Chapter 2: Phone Conversations and Dinner
After calling the local garage and finding out he would be stuck for a week, Mack called Colonel Tom Ryan. "Colonel, we have a small problem."
"And what would that be, Mack?" "Car broke down and can't be fixed right away. It will be a week until I can leave." "Stay put. I'll send Brown to the rendezvous. Let me know when you are on your way back." "Yes, Sir." Mack hung up the phone and looked toward the door to see Angel staring at him. "Hey, kid." "You said you were an actor." Mack sighed and motioned for her to sit next to him. "You can't tell anyone what you heard ok?" Why not?" "Because what I do is a secret." "Why?" "I can't tell you that." "Are you one of the good guys?" "Yeah."
"Angel?" Mack and Angel looked up at the door to see Holly. "Yeah?" "Dinner's ready." "O.k. can Mack stay for dinner?" "Sure." "Will ya stay, Mack, please?" Mack looked at Angel's hopeful face and smiled. "Sure, darlin'." "Yes! You can sit next to me." Angel said as she grabbed Mack's hand and him to the dining room.
The group of four sat down and began fixing their plates. "So, Mack, did ya get a hold of the garage?" Alex asked. "Yeah. Guy said I would be stuck for a week." "What about your movie deal?" "Made a call to my agent, told him what's going on, and he is going to let the casting director know I won't be able to make it."
"Where are you going to stay?" Angel asked. "A hotel I guess." Mack replied. "Nonsense. You can stay here. The nearest hotel is three days away." Mack looked at Holly and smiled. "I don't want to impose." "You won't be imposing. You can stay in the guest room." "Thank you." "We can go get your things from your car after dinner." Mack nodded and the rest of dinner went by quietly.