EMPTY NEST
DISCLAIMER: The characters are the property of Warner Bros. The story is mine for everyone's
entertainment.
RATING: PG-13
TIME FRAME: Third Season-right after "Over The Limit"
SUMMARY: Amanda is offered a higher- paying position in private industry, which will mean leaving
IFF and Lee. Suspicious circumstances occur.
PART I
The Collier case was finally concluded. Amanda had shined on this one, using her intuitive capabilities
to the utmost. Billy praised her for her efforts. Scarecrow was frustratingly proud of her.
The commodities market was infiltrated by Collier Investments, a Maryland based trading company.
Bogus accounts initiated to launder stock trades were anonymously fed into Collier's main-frame
computers , for distribution to personal investors for their monetary gain. Two of these investors were
U. S .senators, which is why the Agency was involved, from the beginning.
Tom Hardin, U. S. senator from Wyoming, and Gary Gorden from North Dakota were accused of
insider trading and fraud, as a result of the Agency's investigation.
F. Y. I.was used to help in the investigation. For Your Investments was a privately owned high-risk
security company based in D.C. F.Y.I. handled many government projects and was highly successful.
The president of F. Y. I. was very impressed with the attention to detail and instinctive knowledge that
Amanda showed.
Mr. Beyers contacted Amanda at home, on her day off, and stated he would like to hire her as one of the
company's inspectors. Salary would be two levels higher than she was pulling with I. F. F. Needless to
say, she was flabbergasted. Mr. Beyers even mentioned to Amanda that an interview was not necessary,
and he would like her to start as soon as possible.
"I need to think about this, Mr. Beyers. I'll let you know in two days, if that is sufficient. "
"Alright, Amanda, that is the max I can give you. I have other candidates to consider."
PART II
The Q Bureau door opened with a loud thud, and Lee Stetson looked up from the busyness of answering
required reports to find his nemesis, Dr. Smyth facing him. Lee gingerly pushed a small button
underneath his desk. "Scarecrow, no Mrs. King today?"
"It's her day off, Smyth, what do you want here?"
"Stetson, if I could have your head it would be justice. I have some information for you. Mrs. King
will be asked to go to work for F. Y. I. , the security company who assisted us in resolving the Collier
case. Mr. Beyers is personally communicating with her to assure this will happen. We have an inside
leak there. We would like to know who that is. Mrs. King unknowingly will help us to find out once
she is performing her job duties. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES are you to dissuade her from accepting
that position, PERSONAL or otherwise. Do we understand each other?'
Lee's knuckles were now white from the force of his hand clenched in a tight fist, as remedy to suppress
his anger. "And if I refuse?"
"You will be let go from the Agency. Then I'll make sure that no one will hire you, Scarecrow, I
mean, no one. Crunch on that one, Stetson." Dr. Smyth sailed out of the Q Bureau.
Lee pushed the little button under his desk again, confiscated the tape, rewound it , and Dr. Smyth's
entire conversation shone through.
Just then, the phone rang. Amanda and Lee agreed to meet at Spencer's between 7:00 and 7:15 p.m.
that night for dinner. She had something important to discuss with him.
Lee took the tape to Billy, who listened intently. "I'm calling the President on this one, Lee. Smyth's
not going to get away with this manipulative bullshit, mark my words." Lee had never seen his friend so
angry.
"Then you're at risk, Billy," Lee added. "Aren't we all at some point," pointed out his boss.
"We'll play along like we're not aware of any wrong doing. Amanda should be informed of everything
from the start. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the informant reports to Smyth himself, and gets well
compensated for it. When the culprit is revealed, we'll let the President decide what will be done with
our illustrious leader."
"I can't say in mixed company what I would like to see happen to him. I'll inform Amanda of every detail
at dinner tonight, and who we feel she has to look out for. You know, Billy, we are all taking a chance
with this, but Smyth needs to be taken care of."
"I agree one hundred percent. I think we'll see it happen, so hang in there," Billy tried to keep his
spirits up, noting his deep concern for his partner, and knowing subconsciously Lee's feelings were a
lot stronger than he was admitting.
Lee was early to arrive at Spencer's, so he found their favorite table at the back of the restaurant. He
ordered Amanda's favorite drink for her while he waited. Amanda arrived fifteen minutes later.
