Chapter 1

The usual disclaimer here. I don't own and have no association with "Covert Affairs." I do think it's the best show to come along in many years, and I sincerely admire the great writers and brilliant actors who bring it so vividly to life

This is the second in a trilogy of "Covert Affairs stories. It follows "Blind Ambition." I do recommend you read that one first, if possible.

This insisted on growing to such a length that I thought it best to post it in two parts – making this in effect a quartet. Sorry, but some stories just seem to have a lot to say. The second half of this post is well underway, and I hope to have it up for those kind enough to read very soon.

Summary: Arthur Campbell agrees to let Ben Mercer take Auggie prisoner, in a move he believes will show which one of them is no longer loyal to the Agency. When Auggie disappears and no one can, or will, explain, Annie sets out to find him, aided by Auggie's preplanning and some of his old and new friends. Considerable angst in this one.

Blind Faith – Part I

Chapter 1

To make the transition smoother, I have included a bit from the end of "Blind Ambition."

Half a block from Priceless Pearls, Auggie heard two sets of heavy footsteps closing on him. Ice ran up his spine, and the hair on the back of his neck stood erect. A hand clamped onto his left arm. "Allow me to assist you, mien Herr." The speaker had a heavy German accent. Auggie spun and brought a knee up into his attacker's balls and his fist into his face at the same instant. The man fell back with an agonized grunt. Auggie had hoped to break the man's nose, but felt his knuckles contact an eye instead.

The attacker on his right closed a massive hand around Auggie's upper arm. Auggie thrust his cane between the spread legs behind him and jerked up hard. The resulting screech told him the man's height. He released the cane and brought his shoulder up sharply under a solid chin. Momentarily free, he was about to sprint down the familiar street shouting for assistance, when a voice he knew said, "Dammit, you fools! I told you he was dangerous." A powerful electric shock jolted him from behind. He had just time enough to think 'taser', before darkness descended.