The Stoppables were finally healing. After there good long cry Hana was able to talk civilly with Ron and the rest of the night they traded stories about life. Bonnie told Hana about how goofy Ron was in school and how in hind sight that he was one of the sweetest guys she knew. Ron stayed of high school Bonnie not wanting to bring down Bonnie's mood. Instead opted for stories about the missions him and Kim did. Hana never laughed so hard in her whole life.

The day afterward they spread Helen's ashes around the lake in Middleton Park. Kim and the rest of the Possibles attended. Felix came with his wife Zita. Many more stories were traded about the lively woman and many more tears were shed. Afterward Kim, Bonnie, Hana and Ron held a private wake at home where the last bit of there mom's ashes were used for a potted plant that she kept for as long as anybody could remember. Kim was surprised by Bonnie's presence at both events, but Ron was able to explain to her that Bonnie had just as much right to be there as any one else; even more than some with respect. Hana opened up a little more that day because Ron had allowed her to share in the toasts to their parents. Things were definitely looking up from there.

Ron soon turned to settling what was left of Helen's affairs. Surprisingly not a lot had to be done, with the foreknowledge of her death the only things needed to be done was the execution of her will and the sale of the house. Most of the money was left to Hana with some going to Bonnie. Ron had to take control of his investments that his parents made with his naco royalties. All of the heirlooms were split evenly between the three.

It took several weeks before Ron was comfortable to approach Hana about selling the house. She was left in a quandary over the issue. Hana didn't want to leave the only home she had ever known, but couldn't bare to walk in the door and not see mom there to greet her. While Hana agonized over the decision she did take an active role in the selection of a new home. They had picked an old ranch on the outside of town with a large house on 57 acres of land and it had a private air strip for the former owners crop duster. The house was a Georgian plantation style home with 6 bedrooms 3 ½ bathrooms a large kitchen and dining room. The great room was easily as large as the bottom floor as their current home. The foyer had a double stair that stretched almost to the front door. The outside property had an in-law suite two large barns and a chicken coop. Ron and Hana fell in love with the home immediately and made an offer before they left the driveway. It was a fixer upper though, all the window needed replacing the wiring and plumbing needed upgrading and according to Ron the kitchen need to be redesigned completely. Ron and Hana would be working with the contractors very closely. A week later Tara called to let them know their offer was accepted.

Thanks to Ron's surplus of cash they didn't have to worry about selling their home for the time being and could wait for the restoration to be finished before they moved in. Many plans were made for the farm as they called it now. The in-law suite would be converted to a home office for Ron, the chicken coop would be torn down to make way for a large pool that Hana was designing herself. The two barns would be converted into a work shop and storage while the air strip would be refurbished so Ron could indulge in a real splurge. Knowing neither of them would work the fields Ron worked a contract with one of the neighbors would plant and harvest with Ron and Hana splitting 25 of the net profit. The money would be a lot since the land was only good for corn and the farmer sold a lot of product to the now booming ethanol industry.

Ron in order to pass the time went to civilian flight school in order to qualify for an actual plane now. After visiting a museum in California Ron fell in love with the P51-D Mustang and was currently searching for one. Bonnie reminded him about the last time he splurged, but quickly shut her trap when Ron showed her the current balance in his Naco account and he reminded her he was a lot wiser then when he was 16. He also kept busy selecting materials for "His" kitchen. This would be his space and no one else's. the floor was done in done in red granite, there was an island that housed a six range gas stove with a large prep area with a vegetable washing station. The cabinets were done in red wood with black iron fastenings. The counter tops were black marble. All the equipment was stainless steel. This place would help Ron fulfill his dream of writing his own cook books. During his career Ron had spent much of his free time writing in his notebooks new recipes and special variations on his favorite established recipes. Now he had a place to create and perfect his creations and several people to bounce ideas off of.

Finally the day came when the house was finished and they could move in. Hana spent the last day sitting in each room of the old house just remembering and crying. In the end she convinced Ron not to sell the house. It would be a while before she would enter the house by herself so she covered all the old furniture with dust sheets as Ron stood by silently waiting for her to finish. As they left both were silent not realizing that this would be the last time they even drove down this street for several years to come.

The next month was all business for Ron. He had to go over the GJ files sent to him by the JCS, Homeland Security and the UN Security Council in preparation for his new post. After flying to Washington DC twice that month Ron was given amended orders to review policy, personal and expenditure reports to determine whether or not for the US' continued support and allowing GJ to operate within the US altogether. Apparently since Will Du's appointment to director all reports indicated plummeting in almost all of their departments.

