immediately started toward them.
"I'm surprised to see you still up here," said Joyce.
"Well, we were in no hurry as James and Clarence are in Washington tonight," said Sam, with Kelsey and Karmen nodding their agreement. "This place is so neat. These must be your children. What are their names?"
Joyce and Alison took turns introducing the children to the group. The children warmed up to the group immediately. As they were talking, several of the ship's staff came over to them. Some of the children went and greeted others as they came into the dining area. Both Irene and Sue were amazed at how comfortable the children felt with them. They were even more surprised at the way their daughters were interacting with them as they had not been around small children very often.
"We would like all of you to sit with us for dinner," said Maeve.
"We won't be in the way, will we?" asked Sue, thinking of the needs of the children.
"No, not at all. All of us will fit in quite well with the children. It wouldn't surprise me to see some of them eat with other clans."
"Really?"
"In an Earth context, the other clans on the ship are like uncles and aunts to the children."
"Oh, I can see that," said Irene.
"We know our interrelationships on the ship are different than they would be on a planet but based on what we have found in the library, we believe that even in a settlement there is strong extended family structure. As our settlement grows on Mars, we will have a better appreciation for that aspect."
"Do you find these differences unsettling?" asked Sue.
"No," said Tara, "I don't think we have. When Alison, Claudette, Erin and I were brought to Comrie, we were very suspicious. At the same time, we were relieved to be safe and alive. Our suspicions were aroused, in large part, because of our experiences before we arrived. Because Comrie is so isolated, there was a part of us that felt we were, effectively, still slaves, with new masters. However, shortly after arriving at Comrie, we saw several events that quickly convinced us that Sarah's and Amy's Clans were leaving our destiny to us to decide. Sure they wanted us to stay, but at the same time, they made it very clear that they would support us in whatever choice we made. Once we decided to stay, the four of us were drawn to Sarah's Clan. When we told them we wanted to join their clan, they opened their arms to us. It was the most wonderful day in my life. Hum ... I am not sure I answered your question, Sue."
"You did, in a way, as I could sense the swings in your emotions as you told the story. The message I sense is, yes, there are differences, but, in total, you feel more comfortable here than you did in Earth's society. I suspect you would have stayed whether you joined Sarah's Clan or not."
"You're right. I think the openness, along with the ability to share both perspective and emotions through our mind-link, is a significant characteristic of this species and society."
"I'm not sure what 'mind-link' is."
"It is a very intimate sharing of everything about yourself and your thoughts with the others in the mind-link bond. Most clans have approached it very slowly, and opened the mind-link between themselves one layer at a time, somewhat like peeling an onion. Our interaction with others, due to our upbringing on Earth, makes the first steps toward total openness difficult. We can see a strong bond between James, Sam and you. Here, there would be nothing wrong in the three of you forming a family group or clan. There is also nothing wrong with having a child and not being part of that clan."
"So, do you think Sam would not be a good fit in a clan with James and I?"
"Whether she is a good fit or not is for the three of you to decide for yourselves, though not something to decide for each other. Now let me complicate that a bit, as it is something the three of you should decide together. I know it sounds contradictory, but you will understand when the time comes. You can feel love for many people. The sharing within a mind-link is more basic or intimate. It includes love, but also many other qualities. Just don't let your desires or preconceptions outweigh your instincts. If it is your destiny, then your instincts will help you form your clan, if you stay."
"Oh, I'm pretty certain we will ask to stay," said Sue. Sue and Tara had been so engrossed in their conversation, they hadn't noticed when they sat down to eat, or even remembered going through the buffet line. "When did we get our food?"
"You didn't, mom," said Sam. "I filled your plate, and Erin got a plate for Tara. You all just followed us until we sat down. I thought I could get engrossed in something! I think you two have me beat." Several chuckled at Sam's comments.
"Tara, Sue," said Eilene, "I found your exchange quite informative. I hope you didn't mind us listening. Besides, I think most of us heard it." The others sitting at the table nodded.