"Thanks for ordering my favorite drink for me." Amanda didn't know why in the world she should be
nervous, this was her partner she was with.
"Do you want to order dinner yet?" asked Lee.
"No, let's talk first," replied Amanda anxiously.
"What is it, Amanda?" Lee queried.
"I've been offered a position at F. Y. I. as inspector. Mr.Beyers, the president, wants to have my decision
within two days. One day is already shot, so I only have through tomorrow. The job sounds challenging
and varied, but, there's one thing the position doesn't have, that's you."
Amanda continued, "before you say anything else, I need to add something. Every time feelings or
emotions come into play in past cases, I always got the protest, "it's all part of our cover or a part of the
job." Lee, if I take that job, I won't get to see you anymore. I know you're afraid of commitment. I know
you have feelings for me. I can see it in your eyes. I need you to be honest with me. This is emotional,
and very hard for me." Amanda was close to tears.
"Let's go for a drive, for some privacy. We can come back here later. I'll tell Harry."
"Listen, why don't you follow me to my apartment. We can use your Jeep, or we can stay at my place,
whatever you prefer."
"I'd rather stay at your apartment, Lee. It's more comfortable, o.k.?" Amanda was filled with anticipation.
"Sure, see you soon. Wait for me, before you go up."
PART III
"Amanda, would you like some wine?" he smiled as he reached for her coat. "Yes, that would be nice."
"Here you go, the is one of my better burgundies." The warm liquid was very refreshing.
"This is delicious," Amanda commented.
Lee put his glass down. "Listen, Amanda, you have to know the truth about F. Y. I. This is all a set up,
originating with Dr. Smyth. Listen to this tape. Amanda wasn't all that surprised at the contents.
" I've talked it over with Billy. We're all at risk here, but Smyth can't continue to get away with these
maneuvers. We want you to pretend to accept the job offer, and counter spy on F. Y. I. find out who
the mole is, and report back to us."
"How will Dr. Smyth be handled?" Amanda was curious.
Lee explained that Billy had informed the President of the whole situation, and that after the culprits
were caught, Dr. Smyth's fate is in his hands.
Amanda sat close to Scarecrow as she took his hand. "Lee, what would you have said if the offer from
F. Y. I. was legitimate. I need to know what our separation would have meant to you."
Lee looked into her eyes, and softly said, "you mean, not seeing you every day, not looking into those
beautiful, brown eyes, not being greeted by that sweet smile every morning"
"Yes," Amanda whispered.
Scarecrow moved closer to his partner, and placed his arm around her. "I would have explained to you,
that the offer is a great opportunity, but then, I know you would want the truth. The truth would be, I
don't want you to go. I know we need to explore those reasons further, and, when this is over, we'll
get to them. Just believe right now that I need you, and hold you dear to my heart."
Amanda phoned Mr. Beyers to accept the position, and it was decided that she would begin work in
two days.
Amanda waited in Mr. Beyers office. Later she was introduced to the other employees in her area,
including Steve Solo, Director of Computer Security, and Harry Kraft, his assistant.
Amanda became accustomed to the routine, and learned her responsibilities very quickly. She was very
much aware of being watched constantly by Mr. Solo. When he was absent, Harry Kraft took his place.
Amanda knew their routine well, and one day, gave them the slip. She made her way to the computer
area, and obtained the security clearance code for entrance into F. Y. I. main computer system. With
her familiarlity of the computer, she could possibly filter out information without being detected.
Meanwhile, Lee had also come upon some interesting data on Solo and Kraft, to be shared with Amanda
at his apartment.
Dotty and the boys were away at camp for a long stay. Amanda had all the freedom she wanted.
Lee maintained an Agency backup computer and printer at his apartment. Lee used this when more
research data was needed on cases. After a light dinner, Amanda used the security clearance code
to gain entrance to F. Y. I. 's computer system. She had a list of bogus names used by Mr. Beyers,
for illegal stock transfers to outside investors. Quite an assortment of incriminating evidence was
found under these bogus names. This information was printed out to be transferred into the appropriate
hands for safekeeping. Beyers, Steve Solo, and Harry Kraft were all involved . There was strong
evdence against Dr. Smyth. Lee had found out that Solo and Kraft were German subversives. Solo and
Kraft were the inside moles.