"This is going to be fun" Ron said as he checked his M9A1 sidearm. Since he was attached to GJ for the foreseeable future his was effectively an agent under their jurisdiction and had to carry a side arm while on duty. He would receive his GJ credentials when he reported in.

After checking himself over in the mirror Ron yelled for Hana to hurry to the car. For now Ron would drop Hana off at school and she would head to Bonnie's until he picked her up when he got off. Hana was now a freshman at MHS and he hoped she would have a better experience than he did. As soon as she was out of the car Hana was accosted by her friends and as they walked away Ron heard them asking her if her brother was single. Ron just shook his head wondering what was going through their heads. Before pulling off he saw a much older Mr. Barkin staring right at him. Ron gave a wave then Barkin snapped to in salute Ron returned it and pulled off with his eyes shining in pride.


Two hours later Ron was seated across from very bored looking secretary. Ron was supremely irritated right now. Punctuality was apparently not Will Du's forte, according to Roz as she told him to call her Director Du did not grace their presence until almost noon and despite Ron's appointment felt it not important enough to change his own schedule. Ron just sat and made a note to investigate his competency. What irked Ron more was he skipped breakfast for this meeting and now it appeared he would miss lunch too.

Just as Ron was about to call the pentagon to give his final report and recommendation when a middle aged Asian man walked into the room calmly. Not even paying attention to Ron, Du just started spouting off orders and tearing into the woman. Ron observed the man in action. Aside from age Will Du hadn't changed much over the years. He had picked up a few pounds which Ron attributed to being an administrator instead of a field agent now. He could see the arrogant gleam in his eyes to match the gait in his walk.

"Roz, when that new watchdog gets here I want you to keep him busy until I have a chance to speak with the department heads and work out a way to keep him from interfering with our operations. Also…"

"Sir!" Roz interrupted him

"What? Roz this is important. Now.." will yelled at her.

Ron had heard enough and stopped the director this time. "Excuse me Director Du"

Will Du had finally noticed the young officer standing there next to him and visibly paled.

"Lt. Col. Stoppable, I'm the new government watch dog." Ron said with a smirk. God he couldn't stand Will Du when he was a teenager now he was sure that he hated the man before him.

Will Du stood for a moment before he addressed the officer. "Of course Colonel, why don't you join me in my office and we'll get down to business." He said unlocking his office and gesturing for Ron to proceed him. Ron took the invitation and walked into the office, but before Will Du could follow him Ron stepped out and spoke to Roz.

"Thank you again for your valuable service miss. If you need anything let me know like a letter of recommendation or something I'll gladly do it." and continued into the office with a spring in his step.

Will Du glared at his back and turned it on Roz who just sat smiling. "Clean out your desk and turn in your ID by the end of the day. Your fired"

Roz just watched as her former boss slammed the door to his office. Will Du had managed to convince her to stay after Doctor Director had retired he even went as far as doubling her salary just to keep her. While the money was good he treated her and her abilities with his archaic attitude towards women and therefore like shit. Of course this didn't start until a position at Quantico had been filled after she politely declined the offer. Now she was free to pursue her ambition all she had to do was take the handsome young man up on his offer.

In Will Du's Office

Will Du was very pissed now first this upstart was early hearing him admit to trying to subvert his authority. Now he just fired his most valued staff member and she thanks to the this Colonel Stoppable wouldn't even look back and try to beg for her job back. Now he would have to find someone new that was good at covering up his screw ups. Damn and he hasn't even been in for 10 minutes yet.

"Have a seat Colonel Stoppable" said Du gesturing to the chair in front of his desk. Ron sat stiffly and stared the man in the eye until Will addressed him once again.

"Now I didn't expect you early so I don't really have anything ready for this meeting yet. So if you could give me your orders and we will start from there." Will said lying through his teeth.

Ron couldn't believe the gall of this man. He had just sat there listening to the man trying to cover up his own ineptitude then took it out on his staff. 'well I guess I should get straight to the point.' thought Ron.

"Very well Director" said Ron handing over a folder with his orders and his complete service record that stretched all the way back to when he and Kim were still freelancing for GJ.

