Bob walked briskly down the hall, towards Anderson's office. He had kicked her out of the TOC a few hours ago, insisting she get some sleep. She had argued with him of course, he couldn't blame her, but in end she knew he was right and relented.

He knocked softly twice and turned the knob slowly, just in time to see Lisa stir gently on the threadbare couch just inside the small cramped office. She sat up, and motioned for him to enter. "Did you hear from Jonas?" she asked gently, shivering slightly as she fought to keep her composure. Bob nodded, "Yes, he met with Ahmed, it's a go." He paused momentarily, seeing the relief flood her eyes at the news. "They're going to meet up soon, we could use you in there if you're feeling up to it."

She nodded, "Just give me a few minutes okay, I'll be right there." Bob left her with her thoughts and walked out of the office. She sat motionless for a few moments after he left, her mind focused on Charlie. She hoped he was safe, and could hold on until he was rescued. She breathed in and out steadily, concentrating on the matters at hand. She was needed in the TOC, and had to remain professional for the time being.

She knew Charlie was still alive, she thought to herself as she walked down the corridor. She would know if he was dead, she would feel it in her heart, and even though her body trembled when she thought of him, she knew he was still alive…for now.

"Do we trust him? This isn't the place or time for wishing on stars, Top." Mack was pushing the line with the question of his superior, but he also knew that Jonas was always open to suggestions and concerns.

"If she does…we can try." Jonas was referring to Lisa back on the base. This contact was her guy. Jonas continued, "You know she wants this as much as we do. Probably more. Every option must be explored.

Hector spread the building floor plan out in the back of the flat bed truck. It wasn't much for security, but then again it wasn't designed to hold prisoners.

Ahmed stifled a cough and began, "There are 2 doors which are openly accessible. Supposedly there is another entrance through the neighboring building. I cannot confirm this, but I would believe it exists. The building I speak of is to the South. First door is North. Opens inward, lock and deadbolt. Second door is West. Again, inward with the same locks."

"These locks, how strong are they?" Mack quickly interjected.

"They are not sophisticated. Basic, really. The rooms are also small. No room is larger than 10 x 15 feet except for one and it is 15 x 15. I believe this is the room your Charlie is in." Ahmed shuffled his feet, these men made him nervous despite their being allies.

"What about the hallways?" Hector was all business and wanted to get this over with. "This map is garbage, man. We need real answers."

In anger Ahmed replied, "Listen, I know what you do and how you do it. You must listen to me. If I have to I will go with you. Does that make this better? Do you trust me now?" he shot a glare at Mack on this last line.

"Well then, if you're the expert what do you suggest?" Jonas cut through the anger and tension with his slightly sarcastic question.

Ahmed eyed Jonas with a slight amount of contempt, "Maximum entry points. The building is not that large, but is quite a challenge for the 3 of you…I mean, the 4 of us. I believe, whole heartedly, that he is in the larger of the rooms and we should concentrate on it."

Ahmed's plan was simple and very blunt. The doors would be blown with shot guns to begin the confusion. Two men at each door. Those on the South door would go for the largest room as it was closest to that point. The other 2 would leap frog the other rooms as they came to them. The rooms were small so one man could enter and dominate quickly. His plan hinged on Charlie being in the larger room which is why two men were sent there.

If it did hold Charlie it would most likely hold guards or other people and the odds were too stacked for a lone shooter. It was a risky plan any way it was looked at with so few men, but there was not much choice.

To his surprise, Ahmed found Jonas and the other two men to be accepting of the plan, but with minor changes. Ahmed was relieved to find that Jonas wanted his company as his second shooter. Ahmed had done these things before, but he was not on their level and they all knew it.

The building was in sight. To the dismay of all involved the building was the same size as the map had shown, however the map neglected to point out the several windows on each side. This would make the approach that much harder.

Deciding to err on the side of caution Jonas kept the assault on hold until dark. He pointed to several nearby hilltops and instructed Mack and Hector to set up shop and observe the area. They had 7 hours until dark.

Within minutes of setting up Jonas was able to receive more information that the blue print could ever hope to. There were 3 windows on the West, 2 North, and 4 East. The South was attached to the neighboring building. Jonas knew there'd be a risk that they'd escape into that building before they could complete the assault. He didn't have enough to everything safely, but he would change his plans.

There was a small gas tank 50 yards to the North of the building. If he set a charge on that it could cause a big enough distraction to get in. Hector had informed Jonas that through the windows on his front and flank he could make out 3 rooms. Mack identified 4 others.

"Too many rooms for us to do this quick." Jonas took a swig from his canteen and offered it to Ahmed. The man shook his head at first, but then sighed and nodded. The canteen was tossed over.

Ahmed was distraught. He was trying his hardest to help and had already failed several times. He wondered if these men might kill him if things got any worse.

Jonas keyed the mic he wore and began to explain his new plan to the pair of sniper/observers. "All right lads, here's the deal. Old plan is done. Too many variables and risks. It ain't worth losing 5 men to get 1 especially when there's no help near. I want to lay some demo on that gas tank. My hope is that the explosion will draw them out of that building." Jonas paused momentarily to take any feedback, but none was given. "Ok then, when they run out Dirt Diver, you and Hammerhead will pick them off. I want you on the North. No long range, you'll come in before that. Ahmed and I will be waiting West with the same intention. I figure they'll go out the door near the tank so we'll have an open shot on the West. We're going in through the windows. I don't want to play games in the hall way, I'll get right into a room. Once you've taken control of your front, just go in the door they came out. If that doesn't happen I'll leave the next step to your better judgment. "

Mack and Hector both rogered the plan and then Mack asked, "What time?"

"2 AM, I believe will suffice. I want them half asleep when it goes down. Can't shoot if you can't think." came the reply.