Whirlwind

Chapter Seven

"This is serious business, Seth," said Jamieson. "You need to watch your movements very closely for now. Ortiz and Kempter are the two key figures in this investigation. If we are able to get one of them to turn state's evidence..."

"Meaning sir, he would have to be protected at the highest level. There is no way he's going to be protected fully, while he's inside either in prison with the guards or even in the Witness Protection Program," Seth said while taking a deep breath.

"I understand this completely. In order for you to gather up further information, you will need to continue on with the charade. Why not suggest to Ortiz - or even Kempter - that you would be interested in a piece of the action like with the horses, or your gambling debts, or with the ladies."

Seth had to chuckle at his boss's comments in regard to the ladies. His heart belonged only to his wife and daughter.

"I understand, sir. I will report again when I next have the chance to speak again. For now, good night."

"Good night and good luck," said Jamieson, as he hung up the phone.

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He checked his position; he needed to be sure he wasn't followed. At this point, he didn't need anyone to know exactly where he lived, and put his family in danger once again.

Taking his keys out for the front door of their home. He took a deep breath before going inside. He was a lucky man to have a second chance.

Walking inside, he found Susan on the couch with Angela sound asleep next to her. She looked up at him, noticing the dark circles under his eyes from the long day.

It was at this point that he went to very gently pick up his daughter to take her into her bedroom, and put her to bed without waking her.

He watched his little girl sleep peacefully as he pulled the blankets over her, and turned the light down to its lowest setting. He left the door slightly ajar, as he went back to the living room to talk with his wife, who was waiting for him with concern.

"Are you all right?" asked Susan. "It's like you're seeing a ghost of some sorts."

He shook his head: "I don't know. I get the feeling something is wrong somewhere with this entire operation. And from what I've seen today, the tension inside that precinct was almost like a bomb ready to go off." He rubbed his tired eyes..

"Seth, you need to sleep. It's taken a toll on her, and right now, you're going to need all of the rest you can get to be able to cope."

She reached to touch his face with both hands. "Go upstairs, I will meet you there in a few minutes. I need to be sure Angela is sound asleep."

"That's fine Susan. I will meet you upstairs. But I doubt, I'll be able to fall asleep right away, anyway."