"Can I add a bit?" asked Erin. "Sam, Kelsey, Karmen; the three of you are at a crossroads. We know what you have said, regarding your love for your elders. You should not let the fact that you have been intimate with them drive your decision to seek to join them in a clan, that is, if you stay here. It could be the right thing to do, but let your senses and instincts help you seek the right direction for you."
"Let's be clear," said Sarah, "we are simply expressing the possibilities of relationships. If the MacFarland's and O'Toole's form clans, then great. If you stay here, we would be very happy to have your company on a regular basis. Our fondest desire is for you to be happy in your relationships with each other, and for them to be the most stable thing in your life."
"I saw the intent," said Sam, "of Tara's and then Erin's comments. I appreciate it and I am glad it was said. What I take away from this discussion is that I, or any of us, shouldn't structure our decisions based upon artificial circumstances. We should consider all aspects but let our instincts drive us."
"Give her an A+," said Tara, with a big smile. Several around the table endorsed Tara's comment.
"Again, thank you, all of you" said Eilene. "I think all of us will find this discussion very beneficial."
"In several cases here," said Joyce, "the precursor of a clan formed as a group of women, then at some point, a man joined the group. Once a male joined the group, the bonding between everyone began to grow. We still don't understand all the dynamics."
Claudette went to the front of the room. "It looks like everyone is done eating, and most of the tables are cleared. So, do we have any announcements or other things to share?"
"We would like to hold a concert," said a couple from the back of the room.
"Sounds like a good idea to me," replied Claudette. "What are your plans?"
"Well, I don't know that we have plans. Several of us have been trying to learn the music that we found in the archives. It has been a bit challenging, because it is scored differently to the written music we are familiar with. We think we have progressed enough to share it with the rest of the crew. It is all in old Celtic, or something very similar. We think some of the songs sound better with the original words, and others we have translated. So the concert will be a mix of both."
"We're game. When would you like to do it?"
"Say, in a week or two."
Shannon stood and said, "Considering everything, I think we ought to make it two weeks. We have a lot happening this week, and we don't know how it will play out. Besides, we need more practice."
"So, two weeks," said the couple.
"Anything else," asked Claudette. She waited a few moments, and then said, "Have a great evening and see you tomorrow."
"I wonder if they would let me sing with them," asked Sam.
"Go talk to Shannon, as it looks like she is in the group that plans on performing," said Tara. Sue smiled as she watched her daughter seek out Shannon. She knew this was the place for them, for many reasons. Even if they had come here directly, without the resort experience, she was sure she would feel the same way. It may have taken longer to reach the conclusion, but it would have been the same.
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"Wow," said James and Clarence when the four paralegals came out of their room. "You guys look great."
"Wait until you see the others," said Marie just as there was a knock on the door.
They had decided earlier that their height and good looks would make it impossible for them to blend in, so they took the opposite tack. Their clothing resembled the Salwar Kameez style with moderately loose pants. The fabric had the appearance of silk and flowed over the curves of their bodies accentuating their shape. It would easily stretch as they moved. This style and fabric gave them much more freedom of movement than western styles. Their tall high heel shoes made them several inches taller than James and Clarence. Todd and Adam wore suit jacket style tops, while the women wore a top with moderately deep necklines and half sleeves. In both cases the hems came down to just below their hips. Todd's and Adam's shoes also had tall heels to accommodate their changing feet, but it was not apparent how tall the heels were.
"Oh, my," said Clarence, as he watched the others enter the room. Adam, you realize no one will remember us with this group of women around." There was a small squeal as Trudy hugged and kissed Clarence to thank him for his comment. All the women then gave him a kiss and hug.
"Aren't you ladies afraid you'll smudge your make up?" asked James earning him several glares. "Oops, sorry. My error. All this radiance in this room has me befuddled." Everyone laughed at his quick recovery.
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