Chapter 4
Safe Zone
"…And we're getting reports now, live, that more than 100 people are seriously injured in the blast. So far, there is no confirmation that Bieber was on stage during the attack; but witnesses say the suspect was in the "pit area". We'll be here on location bringing updates as they come. For now, we send it back to you. This is Eileen Fraier, reporting from Staples Center, Los Angeles Paul, Colleen."
The President turned off the TV. He turned to his team, "Contact the Press Corp. I'll release a statement." "Yes, Mr. President." "Sir, Agent Bourne is calling in, he's on his way to the White House." "Good. I want him with me when I go on the air."
The Press Corp gathered in the Blue Room of the White House as the Press Secretary, Seth Wright, announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, there will be no Q &A after the President makes his statement on the recent attack in Los Angeles. Now, without further adieu, the President of the United States."
Everyone stood up and clapped. "Thank you. As Seth said, I will not be taking questions. As many of you know, there was a suicide bombing in Los Angeles, California at a Justin Bieber concert. Mr. Bieber is in good spirits and resting. I plan on inviting him to the White House to assure him that the US is with him.
This attack was a gross act of terror and death that I wish would stop immediately, even after declaring an end to the War on Terror. Also, one of the persons affected was my granddaughter Teri. She is fine and in protective custody. The perpetrator of this horrific act did not work alone and members of the FBI and CIA are working hard to bring these bastards to justice. In closing, I'd like to ask you all to pray for the victims and their families who lost loved ones. We don't have a count on how many lost. We will release that information as it becomes available. Thank you, God bless you and God bless the United States.