"My orders are to act as Joint Coordinated Operations Officer between Global Justice and the US Armed Forces. Also by order of the JCS, the Department of Homeland Security, the UN Security Council, and the National Oversight Committee I am to review and evaluate all aspects of Global Justice in order to determine continued funding by the US and whether or not to disband GJ as a international organization to be absorbed by local civilian agencies. Any questions?" Ron said in his best command tone.

"What will happen when you determine Global Justice is worth the effort and money" Will asked knowing there was no way his organization could ever be terminated. It was just too valuable to the world interest.

Ron waited a moment making it look like he was thinking over the answer. "Upon my findings and GJ is not disbanded I will be part of a personal review board to determine the futures of all agents and department heads. A financial officer from the NOC will be appointed to all GJ branch offices and they will determine where all the money goes from there."

"Well I thank you for being upfront with me Colonel and I will do everything in my power to legally assure a favorable outcome on your report. Further after this meeting you will receive your credentials and badge. I expect you to follow my orders to the letter I will not stand for negligence under my command… understood?" Will said hoping to intimidate him.

Ron responded with practiced ease "Yes Sir. Is there anything else that needs to be addressed now or should I go set up shop?"

"Yes Colonel, I remember you Mr. Stoppable and I want you to know GJ doesn't subscribe to lucky teenagers playing vigilante. I have no idea why you are here, cause you in my opinion don't have the qualifications to wear that uniform or even stand in the same room as some of our new recruits. I also know about my predecessor's letter of recommendation in your file. Just to let you know it what you can do and not who you know with me and if you expect different you can turn in your uniform and walk out that door right now." Will said hoping to put this man in his place.

Ron was livid now this man just told him his whole adult life was a lie now and he tried to downplay his and Kim's missions when he knew full well that if it wasn't for them GJ would have been terminated a long time ago. So Ron had no choice but to counter his view.

"Listen Director, If it hadn't been for Kim and I GJ would no longer exist. I remember every single one of our encounters with you Sir. You couldn't even keep up with us on any level, You were the top agent and Dr. Director's protégé and yet you still couldn't compete with two untrained teenagers and a naked mole rat. Lets not for get if it hadn't been for me and Kim this whole planet would be a smoking pile and the survivors would be feeling the stinging whips of alien overseers right now." Ron took a moment to watch Du's reaction. Du was hoping for Ron to lose his temper just to prove himself right, but Ron wouldn't give him the satisfaction and continues.

"I know about the letter Du. I have know for years about it and I think I did right by her in that regards. If you read the file in front of you, you will see the letter is for my appointment to OCS and nothing more. I enlisted on my own. I trained just as hard as everybody with me. I worked my damnedest to finish OCS and because of my high scores Force Recon recruited me where I proved my self to them to earn my position. She is the reason I got the chance to prove my self as an officer. I was the one to work for everything else in my life, so if you will look over my file you will realize I am more than qualified for your job and if I wanted to after I am discharged could take it no problem" Ron said while unblinkingly staring into the director's eyes.

"Oh and by the way the next time I have a 10am appointment which was ordered by my and your superiors and you feel it not important enough I will gladly make my final ruling against your favor. I didn't even want this position but when the Vice Chairman of the JCS a Lt. General asks and then capitulates to your demands in regards to your decision I think that speaks more about my qualifications that you just can't match. I don't answer to you director I answer to your superiors and have no problem putting your ass in the sling."

Will Du was shaking in controlled rage. Ron had easily put him in his place and made clear while he had to follow his orders he reported to a higher authority this was not the buffoon he remembered and he would have to take it easy on him until he could get him out of his building.

Quickly Will pulled a new file and badge out of his desk drawer and threw them in front of Ron "Get out now and pray to god I can't have charges brought against you for insubordination."

Ron took the offered badge smiled and quickly left the office. He stopped to see Roz quietly cleaning out her desk. "Sorry about that Roz I didn't think he was that much of an ass"

"Don't worry, I am glad to be rid of him. I never thought I would hate working here as much as I do, but if you don't mind were you serious about a letter I sure could use it?" Roz smiled hopefully

"Sure no problem, but could you show me the way to my office I don't think he'll be coming out anytime soon. Maybe we could have a chat over lunch and you could help me start my investigation with the Venerable Director Du."

"Sure just let me finish this real quick and lets go… You know what I have till the end of the day and I don't think he can say anything about you interviewing me and showing you around. Is that OK"

"Sure lets piss him off some more." Ron said smiling.

There you go chapter 4. I won't be able to post Chapter 5 until next week, but I will be working on it and more in that time. See ya later