DISCLAIMER: The characters are the property of Warner Bros. The story is mine for everyone's
entertainment.
RATING: PG-13
TIME FRAME: Third Season-right after "Over The Limit"
SUMMARY: Amanda is offered a higher- paying position in private industry, which will mean leaving
IFF and Lee. Suspicious circumstances occur.
PART I
The Collier case was finally concluded. Amanda had shined on this one, using her intuitive capabilities
to the utmost. Billy praised her for her efforts. Scarecrow was frustratingly proud of her.
The commodities market was infiltrated by Collier Investments, a Maryland based trading company.
Bogus accounts initiated to launder stock trades were anonymously fed into Collier's main-frame
computers , for distribution to personal investors for their monetary gain. Two of these investors were
U. S .senators, which is why the Agency was involved, from the beginning.
Tom Hardin, U. S. senator from Wyoming, and Gary Gorden from North Dakota were accused of
insider trading and fraud, as a result of the Agency's investigation.
F. Y. I.was used to help in the investigation. For Your Investments was a privately owned high-risk
security company based in D.C. F.Y.I. handled many government projects and was highly successful.
The president of F. Y. I. was very impressed with the attention to detail and instinctive knowledge that
Amanda showed.
Mr. Beyers contacted Amanda at home, on her day off, and stated he would like to hire her as one of the
company's inspectors. Salary would be two levels higher than she was pulling with I. F. F. Needless to
say, she was flabbergasted. Mr. Beyers even mentioned to Amanda that an interview was not necessary,
and he would like her to start as soon as possible.
"I need to think about this, Mr. Beyers. I'll let you know in two days, if that is sufficient. "
"Alright, Amanda, that is the max I can give you. I have other candidates to consider."
PART II
The Q Bureau door opened with a loud thud, and Lee Stetson looked up from the busyness of answering
required reports to find his nemesis, Dr. Smyth facing him. Lee gingerly pushed a small button
underneath his desk. "Scarecrow, no Mrs. King today?"
"It's her day off, Smyth, what do you want here?"
"Stetson, if I could have your head it would be justice. I have some information for you. Mrs. King
will be asked to go to work for F. Y. I. , the security company who assisted us in resolving the Collier
case. Mr. Beyers is personally communicating with her to assure this will happen. We have an inside
leak there. We would like to know who that is. Mrs. King unknowingly will help us to find out once
she is performing her job duties. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES are you to dissuade her from accepting
that position, PERSONAL or otherwise. Do we understand each other?'
Lee's knuckles were now white from the force of his hand clenched in a tight fist, as remedy to suppress
his anger. "And if I refuse?"
"You will be let go from the Agency. Then I'll make sure that no one will hire you, Scarecrow, I
mean, no one. Crunch on that one, Stetson." Dr. Smyth sailed out of the Q Bureau.
Lee pushed the little button under his desk again, confiscated the tape, rewound it , and Dr. Smyth's
entire conversation shone through.
Just then, the phone rang. Amanda and Lee agreed to meet at Spencer's between 7:00 and 7:15 p.m.
that night for dinner. She had something important to discuss with him.
Lee took the tape to Billy, who listened intently. "I'm calling the President on this one, Lee. Smyth's
not going to get away with this manipulative bullshit, mark my words." Lee had never seen his friend so
angry.
"Then you're at risk, Billy," Lee added. "Aren't we all at some point," pointed out his boss.
"We'll play along like we're not aware of any wrong doing. Amanda should be informed of everything
from the start. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the informant reports to Smyth himself, and gets well
compensated for it. When the culprit is revealed, we'll let the President decide what will be done with
our illustrious leader."
"I can't say in mixed company what I would like to see happen to him. I'll inform Amanda of every detail
at dinner tonight, and who we feel she has to look out for. You know, Billy, we are all taking a chance
with this, but Smyth needs to be taken care of."
"I agree one hundred percent. I think we'll see it happen, so hang in there," Billy tried to keep his
spirits up, noting his deep concern for his partner, and knowing subconsciously Lee's feelings were a
lot stronger than he was admitting.
Lee was early to arrive at Spencer's, so he found their favorite table at the back of the restaurant. He
ordered Amanda's favorite drink for her while he waited. Amanda arrived fifteen minutes later.
"Thanks for ordering my favorite drink for me." Amanda didn't know why in the world she should be
nervous, this was her partner she was with.
"Do you want to order dinner yet?" asked Lee.
"No, let's talk first," replied Amanda anxiously.
"What is it, Amanda?" Lee queried.
"I've been offered a position at F. Y. I. as inspector. Mr.Beyers, the president, wants to have my decision
within two days. One day is already shot, so I only have through tomorrow. The job sounds challenging
and varied, but, there's one thing the position doesn't have, that's you."
Amanda continued, "before you say anything else, I need to add something. Every time feelings or
emotions come into play in past cases, I always got the protest, "it's all part of our cover or a part of the
job." Lee, if I take that job, I won't get to see you anymore. I know you're afraid of commitment. I know
you have feelings for me. I can see it in your eyes. I need you to be honest with me. This is emotional,
and very hard for me." Amanda was close to tears.
"Let's go for a drive, for some privacy. We can come back here later. I'll tell Harry."
"Listen, why don't you follow me to my apartment. We can use your Jeep, or we can stay at my place,
whatever you prefer."
"I'd rather stay at your apartment, Lee. It's more comfortable, o.k.?" Amanda was filled with anticipation.
"Sure, see you soon. Wait for me, before you go up."
PART III
"Amanda, would you like some wine?" he smiled as he reached for her coat. "Yes, that would be nice."
"Here you go, the is one of my better burgundies." The warm liquid was very refreshing.
"This is delicious," Amanda commented.
Lee put his glass down. "Listen, Amanda, you have to know the truth about F. Y. I. This is all a set up,
originating with Dr. Smyth. Listen to this tape. Amanda wasn't all that surprised at the contents.
" I've talked it over with Billy. We're all at risk here, but Smyth can't continue to get away with these
maneuvers. We want you to pretend to accept the job offer, and counter spy on F. Y. I. find out who
the mole is, and report back to us."
"How will Dr. Smyth be handled?" Amanda was curious.
Lee explained that Billy had informed the President of the whole situation, and that after the culprits
were caught, Dr. Smyth's fate is in his hands.
Amanda sat close to Scarecrow as she took his hand. "Lee, what would you have said if the offer from
F. Y. I. was legitimate. I need to know what our separation would have meant to you."
Lee looked into her eyes, and softly said, "you mean, not seeing you every day, not looking into those
beautiful, brown eyes, not being greeted by that sweet smile every morning"
"Yes," Amanda whispered.
Scarecrow moved closer to his partner, and placed his arm around her. "I would have explained to you,
that the offer is a great opportunity, but then, I know you would want the truth. The truth would be, I
don't want you to go. I know we need to explore those reasons further, and, when this is over, we'll
get to them. Just believe right now that I need you, and hold you dear to my heart."
Amanda phoned Mr. Beyers to accept the position, and it was decided that she would begin work in
two days.
Amanda waited in Mr. Beyers office. Later she was introduced to the other employees in her area,
including Steve Solo, Director of Computer Security, and Harry Kraft, his assistant.
Amanda became accustomed to the routine, and learned her responsibilities very quickly. She was very
much aware of being watched constantly by Mr. Solo. When he was absent, Harry Kraft took his place.
Amanda knew their routine well, and one day, gave them the slip. She made her way to the computer
area, and obtained the security clearance code for entrance into F. Y. I. main computer system. With
her familiarlity of the computer, she could possibly filter out information without being detected.
Meanwhile, Lee had also come upon some interesting data on Solo and Kraft, to be shared with Amanda
at his apartment.
Dotty and the boys were away at camp for a long stay. Amanda had all the freedom she wanted.
Lee maintained an Agency backup computer and printer at his apartment. Lee used this when more
research data was needed on cases. After a light dinner, Amanda used the security clearance code
to gain entrance to F. Y. I. 's computer system. She had a list of bogus names used by Mr. Beyers,
for illegal stock transfers to outside investors. Quite an assortment of incriminating evidence was
found under these bogus names. This information was printed out to be transferred into the appropriate
hands for safekeeping. Beyers, Steve Solo, and Harry Kraft were all involved . There was strong
evdence against Dr. Smyth. Lee had found out that Solo and Kraft were German subversives. Solo and
Kraft were the inside moles.